eBook Player 7 - E-reader TrekStor - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	E-reader
Brand	TrekStor
Model	eBook Player 7
Display	7-inch E Ink touchscreen, backlight
Resolution	1024 x 768 pixels (approx.)
Storage Capacity	8 GB internal (expandable via microSD)
Supported Formats	PDF, EPUB, MOBI, TXT, HTML, JPEG, PNG
Connectivity	Micro-USB, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
Battery	Lithium-ion polymer, 2000 mAh
Battery Life	Up to 4 weeks on a single charge (average usage)
Dimensions	165 x 120 x 9.5 mm
Weight	190 g
Operating System	Linux-based (proprietary)
Languages	Multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish
Maintenance	Clean screen with soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquids.
Safety	Avoid water and extreme temperatures. Keep away from children under 3.
Spare Parts & Reparability	Battery replacement by authorized service center. Not user-serviceable.
General Information	Designed for digital reading with glare-free display and adjustable light.

Frequently Asked Questions - eBook Player 7 TrekStor

How do I charge the eBook Player 7?

Connect the included micro-USB cable to the device and a computer USB port or a 5V USB charger. The LED indicates charging status.

Can I add more storage?

Yes, the device has a microSD card slot that supports cards up to 32 GB.

Which file formats are supported?

It supports PDF, EPUB, MOBI, TXT, HTML, and common image formats like JPEG and PNG.

How do I transfer books to the device?

Connect via USB and drag-and-drop files into the internal memory or microSD card. Alternatively, use Wi-Fi with a companion app.

What should I do if the screen freezes?

Perform a reset by holding the power button for 10 seconds until the device restarts.

Can I adjust the brightness?

Yes, the backlight can be adjusted via the settings menu or a quick swipe gesture.

Is the device waterproof?

No, it is not waterproof. Keep it away from liquids and moisture.

How long does the battery last?

With average reading (30 minutes per day), the battery lasts up to 4 weeks. Continuous use may reduce this time.

Can I change the language?

Yes, go to Settings > Language and select your preferred language from the list.

What do I do if the device won't turn on?

Ensure it is charged. Connect to a charger for at least 30 minutes, then press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.

USER MANUAL eBook Player 7 TrekStor

eBook Player 7

eBook Player 7M

TrekStor eBook Player 7 / 7M

User manual

Table of Contents

Disclaimer 1

Introduction .... 1

Package Content 1

Getting Started 2

Parts and Controls 2

Power on Reader.... 3

Charging 3

Inserting Memory Card 4

Starting from Home Menu 5

Entering Option Menu 6

Importing & Transferring Content 7

Importing Content 7

Importing DRM Content ....7

Installing Adobe Digital Editions ....7

Authorizing PC & Reader 8

Transferring DRM eBooks to Reader 8

Reading 10

Opening eBook 10

Turning Page 10

Adjusting Font Size 11

Zooming In/Out 11

Using Option Menu in Reading 12

Adding/Deleting Bookmarks 12

Read from Bookmark 13

Go to Page 13

Auto Flip 14

Book Information 14

Rotate 14

Add to Favorite 15

Background Music 16

Playing Audio File 17

Playing Video File 18

Viewing Picture 19

File Explorer 20

Settings 21

Troubleshooting 22

Precautions and Maintenance 23

Copyright and Trademark Notice 25

Disclaimer

All the information, design and specifications contained in this manual were correct at the time of publication. However, as the product is under development and upgrading, the final device may have a slightly difference in appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual.

Introduction

The TrekStor eBook Player 7 / 7M is an eBook reader with full color display screen. The TrekStor eBook Player 7 / 7M supports eBooks encrypted with Adobe DRM.

