En User Manual

User Manual for iRex Digital Reader 1000 series
February 2009

1 What’s New
This user manual will include some new software features that were
included in the latest software release (version 1.5). In addition to the
many improvements you can't see, we have changed the following:

Added an interactive toolbar
The Inbox is now working
Added 2 new zooming functions; zoom in and zoom out
Added 2 new font size functions; increase font size and decrease font size
Power management settings to help save battery power
Included PressReader application for digital newspapers from
PressDisplay.com

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Contents

1. What’s New ................................................................................... 2
2. Preface .......................................................................................... 4
3. Copyright ....................................................................................... 5
4. Disclaimer ...................................................................................... 5
5. Warranty and Safety Information ...................................................... 6
6. General Information ....................................................................... 8
7. Getting Started ............................................................................. 11
8. Menus, Status Area, and Browsing Folders ...................................... 16
9. Home .......................................................................................... 24
10. Documents .................................................................................. 25
11. Inbox ........................................................................................... 28
12. Help ............................................................................................ 30
13. Dictionaries .................................................................................. 31
14. WritePads and Templates .............................................................. 32
15. Navigating and Reading a Document ............................................... 33
16. Settings ........................................................................................ 47
17. iRex Companion Software .............................................................. 52
18. Extra Device Information ............................................................... 57
19. Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 58
20. Icon Index .................................................................................... 61

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2 Preface
Welcome to the world of digital reading and writing!
At iRex, we take pride in offering you the best possible reading and writing
experience from a digital reader device. Being the leader in electronic paper
display technologies, we have taken yet another monumental step with this
second generation of digital reader devices.

iRex offers you many best-in-class performance elements that will make your
reading more productive and enjoyable and will help you organize and
manage all your reading habits in one device. Seamless integration with your
PC environment will make the experience only more pleasurable. You may
expect from us the continued promise of providing new features and
applications.

After you have acquainted yourself with your Digital Reader, it is important to
create an account to download free new software upgrades for your device.
Please go to https://myirex.irexnet.com, click the link ‘Create new iRex user’
and follow the steps described.

Once it has been set up, you can:
■ Get software upgrades
■ Download the latest User Manual and Quick Reference Guide
■ Store content in your personal secure library (planned).
■ Share content with other Digital Readers or user accounts (planned).
■ And much more to come…

We hope you will join us in our continued effort to conserve natural resources
and protect the environment by reducing the amount of paper that is printed
each day. The iRex team wishes you a memorable reading experience and, if
you have suggestions or questions, please feel free to send an email to
info@irextechnologies.com.

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3 Copyright
All Rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in parts is prohibited without the prior written
consent of the copyright owner.
iRex Technologies BV© 2009

4 Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in
this manual is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any
errors or omissions. iRex Technologies reserves the right to change the
specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time
and without prior notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in
a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means,
without the prior written permission of iRex Technologies.

iRex Technologies does not accept any liability for damages resulting from
corrupted or lost data due to erroneous operation or malfunction of the
Digital Reader, the software, personal computers, peripheral devices, USB, or
SD cards.

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5 Warranty and Safety Information
Please read this manual carefully before using the device. The iRex Digital
Reader should only be connected and used in the way described in this
manual.

5.1 Product Warranty
Damage and defects that are not the direct result of shipping or
manufacturing will not be covered by warranty. Please be aware that the
display screen of this device is made from glass and can be scratched or
broken if mistreated. Any damage caused by fire, accident, misuse, or
unauthorized alterations to the device is not covered by warranty.

5.2 Battery Safety
The Digital Reader uses a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery to power the
device. The battery is charged by connecting the Digital Reader to a power
source using the included USB cable.

■ Do not expose the battery to fire, or direct sunlight
■ Do not attempt to open or alter the battery
■ Do not dispose of the battery with household waste
■ Keep the battery out of reach of children

5.3 Exposure to Moisture
Do not expose this device to water, extreme humidity, or liquids of any kind.
Damage caused by moisture is not covered by warranty. If the device does get
wet, turn the device off, wait for it to dry, and turn it on again. If the device
does not work properly after drying, you can contact customer support to
arrange for it to be repaired. It is also advised to avoid exposure to dust and
sand as much as possible.

5.4 Extreme Temperatures
Avoid using the device in temperatures below 0°C/32°F or above
45°C/113°F. The device can be stored in temperatures ranging from
-20°C/-4°F to 70°C/158°F.

5.5 Exposure to Direct Sunlight
Do not leave the display exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods of
time. Use a protective cover (available for purchase) to shield the device from
the sun.

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5.6 Cleaning
Only use a soft, damp, lint free cloth to clean your device. Cleaning solutions
and aerosol sprays can damage the device and should not be used. Make sure
the device is unplugged while cleaning and avoid getting moisture in the
openings.

5.7 Professional Maintenance
Never open the device or attempt to repair it. Opening the device will void
any warranty and release the manufacturer from all responsibilities. If you feel
your device is defective, please contact customer support to arrange for it to
be repaired.

5.8 Proper Disposal of the Device
Please join iRex in conserving natural resources and protecting the
environment by recycling your device when it has reached the end of its life
cycle. You can contact your local authorities for information about laws and
regulations regarding the proper disposal of this device.

5.9 Make Back-Ups
It is always a good idea to make a back‐up of your information on a regular
basis. This Digital Reader is a portable device like any other, and it is possible
that it may be lost or the information on the memory card is accidentally
erased.

5.10 Resetting the Digital Reader
To reset the device, take the stylusor the tip of a ballpoint pen and very gently
press the reset button on the bottom of the device. Pressing the button with too
much force could damage the electronics inside.

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6 General Information
Software updates, information about networks and how to get extra help are
among the topics discussed in this chapter.

6.1 Included Pieces in the Box

1 iRex Digital Reader 1 Mini USB Cable 1 1GB SD Card 1 Stylus

6.2 Software Updates
As new features become available for your device, software updates will be
released. Some of these updates will be automatically installed on your device
in order to ensure it operates correctly, while other updates are optional.
6.2.1 Installing Software Updates
Software updates will be delivered through the Companion Software or can
be found on the iRex web site. After they are installed on the SD card, the
device must be restarted in order to update the software.
6.2.2 Download Software Updates
21.Connect the Digital Reader to a computer with an active Internet
connection using the included USB cable
22.If a pop‐up automatically appears on your computer screen, select ‘Run the
iRexDR1000 Companion Software program’
23.If a pop‐up did not appear, open My Computer and double click on
iRexDR1000
24.The Companion Software will start up and automatically check and
download software updates
25.Disconnect the Digital Reader from the computer and restart it to install
the new software

6.3 SD Cards and Internal Memory
The device has limited internal memory that is used to run the system and
applications on the device. Your files, folders, iRex Companion Software, and
settings are saved directly to the SD card. This means that when you remove
the SD card, all your information stays securely with you and not on the
device.
6.3.1 Inserting the SD card
Insert the card into the card slot on the bottom of the device. Press the card
in with your finger until you hear or feel it ‘click’. If the card doesn’t want to
slide into the slot, it may be upside down. Turn the card over and try again.
6.3.2 Removing the SD card
To remove the card from the device, push the card into the device until you
hear or feel it ‘click’. Pull back your finger and the card will eject from the slot.
You can now pull it free from the device.

