Intel Reader User manual

Intel® Reader
User Manual

Contents
Chapter 1. Setting Up the Reader
About the Reader ..............................................................................1
Inserting the Battery ..........................................................................1
Charging the Battery..........................................................................3
Keeping the Battery Charged.............................................................4
Replacing the Battery ........................................................................5
Chapter 2. Parts of the Reader
Introducing the Reader's Features .....................................................6
Top Edge of the Reader .....................................................................7
Face of the Reader ............................................................................9
Bottom Edge of the Reader ............................................................. 13
Right Edge of the Reader................................................................. 14
Chapter 3. Getting Started
Introduction...................................................................................... 15
Point, Shoot, Listen.......................................................................... 15
Tips for Good Results ...................................................................... 20

Chapter 4. Using the Reader Menus
An Introduction to Reader Menus ..................................................22
About the Home Menu....................................................................22
About The Library ............................................................................23
About the Recent Items Menu ........................................................ 24
About the Shoot Mode Menu.......................................................... 25
About the Settings Menu ................................................................ 25
About the Help Menu ...................................................................... 26
Chapter 5. Capturing and Playing Files
Introduction......................................................................................29
Setting the Camera Flash.................................................................29
Capturing Multiple Pages.................................................................30
About Text and Audio Files ..............................................................30
Navigating in a Text e-Book ............................................................. 31
Audio Playback Navigation ............................................................... 35
Navigating to a Specic Heading or Page ........................................39
Viewing the Text Image ................................................................... 41

Increasing and Decreasing Text Size and Text Images..................... 42
Spelling a Word in a Text File ........................................................... 42
Chapter 6. Managing Files on the Reader
Introduction......................................................................................43
Using Categories to Organize Library Files.......................................43
Creating a New Category.................................................................44
Adding a File to an Existing Category ..............................................45
Removing a File from a Category.....................................................45
Deleting a Category .........................................................................46
Renaming a Category ......................................................................46
Using the Texts and Audio Menus ................................................... 47
Getting Information about a File.......................................................48
Permanently Deleting a File .............................................................48
Renaming a Text or Audio File .........................................................49
Saving a Text File as Audio ............................................................. 51
Adding Pages to a Text File.............................................................. 52
Sorting Your Files by Name or Date ................................................. 52

Chapter 7. Customizing the Reader
The Settings Menu ..........................................................................53
Basic Settings ..................................................................................53
Display Settings ..............................................................................58
Voice Settings.................................................................................. 61
Security Settings .............................................................................64
Restoring Default Settings ............................................................... 67
Chapter 8. Using the Reader with Other Devices
Introduction......................................................................................68
Connecting to the Portable Capture Station ....................................69
Using the Reader with a Mouse ......................................................69
Using the Reader with a Keyboard...................................................69
Using the Reader with a Computer.................................................. 71
Connecting the Reader to an External Drive .................................... 76
Chapter 9. Frequently Asked Questions and Customer Support
Frequently Asked Questions............................................................80
Customer Support ...........................................................................83

Appendix A. Technical Specications
Reader Specications ..................................................................... 84
Battery Pack Specications ............................................................ 86
AC Adapter Specications .............................................................. 87
Appendix B. Updating Your Reader Software
About the Software Update Process .............................................. 88
Updating Reader Software Using a Computer................................ 89
Updating Reader Software Using a Flash Drive .............................. 91
Appendix C. Care and Recycling Information
Recommended Cleaning Techniques..............................................94
Storing the Reader .......................................................................... 95
Recycling ........................................................................................ 95
Index...........................................................................................................96

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Chapter 1. Setting Up the Reader
About the Reader
The Intel®Reader combines a high resolution camera with text-to-speech software,
to convert printed text to digital text and then play it aloud to you. You can use it to
convert a variety of printed materials, including books, magazines, and mail. As the
text plays, the Reader's display screen highlights the spoken words. The Reader
also provides audio announcements and visual displays to help you know where
you are in an e-Book, and to navigate through audio and text e-Books.
The Reader can generate audio versions of printed materials, which can be played
on most digital music players or computers. The Reader is compact enough to
take with you wherever you go, and discreet enough to use anywhere, anytime.
TIP: The CD that comes with the Reader contains this Reader User Manual
and the Quick Start Guide in PDF format and in audio and digital talking book
versions. You can also hear the manual and quick start guide on the Reader by
accessing the Help menu.
IMPORTANT: For complete safety information and warnings, refer to the safety
and warranty booklet that comes with your Reader.
Inserting the Battery
Set the Reader on a work surface, with the display screen facing down and the
angled corner at the upper left. Set the battery on top of the Reader with the at
side down, the angled corner at the upper left, and the Intel logo facing up. In this

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position, the notch at the bottom of the battery is lined up to meet the raised tab on
the bottom edge of the Reader.
Line up the left and right edges of the battery with the left and right edges of the
Reader. Slide the battery toward you until it is at against the Reader. Then slide
the battery away from you until it clicks into place, being careful not to pinch your
ngers or hands.
NOTE: Be sure to lock the battery rmly into place. The battery is locked when
you hear it click into place. The Reader will turn on, even if the battery is not
completely locked in place, but improper installation can cause damage to the
locking mechanism.

