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The ViewsFranklin Readeruses five views to represent the content of aneBook: List, Text, Sub-text, Search, and Bookmark.List ViewThe List view display

Text ViewThe Text view displays the main text of an eBook. Read, scroll,highlight text, and add bookmarks from text. To change the waytext is displaye

Scroll to Top (^) Moves to the top of the current list or section.Scroll to End (v) Moves to the bottom of the current list orsection.Exit (e) Closes

About This Book Displays copyright information for the currenteBook.About Franklin Displays the version number and copyrightinformation for Franklin R

To set preferences, do the following.1. From any screen within an eBook, tap and then eithertap Options|Preferences or write Menu shortcut r.2. Chang

Show scroll bars When checked, this option shows scroll bars.Tap the check box next to the scroll baroption to deselect it.Show quick Tap the check bo

Start topic Tap the down arrow to see the list oftopics that you can set as the startingpoint for viewing text. This option is notavailable in every e

Special MarkersWhen reading and moving through text, you may see SpecialMarkers - images of blocked text. Special markers indicate thatmore informatio

To use a Quick Command, tap or write the letter to go directly tothat section of text. When using Quick Commands, please notethe following:• Quick Com

If you enter a series of letters, the program searches forthem in sequence. When it encounters a letter for whichthere is no match, it highlights the

Welcome!Congratulations on your purchase of eBookMan! eBookMan is aversatile, handheld computing device. Your package includes:• the eBookMan device w

The Search screen also can be used to correct spelling. To usethe Search screen to find words or phrases in text, follow thesesteps.1. Go to the Searc

3. Tap Search to initiate the search.The search results appear.If you enter words that cannot be found, you see a dialogbox indicating “No candidates

6. Tap OK to exit the Outline Location.Spell CorrectionIf any word you enter in the Search screen is misspelled, a listof corrections appears.If the l

A list of possible matches is displayed. Tap the word you wantand then tap OK to search using that word. To go back to theSearch screen and change the

You can select up to 30 items from the provided list. 3. Tap to see the Selection List, a complete list of selecteditems.To delete an item, tap it an

Search results can occur in the following categories:A. Entries using other formsThese matches occur when other forms of the word or wordsyou entered

116Chapter 7. Franklin ReaderE. Text using SynonymsSynonyms are words of similar meaning and usage. This cat-egory returns matches just like "Tex

117eBookMan®User’s GuideH. Titles & TextThese matches occur when some of the words you enteredmatch in an Outline and some match in text. You must

118Chapter 7. Franklin ReaderUsing BookmarksYou can enter a bookmark in any location in text. In theBookmark Edit screen, you can either paste text th

119eBookMan®User’s GuideViewing an Entered BookmarkYou can view the text of an existing bookmark or a list of allbookmarks. To view or edit a bookmark

12Before using eBookMan, follow the instructions in the QuickStart Guide. For more detailed information, see “Chapter 1.Getting Started”.Use the Deskt

120Chapter 7. Franklin ReaderUsing HelpYour Franklin Readercomes with context-sensitive help and aguide to Reader Functions. You can view Reader Funct

121eBookMan®User’s GuideSearch AbbreviationsThe following abbreviations are available in Bible referencesand translators.Bible ebook AbbreviationsAdd

122Chapter 7. Franklin ReaderTranslator Language AbbreviationsAdd these language abbreviations at the beginning of yoursearch request to narrow your s

123eBookMan includes the Mobipocket Reader, a program that letsyou read, search, and bookmark electronic books (eBooks),electronic newspaper articles

The Library contains the list of eBooks, eNews and eDocsthat you have downloaded into your eBookMan. The docu-ments are categorized by type. You can a

125Understanding the LibraryThe Library in Mobipocket Readeris the place you go to open adifferent document or manage your documents. The Libraryconsi

126Tap eBooks, eNews or eDocs to see the available documentsin these file types.You see a list of available documents in the current file category.The