Never remove the SD card while the Digital Reader or Companion
Software is busy.
If the card is not safely removed, information on the card could be lost or
corrupted.

You can safely remove the SD card from the device by selecting Menu>Safely
Remove from the bottom row. A message will be displayed when it is safe to
remove the card from the device.

6.3.3 Using the Device without a SD Card
The device will still work without a card inserted, but because the card holds
the content, there isn’t much to see. The Home and Settings icons will still
appear on the screen, but the shortcuts will have disappeared. All the settings
will be removed from the device, but it will remember the language, lights,
and sound settings as well as leave you the option to format new cards for the
device. You can read about these in the section about Settings.
6.3.4 Using Your Card on Another iRex Digital Reader
If you were to insert your SD card in another Digital Reader, your own settings
will be used on the new device. You will also be able to read your own content
on the device, but any documents that have Digital Rights Management
(DRM) protection will not open.

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6.4 Support
If you have any questions, comments, or experience problems with your
device, you will find a Troubleshooter section and forum on the iRex web site
(http://support.irexnet.com/). You can also reach these support pages by
choosing ‘Support Web site’ from the ‘Help’ tab in the included iRex
Companion Software.

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7 Getting Started

Digital Reader Overview
1 SD Card Slot
2 Function Extension Slot
3 Mini‐USB Connection
4 Reset Button
5 Arrow Up Sensor (▲) ‐ there are 2 on the device
6 Enter/Open Sensor (•) ‐ there are 2 on the device
7 Arrow Down Sensor (▼) ‐ there are 2 on the device
8 Arrow Left Sensor (◀)
9 Menu Open/On Sensor (•)
10 Arrow Right Sensor (▶)
11 Main LED Indicator
12 Sensor LED Indicators ‐ there are 9 on the device

7.1 Charging the Digital Reader
The Digital Reader is charged by
connecting it to a power source using
the included USB cable. If you are
using a computer to charge, be sure
that the computer is turned on,
otherwise no power will get to the
Digital Reader.

7.1.1 Is it charging?
You can tell if the device is
charging by looking at the main
LED indicator above the screen.
While the battery is charging, the
LED will be orange. As soon as the
battery is fully charged, the LED
will turn green.

If your device is turned off and you
connect it to charge, the device and
LED will turn on. If you decide to
turn off the device while it is still
connected, both the screen and
main LED will turn off but the
device will remain charging.

Main LED Indicator
Above the screen, you will see a
Light Emitting Diode (LED). This
LED will change colour depending
on the state the device is in.
Device is and is the LED
will be:
Steady
Red ‐
the
battery
is too
low to

turn the
Not device
Restarting
Chargin
g on
Fast
Blinking
Green ‐
the
device is
busy
restartin
g
Fast
Blinking Green ‐ the
device and LED will
Charging
turn on
Turned Not
No LED
Off Charging
Slow Blinking Green ‐ device is on
Turned Not
Fast Blinking Green ‐ device is busy
On Charging
Slow Blinking Red ‐ battery is low
Steady Orange ‐ battery is charging
Charging
Steady Green ‐ battery is fully charged

7.1.2 How long should it charge?
The first time you charge the device, it should be charged longer than
necessary in order to extend the lifetime of the battery. When the device is
turned off, it will take approximately 3 hours to charge a completely empty
battery. If you are using the device while it is charging, it will take longer to
charge.

To stretch the most out of the battery, you can turn the stylus, lights, and sound off.
Learn more about these in Settings.

7.2 Turning the Device On and Off
Once the device has charged, it can be turned on and used.

Turn the Device On
■ Place your finger
on the • sensor
below the screen
until you hear a
beep
(approximately 1½
seconds), and then
remove your
finger
■ The screen will turn on and the
device will begin starting up;
you will see a start up screen
while it is busy
■ The device is ready to use when
you see the Home screen
appear

Turn the Device Off
■ Tap on the lower • sensor with your finger. The menu will open

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■ Choose Menu>Turn Off from the bottom row in the menu. The device
will start to power down and then turn off

7.3 Using the Sensors
The sensors used in the Digital Reader are called capacitive sensors. These
work by sensing your fingertip through the plastic. This means that you
don’t need to apply any pressure on the sensors; the contact of your skin
to the plastic is enough. Next to each sensor is a small green LED that will
let you know that it has sensed your finger and you will also hear a beep.

7.3.1 Terms
In the rest of this manual, the terms ‘Tap’, ‘Long Press’, ‘Hold’, and ‘Cancel’ will
be referred to when describing how to touch the sensors.

Tap – is when you quickly touch a sensor with your finger for less than ½ a
second
Long Press – is when you touch a sensor and keep your finger on it for
more than ½ a second. The light next to the sensor will dim to tell you that
you have reached the time frame of a long press and can remove your
finger for actions such as jumping pages
Hold – is when you keep your finger on the sensor
Cancel – hold your finger on the sensor for more than 2½ seconds and
then remove it. Nothing will happen

Sensor Shortcuts
All the shortcuts for the sensors are listed below
Do To
Long Press lower, middle • (9) Turn device on
Tap lower, middle • (9) Open and close the menu

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Tap a side • (6) Open a file or folder
Choose a menu function
Click a button
Tap ▲ (5) TapT (7) Check and uncheck boxes
Move selection box up
Tap^ (8) Tap ► Turn 1 page backward
Move selection box down
(10) Long Press ▲ Turn 1 page forward
Turn selection box left
(5) Turn 1 page backward
Move selection box Right
Turn 1 page forward
Long Press T (7)
Move selection box to top of column
Turn 5 pages backward
Long Press A (8) Move selection box to bottom of
column
Long Press ► (10) Turn 5 pages forward
Move selection box to start of row
Hold side • and Tap T or ► Turn 5 pages backward
Hold one side • and Tap ▲ or Move selection box to end of row
< Turn 5 pages forward
__________________________ Find next hyperlink
Hold one side • and Tap
another side • Find previous hyperlink
________________________
Go back after using a hyperlink
Tap ▲, Y, < or ►
Pans the screen when zoomed in and
the pan function is active

8 Menus, Status Area, and Browsing Folders
8.1 The Menu
The menu contains all the tools and functions that can be used on the device.
Two rows, General and Task Manager, will always be available when you
open the menu. The rest of the menu will be filled with functions that are
dependent on the type of document or application that is open.

