SOFTWARE BASICS
- EaseReader must be registered with RFB&D® before you can play any of RFB&D's AudioPlus® books. If you have not registered your software, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this guide.
- Many of EaseReader's commands can be achieved in more than one way, either by clicking on the screen buttons or by pressing keys on the keyboard. To avoid any confusion in this guide, BUTTON refers to "Clickable" commands on the computer screen and KEY refers to keys on the keyboard.
- EaseReader has a Key Describer function. Press Shift+F1 to toggle to it. If self-voicing of controls is "on" (CTRL+F1), EaseReader also voices all functions as you hover your mouse over them.
Preparing to Play
1. Click on the EaseReader icon on your computer desktop screen.
2. Insert an RFB&D AudioPlus book into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
3. Press CTRL+O or click on the OPEN BOOK button located on the bottom right of the main screen.
4. Click on the book title and click "OK." You also can use the TAB and ARROW keys to select the book and then press the ENTER key.
5. You will see and hear the "Prompt for PIN Entry" message.
6. Enter you RFB&D Personal Identification Number (PIN) in the dialog box and either click "OK" or tab to "OK" and press ENTER key. If you do not have an RFB&D PIN, please see the Troubleshooting section of this guide.
7. You are now ready to listen to the audiobook.
Playing or Stopping a CD
- Click the PLAY/STOP button, press the SPACE BAR, or press the F5 key to play or stop a CD.
Adjusting Speed
1. Open the preferences menu by clicking on the PREFERENCES button located on the main screen or press CTRL+P.
2. Either click on the PLAYBACK tab or press CTRL+TAB to select the PLAYBACK tab.
3. Click on or tab to the PLAYBACK SPEED SLIDER BAR and slide the tab using either the mouse or the RIGHT or LEFT ARROW key to set the desired speed. The RIGHT ARROW key increases the speed and the LEFT ARROW key decreases it.
4. Save the changes. Click on the APPLY button, then the CLOSE button or tab to the APPLY button, press the ENTER key, tab to the CLOSE button and press the ENTER key.
Adjusting the Playback Volume
- Click on or tab to the VOLUME CONTROL SLIDER BAR.
- Using your mouse, slide the tab on the VOLUME CONTROL SLIDER BAR located on the main screen or use the RIGHT/LEFT ARROW keys to set desired speed.
- The volume also may be increased by pressing CTRL+K or decreased by pressing CTRL+J.
Ejecting a CD
- Manually eject the CD from the CD-ROM drive.
Show Information
Press CTRL+I. A separate pop-up window displays the following:
- Time elapsed
- Book title
- Selected navigation level
- Current selected page
- Number of bookmarks assigned
Use the TAB key to move between the information.
To Exit, either click on the OK button or tab to the OK button and press the ENTER key.
RETURN TO TOP
BASIC NAVIGATION
Jumping to a Specific Page
- Press CTRL+G, type the desired page number in the Go To Page dialog box and either click the GO TO PAGE button and press the ENTER key or tab to the GO TO PAGE button and press the ENTER key. You may also jump to a specific page by following these steps:
- 1. Click on the NAVIGATION CENTER button on the main screen or press CTRL+N. Either click on the INDEX tab or press CTRL + Tab to select the INDEX tab.
- 2. Click on or tab to the GO TO PAGE dialog box, type the desired page number in the dialog box and either click the GO TO PAGE button or tab to the GO TO PAGE button and press the ENTER key.
- 3. To Exit, click on the CLOSE button or tab to the CLOSE button and press the ENTER key.
Skipping Page by Page
- Press the PAGE DOWN/PAGE UP keys to navigate to the next/previous pages.
- The RIGHT ARROW/LEFT ARROW icons on the main screen also may be clicked to move forward or back by page.
Navigation by Levels
TIP: If a print copy of the book is available, readers are encouraged to first determine how a specific book is divided to understand which level corresponds to each division. For example:
Sample Book A
Level 1 = Chapter
Level 2 = Section
Level 3 = Sub-section
Sample Book B
Level = Unit
Level = Chapter
Level 3 = No further divisions beyond chapter level.
Setting the Navigation Level
1. To set the navigation level to a higher level, for example, from section level to chapter level, press CTRL+SHIFT+UP ARROW keys. This opens up the NAVIGATION CENTER and displays the level setting.
2. To set a lower navigation level, press CTRL+SHIFT+DOWN ARROW keys.
3. To set a higher navigation level, press CTRL+SHIFT+UP ARROW keys.
4. To exit, either click on the CLOSE button or tab to the CLOSE button and click on the ENTER key.
Moving within a Chosen Navigation Level
1. Press CTRL+DOWN ARROW keys to move to the next heading, for example, from chapter to chapter or section to section.
2. Press CTRL+UP ARROW keys to move back to the previous heading.
RETURN TO TOP
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Placing a Bookmark
1. Either click the BOOKMARK button located on the main screen or press CTRL+B.
2. The "Add Bookmark" dialog window is displayed.
3. Either click on or tab to the Name field. Enter the bookmark number.
4. Assign a bookmark shortkey for the text note, if desired. Either select the short cut using the pulldown list box or tab to the list box and use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select.