1277. Tap to delete a category.You must confirm the deletion. Tap OK to confirm. TapCancel to exit the dialog box without deleting the category.List

128TipsFor each Library screen, a tip is displayed near the bottom ofthe screen. This tip is a reminder about the status of the screen(“There are no d

129Tool BarThe tool bar displays the title of the document and the currentpage number with accompanying menus.Tap or next to the document title to a

13eBookMan®User’s GuideThis User’s Guide explains how to operate eBookMan anddescribes all the features of the core applications. It is arrangedas fol

130If you have saved any bookmarks, a small notch is placed onthe progress bar indicating the location of the bookmark in adocument. and appear to t

131Library Goes to the Library.Exit Exits Mobipocket Reader.Page MenuUse the page menu to go to the first page, go to any page you want oradd a bookma

132Font Size Sets the font size of all documentsopened by Mobipocket Reader. Tapto see the drop-down list. Tap the size you want: Small,Normal or Larg

133• As you move through a document, the progress bar at thebottom of the screen indicates your current position in thedocument. Tap any part of the p

134You see the Find in text dialog box.2. Tap on the line to activate the data entry mode.The cursor begins to blink.3. Use the Handwriting area or th

To add a bookmark, follow these steps.1. From any location in text, tap next to the page number,then tap Add bookmark.You see the Add Bookmark dialog

To view or edit the bookmark list, follow these steps.1. Tap and then tap Bookmark List.The list is organized by page number. The bookmark labelappea

Large Tables DisplayWhere possible, tables that are too large for the screen continueon the following page. If it is not possible, a mode called "

4. Tap the section you want to read.5. Tap or tap and then tap Library to return to the Library.6. Tap the title of the document you were previously

eBookMan includes Audiobook Player, an application that readsaudio books, lectures, public radio programs, newspaper arti-cles, and more. With eBookMa

14Organizer ApplicationsChapter 11: Address Book - This chapter explains how toenter and view names, addresses, phone numbers and othercontact informa

140Chapter 9. Audiobook PlayerUnderstanding the ButtonsThe following buttons perform the audio functions:Starts playing the selected audio title in th

Note:Not all audio-books containsections.141eBookMan®User’s GuideEdit MenuUse the Edit menu to set preferences.Preferences (p) Enables you to select l

142Chapter 9. Audiobook PlayerSkip to step 5 if there are no sections in the title you want.4. Tap the section you want to hear.5. Tap to begin liste

Exiting Audiobook PlayerYou can either close Audiobook Playerand return to theLauncher, or you can return to the Launcher and leaveAudiobook Playerrun

144Chapter 9. Audiobook Player

eBookMan includes Music Player, a program that enables youto play music. This chapter describes features of the programand details how to select and p

Note:When the drop-down list is open,use and to quickly stepthrough musictitles.Using the MenusMusic Playeruses three menus: File, Edit, and Control.

147eBookMan®User’s GuidePlay Single Plays the selected music title.Play All Plays all music titles in the order listed.Repeat Single Plays the selecte

148Chapter 10. Music PlayerUse or to fast forward or rewind.4. Tap when done listening.Exiting Music PlayerYou can either close Music Playerand ret

149eBookMan®User’s GuideORGANIZERAPPLICATIONS

SupportMost programs come with online Help. This manual describesall the features of the various programs in detail. Should yourequire further technic

150Chapter 11. Address BookeBookMan includes Address Book, a standard organizer pro-gram for storing names, telephone numbers and street andinternet a

151eBookMan®User’s GuideAdding ContactsTo add a contact, follow these steps.1. Tap New.You see the Edit Address screen. It includes four buttons forth

152Chapter 11. Address Book4. In Personal View, tap Details to select the phone numberyou want displayed in the Contacts List.Please see “Address Deta

153eBookMan®User’s GuideAddress ViewAt this screen, you can enter addresses for work and home.For both the Work Address and Home Address, you can ente