Open and Close the Menu
with the sensor - Tap the bottom • sensor
with the stylus - Tap on the menu icon (I^EDL^H) in the status area

Select a Function from the Menu
with the sensors
■ Tap your finger on a A,Y,4, or ► sensor to move the selection box
around the function you wish to select
■ Tap one of the • sensors on the side to select the function with the
stylus
■ Tap on the function you wish to select with the stylus

Cancel Opening of Menu or Selecting a Function
■ Hold your finger on the sensor for longer than 2½ seconds and the
action will be ignored

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General Menu Functions
Every time you open the menu, you will always have a group called
‘General’, and it will always show the same functions.

Home
Shows the Home screen

Rotate
Rotates the screen, menu, and sensors from landscape to portrait and from portrait to
landscape

Sensors
Locks/unlocks the sensors. You can choose which sensors to lock in Settings

Safely Remove
Prepares the SD card to be safely removed from the device

Turn Off Device
Turns the device off

8.2 ‘Task Manager’ in the Menu
The Task Manager group is located above the General Group. This row
shows the files and applications that are currently open and running on the
device and a shortcut (§§) back to the last folder that was open.

Once the Task Manager row in the menu is full, the least used task will be
saved, closed, and removed from the list when you open a new task. You
can also close a task yourself by opening it and selecting Menu>Close.

Task Manager Menu
The task manager row is a fast way to switch between open files,
applications, and the last opened folder

Return to Folder
Returns to the last folder you opened. If you last used Home to open a file, it will take
you back to Home.

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8.3 The Status Area
The status area is located in the lower right corner of the screen. It has
icons that tell you the status of the device. For example, if the battery is
low or the memory card is full, you will see it appear here.

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Symbols in the Status Area
The status area displays information about the Digital Reader
Icon Indication
Battery Level
Indicates the remaining battery level and the battery status (example shown: battery
almost empty, battery full, battery charging)

dtí Sensor Lock
Indicates that the sensors are locked or unlocked

Sleep Mode
The device is in sleep mode (to save power) until you begin using it
MU again. It will respond to a touch on the sensor or a tap of the stylus
Menu
The stylus will open and close the menu using this icon
Memory Level
The memory card is almost or completely full

Stylus Mode
Shows what mode the stylus is: pencil/eraser/pan/pointer/zoom selector/look up

8.3.1 Viewing the Battery Level
You can view the current battery level and status by tapping one time on the
battery icon. To close the information box, tap on the OK button inside the
dialogue.

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8.3.2 Using the Sensor Lock
The sensors can be locked and unlocked by tapping on the lock icon in the
status area.

Hint: go to Settings>Personal Preferences and make sure you have chosen at
least one sensor to be locked.

8.4 Toolbar
The toolbar is located in the lower left corner of the screen, just opposite from
the status area. Each application on the Digital Reader has a unique toolbar,
making it easy to organize and place your favorite icons within reach. This
makes it fast and easy to find and use functions that are in the menu.

Some icons have already been added to the toolbar for you. You can
personalize it further by adding icons, replacing them, and even removing them
from the toolbar.

Note: You can add any icon from the menu that completes one specific task to
the toolbar. Below are the few exceptions.

Open documents and applications found in the Task Manager cannot be
added to the toolbar

Toolboxes, such as Writing Tools, cannot be added to the toolbar. The icons
inside a toolbox, like the pencil, can be added.

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8.4.1 Adding or Replacing Icons in the Toolbar
■ Open the menu by tapping the lower •
sensor or by tapping on the menu icon on
the screen
■ Hold the stylus on an icon and then
(without lifting the stylus from the
screen) drag it to a slot on the toolbar
■ Lift the stylus from the screen and you will
see the icon appear in the space
■ It's possible that your stylus calibration is a
little off and the icon isn't dropped into the
space. If this happens, you will get a
message. You could try dropping it again,
and perhaps calibrating the stylus might also
help.

8.4.2 Using Icons in the Toolbar
The thumbnail and detail view icons have already been placed in the toolbar
for you. The instruction below will use these as an example, but the technique
can be applied to any icon.

■ Tap one time on the View Details icon in the toolbar. The content
browser will change to a detailed list view.
■ Tap one time on the View Thumbnails icon in the toolbar. The content
browser will change to a thumbnail view.

I How do I know what is active in the toolbar?
If an icon is active, it will have a bold, white border around it. You might also
sometimes notice that an icon is grayed out. This means it is disabled |at the
moment. When you are able to use it again, the gray will disappear.

8.4.3 Removing Icons from the Toolbar
Icons can be removed from the toolbar by dragging them away from the toolbar
area. Removing an icon from the toolbar does not mean it is removed from
Digital Reader; the functions and tools will always be in the menu.

■ Hold the stylus on the icon in the toolbar
■ Drag the icon at least 1cm (about 1/3") away from the toolbar area

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■ Lift the stylus from the screen
■ A dialogue will appear that asks if you are sure about removing it from
the toolbar. Select Yes
■ The icon is removed from the toolbar

8.5 Browsing Folders
Since the SD card can be organized in a folder structure, it is useful to be
able to browse them. To do this, you will need to be able to Open and
Select files and folders, and move Up a Level through the folders.

8.5.1 Selecting a File or Folder
In order to delete an item or make a shortcut to it, you will first need to
select it. An item is selected when it has a black outline around it.

■ Tap your finger on a ▲, ▼, A, or ► sensor to move the selection box
around the folder you want to select

8.5.2 Files and Folders that are Out of View
Sometimes you will have more files and folders than will fit onto the
screen. You can see how many files and folders there are by looking in the
upper right corner of the screen (for example 1-25 of 100). This tells you
that there are 75 more files or folders out of view.

using the sensors
■ Move the selection box around a folder on the bottom row

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■ Tap one more time on the ▼ sensor and the screen will display the next
group of items
■ The same action works if you go to the top row and tap on the ▲ to show
the previous group of items

using the stylus
■ Tap on the (insert image) and (insert image) to move to the next or
previous groups of items

Move the Selection Box to the Top or Bottom of a Column
Long press a ▲ or ▼ sensor and the selection box will move to the top or
bottom of the column on the screen
Move the Selection Box to the Start or End of a Row
Long press the A or ► sensor and the selection box will move to the start
or end of the row
If you are already at the start or end of the row, the selection box will
move to the start or end of the previous or next row
Move the Selection Box to the Same Position in the Next/ Previous Group of
Items
Move the selection box to the top or bottom of a column Long press the ▲ or
▼ sensor and the screen will move one group of items and the selection box
will appear at the same place on the screen as it did in the previous group

8.6 Opening Files and Folders
When you open a folder, you will see the contents inside of that folder.
There will always be one icon at the start, the Up a Level icon ('■ '*). This
icon will help you move out of folders and up to the previous level. Above
the contents of the folder, you will see the file path you have followed to
get to your current location on the SD card.