Package Content

1. eBook Player 7 / 7M
2. USB cable
3. Sennheiser earphones
4. Quick guide

Parts and Controls

1 Power button – press and hold for 3 second to turn on/off, press and hold 6 seconds to reset
2 Next page button – press to turn to next page
3 Previous page button – press to turn to previous page
4 OK / Enter Button
5 Zoom button – press to adjust font size or to zoom in/out
6 Menu button – press to display option menu
7 8 9 10 Directional buttons – to move cursor
11 Music (Play/Pause) button – to enter into music playing menu
12 Return button – press once to return to previous menu, press and hold to return to Home menu
13 Earphone jack
14 Mini USB jack – for data transfer and charging
15 SD cart slot – supports SD/SDHC/MMC card
16 DC jack – for charging (charger not included in delivery)
17 LED indicator
18 Speaker – do not block this area during music playing

Power On and Off the eBook Player

• Press and hold the [Power] button for 2 seconds to turn on the eBook Player.
• It may take a few moments for the eBook Player to turn on and loading the content.
• If the eBook Player does not turn on, charging is required.
• To turn off the eBook Player, press and hold [Power] button for 2 seconds.

Charging the eBook Player

• You need to charge the eBook Player prior to using it for the first time or when battery power is low.
• You can charge the eBook Player via:

○ Connect to AC source via AC adapter (not supplied)
- Connect to PC or other USB adapter via supplied USB cable.

- When charging through PC, you cannot operate the eBook Player. To operate the eBook Player during charging, click the “Safely Remove Hardware” from your desktop with the eBook Player remains connection to PC. Upon the eBook Player is safely removed, you can operate it while charging.

• Please turn the eBook Player to standby mode to shorten the charging process.
• It will take about 6 hours to fully charge the eBook Player in standby mode (LCD off).
• When USB power cable is connected to the eBook Player for charging, the eBook Player will enter into standby mode after remains idle for 60 s. Press the [Power] button to wake up the eBook Player.
• The battery status is displayed at the bottom left corner

Inserting Memory Card

The eBook Player supports SD/SDHC/MMC card. To insert a memory card:

• Open the SD cover.
• Check that the SD card is in the correct position with the contact pin facing upwards as illustrated below. You may damage the card and the eBook Player if SD card is not inserted in correct position.

• Push the SD card into the card slot until it clicks.
• To remove SD card, push the SD card once again until it clicks.
• When a SD card is inserted in or ejected from the eBook Player, it may take few seconds for the eBook Player to update the content.
• Please avoid inserting or ejecting SD card when other operation is running as this may cause the system hang.
• Do not remove the card if the content inside the card is being played. This will halt the operation of the reader and cause the eBook Player to restart.
• If the system is not responding, press and hold the button for 6 seconds to reset and turn it off.

Limitations with NTFS file system:

• Books on the microSD card are not recognized by ADE when connected to PC.
• Direct copy of files from internal memory to card is not supported.

Starting from Home Menu

When the eBook Player is turned on, you will enter into the Home Menu.

1. Continue Reading

-display the page of the last read book. Press button to open the last read page.

2. Library

-display the list of books available. Move the cursor to desired book and press to open it.

3. Battery Indicator

4. Page Number

-displays current page number and total available pages.

5. Time & Date

-display current time and date, you can set this in the [Settings]

6. File Directory

- indicates the location where the file is stored.

"SD": SD/SDHC/MMC card

"INT": internal memory

Getting Started

Entering Option Menu

To access extra functions available, press [Menu] button to display the

Option Menu as illustrated.

Press the directional key to move cursor to the desired item. The selected item will be highlighted in dark.

Press to enter.

To exit from Option menu, move cursor to and press to confirm.

Alternatively, press the button to exit.

To sort books by different categories: Title, Author, Category, Date, Format

Jump to a specific page

Read from previously added bookmarks

Adjust brightness of the display screen

Enter into Video Player (only for eBook Player 7M)

Enter into Music Player

Photo Enter into Photo Viewer

File Explorer Enter into File Explorer for advance file management

Enter into System settings and to access the user manual (The user manual of the eBook Player 7 can be found directly in the Option's menu.)

Open your favorite book list.