154Chapter 11. Address BookSetting a BirthdayYou can add a contact’s birthday in the Misc View. Follow thesesteps. 1. Tap next to Birthday.You see th

155eBookMan®User’s GuideWhen a note is attached to a contact, appears next to it inthe Contacts List.Editing EntriesTo edit an entry, follow these st

156Chapter 11. Address Book4. Tap Done or to save your edits and return to theContacts List.To remove the entry, tap Delete. Tap OK to confirm or tap

157eBookMan®User’s GuideCustom FieldsTo create a custom field in the Misc view, follow these steps.1. From the Contacts List, tap and then tap File|C

158Chapter 11. Address Book3. Tap the option you want to select.4. Tap OK to accept your changes.Tap Cancel to close the Preferences dialog box withou

159eBookMan®User’s GuideDeleting EntriesYou can delete an entry from the Contacts List or from any ofthe views in the Edit Address screen. To delete a

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160Chapter 11. Address BookUsing the MenusIn addition to the drop-down and pop-up menus described in thedifferent views, there are two Main menus avai

161eBookMan®User’s GuideCut (x) Removes any selected text. A copy isretained on the clipboard.Copy (c) Places a copy of any selected text onthe clipbo

162Chapter 11. Address Book

eBookMan includes Date Book, a standard organizer programfor maintaining your schedule. Once you enter appointments,you can view them by day, by week

Adding AppointmentsYou can add appointments for the default times or you can cre-ate custom time slots. To add an appointment, follow thesesteps.1. Ta

To add an appointment for a custom time slot, follow thesesteps.1. Tap New.The cursor is active on a blank line in the data entry columnat the top of

You can also enter the location of an appointment, set anappointment to repeat, set an alarm and attach a note in theEdit dialog box. To make these ed

date box.You see the Select Date screen. Tap the day/month/year andtap Select.To repeat your appointment indefinitely, tap the No end datecheck box.6.

Monthly RecurrenceThe Monthly setting repeats your appointment on a monthlybasis. To repeat an appointment every third month, tap theMonthly check box

You can set an end date in each of the views. Tap the End bycheck box and then tap the date button. You go to the SelectDate screen. Select your date

17eBookMan®User’s GuideGETTING STARTED

4. Enter the interval number for when you want to be alerted.5. Tap OK to accept your changes and return to the Edit dialogbox.Tap Cancel to return to

Adding NotesTo add comments or information to the current appointment, fol-low these steps.1. Tap Note in the Edit dialog box.You see the Notes screen

4. Tap the day of the month you want.To return to the current date from a different location, tapToday.5. To select the date, tap Select.To exit witho

Buttons representing each day of the week, beginning atSunday or Monday, are displayed across the top right of thescreen. 1. Tap the day you want to s

If your schedule contains more appointments than can fit onone screen, a scroll bar appears. Tap the up and downarrows on the scroll bar or the scroll

Days for which you have entered appointments are markedwith a bar. The bar appears to the top right for a.m. appoint-ments and to the bottom right for

About Displays the version number of Date Book.Preferences (p) Enables you to select the alarm sound.Help (h) Displays online help.Exit (e) Exits Date

Synchronizing with Microsoft®OutlookFor detailed instructions please see “Using IntellisyncTM” onpage 43.Exiting Date BookYou can close Date Bookand r

178Chapter 12. Date Book

eBookMan includes ToDo Book, a standard organizer programfor entering your todos and keeping track of them. This chapterdescribes how to enter, edit a

18 Chapter 1. Getting Started1. Getting StartedThe following seven step process gets you started using youreBookMan device. You must follow the steps

180Chapter 13. ToDo Book3. Tap Edit to add settings.See “Editing Entries” below for more information.4. Tap OK to exit the Edit dialog box.5. Tap in t

181eBookMan®User’s GuideYou see a dialog box asking you to confirm the deletion. TapOK to delete or tap Cancel to exit without deleting.• To create an

To delete the note, tap Delete. You see a dialog box askingyou to confirm the deletion. Tap OK to delete or tap Cancelto exit without deleting.5. Tap