Open a File or Folder
1. using the sensors
■ Select the file or folder
■ Tap your finger one time on a side • sensor

2. using the stylus
■ Tap the file or folder one time with the stylus

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3. using the menu
■ Select the file or folder
■ Open the menu
■ Choose Menu>Open

Move one level up in the Documents
■ Choose Up a Level from the list of contents in the folder

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9 Home
The Home screen is where you will find all the applications and shortcuts
to special folders that are on the device. You can also place your own
shortcuts on the Home screen.

Documents
Displays all the files and folders that are on the SD card. From here, you
can open files. (see Documents).
Inbox
A shortcut to the Inbox where subscriptions and other news is saved (see
Inbox).
Help
This shortcut takes you directly to the User Manuals and Quick Reference
Guides (see Help).
Dictionaries
A special shortcut to the Dictionaries folder in Documents. Mobipocket
dictionaries placed here are used by the Look Up function (see
Dictionaries).
WritePads
Take notes, draw pictures, or keep a diary using WritePads (see
WritePads).
Settings
Find and adjust settings such as language, time & date, and device
rotation (see Settings).
PressReader
This application lets you read newspapers that are downloaded from
*—w PressDisplay.com. Please go to
http://www.irextechnologies.com/pressreader for more information.
Shortcut
A quick link to a file or folder in Documents (see Creating
Shortcuts).

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10 Documents
‘Documents’ shows all the files and folders that are stored on the SD card. It
uses a folder structure to help organize your books, newspapers, and
documents. Anything you save on the card will be found in this location. You
could consider it the content browser of the device.

Functions in the Documents Menu
While you are browsing the documents on the device, you will have
access to a menu full of tools to work with the files and folders.
Icon Meaning
Open
Opens the selected file or folder
Add Shortcut
Adds a shortcut to the selected file or folder to Home

Delete
Removes the selected file or folder from the SD card

E
Sort by Type
Sort by Name
Sorts the folder alphabetically by name

Sorts the folder by type

Sort by Size
Sorts the folder by size, largest to smallest
Sort by Date
Sorts the folder by date, from newest to oldest

Sort by Author
Sorts the folder alphabetically by author

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View Thumbnails
Shows the content as thumbnail images

View Details
Shows the content as a detailed list

10.1 Changing the Views
The Digital Reader can
display the content of your
documents as thumbnails
or as a detailed list. The
view you have chosen will
be used for all the folders
on the device.

Change the view
■ Choose Menu>
and choose the
view layout you
wish to use from the
Views group

10.2 Sorting the Views
It’s sometimes useful
to sort the contents in
order to find
something more
quickly. You can sort

the content by Name,
Author, Size, Type,
and Date.

Sort the view
■ Choose Menu> and choose
a sorting preference from the
Sorting group

10.3 Creating Shortcuts
Another way to quickly
access the files and
folders in Documents is
by creating shortcuts
to them on the Home
screen.

2

These shortcuts are unique to the SD card. If you remove the card, you also
remove the shortcuts from the Home screen. When you insert a different
card, you will see the shortcuts from the new card appear.

If you delete, rename, or move the file or folder, the shortcut will no longer
work because the Digital Reader cannot find it. You can either put the file
or folder back in place or delete the shortcut and make a new one to the
new location.

Create a Shortcut
Select the file or folder you want the
shortcut to link to
■ Choose Menu>Add Shortcut
The shortcut is placed on the Home

Delete a Shortcut
■ Select the shortcut you want to delete
■ Choose Menu>Delete
■ Choose ‘Yes’ in the pop-up to confirm that you want to delete the
shortcut
■ The shortcut is deleted from the Home screen

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11 Inbox
The Inbox is where you will find a list of shortcuts to the documents and
subscriptions that were downloaded. If you already have, or will be
interested in, subscribing to newspapers or other services, this is a chapter
worth reading.

To use the Inbox, please follow the steps below to create an account and
activate the Inbox on the device.

1. Sign up for an account online
■ Go to https://myirex.irexnet.com
■ Enter a valid email address and click Send
■ Check your email and follow the instructions to activate the account

2. Run the iRex Companion Software
■ Connect the Digital Reader to a computer with an active internet
connection
■ Run the software in one of two ways:
Using the Auto-Run Pop-up
■ Insert the SD card into the computer or
connect the Digital Reader with the
USB cable and choose Yes
■ Choose Run iRexDR1000 Companion
Software from the autorun pop-up that
appears on your computer
■ The program will begin to load

Using My Computer
■

Insert the SD card into the computer or connect the Digital Reader with the
■ On the PC, click Start and then My Computer
■ Double click on the iRexDR1000 drive

■ Click on the Inbox tab and then on the MyiRex Account link. A pop-up
will appear.
■ Fill in the email address and password and then click Save.

3. Download Subscriptions to the Inbox
■ After your MyiRex account information has been saved in the
Companion Software, you will be able to connect and download
content from the server.
■ Click on the Inbox tab and then on Connect & Download
■ The software will connect to the server and download any available
content
■ Your downloads will be saved on the SD card

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12 Help
Help is another one of the pre‐installed folders on your Digital Reader and is
part of Documents. It contains User Manuals as well as Quick Reference Guides
in all the supported languages. You probably don’t need to use up space to
keep the same manual in all the different languages, so this is a good place
to practice deleting files.

12.1 Downloading Manuals
Updated manuals will be published with most software updates and can be
downloaded from the iRex web site.

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13 Dictionaries
In order the device to automatically look up words in a dictionary for you, it
must be a Mobipocket dictionary and it must be saved either in the location
System/Dictionaries or on the root of the card as a folder named ‘ebooks’ on
the SD card. You can purchase a dictionary online or download a free sample
from www.mobipocket.com.

You will probably use the dictionaries mainly when you are reading other
documents and need to look up a word. For this, you will use the Look Up
function found in the menu for your document.

You can also open a dictionary to look up words. You will be asked to type
in the word (or part of it) and a result list will be shown.

Look Up a Word inside a Dictionary
■ Open a Dictionary
■ Choose Menu>Find Word
■ Type the word using the on-screen keyboard
■ Tap the Find button and wait; a list of words will be created
■ Tap on the word in the list and the dictionary will show the page it is on

Important: Mobipocket books, dictionaries, and reference materials that
you have purchased will only work on your own device. You cannot share
them with others and they will not work if you put your SD card in a
different electronic device. You will find the PID number, used for
registering with Mobipocket, under Settings>About.

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14 WritePads and Templates
Templates are handy to have when you are filling out forms on the Digital
Reader. When you open template or WritePad (also a template), it will
immediately open a copy for you to write on. All your notes are automatically
saved on the SD card and a temporary file name is created.

