Introduction

Thank you for your trust in our company and for buying the new eReader Pro 4. We hope you enjoy it.

Your new e-book reader features a 6" E-Ink Carta touchscreen with built-in light and anti-glare system to read under any lighting conditions. Thanks to the Wi-Fi connection and Android operating system you will be able to open thousands of apps. All these features, the advanced reading settings, the lightweight design and the 8 GB internal memory turn your device into the perfect partner for your reading sessions.

We strongly recommend to read this manual in order to familiarize yourself with your eReader Pro 4 before using it. It will only take a few minutes and it will help you to make the most of all its features.

Care and maintenance

  • Keep your e-book reader clean and free of dust using a soft and dry cloth.
  • Do not use neither corrosive nor abrasive cleaning products.
  • Do not put too much pressure on the screen of the device.
  • Do not expose your e-book reader to impacts, dust, direct sunlight, humidity or high temperatures for long periods of time.
  • Do not remove the microSD card or turn off the device while reading or writing data in order not to lose information.
  • Do not place your e-book reader near devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields since this can lead to damage or loss of data.
  • Make backup copies regularly and save them on an external storage unit. Energy Sistem will not be responsible for any loss or damage to stored data.
  • Do not leave your e-book reader completely discharged for a long time.
  • Do not dismantle your e-book reader. All reparation works should be carried out exclusively by qualified staff of Energy Sistem Technology, S.A.

Main features

  • E-book reader with 6" E-Ink Carta screen. It features 16 grey levels, built-in light and anti-glare system to avoid glare and reflection while reading in the sunshine and from different viewing angles.
  • Conceived to be a lightweight and ergonomic eReader. With side buttons that allow both left-handed and right-handed users to turn pages easily and comfortably.
  • Touchscreen designed to enhance your experience with your e-book reader.
  • Wi-Fi connection and Android 4.2.2 operating system to download applications from Google Play or access your contents stored in the cloud.
  • Dual Core processor.
  • 8 GB internal memory expandable by a further 128 GB via microSD/SDHC/SDXC cards.
  • Rechargeable lithium battery that allows up to 6 weeks use on a single charge (based on half an hour daily reading time with Wi-Fi disabled and minimum Screenlight).
  • Advanced reading functions to change font type and size as well as to add bookmarks.
  • It includes 1,500 classics of Universal literature.

Wi-Fi

  • Standard: 802.11 b/g/n
  • Operating frequencies: 2.4 GHz (2412 - 2472 GHz)
  • Maximum output signal: 12.65 dBm

Product content

  • eReader Pro 4
  • USB cable to charge the battery and transfer data
  • Screen cleaning cloth
  • Quick guide

General overview

  1. MicroSD card slot
  2. MicroUSB port
  3. Power button
  4. Previous page button
  5. Next page button
  6. Home button

Charging the device

Your eReader Pro 4 has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. To charge the battery, plug one end of the provided microUSB cable to any charger with USB Type-A port or to your computer and the other cable end to the microUSB port (2) that is to be found at the bottom of the device.

It takes between 3 and 5 hours to charge the battery depending on the type of charger you choose.

Memory expansion

Your eReader Pro 4 has a 8 GB flash memory to store books and apps. If you want to expand the storage capacity, you can insert a microSD card of up to 128 GB into the eReader's microSD slot (1).

Switching the device on and off

To switch on your eReader Pro 4 press and hold the power button (3) until the startup image appears. You will have to press the very same button to switch off the device. Press and hold this button until the shutdown menu appears on screen and select OK.

You can also turn on the standby mode by pressing this button once. While the device is in this low-power mode, you will be able to return to the previous screen by pressing the same button again.

Main gestures

  • Tap: Touch the screen briefly

  • Press and hold: Touch the screen for an extended period of time

  • Zoom: Pinch the screen with two fingers to zoom in or out

  • Turn pages: Slide your finger quickly over the screen. You can also use the side buttons.

Main screen

  • Recently read books

  • Recently added books

  • Main apps icons You will be able to set up the app shortcuts that you would like to see on the main screen by clicking on Settings, Other settings, Desktop apps.