- You may enter a text note, if desired. Either click on the text note box or tab to the text note area. Type in your note.
- To save, either click on the OK button or tab to the OK button and press the ENTER key.
- To cancel, either click on the CANCEL button or tab to the CANCEL button and press the ENTER key.
TIP: By default, the first few words of the text your are will be entered as the name of the bookmark. Users may enter a name of their choice. An unlimited number of bookmarks can be placed.
Moving Between Bookmarks
- Press the CTRL+PAGE DOWN or PAGE UP keys to navigate to the next or previous bookmarks.
- You also can press the bookmark shortkey combination to go directly to the desired bookmark.
NOTE: You will hear a bell sound every time a bookmark is located or silence if you are at the beginning or end of the bookmark list.
Deleting a Bookmark
1. Press ALT+SHIFT+B to open the Navigation Center at the Bookmarks page.
2. Select the bookmark you wish to delete from the list. Either click on the bookmark or use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select the bookmark.
3. Either click on the REMOVE button or tab to the REMOVE button and press the ENTER key.
4. To close, either click on the CLOSE button or tab to the CLOSE button and press the ENTER key.
RETURN TO TOP
CHANGING PREFERENCES
Changing the Background Color
1. Open the preferences menu. Either click on the PREFERENCES button located on the main screen or press CTRL+P.
2. Click on the DISPLAY tab or press CTRL+TAB to open the DISPLAY tab.
3. Open the color palette. Click on the Select Background Color button to the right of Background Color or tab to the Select Background Color button and press the ENTER key.
4. Select the desired color. Click on the color tab to the color and press the arrow keys to select the color hue. Click OK or tab to the OK button and press the ENTER key. To exit, either click on the CANCEL button or tab to the CANCEL button and press the ENTER key.
5. A check mark will automatically be displayed in the box to the left of Background Color.
6. Save the changes. Click on the APPLY button, then the CLOSE button, or tab to the APPLY button, press the ENTER key, tab to the CLOSE button and press the ENTER key.
Changing the Text Color
1. Open the preferences menu. Either click on the PREFERENCES button located on the main screen or press CTRL+P.
2. Select the DISPLAY tab. Click on the DISPLAY tab or press CTRL+TAB to open the DISPLAY tab.
3. Open the color palette. Click on the select Text Color button to the right of TEXT COLOR or tab to the select Text Color button and press the ENTER key.
4. Select the desired color. Click on the color or tab to the color and press the arrow keys to select the color hue. Click OK or tab to the OK button and press the ENTER key. To exit, either click on the CANCEL button and press the ENTER key.
5. A check mark will automatically be displayed in the box to the left of the Text Color.
6. Save the changes. Click on the APPLY button, then the CLOSE button, or tab to the APPLY button, press the ENTER key, tab to the CLOSE button and press the ENTER key.
Changing the Text Size
1. Open the preferences menu. Either click on the PREFERENCES button located on the main screen or press CTRL+P.
2. Select the DISPLAY tab. Click on the DISPLAY tab or press CTRL+TAB to open the DISPLAY tab.
3. Select the desired text size. Either click the Radio button next to the desired text size or tab to Text Size and press ALT+J or ALT+K to scroll to the desired text size.
4. Save the changes. Click on the APPLY button, then the CLOSE button, or tab to the APPLY button, press the ENTER key, tab to the CLOSE button and press the ENTER key.
Selecting a Style Sheet
EaseReader contains several pre-determined display styles that can be used to display the content in alternative styles (such as larger fonts and higher contrast color schemes).
1. Open the preferences menu. Either click on the PREFERENCES button located on the main screen or press CTRL+P.
2. Select the DISPLAY tab. Click on the DISPLAY tab or press CTRL+TAB to open the DISPLAY tab.
3. Select the desired style sheet. Click on the drop down arrow next to the Style Sheet menu or tab to the Style Sheet menu and press the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to view the options.
4. When a style sheet is selected, the text in the previous screen will change to reflect the characteristics of the style sheet.
5. Save the changes. Click on the APPLY button, then the CLOSE button, or tab to the APPLY button, press the ENTER key, tab to the CLOSE button and press the ENTER key.
RETURN TO TOP
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Here are some common scenarios you may encounter while learning to use RFB&D's AudioPlus digitally recorded books on CD with the EaseReader software:
I installed the software and cannot use it!
While registering,
- Did you enter and verify the correct "hardware fingerprint" on the registration screen? The hardware fingerprint is given to you on the "Enter Key Dialog Box." Make a note of the hardware fingerprint exactly as displayed to you to complete the registration process.
- Did you enter your correct membership ID Number under the "Name" prompt in the "Enter Key Dialog Box"?
- Did you enter the correct 14-digit Registration Key under the "Key" prompt in the "Enter Key Dialog Box"?
NOTE: This is not the RFB&D PIN used to access RFB&D AudioPlus digital books.
I don't have/forgot/lost my PIN
- If you are a current RFB&D member and you don't have a PIN, please call member services at 800-221-4792 for assistance. You will be asked for you Member ID Number.