WritePads were included with your device on the SD card. You can also
create your own by using the iRex Companion Software to convert any
supported document into a template.

14.1 Sharing Your Notes with Others
If you want to share your WritePads with others, you will need to use the iRex
Companion Software to merge the handwriting to the paper before it can be
shared. This is also true for any notes you have written on other documents.
Please see iRex Companion Software for more information about merging
documents.

14.2 Converting Handwriting to Digital Text
If you are interested in converting handwriting to digital text with your
computer, you can download and purchase additional software, such as
MyScript Notes. You will find a link to the iRex Shop in the iRex Companion
Software by clicking on ‘Links’ and choosing ‘iRex Shop’. If you are using
MyScript Notes version 2, you can use the Companion Software to export the
database file for the program.

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15 Navigating and Reading a Document
Reading documents is probably the main task you will be doing on Digital
Reader. To help you get the most out of the device, this chapter describes
how to navigate a document by turning and finding specific pages, using
bookmarks, and making notes on a document. There is also information at
the end of this chapter about zooming and changing the view of a
document.

Supported File Formats
The format icons will be used later in this section to identify the functions
that can be used with them
Icon Format Type
PDF

A
You can make notes and use zooming features on PDF
documents. To make your own PDF documents, use the
included PDF printer

é
Mobipocket
A Mobipocket document is a special file type. It can only be
opened on your own device
Images
m .JPG, .PNG, .BMP, .GIF, and .TIFF images can be viewed on this
device.
HTML

Ú HTML files can be viewed on this device, but not movement and
sound
TXT
A nice feature of .TXT files is that you can easily change the font
sizes

15.1 Turning Pages
The best way to turn pages is by using the sensors. You are able to turn
single pages by tapping and 5 pages by long pressing.

Page Turning with Sensors
Do To
Tap ▼ or ▶ Turn 1 page forward

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Tap ▲ or ◀ Turn 1 page backward
Long Press ▼ or Turn 5 pages forward
▶
Long Press ▲ or Turn 5 pages backward
◀

15.2 Page Progress Bar
Documents will always have a page progress bar at the bottom of the screen.
By looking at this bar, you can see which page you are reading and how far you
are into the document. If you have a stylus and you tap on the progress bar,
you will flip to the page you tapped on. When the document is being viewed
in full screen, this progress bar will not be displayed.

15.2.1 Bookmarks in the Page Progress Bar
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As you make bookmarks in a document, they will appear as small marks
above the page progress bar. Some bookmarks might have already been
made by the publisher of the document. If you have a stylus, you can tap
on them and the document will turn to that page.

15.3 Jumping Pages
The Jump To function allows you to jump to specific pages in the
document by typing in the page number.

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■ Using the stylus, tap on the current page in the page progress bar, type
in the page number, and then tap the ‘Go to page’ button

15.4 Zooming and Page Format Tools
Changing the appearance of the document on the screen is very easy. You
will find that there are many different zooming options available for
documents. The document will remember the last view and the next time
you open it, it looks the same as when it was closed.

■ Choose Menu>Zooming from the Toolboxes row and then choose from
one of the following options:

Zooming and Page Formats
The available zooming and page layouts are shown below

Menu Action

Full Screen
Expands the document to fit the entire screen, hiding the page
progress bar and status area. Tap the icon again to turn full

screen off___________________________________________
Hide Margins J-. *-l
Crops the white margins of the document so the contents have
more screen space

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Fit on Screen .<£*] JH
Fits the entire document on the screen. The page progress bar
and status area will also be shown

Page Flow Normal/Page Flow Continuous .^M ■H
Toggles the document between individual pages or one long,
continuous page

Zoom In and Zoom Out ^1 Ml
Zooms the document in or out by 25% each time it is used

Zoom 75%-200% ^1 ■H
Zooms the document using a specific zoom factor

Selection Zoom <M Ml
Use the stylus to create a boundary box around the area that is
to be zoomed________________________________________
Pan J*l .**]
Pan can be used when the page has been zoomed. A tap on
the arrow sensors will move the page or the stylus can be
used to hold and drag it

15.4.1 Making a Zoom Selection
If you want to zoom into a specific
area of a page, you can use the
Selection Zoom function.

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■ Choose Menu>Zooming>Selection Zoom
■ Use the stylus to draw a diagonal line that connects the upper left
and lower right corner of the area you wish to zoom
■ Lift the stylus from the screen and the zoomed area will be displayed

15.4.2 Panning with the Stylus
The page must first be zoomed in before you are able to pan it. You
can then use the stylus to ‘drag’ the page on the screen to position
it.

Choose Menu>Zooming>Pan
Hold the stylus on the screen and drag it the distance and direction you
want the page to move

■ Lift the stylus from the screen

15.5 Changing Document Views

15.5.1 Reading View .^M & Ml §s I
Reading view is the normal view used to read a document.

To switch to the Reading view, choose Menu>Normal Reading from the Views row

15.5.2 Page Thumbnail View ^IMI
A thumbnail of every page in a document is made and saved in the Page
Thumbnail view. You can quickly browse through them and then select the
page you wish to read. If a page has been bookmarked, a small bookmark is
also indicated on the thumbnail.

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■ To switch to the Page Thumbnail view, choose Menu>Page Thumbnails
from the Views row

15.5.3 All Bookmarks View M IB
The Bookmark view is similar to the page thumbnail view, but it only
contains thumbnails of the pages that have bookmarks on them. From this
view, you can select and flip to a bookmarked page. You can also delete
bookmarked pages (except the locked ones) from this view.

To switch to the Bookmark view, choose Menu>All Bookmarks from the Views
row

■ To delete a bookmark from the view, select the page and choose
Menu>Delete Bookmark

15.5.4 Table of Contents View *»!
Some PDF documents come with additional information that can be used
to automatically generate a Table of Contents. If this is possible with your
document, this option will be active in the menu.

You can use the Table of Contents by tapping on the text with the stylus or by
selecting and opening them with the sensors.

■ To switch to the Table of Contents view, choose Menu>Table of
Contents from the Views row

15.6 Working Actively with a Document
By using the navigation features described above, you can easily read your
documents on the device. This section will make it quick and easy to work
actively with documents.

15.6.1 Writing on Documents .<**•] Ml
One of the notable features of the Digital Reader 1000 S is that you can use
the stylus to write on your PDF documents and images. This makes it easy to
mark-up and revise things such as letters and business documents.

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Choose Menu>Writing from the Toolboxes row and then choose from one of
the following options:

Writing Tools
These writing tools can be used to make notes on your documents

Menu Action

Pencil
Switches the stylus into a pencil that you can use to write

Eraser
Switches the stylus into an eraser to remove pencil marks

Sizes

5 pencil sizes are available for writing

Colours
Only a black pencil stroke is available at this time

15.6.2 Adding and Deleting Bookmarks *& *l
Adding bookmarks to pages in your document makes it easy to find them
again. They will be displayed in the page progress bar at the bottom of the
document and also be added to the Bookmark View of the document.

