Eee Reader
DR-900
User Manual
E5973 / First Edition V1 / October 2010
Table of contents
Safety information ........................................................................................3
1 A quick loo k
Package contents ..........................................................................................4
Your Eee Reader ............................................................................................5
2 Getting starte d
Charging your device ....................................................................................6
Turning your device ON ................................................................................7
Turning your device OFF ...............................................................................7
Waking up your device from Sleep mode .................................................... 7
Shutting down your device ......................................................................... 7
Hard resetting your device ...........................................................................7
Installing a microSD card into your device..................................................8
Copying files to or from your device ...........................................................8
3 Using your devic e
The Home screen ...........................................................................................9
Using the touch gestures ............................................................................ 9
Accessing e-books .......................................................................................10
Reading an e-book ................................................................................... 10
Annotating an e-book .............................................................................. 11
Highlighting an e-book ............................................................................. 13
Bookmarking an e-book ........................................................................... 14
Using the Go to, Export, and Import functions .......................................... 15
The Text-to-Speech function ..................................................................... 16
Tagging an e-book .................................................................................... 17
Accessing News Reader ..............................................................................18
Subscribing to news feeds ........................................................................ 18
Getting connected wirelessly .....................................................................18
Using the Wi-Fi function ........................................................................... 18
Using the 3G function .............................................................................. 19
Connecting to the Internet.........................................................................20
Table of contents
Updating the firmware ...............................................................................20
Activating your digital reader for DRM-protected files ...........................21
4 Downloading onlin e
Downloading from the Webstore ..............................................................21
Downloading from the Bookstore .............................................................22
5 Accessories
Eee Reader case ...........................................................................................22
Storing your device ................................................................................... 22
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ..........................................................23
Appendices
Notices .........................................................................................................24
ASUS Contact information .........................................................................28
Safety information
Wipe the device using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with
a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove
any extra moisture with a dry cloth.
DO NOT place on uneven or
unstable work surfaces. Seek
servicing if the casing has been
damaged. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
SAFE TEMP: This device should
only be used in environments with
ambient temperatures between
5oC (41oF) and 35oC (95oF).
DO NOT expose to or use near
liquids, rain, or moisture.
DO NOT place or drop items that
may damage or scratch the device.
DO NOT expose to extreme high
temperature or to direct sunlight.
1 A quick look
Package contents
Eee Reader
DR-900
Quick Start Guide
DR-900 Eee Reader
Quick Start Guide
micro-USB cable
USB charger
Eee Reader case
Warranty card
NOTES:
• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The USB charger varies with regions.
Your Eee Reader
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Power key: Turns your device on/off.
Touch panel: Lightly touch the screen to navigate through the features and
functions of your device.
Function key: Press to display the function bar. You may also move
your finger in an upward motion to show the function bar.
Back key: Press to go back to the previous screen.
Home key: Press to go to the Home screen.
Page up key: Press to go back to the previous page.
Page down key: Press to go to the next page.
Volume key: Press to increase/decrease the volume.
Built-in speakers: The device is equipped with two built-in high quality stereo
speakers.
3.5mm Earphone jack: Insert your headphone connector into this jack. Using
this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers.
11 microSD card slot: Insert a microSD card into this slot.
12 micro-USB port: Insert the micro-USB cable into this port.
NOTE: Some ASUS Eee Reader models may include a built-in 3G function.
2 Getting started
Charging your device
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To charge your device:
1. Connect the USB cable’s micro-USB connector to the
micro-USB port of your device.
2. Connect the micro-USB cable to the USB charger.
3. Connect the USB charger to a power outlet.
NOTES:
• You may also connect the micro-USB cable to your computer’s USB port to
charge your device.
• Use only the USB charger that comes with your device. Using a different USB
charger may damage your device.
• The bundled USB charger varies with regions.
• Your device has an extended internal battery life of up to two weeks on a single
charge.
• All battery claims depend on several factors such network settings or wireless
usage and actual results may vary.
Turning your device ON
To turn your device ON:
• Long press the Power key for about three seconds.
Turning your device OFF
Waking up your device from Sleep mode
NOTE: By default, your device automatically enters the Sleep or Suspend mode
when you are not operating your device for some time.
To wake up your device from Sleep mode:
• Short press the Power key to wake up the system.
Shutting down your device
To shut down your device, do any of the following:
• From the home screen, tap Setup > Shut Down, then tap Yes on the
confirmation message.
• Long press the Power key for about three seconds to shut down your device.
Hard resetting your device
To hard reset your device:
• Simultaneously press the Home, Function, and Power keys.
Installing a microSD card into your
device
Your device is equipped with a microSD card slot. A microSD card provides you
with extended memory where you can store your files and other data.
To insert a microSD card:
1. Locate the microSD card slot at the bottom
of the device.
2. Insert the microSD card into the card slot.
microSD card slot
Copying files to or from your device
You can download pdf, ePub, txt, or mp3 files from your computer to your device
and vice versa.
To copy files to your device:
1. Turn on your device.
2. Using the bundled micro-USB cable, connect your device to your computer’s
USB port.
3. Tap Connect to PC to display the directory on your device.
4. Copy the files to your preferred destination path.
IMPORTANT!
• For text format files such as ePub, pdf, or txt files: Create a folder named
Book and copy the ePub and pdf files into this folder.
• For audio format files such as mp3 files: Create a folder named Audio and
copy the audio files into this folder.
5. When done, click the Safely remove hardware icon on the taskbar at the
bottom right of your computer screen.