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Charging the Battery
To charge the battery, plug your Reader into a power source. The Reader comes
with an AC power adapter and power cord. The power cord consists of two
sections, one of which is attached to the adapter. Connect the other section of the
cord to the adapter.
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Plug the power cord into the power socket. When the display screen is facing up,
and the camera is pointing toward you, the power socket is located at the far right
of the bottom edge. Then plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet.
You can leave the Reader plugged in indenitely. You will not over-charge the
Reader by leaving it plugged in, though it is a good idea to unplug it if there is
danger of an electrical storm, to prevent damage to the Reader.

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For optimal battery performance and life, it is recommended that you charge the
battery to approximately 100 percent before using the Reader for the rst time.
A full charge takes approximately 3 hours.
Keeping the Battery Charged
The Reader's battery can hold a charge for an extended period of time, but it
will eventually lose its charge. Charge the Reader to approximately 50 percent
at least every 3 months. To check your battery's charge, press the Guide
button, the round button at the lower right of the Reader face. On the Guide
menu, select Device Status and press OK. The Device Status screen appears.
The second line under the screen title tells you the amount of charge for your
battery.
IMPORTANT: Before leaving the Reader idle for several months, charge
the battery to approximately 50 percent before shutting down the Read-
er or disconnecting the battery. Charging the battery more than 50 per-
cent before long-term storage can result in degraded capacity. Failure
to properly charge the battery can result in a loss of charge that might
make it impossible to recharge your battery.

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Battery Release
Replacing the Battery
From time to time, it may be necessary to replace the battery. To do so, turn off
the Reader by pressing the Power button for approximately 7 seconds. Press the
Battery Release on the back of the Reader. Slide the battery toward the camera,
and lift it off the Reader. Then install the new battery, following the instructions in
the section titled Inserting the Battery, earlier in this chapter.

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Chapter 2. Parts of the Reader
Introducing the Reader's Features
This chapter describes the various buttons, ports, and other features of your
Reader. Take a few moments to review these features with your Reader in hand,
until you become familiar with the position and function of each feature. At any
time, you can refer back to this section for information about any feature.
Top Edge
Display
Screen
Right Edge
Bottom Edge
Left Edge
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Lanyard: A cord that ts around your wrist, to help you keep hold of the Reader.
Air Vents: Vents are located to the right of the lanyard and to the right of the Power
button. To avoid overheating the Reader, do not block these vents. Keep the air
vents clear of debris.
Hold: A rectangular sliding button with ridges. Hold locks the other Reader buttons
so that button presses have no impact. Slide Hold towards the Shoot button to lock
the Reader buttons. Slide Hold away from the Shoot button to unlock the buttons.
LED: This small, round, multi-colored light on the top edge of the Reader indicates
the status of the Reader as follows:
• When the Reader is turned off completely, and is not connected to a power
source, the LED is not lit.
Hold LED Power Earphone
Socket
Shoot
Air Vents
Lanyard
Top Edge of the Reader
The top edge of the Reader is the edge that is on top when the display screen faces
you, the angled corner is at the top right, and the camera lens is pointed down.