  • Home: . You will return to the main screen.

  • Back: . This option allows you to go back to the previous screen shown by the application that is running.

  • Sometimes, you will also find the additional settings icon: . Press this icon to access the advanced settings.

  • Wi-Fi . This option shows the intensity of the Wi-Fi signal.

  • Battery . It shows your eReader's battery level.

  • Hour: Indica la hora actual.

Wi-Fi settings

Your eReader Pro 4 has a Wi-Fi connection. In order to connect your device to a wireless network, you just have to go to 1 Settings, Wi-Fi and select ON 3. The device will start then a search of all available wireless networks and you will only have to select one of them to connect it.

  • 4 Wi-Fi
  • Select ON 5
  • Select the network you want to connect to

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  • Connect your devices to the network by entering the password.

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Important: Once you have completed the authentication process successfully, your eReader will save the Wi-Fi access data and your devide will be ready to access the Internet. The device will remember the network and will automatically connect to it whenever it is available.

You can set the Wi-Fi connection to turn off automatically when your e-book reader goes into standby mode by going to menu 8 Settings, 9 Wi-Fi, 10 Additional settings, 11 Advanced settings.

Main applications

Internet browser:

Your eReader Pro 4 can access the Internet through the Wi-Fi connection. Once the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, press the Browser icon in the main menu or in the application menu to run the programme. The system will load and display the home page set by default. You can use the browser to download your contents from the cloud and access them through the Downloads app.

Gmail:

Gmail is the default e-mail client. This app allows you to access Google e-mail, as well as any other e-mail account with the correct settings. Note: To get to know your account settings, please ask your e-mail service provider.

Books:

Here you will be able to see all books stored on the internal memory or microSD card.
You can select the way in which books are displayed by pressing the view mode icon in the e-book explorer: list mode, thumbnail view 1 or thumbnail view 2 (preview of your e-book covers). Click on the chosen book cover to open the book you want to read.

Important: If the file has been saved on a microSD/SDHC card, it will be displayed in the list but it won't be possible to open it if the microSD/SDHC card has been removed.

Advanced reading functions

There are several functions that you can use while reading a book. Press the centre of the page while you are in read mode to access the menu:

  • Go to page: . This option allows you to enter the exact page number that you want to see. You just have to click on the page number that appears to change it.
  • Change font size: . Press the icons on screen to increase or decrease font size until your get the font size that you want. -Change font type: . You can select the font that you prefer from the font list provided.
  • Change line spacing: . This option allows you to choose the line spacing that you prefer in order to read comfortably.
  • Change margins: . This option allows you to choose the margins that you prefer in order to read comfortably.
  • Turn page automatically: . In order to start this action, please enable the Autopage mode by pressing "ON". You can also set the time to turn the page in accordance with the reading speed that you prefer.
  • Rotate screen: . This option allows you to rotate the screen vertically and horizontally. You can choose the option that suits you best from the rotation options that appear.
  • Information about the book: . This option allows you to see all the information about the book that you are reading. It may happen that not all book data are displayed or that only some of them appear. This depends on the publisher of the book.
  • Add bookmark: . Add bookmarks to make your reading experience easier. Bookmarks are listed accordingly and you will be able to access them whenever you want.
  • Settings menu: . This option allows you to open the menu to view, open or delete notes, bookmarks and comments.
  • Open/ delete bookmarks: . Press the bookmark that you want to see to open it. Press and hold the bookmark that you want to delete and the delete option will appear.
  • Word search: . You will be able to see where the word is and open that page with a simple tap.

Dictionary

Your eReader Pro 4 has a function called "Dictionary" that allows you to install any database that supports StarDict format, one of the most extended electronic formats used for online dictionaries. These databases have been created with free GNU (GPL) tools.

You will be able to use both the dictionaries from renowned publishers and free dictionaries created by communities or even create your own dictionaries.