Changing Your ToDo List ViewThe default view has the completion check box and the priorityicon to the right of the todo. To change the display of your

Using the MenusThere are two menus in ToDo Book: File and Edit. The Filemenu is available when no todo is selected in the ToDo List.When a todo is sel

185eBookMan®User’s GuideCut (x) Removes any selected text. A copy isretained on the clipboard.Copy (c) Places a copy of any selected text onthe clipbo

186Chapter 13. ToDo Book

14. Memo Book187eBookMan®User’s GuideeBookMan includes Memo Book, a standard organizer programfor storing memos. This chapter describes how to add, vi

2. Enter your memo.Write in the Handwriting area or use the onscreen keyboardto enter your memo.You can enter a maximum of 4096 characters.3. Tap Done

189eBookMan®User’s GuideEditing MemosYou can go to the Edit screen for the memo you want to view oredit.You can edit the memo text or delete your memo

eBookMan®User’s Guide 19If this screen DOES NOT launch automatically, follow thesesteps.• From your PC desktop, double-click My Computer, and• Double-

File MenuUse the File menu to view information about Memo Bookandexit the program. The File menu is available at the Memo List.Both menus are availabl

191eBookMan®User’s GuideHandwriting Guide (g) Displays the libraries of input characters.Synchronizing with Microsoft®OutlookFor detailed instructions

192Chapter 14. Memo Book

193eBookMan®User’s GuideMISCELLANEOUSAPPLICATIONS

194Chapter 15. Voice MemoeBookMan includes Voice Memo, a program that enables you torecord memos and play them back. This chapter describes fea-tures

195eBookMan®User’s GuideUsing the MenusVoice Memouses three menus: File, Edit, and Control. Tap in the Control Pad. To select an option, you can tap t

196Chapter 15. Voice MemoNote:When the drop-down list is open,use and to quickly stepthrough record-ings.To change the orientation of the buttons, tap

197eBookMan®User’s GuideNote: The length and number of memos you can recorddepends on the memory available in your device. If yourdevice runs out of m

198Chapter 15. Voice Memo

eBookMan includes a standard calculator with memory features.The display screen holds 10 digits. This chapter describes thecalculator keys, menus, how

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20 Chapter 1. Getting StartedYour eBookMan powers on, and the tour begins. Tap theintroductory sentence in the language you want to view thetour. It e

M+ Adds the current value to the value stored inmemory (but does not display the sum)M- Subtracts the current value from the valuestored in memory (bu

201eBookMan®User’s GuideUsing Calculator MemoryUsing memory, you can add or subtract to and from a storedvalue. Once the memory is set, you can recall

202Chapter 16. Calculate

203eBookMan®User’s GuideAPPENDIX

204AppendixFranklin releases updated versions of the eBookMan softwareon a regular basis. Check the latest releases often for new fea-tures and enhanc

205eBookMan®User’s Guide3. On the eBookMan Download Software page, scroll downand, under Step 1, click the button next to the DesktopManager you want.

Updating the eBookMan SoftwareYou can either check for updates as described in “Checking forUpdates” on page 204, or you can have the program do this

207eBookMan®User’s GuideIf you have purchased a serial cradle or cable, please read thefollowing sections to learn how to connect your device to yourP

208AppendixSerial cable usersThe USB-to-serial cable has four connectors:• USB connector• DB-9 serial connector• Female PS/2 connector• Male PS/2 conn

209eBookMan® User’s GuideYou can purchase MultiMediaCards (MMCs) with content onthem or you can purchase blank ones to either increase thememory in yo

eBookMan®User’s Guide 21Important: A serial port is required for Windows®NT users.Cable UsersPlug one end of your cable into the USB port on your devi

Backing Up to MMCTo save a backup copy of the eBookMan Operating System,core applications, and information you entered into youreBookMan on an MMC, fo