Importing Content

• The eBook Player supports the USB Mass Storage Device function.
• To import contents (eBooks, video (only eBook Player 7M), audio, photo, etc.) into the eBook Player, connect the eBook Player to PC via the supplied USB cable.
• Upon successful connection to PC, the eBook Player will enter USB mode and all operation will be halted.
• Go to [My Computer], double click on the eBook Players disk to open.
• Perform normal file management operation like other USB device.

Importing DRM Contents

The eBook Player supports Adobe ^® DRM contents. Adobe ^® Digital Editions (ADE) is required.

Installing Adobe® Digital Editions (ADE)

• Make sure your computer is connected to internet

You can download the installer from:

http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions

- For first time user, you will need to get a free Adobe® ID from Adobe® website. Click on the [get an Adobe® ID online] link as illustrated:

- Enter your email address and complete the online form as per instructed.

Authorizing PC and eBook Player

- Upon registration, return to the ADE window. Enter the username and password to activate your Adobe® account.

• After activation, connect the eBook Player to PC. ADE will detect the eBook Player and you are prompted to authorize device.

- After authorization, you will be able to find the eBook Player recognized in ADE as below. Contents inside the eBook Player will be displayed on the right hand windows.

- You can now start downloading or buying eBooks from online eBook stores supporting Adobe® DRM.

• Purchased or downloaded eBooks will be stored in [My Digital Editions] in [My Documents].

Transferring DRM eBooks to eBook Player

- From ADE menu, click on [All Items] on the left hand column

- Items in [My Digital Editions] will be listed down in right window.

- Select the desired item(s) to be transferred, + to select multiple files.

- Drag and drop the selected item(s) into the eBook Player's drive located on the last row of the left side column as illustrated below.

Notes in using ADE

Each ADE ID supports only 6 devices; this includes the master device (the eBook Player) and the slave device (microSD card).

When the eBook Player is restored to default settings, ALL DRM activation record and data (including DRM books purchased) will be erased from the eBook Player. You are required to authorize the device with your ADE ID again.

When the number of authorized device has exceeded the allowable amount, you will come across the following error message:

To request for extension and reset of your ADE ID, go to http://www.adobe.com/support/digitaleditions/ → [Submit a web case]. You are required to type in your ADE ID info.

Opening Book

• Books transferred to the eBook Player will be listed in Home Menu.
- The eBook Player supports eBooks in epub, pdf, txt format.
- Use the buttons to move the cursor to select book and press to open.

Book Page Interface

Turning book page

- On reading page, press or button to turn to next page. To turn to previous page, press or button.

Adjusting Font Size

• In reading page, press button to enter the font size menu.
• There a 5 font sizes available:

Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge.

• Move the cursor to the desired font size then press to confirm.
• It may take some time for the fonts to be resized.

Zooming In/Out

• You will need to use zooming function to enlarge images available in the eBook (epub, pdf, txt file)
  • From the size menu, select [Enlarge]
• Zoom menu will appear.

• Move the cursor to the desired zoom level and press .
• In zoom mode, use buttons to pan across the zoomed page.
  • Note: Page turning is disabled in zoom mode.
• Press to exit zoom mode and return to original size and resume normal book reading functions.

Reading Books

Using Option Menu in Reading

In Reading page, press

button to enter Option Menu.

Options available:

1. Add / Delete Bookmark
2. Bookmarks
3. Go to Page
4. Music
5. Auto flip
6. Book Information
7. Rotate
8. Display Settings
9. Add to Favorite

Adding Bookmark

When reading, turn to the desired page that you would like to bookmark. Press

button, move the cursor to [Add Bookmark] and then .

Deleting Bookmark

• Turn to the bookmarked page that needs to be deleted. Press and move the cursor to . Press to confirm.
  • Alternatively, you can delete bookmark from the Bookmark List.
• In the Bookmark list, press and select [Delete] to delete selected bookmark.

