How long does the battery last?
The battery fully charges in 3 hours and last for up to 7,000 page turns. Less when using MP3.
Do I need accessories with my BeBook?
The Bebook one comes with a cover and the BeBook Mini does not come with a cover. For both devices we advice the Stylz leather cases, to provide protection against the BeBook. Damage to the screen is not covered by warranty, so it’s important that the BeBook stays well protected.
Can I get new upgrades of firmware?
The BeBook comes with a lifetime free upgrades of firmware, to benefit from the latest features and formats. To install firmware on a BeBook you need a SD card. We advice a 1GB SD card.
Do I need a charger?
No, you can charge the BeBook with the USB cable which is supplied in the box.
Can I replace the battery myself?
Yes, the battery can be replaced from the outside.
Where can I buy ebooks?
On various websites. Have a look on www.bebook.net.au for a list of recommended websites.
Which music formats are supported on the BeBook?
MP3 is supported with no DRM.
Can additional software or programs be installed on the BeBook?
No, additional software or programs cannot be installed on the BeBook.
How many books can I store in my BeBook?
The internal storage capacity is 512MB. It represents 2.500 standard books. You can increase your storage capacity with a memory card up to 4 GB on the BeBook one and 16 GB on the BeBook Mini.
Can I read professional documents?
Yes you can read most documents you normally use on a computer. BeBook supports all .doc, .rtf, .txt, .htm or pdf files.
Can I read documents in other languages (Chinese, Greek, Russian…)?
Most of the time, yes. For languages with a limited set of character as Cyrillic or Greek, the files can be read in all formats. The BeBook contains default fonts which can decode all these files.
Can I read several books at the same time?
Yes. Several books in different formats can be read at the same time, and you can switch from one to another very easily.
Can the BeBook be used by visually impaired persons?
Yes. You can increase the font size or change the font to comfortably read again.
BeBook reads 24 file formats:
pdf, doc, txt, html, bmp, jpg, png, gif, tif, djvu, fb2, wol, epub, ppt, pdb, lit, chm, rar, zip, mp3, mobi, prc, htm, mbp, epub drm all without conversion!
The BeBook Menu!
Choosing a book
1.Brows the different folders by using the number and arrow buttons.
2.Choose the right book by using the number buttons.
3.Start reading!
Page turning
1.Use the arrow buttons to scroll pages.
2.Press and hold the button to skip 10 pages forward or back.
Zoom in and out
Press 8 repeatedly to zoom in to the format you prefer, or go to menu (5 zoom) and select your preferred zoom level.
Bookmarks
1.When a page you like to bookmark is displayed, press 6 to set the bookmark.
2.View and go to bookmarks by holding 6 to display a list of all bookmarks.
The OK button
The OK button gives you different possibilities depending if you are at the bookshelf page or reading a book
| When at the bookshelf page 1.Change the way you search books (by title, date or type)
2.Change to SD card
3.Change setting (language etc)
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When reading a book 1.Go to first or last page
2.Choose a page to go to
3.Go to catalog
4.Zoom
5.Book information
6.Depending on the book format you can also change the font
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Downloading files (without DRM) on your BeBook:
1.Plug-in the USB cable in your BeBook and computer
2.Press OK to connect the BeBook to the computer
3.The Computer will recognise the BeBook like an external memory (USB stick) under “My Computer”
4.Files without DRM can be copied and paste from the computer to the BeBook
Downloading files (with DRM) on your BeBook:
For downloading DRM files to your BeBook you will need to install special software on your computer (from Adobe). You can find the software on www.bebook.net.au.
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