Restoring from MMCIf you overwrite or delete files on your eBookMan that arebacked up to MMC, you can restore those files easily. To restorefiles from

212AppendixApplication A program that performs a specific task orseries of tasks for the user. ART (Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc.) Acompany

Cookie Information sent by a Web site and returnedby your PC each time that Web site isaccessed. In most cases, cookies identify auser who re-visits a

export A one-way transfer of data from your mainsystem to your other application, for exam-ple, from an organizer application in youreBookMan to Micro

MMC See MultiMediaCard. MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) A compressed musicfile much smaller in size than its counterparton a CD, and hence easily sent over

PIM (Personal Information Manager) The termcommonly used to describe programs eitheron your PC or a handheld device in whichyou store information data

serial port One of the types of connector ports on acomputer. It can be used to connect devicessuch as modems, mice and so on.shutoff time The amount

218AppendixProblem Solution Helpful HintWhen I try to downloadeBookMan software fromthe Franklin Web site, myWeb browser shows a vali-dation #3 error

219eBookMan®User’s GuideProblem Solution Helpful HintWhen I try to download orinstall the operating system(OS), my eBookMandevice freezes and theerror

Chapter 1. Getting Started22The Connection configuration dialog box appears. By default,the Communication Method is set to USB - Universal SerialBus.2

220AppendixSolution Helpful HintWhen I try to open theUser’s Guide in my Webbrowser from Franklin’sWeb site, I get a blankscreen.• Your browser may no

221eBookMan®User’s GuideSending Files from the Desktop Manager to eBookManProblem Solution Helpful HintThe PC fails to recognizemy eBookMan device.Thi

222AppendixProblem Solution Helpful HintNewly downloaded materi-al is not copied over to myeBookMan device duringsynchronization.• Make sure your file

223eBookMan®User’s GuideThe Desktop ManagerProblem Solution Helpful HintWhen I try to start theDesktop Manager, an errormessage appears statingthat th

224AppendixThe eBookMan DeviceProblem SolutionHelpful HintI have to tap slightly off-center on the icons in theLauncher to open theapplication or file

225eBookMan®User’s GuideSolution Helpful HintI’m having difficulty gettingmy eBookMan device tounderstand my handwritinginput. Where can I go forhelp?

226AppendixSolution Helpful HintProblemI forgot my password formy eBookMan device.What can I do to accessmy data and content?If you forget your pass-w

227eBookMan®User’s GuideProblem Solution Helpful HintWhy does my MultiMediaCard (MMC) only storemusic files?I inserted aMultimediaCard (MMC)into my eB

228AppendixSolution Helpful HintAn application on myeBookMan device is notresponding. What should Ido?There could be a numberof reasons why the appli-

229eBookMan®User’s GuideIf I tap Restart System atthe Launcher menu will Ilose all my data?Solution Helpful HintNo. When you tap andthen tap Restart

eBookMan®User’s Guide 233. Click CD-ROM to retrieve files from the Installation CD.The following dialog box appears.4. Click OK to unpack the OS and a

230Appendix

Specifications Model: EBM-900Dimension: 13.15 x 8.6 x 1.7 cm. | Weight: approx. 185 g.Batteries: 2 X AAA | Memory: 8 MB | ISBN: 1-56712-607-3Mod

232Copyrights, Trademarks, Legal© 2002 FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS, INC. Burlington, N.J.08016-4907 U.S.A. All rights reserved. eBookMan is a regis

233eBookMan® User’s GuideLIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OFWARRANTIES AND LIMITED REMEDY(A) LIMITED WARRANTY. FRANKLIN WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL END USER

Limited Warranty (outside U.S.)This product, excluding batteries and screen glass, is guaranteed by Franklin fora period of one year from the date of

AAbbreviation 110, 121Translator language 110Bible 121Translator 122AboutAddress Book 160Audiobook Player 140Calculate 200eBookMan Desktop Manager 36I