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Some publishers have included their own bookmarks in the documents.
While you are free to add and remove the bookmarks you’ve made
yourself, you cannot remove the ones made by the publisher.

Choose Menu>Bookmarking from the Toolboxes row and then choose from one of
the following options:

Bookmarking Menu Options

Menu Action

Add Bookmark
Adds a bookmark to the current page of the document

Delete Bookmark
Deletes the bookmark of the current page

15.6.3 Finding a Word in the Text -^l 0 M
If there is a particular word you are looking for in the body of the text, you can
begin a quick text search.

Starting a Search
■ Choose Menu>Find Word from the Actions row. A search screen
will open
■ Type in the word you wish to find in the text
■ Optional: choose to match only whole words or to change where
the search begins
■ Tap the ‘Find’ button and wait for the search to complete

Finding the Previous or Next Word
■ Tap with the stylus on the A or ► buttons on the screen to
highlight
the previous or next word

Stopping the Word Search
■ Tap the stylus on the X in the upper right corner of the pop-up window
■ The pop-up window will close and the document will remain on the
page with the last word found

15.6.4 Looking Up Words &*>
The Look Up in Dictionary feature allows you to look up words in your text
using the dictionaries that are in the Dictionary or ebooks folder. It doesn’t
just search one dictionary, it searches all of those that are in the folder.
The result is a list of dictionaries containing a result that you can open and
read.

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Look Up a Word
■ Choose Menu>Look Up in Dictionary from the actions row
■ Tap with the stylus on the word you want to look up
■ Wait for a list of results to be created and then select a dictionary from the
list

15.6.5 Changing Font Sizes ©1 VI
Some document formats allow you to change the size of the font instead of
zooming in on it. Adjusting the font size will influence the length of the
document each time it is changed. The device is not always able to keep up with
these changes and it may be difficult for it to accurately keep track of your
bookmarks.

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■ Change the size of the font by choosing Menu>Font Sizes from the
Tools row and then selecting your preferred font size.
■ Or you can also use the Increase or Decrease Font Size function. This
will increase or decrease the font size 2pts every time you choose it.

15.6.6 Using Hyperlinks JM«7|.M.
Many documents have hyperlinks that let you open new documents or
move to other places in the same document. You can tap with the stylus
on a hyperlink to follow it, or select and open it using the sensors.

Using the Sensors to Navigate Hyperlinks

Sensor Shortcut
Action
Hold a side • and Tap ▼ Next Hyperlink
or ► Moves the selection box to the next
hyperlink in the document
Hold a side • and Tap ▲ Previous Hyperlink
or M Moves the selection box to the previous
hyperlink in the document
Open Hyperlink
Tap any side • Follow the hyperlink k to a new location (either in same
document or in a new document)

15.7 Page History
As you are moving around in a document using functions such as
hyperlinks and bookmarks, you are building up a page history. It is similar
to using a web browser that has a back and forward button.

Move to Previous using the sensors
■ Hold one side • and tap the other side •

Move to Previous or Next using the Menu
■ Choose Menu> and select one of the following options from the Actions
row:

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Page History in the Menu
You will find a Next and Previous function in the Menu
Menu Action

IS* Jump to Next
Turns to the next page in the page history

Jump to Previous

Turns back to the previous page in the page history

15.8 Closing a Task (an open document or application)
There are two ways a document is closed. You can close it yourself or the
device closes it for you. In both cases, there is no need to worry about losing
your work because it is always saved automatically. It remembers what page
you were on so the next time you open the document, it opens in the same
place.

Close a Task Yourself
■ Choose Menu>Close Document and the document will close
■ The last opened folder appears

Let the Device Close your Task
■ Once the Task Manager row in the menu is full, the oldest task will be
saved, closed, and removed from the list each time you open a new
task

16 Settings
Inside Settings, you will find all the ways you can personalize your device
so it works best for you. These settings are saved to the SD card and are
unique to the card.

It may take a few seconds for the device to save and change your settings.

16.1 Settings Quick Reference Device
Language Time and Date Automatic Shutdown
Suspend Timeout
Rotation SD Card Properties

Personal Preferences Card Storage Capacity
Format SD Card
Lights Setup SD Card
Sound Reset Settings
Sensor Lock
Stylus About
Device Information
Acknowledgments
Power Preferences

Using the Sensors to Fill in Settings

Do To
Tap a side • Click a button
Check and uncheck boxes
Tap ▲ or ▼ Move Selection Box Up and Down
Tap ◀ or ▶ Move Selection Box Left and Right

16.2 Device Settings
The Device settings are the essential settings that will help make using this
device easy. You will find that you can change the language, set the time and
date, and choose the screen rotation direction.

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To Change Device Settings
■ Choose Settings>Device and a screen
similar to the one to the right will
appear

16.2.1 Language
You can choose to
have your device
interface in English,
German, French, or
Dutch.

16.2.2 Time and Date
You can set the time and date
that is used on the device.

Change the Time without a
Stylus
■ Move the selection box
around the time box
■ Tap any side • to select it and
an option box will appear
■ Enter the a
number by
moving the
selection box
around the
number and
tapping a side •
sensor
■ Select OK

Change the Date without a
Stylus
■ Move the selection box
around the date box
■ Tap any side • to select the
field and an option box will
appear
■ Choose the date and tap a
side • sensor to select it

16.2.3 Rotation

When you rotate the
device interface, the
screen will turn either
clockwise or anti-
clockwise. This setting
allows you to choose the
rotation direction so you
can hold the device in
the way that is most
comfortable for you.

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16.3 Personal Preferences
Personal Preferences let you turn the sensor LED’s and sound on and off and
also let you determine the behaviour of the sensors when they are locked.

16.3.1 Lights
This setting is for the green lights next to the sensor panels. It will not affect
the light at the top of the screen. You can choose between On and Off.
16.3.2 Sensors
This setting determines what sensor areas will lock when the Sensor lock is
activated. Locking the sensors will help prevent accidentally page turning or
opening menus when you are holding the device or using the stylus to
write.
16.3.3 Sound
The ‘beep’ you hear when using the sensors can be controlled with this
setting. You can choose between having the sound On or Off.
16.3.4 Stylus
In this section, you can make adjustments to the stylus. By turning the
stylus mode to Off (inactive), you could help extend the time you get out of
the battery charge. Also, if you’re having problems accurately tapping or
writing with the stylus, there is a calibration exercise you can use.