Read from Bookmarks in Home Menu

- From Home Menu, press

and select [Bookmarks] to enter Bookmark List.

- In the Bookmark List, move the cursor to the desired bookmark, press to open.

- To delete bookmark from the Bookmark List, press

to display [Option Menu] and select [Delete] to confirm.

Read from Bookmarks in current Book

• In reading page, press and select [Bookmarks] to enter into Bookmark List.
• In Bookmark List, move the cursor to the desired page and press to open.
• To delete bookmark from the Bookmark List, Press to display the Option Menu and select [Delete] to confirm.

Go to Page

You can jump to pages using the [Go to Page] option. In the Option Menu, select [Go to Page].

In Go to Page menu, move the cursor by the button. Set page number by button.

Move the cursor to [Apply] then press button to apply settings.

Auto Flip

You can set the eBook Player to [Auto Flip] mode. The auto flip durations available are: 5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 1 min.

Book Information

You can check the information of the current book from the [Book Information] option. This will show:

Title, Author, Publisher, File type, Date, File size, Publisher and Expiration. Depending on the source of the eBook that you downloaded/purchased, some of the information may not be available.

Rotate

[Rotate] option allows you to rotate the display orientation 90° in clock wise direction to landscape orientation.

• To return to original orientation, press and enter once again.
• The model has a G sensor: Rotate viewing orientation by simply rotating the eBook Player in clockwise direction.

In landscape view, the button layout is as below:

Reading Books

• In landscape view, the Option Menu is divided into 2 pages. To access options in the second page, move the cursor to [More>] icon at the top right corner of the Option Menu and then enter
• To return to previous page, move the cursor to [< Back] and then enter

Display Settings

• To adjust font color, background color, brightness during reading.
• Note: The change of font color and background color are only applicable to txt and epub documents.

Add to Favorite

• You can add books to your Favorite List. In Option menu, move the cursor to [Add to Favorite] to add current book into Favorite List.

• To view books in Favorite List, from Home Menu, press

  button and select [Favorite].
  • To remove book from Favorite:

• Enter Favorite List from Home menu. Move the cursor to the desired book title. Press

  button and select [Delete] from the dropdown list.

• From reading page, press

  button and select [Remove from Favorite] from the Option Menu.

Reading Books

Background music playback while reading an eBook

• The eBook Player supports background music playing when reading books or viewing photos.
• To control music playback in book page, press button and a mini music player control bar will appear at the bottom of the page.

• Press the control buttons to control the music playback.
• To return to book page, press button and resume normal book reading controls.

Music Player

• From Home Menu, press to display Option Menu.
• Move the cursor to [Music] and press to confirm.

• In the Music player, press to play/pause music playing
• Press to play next song, press and hold to Fast Forward
• Press to play previous song, Press and hold to Fast Rewind
• Press to increase volume
• Press to decrease volume

Using Option Menu in Music Player

	Normal	EQ settings – move the cursor to [EQ Settings] , press [Left] or [Right] button to select desired EQ mode.
	Loop	Play Mode - move the cursor to [Play Mode] , press [Left] or [Right] button to select desired Play mode
	Sort by all song	To view all stored audio files
	Sort by genre	To sort audio files by genre
	Sort by album	To sort audio files by album
	Sort by artist	To sort audio files by artist

Note: The movie/video function is only available for the model: eBook Player 7M.

- From Home Menu, open Option menu and select into the video library.

enter

• In video library move the cursor to your desired video file and press to start playing.
• During video playback, the button definition is a below:

Using Option Menu During Video Playback

During video playback, press

button to display Option Menu.

Press / button to switch between [Loop] & [Repeat]

Loop: to play all video files available in the list.

Repeat: repeat the current video

Press button to enter [Full Screen] or [Preview]

Press button to return to video list.

Viewing Pictures

Note: Please organize the pictures into a specific folder for easier navigation.

• From Home Menu, press to display Option Menu.
• Move the cursor to [Photo] and press to confirm.