Start 140Stop 140, 145, 194CCable 11, 21, 62, 208Serial 208Calculate 12, 14, 199-202Exiting 201Keys 199Memory 201Calibration 25Caps lock keyboard 92Ca

Details 156Device drivers 19Device info 34Device pane 31, 32, 49Delete 32Move to MMC 32Move to RAM 32Properties 32Send to PC 32Dimension 231Directory

File menu 33, 140, 146, 160, 175, 184About 146, 160, 184, 195Change folder 34Change sync folder 34, 40Change to library folder 34Copy to contents fold

Help menu 36About eBookMan Desktop Manager36About Intellisync 36Help topics 36Home 99HTML 39, 48IIambic 232Icon 67Content 67Franklin Reader 96Program

Chapter 1. Getting Started24Synchronizing will take approximately 4-6 minutes with aUSB connection.When the process is complete, the following dialog

Page 131Setup 35View 34Web 34Menu bar 29Menu icon 61Menusin Audiobook Player 140in Calculate 200in Date Book 175in Desktop Manager 33in Franklin Reade

Help 102Preferences 103Reader Functions 102Organizer program 150Outline 99, 100PPage menu 131Add bookmark 131eBook Info 131Go to first page 131Go to p

Word match 112Search Screen 109Search View 100SEB 50Section 141Select AllMemo Book 190Select destination 50Send to eBookMan 33, 49Send to PC 32, 33Ser

VView menu 34Device info 34Refresh 34Switch panes 34Toolbar 34Voice Memo 12, 194-198Buttons 194Exit 197Fast forward 194File menu 195Listen 197Play 194

eBookMan®User’s Guide 25VI. Calibrate your eBookManAfter synchronization, follow these steps.1. Disconnect eBookMan from your PC.The calibration scree

Chapter 1. Getting Started26VII. Set the Date and TimeThe OS and organizer applications use the date and time set-tings to operate properly.Setting th

Registering Your eBookMan DeviceThe Desktop Manager enables you to register your devicethrough the Internet. You must register to download any freecon

28Chapter 1. Getting Started

29eBookMan®User’s GuideeBookMan®Desktop Manageris the PC software program thattransfers applications and content to your eBookMan device.You must inst

This is the eBookMan®User’s Guideversion 2.1.All displays pictured are simulated, are not intended tospecify included applications or content, and are

30Chapter 2. eBookMan®Desktop ManagerUnderstanding the ViewsThe Desktop Manager uses two views: Connection andContents.In the Desktop Manager, click

31eBookMan®User’s GuideContents ViewThe Contents View uses two list panes to organize and displayfiles stored on your PC (Contents pane) and content s

32Chapter 2. eBookMan®Desktop ManagerDelete Deletes a file from the Desktop Manager.Note that this option removes a file from theprogram and from your

33eBookMan®User’s GuideManaging the PanesOnly one pane is active at a time. The title bar of the active pane ishighlighted. To activate the other pane

34Chapter 2. eBookMan®Desktop ManagerProperties Displays the properties of the highlighted file:name, type, size, publisher, and security.Open Opens a

35eBookMan®User’s GuideMy Updates Goes to the page on Franklin’s Web site whereyou can check for and download newer ver-sions of the Desktop Manager a

Help MenuUse the Help menu to access help and get information aboutDesktop Manager and IntellisyncTMfor eBookMan.Help Topics Displays online help for

Mobipocket Web CompanionThe Mobipocket Web Companionis a PC program that enablesyou to download, update and synchronize electronic documentsto eBookMa

38Chapter 2. eBookMan®Desktop Manager

This chapter describes using the Desktop Manager to managecontent and applications using the directory structure, synchro-nize personal information be

READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE USING eBookMan®. YOUR USE OFeBookMan®DEEMS THAT YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOUDO NOT AGREE WITH THESE

Applications are self-contained programs that may require con-tent to run. Application files include the following types:.seb Secure eBookMan binary;

If you save content files in other directories, you must move orcopy the file or files to the Contents folder before synchroniza-tion.To copy a file t