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Calibrating the Stylus
Tap Calibrate Stylus and follow the instructions given on the screen

16.4 Power Preferences
Power preferences will help you mange the amount of power the device is
using in different situations and uses.
To Change Power Preferences
Power Preferences
■ Choose Settings>Power Preferences Automatic Shutdown

and a screen similar to the one to the Turn orf the device automatics I ty when not in use:
^[■•■i.^-i.'-l

right will appear O Onty when running on battery
Turn off the device when it is not in use after:
Q Never
O 15 minutes
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minutes

Suspend Timeout
Suspend the device to save power when it is not in use after:
O 30 seconds
O 43 seconds
<■) 1 minute
O 2 minutes
O 3 minutes
| 5a^e & Close]) Cancel

16.4.1 Automatic Shutdown
The automatic shutdown setting has two options to set; when to use the
setting, and how long to wait until it uses it.

If you prefer that the device always automatically shuts down, even when
it is attached to a computer or other power source, you should choose
Always.

If you only want your device to automatically shutdown when it is running
on the battery, you should choose Only when running on battery. Note:
When this setting is active and the device is connected to a computer or
power source, it will never automatically shut down.
16.4.2 Sleep Mode
When the device goes into sleep mode, it means that it has temporarily
turned off power to parts of the device. It's similar to the screensaver on a
computer…but you can still read the screen.

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You can choose how long the device will wait for you to do something before
it goes to sleep. You should experiment with different times to see what works
best for your own reading speed.

16.5 SD Card Properties
You can see how much remaining space is left on the SD Card, erase the
contents of the card, or reset the settings in the SD Card Properties section.

16.5.1 Card Storage Capacity
This meter will tell you how much used and remaining space is left on the SD
card.

16.5.2 Format the SD Card
Formatting the SD card will erase all the information from the card. This also
means that the user manuals, iRex Companion Software, and settings will be
deleted.

16.5.3 Setup a SD Card for the Device
This function installs a folder named ‘System’, factory settings, and the iRex
Companion Software to the SD card. It will not affect existing information on
the card.

16.5.4 Reset the Settings
Resetting the settings will return all of the settings to their original, factory
defaults.

16.6 About
Technical specifications and information specific to your device will be found in
the About section. You will find here:

■ Product Serial Number
■ Main Software Version Number
■ Kernel Version Number
■ Firmware Version Number
■ Acknowledgements

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17 iRex Companion Software
The iRex Companion Software has been saved on the SD card that was
included with the device. The application will help guide you while you are
working with your documents and computer, as well as provide links to
services and an online shop where you can buy accessories for your device.
To access the iRex Companion Software, you will need to connect the
device to the computer using a USB cable or insert the SD card into the
card reader on your computer.

17.1 Turn on the Companion Software
■ Choose Run iRexDR1000 Companion
Software from the autorun pop-up that
appears on your computer

Using My Computer
■

Insert the SD card into the computer or connect the Digital Reader with the USB
cable and choose Yes
■ On the PC, click Start and then My Computer
■ Double click on the iRexDR1000 drive

Metadata Files
There is a file named metadata.db in every folder on the Digital
Reader. The metadata.db file is unique to the folder and files inside
of it and contains information such as the handwriting you’ve made
on a document. If you delete it or remove it from the folder, the
information is no longer there for the device to read.

You can never have two metadata files in the same folder

If you copy a metadata.db file from one folder and try to paste it in another
folder, you will be asked if you want to replace the file. If you replace it, the
information from the second folder is gone.

Copy the metadata.db file to your computer
If you copy a document to your computer and plan to move it back to the
Digital Reader and edit your handwriting later, you must copy the document
and metadata.db file from the Digital Reader.

17.2 Merging Handwriting (Scribbles)
If you have made digital notes on a document and wish to see them on your
computer or share them with others, you will need to merge the document.

Merge a Document
■ Click on the Convert tab
■ Find and select the file you wish to merge
■ Click the Merge link found under the convert tab
■ Choose the location to save the merged document and click Save

17.3 Converting Documents to Templates
Templates are useful to have when you are going to be filling out forms or
using the same document layout to write on over and over again. You can
convert any file that is supported by the Digital Reader into a template. It is
also possible to convert a template back to a normal document.

Convert a Document
■ Find and select the file you wish to convert
■ Click either the Convert to Template or Convert to Document link found
under the convert tab

17.4 Exporting Documents for MyScript Notes, Version 2
If you wish to use MyScript Notes (version 2) to convert your handwriting to
type, you can use the Export MyScript Notes function.

Export Handwritten Notes
■ Find and select the file you wish to export
■ Click the Export MyScript Notes link found under the convert tab

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Choose the location to save it and click on Save

17.5 Transferring Content to the Digital Reader
To transfer files and folders to and from the Digital Reader, you will use Windows
Explorer or other similar file manager. You can access the Digital Reader using
Windows Explorer in two different ways.

■ Choose Open Folder from the autorun
pop-up that appears on your computer
■ You can now move content into the
window and it will be saved on the
Digital Reader

Using My Computer
■ On the PC, click Start and then My
Computer
■ Right click on the iRexDR1000 drive
■ Choose Explore from the drop-down
■ You can now move content into the window and
it will be saved on the Digital Reader

17.6 Transferring Content From the Digital Reader
To transfer files and folders to and from the Digital Reader, you should use the
Companion Software. Using the Companion Software to move documents to a
computer or other place on the SD card will help you keep the handwriting
information together with the document.

Copy a File or Folder
■ Click on the Document Management tab so you can see the options
under it

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Select the file or folder you wish to copy
Click on Copy To…
Choose the location you wish to copy the file or folder to and click Save
If your document (or folder containing documents) had handwriting on
it (scribbles), you will be asked if you wish to merge them. Choose Yes,
No, or Cancel.
■ Yes - merges the handwriting to the copied document(s)
■ No - copies only the file(s), you will not see any handwriting on the
copy
■ Cancel - stops copying the file or folder

Move a File or Folder
■ Click on the Document Management tab so you can see the options
under it
■ Select the file or folder you wish to move
■ Click on Move To…
■ Choose the location you wish to move the file or folder to and click
Save
■ If your document (or folder containing documents) had handwriting on
it (scribbles), you will be asked if you wish to merge them. Choose Yes,
No, or Cancel.
■ Yes - merges the handwriting to the moved document(s)
■ No - copies only the file(s), you will not see any handwriting on the
copy
■ Cancel - stops copying the file or folder

17.7 Inbox
If you wish to use the Inbox feature, you must have a valid MyiRex
account. Once you have an account and the account information is saved
in the Companion Software, you can connect and download subscriptions
and other documents from the server.

Create a MyiRex Account and Save the Account information
■ Click on the Inbox tab and then on the MyiRex Account link. A pop-up
will appear.
■ If you already have a valid MyiRex account, you can fill in the email
address and password and then click Save.
■ If you do not have a valid MyiRex account, click the Create Account
button and follow the instructions on the website. Once you have

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verified the account, you can fill in the email address and password and then
click Save.

