Plustek BookReader V100 User manual

Plustek BookReader V100

Quick Guide

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Liability

While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all contents in this manual, we assume

no liability for errors, omissions or statements of any kind in this manual, whether such errors are

omissions or statements resulting from negligence, accidents, or any other cause. The contents of

this manual are subject to change without notice.

The scanning of certain documents, for example checks, bank notes, I.D. cards, government bonds,

or public documents, may be prohibited by law and/or subject to criminal prosecution. We

recommend you to be responsible and respectful of copyright laws when you are scanning books,

magazines, journals and other materials.

Environmental Information

This product is designed and produced to achieve sustainable environmental improvement. We

strive to produce products in compliance with global environmental standards. Please consult your

local authorities for proper disposal. The product packaging is recyclable.

Screen Examples in This Manual

The screen shots in this guide were made with Windows XP. If you are using Windows 2000, your

screen will look somewhat different but the functions are the same.

What is in the Package Box?

1. BookReader.

2. USB cable.

3. Power Adapter.

4. Quick Guide.

5. CD Box: one application CD-ROM and one audio user CD-ROM.

Before connecting the BookReader to your computer, please make sure to

unlock your BookReader first.

How to unlock your BookReader?

Simply pull back the lock head on the bottom of the BookReader, and make

sure to always place the BookReader on a firm and flat surface.

How to connecting the BookReader to your computer?

1. Plug the power adapter into the BookReader’s power receptor.

2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a standard AC power outlet.

3. Plug the square end of the included USB cable into the USB port at the rear of

the BookReader.

4. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on the back

of your computer.

5. If you plan to connect your BookReader to a USB hub, make sure that the hub is

connected to the USB port in your computer. Next, connect the BookReader to

the USB hub.

How to install Plustek BookReader software?

1. Switch the BookReader power on.

2. Insert the BookReader CD ROM into your CD ROM drive.

3. The CD ROM will then install itself automatically.

4. When the installation has been completed it will deliver the following audio

message “the installation has completed, the system will restart”.

5. It will then restart your computer and the installation will be completed.

Plustek BookReader Button Instructions

Plustek BookReader has three Braille buttons on it, and each of the buttons has been

designed for a different purpose.

Braille a button: is designed to scan documents into text format, it shows text only

on the screen. The scanned documents can be saved in TXT file. This button is

suitable for scanning single page documents or letters.

Braille b button: is designed to scan documents into a PDF image file, and the

scanned result on the screen shows the image and text all together. The scanned

documents can only be saved in PDF file format. This button’s scan result will

display the original format of the scanned page.

Braille c button: is designed to scan documents into PDF format. The screen only

shows the PDF text on the screen. This button is suitable for scanning multiple page

projects.

The rest of the buttons on the panel are for future function purposes and currently

have no functionality.

Braille b button

Braille a button

Braille cbutton

How to use Plustek BookReader?

1. Open the BookReader’s lid and place a book on the scanning glass with the top

of the page facing towards the BookReaders button panel.

2. Then gently close the lid.

3. Press a button for the function you want on the BookReader; it will start to scan

the page. As it scans it will then read out the text.

4. Please do not press the button again while the current page is being scanned.

Hot Keys for Plustek BookReader

F1 for Play, Pause and Resume function.

F2 for Zoom Text function.

F3 for Zoom Out function.

F4 for Zoom Original function.

F5 for Zoom In function.

F6 for changing background and characters color.

F7 for switching background and characters color.

F8 for Magnify function.

F9 for Slower reading speed function.

F10 for Faster reading speed function.

F11 for Smaller font function.

F12 for Larger font function.

Ctrl key and left arrow for Backward function.

Ctrl key and right arrow for Forward function.

Ctrl key and up arrow for Volume Up function.

Ctrl key and down arrow for Volume Down function.

Esc key for Restart reading the whole page.

Ctrl key and 1 for Repeat Word.

Ctrl key and 2 for Repeat Sentence.

Ctrl key and 3 for Repeat Page.

Ctrl key and 4 for Repeat File.

To use the tool bar, please follow the instructions below: (Microsoft Office System

standard operation)

Alt key and F to open the File menu.

Alt key and E to open the Edit menu.

Alt key and S to open the Speech menu.

Alt key and T to open the Format menu.

Alt key and V to open the View menu.

Alt key and W to open the Window menu.

Alt key and H to open the Help menu.

Important Note

1. The Plustek BookReader has an “auto bookmark function”. When you open an

old file, it will start to read from the paragraph where you stopped reading last

time.

2. Make sure your screen reader has been turned off before you use the Plustek

BookReader

3. Before using the Plustek BookReader, please allow the tab under the Book

Reader to move freely; simply pull the lock head back into its unlocked position.

4. Please always make sure that BookReader is placed on a firm and smooth

surface whenever it is in use.

5. Please remember to not press the button while a page is currently being scanned.

6. For updates on the BookReader software, simply click on the HELP icon and

follow the instructions to download the latest software for Plustek BookReader.

It is necessary to have an Internet connection active for you to download the

software.

7. In order for the Magnifier function to work properly under Windows Vista, users

need to follow the below instructions:

Right click the mouse on the screen and choose "personalize."

Choose "Window Color and Appearance."

Choose classic appearance properties for more color options

Choose "Windows Vista Basic."

Then apply the setting.

Online Registration

PPlustek suggests you register your information directly on our website.

WWe will then be able to keep you updated with the BookReaders latest software. We

aalso want to share with you the latest news in our developments of the product.

Please visit Plustek BookReader web site at: www.mybookreader.com

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