Koba Vision EasyReader Standard User manual

KOBA VISION
EasyReader
EasyReader Standard
EasyReader Daisy
Manual
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This manual describes the following KOBA Vision EasyReader versions:
EasyReader Standard 4.0.45
EasyReader Daisy 4.0.45
Slight differences are possible if another version is used.
A recent manual can be downloaded from the KOBA Vision website,
http://www.kobavision.be

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EASYREADER
Manual
 KOBA Vision
De Oude Hoeven 6 • 3971 Leopoldsburg • Belgium
Tel: [phone] • Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
http://www.kobavision.be

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Index
Index .............................................................................................................................2
Introduction ..................................................................................................................4
EasyReader parts..................................................................................................................................4
Reading device KOBA Vision EasyREader .....................................................................................4
Power cord.......................................................................................................................................4
What would you need?..........................................................................................................................4
Save keyboard .................................................................................................................................4
Headphone.......................................................................................................................................5
Safety and maintenance instructions ..........................................................................6
Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................6
Maintenance instructions.......................................................................................................................6
First-time use................................................................................................................7
Connecting cables.................................................................................................................................7
Checking whether the device works......................................................................................................7
Correct sitting position...........................................................................................................................7
Controls.........................................................................................................................8
Switching on/off.....................................................................................................................................8
Scanning................................................................................................................................................8
EasyReader control panel.....................................................................................................................9
Volume.............................................................................................................................................9
Reading speed.................................................................................................................................9
Scan page........................................................................................................................................9
Pause/start the reading....................................................................................................................9
Navigation ........................................................................................................................................9
Change language or voice.............................................................................................................10
Deleting pages ...............................................................................................................................10
Control panel of EasyReader with optional Daisy player....................................................................10
Switching between the reader and the Daisy player......................................................................11
Pause/start cd player .....................................................................................................................11
Volume...........................................................................................................................................11
Reading speed...............................................................................................................................11
Navigation ......................................................................................................................................11
Eject CD.........................................................................................................................................11
Control panel – Save keyboard (option)..............................................................................................12
Save to...........................................................................................................................................12
Structure.........................................................................................................................................12
Groups............................................................................................................................................13
Positions.........................................................................................................................................13
Listening to saved texts..................................................................................................................13
Saving texts....................................................................................................................................13

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Connecting an MP3 player or USB flash drive...............................................................................13
Usage tips............................................................................................................................................13
Reading thick books.......................................................................................................................13
Empty page....................................................................................................................................13
Photos............................................................................................................................................13
Layout.............................................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................14
Warranty......................................................................................................................15
Express warranty.................................................................................................................................15
Warranty provisions.............................................................................................................................15
Service fulfillment................................................................................................................................15
Data chart ...................................................................................................................16
EasyReader Standard.........................................................................................................................16
EasyReader Daisy...............................................................................................................................16

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Introduction
Thank you very much for buying the EasyReader. We have gone to great lengths to
create a qualitative and user-friendly device and we hope that you will use it for years to
come.
EasyReader parts
You will need the following things to be able to use the EasyReader:
Reading device KOBA Vision EasyREader
EasyReader Standard Eas yReader Daisy
Power cord
You need a power cord to feed the device.
What would you need?
Save keyboard
You need a special keyboard if you want to save to the hard disk, an MP3 player or a USB
flash driv e. The keyboard is conn ected by means of a USB cabl e (A-B, Male-Male). Connect
the USP port of the keyboard to one of the USB ports on the reading device.
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Save to hard disk
You will need no external parts in order to save to the hard disk.
Saving to an MP3 player or USB flash drive
In order to save to an MP3 player or a USB flash drive, you need an external MP3 player or an
external USB flash drive with USB connector. Plug the MP3 player or the USB flash drive into
the free USB port on the reading device.
Headphone
You can connect a headphone t o the con trol pan el. N o sound w ill be h eard th rough th e
speakers when the headphone is connected.
Input: Stereo 3.5mm MiniJack.

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Safety and maintenance
instructions
Safety instructions
Save this manual carefully. It contains all necessary information about your device.
Keep the device in a dry, well-vented and clean spot. Do not place the device in direct
sunlight or next to a source of heat.
Never use this device in ambient temperatures higher than 35°C.
The design of the inputs allows for them to be used in one way excl usively. Never
force a connector.
It is compulsory t o elect rically ground the de vice. T he manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for any in juries to humans or animals or for
any d amage to objects caused b y non-compliance wi th thi s sa fety
instruction.
Never attempt to repai r the de vice by yo urself. It is dan gerous to remove prot ective
covers which are there to prevent electric shock. Yo u m ust conta ct KOBA Vision or
your dealer in case of defects.
To avoid electrocution, do not place the de vice in a spo t where it can come into
contact with liquids.
Maintenance instructions
The de vice can be clea ned with a damp cloth. Never use chemicals for they ca n
damage the finish and/or other parts.
Occasionaly clean the glass plate of the scanner using a damp cloth.
Treat your device with care and you will enjoy it for many years to come.
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and
components, which can be recycled and reused. Do not dispose of your old
product i n your genera l house hold was te bi n. Di spose of the compl ete
product (including its c ables, plug s and ac cessories) in the designate d
collection facilities.
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First-time use
You need to go through the following steps to use the reading device for the first time:
Connect cables
Check whether the device works
Connecting cables
Connect the power cord at t he back of t he EasyReader. Then connect the reading device to
the mains supply.
Checking whether the device works
Please check whether the device works after the installation. Switch the EasyReader on. (See
next chapter – Switching on/off)
Correct sitting position
The operating height is ideal when the reading device is placed on a normal table.
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Controls
After having successfully connected the reading device in the previous chapter, we will
now go into the controls and the operation of the reading device.
Switching on/off
Switching on and off is done by means of the on/off button 1. The read ing device is
ready for use after the report „The device is ready for use“.
To switch off the device, press the on/off button 1. The device will report "T he device
is being switched off. One moment please“.
Scanning
Before the reading device can read out a tex t, you must always scan the text first. This goes
as follows:
1. Open the lid of the device.
2. Put the sheet with the printed text facing down on the glass plate.
3. Close the lid. There is no need to close the lid whe n using a thick book . Y ou must
however press the book closely against the glass plate surface. Then press the button
to start scanning.
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