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• If the Reader is plugged into a power outlet, the LED indicates the battery
charge with an amber light. If the amber light is blinking slowly, the battery
is charging. If the amber light is solid, the battery is fully charged. Even if
the battery is charged between 95 percent and 99 percent, the LED might
indicate that the battery is fully charged. This is normal behavior and does not
indicate a problem with the Reader.
• If the Reader is not plugged into a power outlet, the LED turns green. A solid
green light indicates that the Reader is turned on and ready for use. A blinking
green light indicates that the Reader is turned on and in Sleep mode.
Power: A round button at the center of the top edge of the Reader. Use the Power
button as follows:
• To turn the Reader on, press Power for 1 to 3 seconds. The Reader emits a
single startup tone, and the startup sequence begins. This sequence can take
up to 60 seconds.
• To place the Reader in Sleep mode when the Reader is on, press Power for 1
to 3 seconds. To start the Reader when it is in Sleep mode, press Power for 1
to 3 seconds.
• To turn the Reader off, press Power for approximately 3 to 7 seconds. The
Reader completes any unnished processing, such as converting printed text
to digital text. Then it announces "Turning off" as it shuts down.
• If the Reader software freezes or becomes unresponsive, press Power for
more than 7 seconds to shut down the Reader. The Reader emits two tones
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Speakers
OK
Navigation Arrows
Options
Voice Speed
View Toggle
Guide
Zoom Out
Location
Zoom In
Back
Play
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Earphone Socket: A socket where you can plug in earphones. This socket is
located to the right of the Power button. When you use earphones, be sure to insert
them all the way into the socket, to ensure good quality sound.
Shoot: A large, at button on the angled corner of the Reader. Press this button
once to enter Shoot mode. Position the Reader above the text, then press Shoot
again to capture text images.
Face of the Reader
The face of the Reader includes the display screen and several controls that help you
play les, navigate, and make selections.

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Speakers: Built-in speakers are located above the display screen.
Play: A diagonal, raised button just above the upper-right corner of the display
screen. After selecting a le from the menu, press Play to listen to the le. During
playback, press Play at any time, to pause the playback.
Back: A square, raised button below the Play button. Press Back to return to the
previous menu or to cancel an action. If you lose your place at any time, press and
hold Back for two seconds to return to the Home menu.
OK: A round, recessed button with a raised edge, to the right of the display screen.
Press OK to make a selection or conrm an action. For example, to play a le in the
Texts menu, select the le name in the menu, then press OK. This action opens
the le and begins playing it. When you pause a text reading, you can press OK for
more than one second to have the Reader spell a word aloud.
Navigation (Up, Down, Left, and Right) Arrows: Four round, raised buttons
surrounding the OK button. Press these buttons to navigate in menus, text, and
audio les. For example, in the Home menu with Library selected, press the down
arrow three times to highlight the Settings menu. For more information about the
navigation arrow buttons, refer to the sections titled Navigating in a Text e-Book
and Audio Playback Navigation in Chapter 5, Capturing and Playing Files.
Options: A square, raised button below and to the left of the navigation arrow
buttons. Options displays a menu of actions you can take. The menu and the
actions change, depending on the feature you are using. For example, if you
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you to add the le to a category, get le information, delete the le, rename it, or
save it as an audio le. If you press Options as you listen to the le, the menu
provides all those options and also lets you go to a specic page or heading in the
le.
Location: An oval, raised button below the Options button, and the left-most
of the three buttons in the lower right corner of the Reader face. As you play an
e-Book, or when the book title is highlighted in a menu, press the Location button
to view the Location menu. Using the Location menu, you can hear the page
number of the page that is playing, and navigate to specic pages or headings. For
information about using the Location menu, refer to the section titled Navigating
to a Specic Heading or Page, in Chapter 5.
Voice Speed: A vertical, oval button to the right of the Location button. Press
Voice Speed to speed up or slow down the playback.
Guide: A round, raised button on the right of the Voice Speed button. Press the
Guide button to:
• Open the Device Status screen to view the current date and time, check the
battery's charge, and see the Reader's storage capacity.
• Access the Help menu. On this menu, you can choose to play an introduction
to the Reader, or you can play the quick start guide or select Help topics from
the user manual. You can also use the About option to see your software
version, Reader serial number and product code, or access keys to third-party
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• Restore the Reader to its factory settings and remove any custom settings,
such as the display theme, voice speed and voice gender. To restore all
default settings, press Guide for approximately 20 seconds.
View Toggle: A horizontal, oval button in the middle of the three buttons at the
lower left of the display screen. As you listen to the text playback, press View
Toggle to switch from viewing the words of the playback, to viewing the text
image. The text image is the image of your printed material that you see in the
display screen when you capture the text. The Reader saves this image, so that
you can view it whenever necessary as you listen to the playback. For example, you
might want to view a diagram or picture on one of the pages. When the playback
moves to a subsequent page, the image of the new page appears.
Zoom Out and Zoom In: Two round, raised buttons to the left and right of the
View Toggle button. The left button is Zoom Out, and the right button is Zoom In.
You can use the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons in the following ways:
• To increase or decrease the size of text on the display screen as the text is
playing, or when text is paused.
• To increase or decrease the size of menu text.
• To enlarge or decrease the size of a text image on the display screen.
TIP: When you zoom in on a text image, or when you enlarge text, you can press
the navigation arrow buttons to move around in the image or text on the screen.