To restore files to eBookMan, follow these steps:1. Move all files from the Library back to the Contents folder.2. Click .The Audible FolderThe Deskto

Using IntellisyncTMIntellisync is the program that allows you to import, export orsynchronize files between your PC organizer program and youreBookMan

You see the Intellisync for eBookMan Sync Options dialogbox.2. Click the box next to the eBookMan organizer program youwant to synchronize with your P

Export Exports data to your PC organizer applica-tion from the organizer program oneBookMan.Synchronize Synchronizes data between the organizerprogram

46Chapter 3. Managing & Synchronizing Content2. Click Advanced.You see the Advanced Settings dialog box. This dialog boxdiffers for each eBookMan

6. Map the fields for the organizer program.Your PC organizer application fields are bold and listed in theright column. Click and drag a field in the

Synchronizing Personal InformationTo synchronize personal information from the Desktop Manager,click or click File|Synchronize.Note: For proper synchr

Synchronizing Content and ApplicationsThe synchronization process moves files between youreBookMan and the PC. It also moves data between your per-son

Welcome! 11Support ...15About Screen Illustrations ...

50Chapter 3. Managing & Synchronizing Content1. From the Desktop Manager, locate the file in the Contentspane.2. Send the file to eBookMan.3. Clic

AudiobooksAudiobook files are managed through AudibleManager®. Youmust download this program and purchase titles fromAudible.com®before you can synchr

Configure the Web CompanionTo configure the Web Companion, follow these steps.1. Click Edit|Configuration.You see the Mobipocket Web Companionconfigur

The Automatic update gets eNews from the Internet when-ever you synchronize with your eBookMan device.3. Click the check box for the proxy configurati

3. Save the file or files to your computer.Note: You must save these files to a directory other than theContents folder (or sync folder) in the eBookM

d. Click OK.Your Web browser stays active for you to download andinstall other eNewspapers.e. Repeat these steps for each eNewspaper subscriptionyou w

After you move the files to your eBookMan, they are dis-played in the eNews category in the Mobipocket Reader.To unsubscribe, click next to an eNewsp

Using Quick PublishSome files, such as Web pages, need to be published to main-tain their images and links when viewed in Mobipocket Reader.To publish

58Chapter 3. Managing & Synchronizing Content

59eBookMan®User’s GuideTHE eBOOKMANDEVICE

The eBookMan Device 4. Hardware Features 60Front Panel ...60Back Panel ...

60 Chapter 4. Hardware FeaturesThis chapter introduces you to the controls and hardware fea-tures on your eBookMan. It also contains tips on caring fo

61eBookMan®User’s GuideControl Pad The area on the device that contains theHandwriting area, the Launcher and Menuicons and the scroll arrows.On/Off B

62 Chapter 4. Hardware FeaturesBack PanelHeadphone jack Plug your headphones or earphones in herewhen listening to audio books, music, orvoice memos.U

63eBookMan®User’s GuideBattery The device requires 2 AAA batteries. For moreinformation, see “Install Batteries” on page 19.MMC port Insert MultiMedia

64 Chapter 4. Hardware FeaturesProduct CareeBookMan is designed to be light, compact and durable.However, it is an electronic device and must be treat

65eBookMan®User’s Guide• In the Ready for restart screen, tap Restart now.• Calibrate your unit and you return to the Launcher.2. Reset from the back

66 Chapter 4. Hardware Features

5. The LauncherThis chapter details the features of the Launcher and providesinstructions for performing tasks from the Launcher. After com-pleting th

68 Chapter 5. The LauncherUsing the Launcher MenuThere are several options available on the Launcher menu. Tapto see the following items. Handwriting

Active Programs Enables you to view and manage programsthat are open. Programs can be closedquickly from this location to make memoryavailable for oth

eBookMan®User’s Guidevii8. Mobipocket Reader 123Opening and Closing Documents ...123Understanding the Library ...

