ECTACO
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jetBook
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COLOR
Model EDU.12
eBook Reader
QUICK START GUIDE
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jetBook
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, Partner
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, iTRAVL
®
, LingvoSoft
®
, Language Teacher
®
, Lingvobit
®
, LingvoCompass
®
, Audio
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ECTACO, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of
malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to avoid data
loss. The contents of this manual as well as software functionality are subject to change without prior notice.
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ECTACO
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jetBook
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COLOR Quick Start Guide
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Bottom Panel
Note: Tapping screen items is done with the supplied pointing device known as a
stylus, which, when not in use, is kept in a special slot at the side of the device's
back panel.
KEY ASSIGNMENTS
Key Function(s)
MENU
Open the application's menu (where available) / Use speech
recognition (for example, in Audio PhraseBook™): press and hold
the MENU key – a microphone picture will appear on the screen.
OK
OK (Enter).
The Back key. Close active window / Return to the Main Menu.
Reset Re-initialize system.
HOW TO TURN THE DEVICE ON/OFF
Note: Charge the battery overnight prior to the first use of the device.
To turn the device on, slide the switch located on the bottom edge of the
device to the right. Hold the switch shifted within 1-2 seconds.
If you are not planning to use the device for an extended period of time (for one
week or more), you may want to turn it off.
To turn the device off, slide the switch to the right and hold it shifted within 5
seconds. All applications will be automatically closed; the device will turn off.
Lock the keyboard to avoid inadvertent key presses when carrying the device
– slide the switch to the right and immediately release it. To unlock the
keyboard, follow the same steps.
Note: Only a special rechargeable battery, special charger, and special USB
cable may be used with your ECTACO
®
jetBook
®
COLOR. Use of an
inappropriate external power supply may cause failure of the device and will void
the warranty.
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jetBook
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DISPLAY AND MAIN MENU
ECTACO
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jetBook
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COLOR features a touch screen with a windows-driven
graphical interface. The Main Menu consists of icons, which visually organize
access to the ECTACO
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jetBook
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COLOR applications.
To display the Main Menu, turn the device on, and/or exit the currently running
application. Use the
key for this purpose.
The Main Menu sections are described below. The contents of the Main Menu
depend on product model.
Use the My Library section to access ebooks.
Use the Recent Readings section to see a list of recent ebooks and
documents.
Use the Classwork and Homework section to access the Learn English Fast
and Easy and Let's Talk American courses for Russian-speaking students.
The Device Personalization application is also included in this section.
Use the Reading Support section to access Dictionary (English or bilingual),
Talking Dictionary (bilingual), SAT Preparation Course, Text Translator,
Irregular Verbs, Idioms, and Grammar.
Use the Language and Games section to access Phonetic Language
Teacher
®
, U-Learn™, Audio PhraseBook™, Pictured Dictionary, Universal
Translator, Vocabulary Builder, Linguistic Crossword, Linguistic FlashCards,
Pockets, Translation Test, Spell-It-Right, Sudoku, and Learning Settings.
Use the Science and Math section to access Graphing Calculator, Scientific
Calculator, Accounting Calculator, Geography References, Math References,
Chemistry References, Periodic Table, Physics References, Metric
Conversion, Earth Science, Biology, Musical Notes, and Objects of Art.
Use the Audio Books and Music section to access music and other audio
files.
Use the Settings section to personalize the device settings.
Navigation is performed by using the keys situated to the left and right under the
screen, or by stylus.
READING BOOKS
Turn the device on and then wait while the Main Menu is loaded. If the device
is on but the Main Menu is not displayed, use the key to return to the
Main Menu.
Select the My Library section. If the book list is too big to fit on the screen,
use the keys or the stylus to page up or down. Paging up or down using the
stylus is performed by tapping a small arrow (triangle) above or below the list.
To open a book, tap the respective line on the screen.
POP-UP MENU
With the help of pop-up menu, you can quickly choose an action to perform on the
selected item. Pop-up menu availability depends on the particular application.
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To activate the pop-up menu, do one of the following:
use the stylus to highlight the desired item and hold the stylus down on it for a
few seconds;
highlight the desired item (for example, a book in the book list in My Library)
and then press the MENU key;
drag the stylus along the text (when reading a book).
PRONUNCIATION OF WORDS AND SENTENCES
ECTACO
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jetBook
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COLOR speaks dictionary and phrasebook entries out loud
with a real human voice. To hear the word pronounced, do one of the following.
Use the context menu that opens when you press the MENU key. If the Speak
command is available, select it with the stylus.
Tap the
icon.
Use the stylus to highlight the desired word and hold the stylus down on it for a
few seconds. In the menu that appears, tap Speak.
In the Text Translation application, the device employs TTS (Text-to-Speech)
technology which allows you to listen to the pronunciation of text.
PC COMMUNICATION
Turn the device on.
Connect the device to your PC using the special USB cable. Please wait while
your PC detects the device.
Navigate to the first removable disk on your PC to browse through the files
stored in the internal memory of the device. The other removable disk
corresponds to the microSD card.
Copy your files to the respective folders (My Books and My Music). Copy
your pictures to the My Pictures folder in the internal memory of the device.
Note: Always back up your important data! Neither the manufacturer nor the
dealers assume any responsibility for lost or corrupted data.
MicroSD CARD
In addition to the internal memory, ECTACO
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jetBook
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COLOR supports microSD
and microSDHC cards.
Detach the slot cover before you insert the card. Slide the card into the slot –
the contacts of the card face up. Push the card gently until it clicks into place.
To eject the card, push it in slightly.
Create the following folders on your microSD card: My Books and My Music.
Copy your files to the respective folders. For example, copy your books to the
My Books folder.
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