Upper window displays a quick preview of the selected photo

Lower window displays the file list in the eBook Player.

• Use the buttons to navigate through the files/folders.
• Press on the selected photo to view a full screen display.
• In full screen mode, press to view previous and next picture.

Zoom In/Out Picture

• There are 3 zoom levels available. To zoom in picture, in full screen mode, press button to change different zoom level.
• To return to original size, press button and resume normal operation.

Slideshow

• In full screen mode, press → [Slideshow] to start.
• To stop slideshow, press button once.
• From the drop down menu, select [Slide Time] to adjust slideshow duration.

Thumbnail view

• In full screen mode, press → [Thumbnail] to view pictures in thumbnail mode.
• To exit thumbnail view, press once to return to full screen mode.

File Explorer

• From Home menu, press → [Explorer]
• Press / to select Internal / SD card memory and press [OK] to enter.
• Press to exit from current directory and the cursor will move to the top for memory selection.

Copy / Paste file

• You can copy files/folders from SD/SDHC/MMC card to internal memory and wise versa.
• From the file list, move the cursor to the desired file to copy. Click and select [Copy].
• From explorer, go to the desired directory to store the copied file. Click and select [Paste] to start copying file into the new directory/folder.

Note: It may take longer time to paste files/folder with big file size.

Deleting File

From explorer, move the cursor to desired file to delete. Press [Menu] to enter display setting and select [Delete] to start.

Note: It may take longer time to delete files/folder with big file size and quantity.

Settings

• From Home Menu, press to display Option Menu.
• Move the cursor to [Settings] and press to confirm.

Time & Date

To set the clock and date of the eBook Player:

Press buttons to move the cursor.

Press buttons to input a value.

Device Standby

• To enable / disable auto standby mode (LCD power off).
• To manually set the reader to standby mode, press short the button once in any menu.
• Press the short the button or any other button once to wake up the reader from standby mode.

Format Memory

You can format the internal memory and the memory card.

Caution: All data will be lost!

Please backup your data before performing this.

About Product

Displays product information about the eBook Player.

Power Management

Displays real time battery charging and discharging status of the eBook Player.

Restore Factory Defaults

To restore the eBook Player's settings to defaults.

All settings will be restored.

Language

To set system language of the eBook Player.

User Manual

To read the digital version user guide.

(The user manual of the eBook Player 7 can be found directly in the Option's menu.)

Note: Other languages of the user manual can be found on the TrekStor

website: http://www.trekstor.de.

Troubleshooting

If the eBook Player does not work as it is expected, please try the following steps.

The eBook Player is not responding or can't be turned on.

- Reset the eBook Player by press and hold the power button for 6 seconds. The eBook Player will be forced to shutdown if it is on and you are required to restart the eBook Player again.

- Battery has been fully discharged. Please charge the eBook Player via USB (or USB Adapter).

Battery Life seems short

• The operating temperature is below 5 °C. This is due to the characteristics of battery and not a malfunction.
• The battery is not used for prolonged period. Please recharge the battery of the eBook Player again.
• The battery is not fully charged. Please charge the eBook Player for at least 4 hours.
• The battery needs to be replaced. Please consult the authorized dealer for service.

It takes long time for the display to appear

- This is due to the characteristic of the display panel, especially in low temperature environment, and not a malfunction.

A Book cannot be read

• Copyright protected books cannot be read on any device other than the authorized one.
- Check if the book has expired.
- Check if the book format is supported by the reader.

The eBook Player cannot be operated during USB connection

• The eBook Player cannot be operated while it is connected to PC.
• Disconnect the eBook Player from computer to resume operation.
• To use the eBook Player while charging, click on the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon located on the left lower corner to disconnect data connection with computer. After the eBook Player is safely removed, computer will only charge the eBook Player and you can now resume normal operation.

On Battery

- Charge the battery only in temperature that ranges from 0 to 35 degree Celsius.