70 Chapter 5. The LauncherChanging eBookMan SettingsYou can set preferences that apply to your eBookMan deviceand all programs in My eBookMan®. The My

71eBookMan®User’s GuideSounds Enables you to turn the device sounds off.Audiobooks, music files, and the Date Bookalarm are not affected by this optio

Week Starts Enables you to select either Sunday orMonday as the start of the week. By default,the start of the week is Sunday. To changeit, tap and t

2. Tap a program to select it.3. Tap Stop Program.The program title becomes italicized to indicate it is closing,and the amount of memory available re

Using a PasswordYou can protect data stored in your eBookMan device by settinga password. When a password is set, your eBookMan deviceautomatically en

The message, “Password has been changed,” appears onthe screen.7. Tap OK.Your password is set and enabled.The device returns to the My eBookMan®screen

4. Enter a new password and tap OK.The Enter password dialog box appears with the RetypeNew prompt.At any of the Enter password dialog boxes, you can

The message, “Password has been changed,” appears onthe screen.6. Tap OK.Your password is deleted, and the device returns to the MyeBookMan®screen.7.

Using CategoriesA category is the name used to group and display icons thatappear in the Launcher. As the number of icons that appear inthe Launcher i

Changing the Category ViewTo change the icons that appear in the Launcher, follow thesesteps.1. From the Launcher, tap the category indicator.The Cate

Using the Menus ...160Synchronizing with Microsoft®Outlook ...

80 Chapter 5. The Launcher4. Enter a name for the new category. For example, write“Music.”Write the name in the Handwriting area or tap to enterthe n

The Rename a Category dialog box appears. The currentname of the category is displayed and highlighted.5. Enter a new name and tap OK.Write a new name

Viewing Details About a FileTo find details about a file, follow these steps.1. From the Launcher, tap .2. Tap File Manager.The File Manager screen a

Categorizing FilesTo associate a file with a category, follow these steps.1. Follow the steps 1-4 under “Viewing Details About a File” onpage 82.2. Ta

84 Chapter 5. The Launcher

This chapter explains how to enter data using natural handwrit-ing, identifies acceptable characters and provides useful hand-writing tips. It also de

86 Chapter 6. Data EntryTo use the Handwriting Guide, follow these steps.1. From the Launcher, tap .2. Tap Handwriting Guide.You see the first screen

87eBookMan®User’s Guide4. Tap to exit the Handwriting Guide and return to theLauncher.Entering Data With Natural HandwritingEntering data with natura

5. In the center of the Letter input area, write the letter “a”.• Start the stroke where indicated by the point and draw itas it appears in the Handwr

Practicing Natural HandwritingFor more handwriting practice, use Stalagmite. 1. From the Launcher, tap .2. Tap Help for more information on how to pl

16. Calculate 199Understanding the Keys ...199Using the Menu ...

Deleting CharactersDelete characters in the data entry field by writing the back func-tion. To delete one character, place the cursor to the right of

Hints For Successful Handwriting• Keep eBookMan vertically oriented to avoid writing slantedcharacters.• Write characters as they appear in the Handwr

If the character you want to enter does not appear on thedefault keyboard, use the Cap, Shift, Accent, or Shift/Accentoption to find it.• Tap cap to a

The Accent keyboard contains lowercase accented let-ters, punctuation, and special characters. Tap acnt againto return to the Default keyboard.• Tap s

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CONTENTAPPLICATIONS95eBookMan®User’s Guide

96Chapter 7. Franklin ReadereBookMan includes Franklin Reader, a program that lets youread electronic books (eBooks). It also lets you search for word

• If no eBooks are available, the message “No booksloaded” appears.You must download and install Franklin eBooks in youreBookMan to use Franklin Reade

To open an eBook from the Launcher, tap the Content iconfor the eBook. The default Home screen or the last viewedscreen appears.Note: Not all eBooks h

The full name is displayed in a dialog box.2. Tap OK to exit.When viewing text or searching for a word, you can find theOutline Location within an eBo