Download Subscriptions to the Inbox
■ After your MyiRex account information has been saved in the
Companion Software, you will be able to connect and download
content from the server.
■ Click on the Inbox tab and then on Connect & Download
■ The software will connect to the server and download any available content
■ Your downloads will be saved on the SD card

17.8 Additional Software
If you don’t have a PDF printer or reader installed on your computer, no
worries. The iRex Companion Software can help you download and install free
software on any computer that makes it quick and easy to print and read PDF
documents.

17.8.1 PDF Printer
You will find the PDF Printer under the Install tab. The PDF printer will be
installed alongside your other printers on your computer. All you have to do to
print directly to your Digital Reader is set the printer as your default and press
print in any application on your computer.

17.8.2 Adobe® Reader
The latest version of Adobe® Reader is always available for download from the
Adobe web site. A link to the web site is under the Links tab in the Companion
Software.

17.9 iRex Shop and Help
A link to the online iRex webshop is found under the Links tab. Here, you can
purchase accessories, software, and even find e-books for your device. The
Help tab has links to open this user manual, the quick reference guide, and to
go to the online iRex support site.

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18 Extra Device Information
18.1 Product Specification
■ 10.2 inch Electronic Paper Display
■ 1024 x 1280 pixels
■ 16-level grey scale
■ Freescale i.MX31L Processor
■ 128 MB RAM
■ 1 GB SD Card (interchangeable with other SD Cards)
■ Wacom® touch sensor input using stylus
■ Rechargeable, internal Lithium-Ion battery
■ Mini-USB connector
■ Dimensions (HxWxD): 268x217x12mm
■ Weight: +/- 570 grams
■ Operating temperature: 0°C/32°F to 45°C/113°F
■ Storage temperature: -20°C/-4°F to 70°C/158°F
■ Supported formats: Mobipocket PRC / Adobe® PDF / TXT / HTML / JPEG /
PNG / GIF / TIFF / BMP

18.2 PC System Requirements
■ Windows® XP or Vista®
■ 800 MHz processor or better
■ Minimum of 128 MB RAM
■ Minimum of 25 MB available hard disk space
■ USB port

18.3 Included Accessories
■ USB cable
■ Stylus
■ 1 GB SD Card
■ Quick Start Guide

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19 Troubleshooting
19.1 My device will not turn on
Is the battery charged?
The battery can be charged by connecting the device to a computer or other
power source with the USB cable. Let the device charge for at least an hour
and then try again. If this still doesn’t work, you can also try using a different
USB port or a different computer.

Did you hold your finger on the correct sensor for the correct time?
Touch your finger on the lower, middle sensor (the one with the little iRex
logo above it) until you hear a beep and see the screen turn on.

It still doesn’t start?
As a last resort, reset the device by gently pressing the reset button at the
bottom of the device with the tip of a stylus or ballpoint pen.

19.2 I can’t get the menu to open
Did you hold your finger on the correct sensor for the correct time?
Quickly tap your finger on the lower bottom • sensor to open the menu. If
you are using a stylus, tap on the menu icon at the bottom of the screen. You
can also calibrate your stylus.

Are the sensors locked?
Use your stylus to tap on the menu icon at the bottom of the screen and then
choose Sensors to unlock them again.

19.3 I see text and images on the screen, but the device does
not seem to work
Is the battery charged?
If the battery runs out, the image will still remain on the screen. Connect the
device to a power source to charge the battery for at least an hour and then
turn it on again.

Is the device frozen?
If the device has a full battery and still won’t respond, you can reset it by
gently pressing the reset button on the bottom of the device with the tip of
the stylus or ballpoint pen. The device will begin to reset itself, the green
LED’s will begin to flash, and the screen will flicker a few times.

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19.4 I try to delete, move, or copy items and it does not work
Is the SD card locked?
You can check by first safely removing the SD card from the device by
choosing Menu>Safely Remove. Once it is ready to be removed, eject the card
and check that the switch on the card is in the unlocked position

Is the SD card memory full?
If there is not enough space on the memory card, you cannot copy more files
on it. Try deleting some unused files and try again.

19.5 I do not see the status area or page progress bar
Is the device in full screen mode?
Full Screen will hide the status area and page progress bar from view. You can
turn off full screen mode by choosing Menu>Screen Mode>Full Screen.

19.6 I zoomed in and now I cannot flip to the next page
The panning tool is now active
Because the document is now larger than the screen, the device thought it
would be useful if you had a panning tool. This is feature is currently being
reviewed by the iRex team and may be removed in the future. You can turn off
the panning tool by selecting Menu>Zooming>Pan.

Change to Continuous Mode
You could also change your document viewing mode to Continuous by
selecting Menu>Zooming>Page Flow. With the document in continuous mode,
you can use your stylus to pan up and down a page.

19.7 I opened my document on my computer but I do not see
my handwritten notes
Did you use the iRex Companion Software to merge the document?
The Companion Software will merge the handwriting to the document so you
are able to view it on a computer.

19.8 How do I reset the device?
There is a small reset button located on the bottom of the device. Use the tip of
the stylus or a ballpoint pen and very gently press the button. You will feel a
slight click. The device will begin to reset itself and will return to the Home
screen when it is ready to use.

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19.9 How do I turn the device off?
Open the menu and select the Turn Off Device icon from the bottom row.

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20 Icon Index
20.1 Home Icons
_ Inbox
Zp Dictionaries
JK
i i___________

Settings

Documents

Help
Q WritePads

20.2 Status Area Icons
Battery Level Stylus Mode
ř§EJ pencil, eraser, ÍHI
D Memory Ipointer,
selector,
pan,
^■S look-up
zoom

Menu
Suspend (device is

B Sensor Lock
suspended)

20.3 General and Task Manager Icons

Safely Remove SD Card

Home

Sensor Lock

Return to Folder

3 Rotate Turn Off

20.4 Content Browser Icons

Delete

Add Shortcut

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Open
Sort by Type

Sort by Author
Up a Level

Sort by
Date

View Detailed
List

Sort by
Name

View
Sort by Thumbnails
Size

20.5 Reading Icons

Add
Bookmark Find Word

Back Fit on
Screen

Bookmark View
Font Tools

Cl
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Font Sizes (6pt‐
34pt)

Decrease Font Size
Full Screen

Delete Bookmark
Hide Margin

Era
ser Increase Font
Size

D 6

I3f ^ Jump to
Next Reading View

Jump to Previous
See All…

Page Flow Continuous
Selection Zoom

Page Flow
Normal Table of Contents
View

Page Thumbnail View
Writing Tools

Pan Zoom (75%, 100%,
150%, 200%)

Pencil
Zoom In

Pencil Colours (black)
Zoom Out

H
Pencil Sizes (1‐5)
Zooming Tools

20.6 Settings Icons

About
n Power Preferences

D Device
Settings
s
SD Card
Properties

Personal Preferences

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