- Do not charge the eBook Player if the battery is found damaged or leaking.

On Operation

• Never expose the eBook Player to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.
• Never wrap the eBook Player in anything when it is being used or charged. Heat may increase in the device while charging or if it is used for an extended period of time.
• Do not use or store the eBook Player in one of the following circumstances:

A. Extreme high temperature, such as in a sun-heated car
B. Direct sunlight
C. High humidity or places with corrosive substances
D. Sub-zero condition, especially during winter

On Headphone

• Listening to audio at high volume for extended periods of time can cause hearing damage. To avoid damage to your hearing, keep the volume at moderate level.
• Do not use headphones while driving, cycling or operating any motorized motors. It can also be potentially dangerous to play at a high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.

On Cleaning and Maintenance

• If the eBook Player does get wet, turn off reader immediately. Wait for the eBook Player to dry completely before turning on again.
• Clean the screen with a soft cloth; be careful not to wipe it with anything abrasive. When carrying your eBook Player in a bag, keep it inside a suitable protecting case (not included in the delivery) to avoid scratches.
• If the eBook Player needs service, please consult the authorized dealer through the contact information provided in the warranty card. Faulty service may void the warranty.

On SD/SDHC/MMC card

• After inserted a SD/SDHC/MMC card, if the eBook Player has no response, please take out and insert it again.
- Do not remove SD/SDHC/MMC card or turn off reader during data writing or reading to prevent damage to data and to the eBook Player.
• Make sure the SD/SDHC/MMC card is unlocked before writing or deleting data in the SD/SDHC/MMC card.
- Backup your files and data before formatting the SD/SDHC/MMC card. Please format the SD/SDHC/MMC card in FAT/FAT32.

Copyrights and Trademark Notice

Copyright laws prohibit copying the data of this product or the contents of this manual (illustrations, related documents, etc.) in whole or in part without the permission of the copyright holder. Additionally, use of the data of this product or the contents of this manual is not allowed without TrekStor GmbH's permission except for personal use.

Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torwalds in the United States and/or other countries.

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Reader and PDF are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Sennheiser is a trademark of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG.

TrekStor®

Enjoy now.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

As manufacturer and importer respectively:

TrekStor GmbH

Kastanienallee 8 - 10

D-64653 Lorsch, Germany

herewith declares that the products

Product:

eBook Player 7/7M

Type

Portable Media Display Device

comply with the following directive(s):

•2004/108/EC EMC Directive: Electromagnetic Compatibility

•2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive

The following norms were consulted to assess conformity:

-EN 55022:2006 + A1:2007

EMC: Information technology equipment – Radio-disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement

•EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003

EMC: Information technology equipment – Immunity characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement

-EN 60950.1:2006

Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General requirements

The CE symbol confirms that this product conforms with the above mentioned norms and regulations.

The manufacturer also declares the conformity of the product according to the following directives:

•2001/95/EC General Product Safety

-2002/95/EC RoHS: Hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

-2005/32/EC Ecodesign requirements for energy-using products

Lorsch.

07.10.2010

Aaron Taylor, CTO

Support information

If you have any questions regarding your TrekStor product, please proceed as follows:

• Check the features as well as the functions of your device (apparent on the packaging), in order to use the correct settings.
• Read the manual carefully.
• Inform yourself on our website www.trekstor.de/en about the up-to-date information concerning your product (e. g. available most recent firmware releases).

In the case you have further questions regarding your product, please note the following TrekStor support options:

FAQ

The FAQ area of our website offers you a wide range of problem solving hints. Here you can obtain answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning our products.

E-Mail

Please fill in the support form on our website or send an E-Mail to [e-mail]. You can find mailing addresses for other countries when you click "SERVICE" at the menu bar on our website.

Phone support

Please find the number of the support hotline for your country on our website under "SERVICE" as well.

TrekStor GmbH Kastanienallee 8-10 D-64653 Lorsch Germany www.trekstor.de

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