In order to be able to use the Dictionary app on your eReader, you have to download the files of the dictionary you prefer to your computer first. Dictionaries that support StarDict format usually consist of 3 files in .dz (o .dict), .idz (or .idx) and *.ifo formats. You will need the three of them to use the dictionary. Please follow these easy steps to install them on your eReader:

  • 1) Connect your eReader to your computer and access its internal memory using the file explorer in your computer.
  • 2) Once you have opened the main or root folder, create a folder and call it "dict" (for instance, x:/dict/)
  • 3) Copy the dictionaries in this folder or create subfolders with the names of the dictionaries that you want to add (Drae, Catalan-Spanish, etc...)
  • 4) Once the installation is completed, restart your e-book reader.

Once the dictionaries are installed and you have restarted the e-book reader, you will be able to use this function while the device is in read mode by pressing for a few seconds the word that you would like and choosing Reference in the pop-up window.

Note: The dictionary databases belong to third parties. Energy Sistem Technology, S.A. is not responsible for their content.

Notepad:

This app allows you to note down all your comments or notes in order to check them and export them to other device later on. You can also add notes by pressing for a few seconds the area where the text of your current book is and selecting Note.

Updates

Your eReader Pro 4 has an Android based operating system that can be reinstalled or updated if necessary. Updates will be carried out via OTA (Over-The-Air) by default, so your eReader will verify automatically if there are any updates available when it is connected to the Internet and will ask you to install them. You can also search for updates manually from the Settings menu.

You can also update your device using your computer. The process is simple but has to be done only when is really necessary. Please follow these steps to install it:

1) Make sure that your eReader's battery is fully charged. If this is not the case, plug the charging cable into the adapter or USB port and wait until it is fully charged.

2) Open the web browser on your computer and type the following website: www.energysistem.com/en/support

3) Select eReader from the product type list and the product model from the model list.

4) Download the latest firmware version available. Important: Please make sure the firmware version you are downloading is intended for your model and serial number. Otherwise, the device could be damaged.

5) Unzip the file on your computer.

6) Open the text file that you will find in the folder and follow the instructions to install the firmware on your eReader.

Warranty

Energy Sistem Technology, S.A. is liable for any lack of conformity that exists at the time the goods are purchased during a period of 36 months. Batteries are excluded from the 36 month warranty, having a warranty period of 24 months. This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials and does not cover any product failure due to accidents, misuse or alteration made by an unauthorized person. The special 36 month warranty is valid for the European Union. For other countries please refer to your specific legislation or your local distributor.

Warranty procedure

Please visit www.energysistem.com/en/support and select your product to view the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), user manual, quick guide, drivers and updates available as well as to submit a query to our Technical Support or manage the warranty. You may also contact the distributor that sold the product by presenting the purchase receipt or invoice.

Trademarks

All company, brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

© 2018 by Energy Sistem Technology, S.A. All rights reserved.

NOTE: The present device could contain links to other sites or websites operated by third parties not related to Energy Sistem Technology, S.A. These links are provided for your information or convenience; Energy Sistem is not responsible for their availability, content, update, adequacy or accuracy. These external websites might contain link references to trademarks, patents, registered information, technologies, products, processes or rights property of other companies or individuals. All rights reserved are property of their respective owners.

Declaration of conformity

Issuer’s name: Energy Sistem Technology, S.A. - CIF: A53107488
Address: C/ Calpe, 1 - 03509 Finestrat, Alicante (Spain)
Tel: + 34 966 83 03 24

We declare under our own exclusive responsibility that the product

Description: eReader
Brand: Energy Sistem
Model: eReader Pro 4
Manufacturer: Energy Sistem Technology, S.A.
Manufacturing country: China

referred to in this declaration is in compliance with the essential norms and standards

EN 300 328 V2.2.0 (2017-11)
EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0 (2017-03)
EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0 (2017-03)
EN 55032:2015
EN 55024:2010+A1:2015
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 62479:2010
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013

in conformity with the essential norms and standards of the Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16th April 2014.

Finestrat, 1st September 2018

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Marco Antonio Velázquez Fierro
Product Management Director