Can I start listening at any point in a multiple-CD book?
- The first time you listen to a book you must insert the first CD before you can navigate to another section. After that, the software will remember you last position in the book.
Note: You may listen to books in any order. If you insert a CD other than the one containing your last position in that particular book, you will be prompted to insert the correct CD.
How do I jump around in a multiple-CD book?
- You can use the "Go TO Page" function or navigate using the next/previous functions within a set navigation level.
Does EaseReader have a key describer function?
- EaseReader does have a Key Describer function. Press SHIFT+F1 to toggle to it. If self-voicing of controls is "on" (CTRL+F1), EaseReader also voices all functions as you hover your mouse over them.
Can I view other applications while listening to a book using EaseReader?
- Yes, you can minimize EaseReader using CTRL+R, and open other applications such as Word documents to take notes, a calculator for math problems, or any other application.
When I try to go to a page number, nothing happens.
- If possible, check the print copy of the book to determine if the page exists in the book.
- Make sure the RFB&D CD is the same edition and copyright year as the print book you are using.
- Some of RFB&D's digital audio textbooks that were converted from the original analog recording may have missing "tags" on some pages. This makes it impossible to jump directly to that page. Instead, go to the previous page number (refer to the "Go to Page" command instructions on page 2). Then, press the Page Down key to move forward or the Page Up key to move back until you reach the beginning of the desired page.
If you are still having difficulty using RFB&D's digitally recorded textbooks, please call RFB&D's product support at 800-221-4792.
RETURN TO TOP
QUICK REFERENCE COMMAND LIST
| FUNCTION |
KEYBOARD SHORTCUT KEY |
| SOFTWARE BASICS |
|
| Open Book |
CTRL+O |
| Close EaseReader |
ALT+F4 |
| Show Preferences |
CTRL+P |
| Open General Tab in Preferences |
ALT+SHIFT+G |
| Open Highlight Tab in Preferences |
ALT+SHIFT+H |
| Open Playback in Preferences |
ALT+SHIFT+P |
| Open Display Tab in Preferences |
ALT+SHIFT+D |
| Show Navigation Center |
CTRL+N |
| Open Library Tab in Navigation Center |
ALT+SHIFT+L |
| Open Index Tab in Navigation Center |
ALT+SHIFT+I |
| Open Bookmark Tab in Navigation Center |
ALT+SHIFT+B |
| Next Tab (in Navigation Center and Preferences) |
CTRL+TAB |
| Previous Tab (in Navigation Center and Preferences) |
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB |
| Show info |
CTRL+I |
| Help |
F1 |
| Toggle Key Describer Mode |
SHIFT+F1 |
| Mute |
CTRL+M |
| System Menu |
ALT+SPACEBAR |
| Open Menu (pop up menu) |
SHIFT+F10 or APPLICATION KEY |
| BASIC NAVIGATION |
|
| Play/Stop Toggle |
SPACE BAR or F5 |
| Go To Page (set focus in go to page text box) |
CTRL+G |
| Go To Beginning of Book |
CTRL+HOME |
| Go To End of Book |
CTRL+END |
| Close Current Dialog (including Navigation Center and Preferences and Remote) |
ESCAPE |
| ADVANCED NAVIGATION |
|
| Next Page |
PAGE DOWN |
| Previous Page |
PAGE UP |
| Next Phrase |
RIGHT ARROW |
| Previous Phrase |
LEFT ARROW |
| History Forward |
ALT+RIGHT ARROW |
| History Backward |
ALT+LEFT ARROW |
| Set Navigation Level (higher level) |
CTRL+SHIFT+UP ARROW |
| Set Navigation Level (lower level) |
CTRL+SHIFT+DOWN ARROW |
| Navigate Via Set Level - Next Heading |
CTRL+DOWN ARROW |
| Navigate Via Set Level - Previous Heading |
CTRL+UP ARROW |
| Find |
F3 or CTRL+F |
| Search |
CTRL+S |
| Next Object |
TAB |
| Previous Object |
SHIFT+TAB |
| Next Heading (excluding pages) |
DOWN ARROW |
| Previous Heading (excluding pages) |
UP ARROW |
| Increase Timeline (by time + 10 sec) |
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW |
| Decrease Timeline (by time - 10 sec) |
CTRL+LEFT Arrow |
| SOUND QUALITY |
|
| Volume Increase |
CTRL+K |
| Volume Decrease |
CTRL+J |
| Increase Playback Speed |
ALT+SHIFT+K |
| Decrease Playback Speed |
ALT+SHIFT+J |
| TEXT QUALITY |
|
| Increase Text Size |
ALT+K |
| Decrease Text Size |
ALT+J |
| Forward Through Styles |
F8 |
| Back Through Styles |
SHIFT+F8 |
| BOOKMARKS |
|
| Open/Add Bookmark |
CTRL+B |
| Go to Bookmark Shortkey |
ALT+#(0-9) |
| Next Bookmark |
CTRL+Page DOWN |
| Previous Bookmark |
CTRL+Page UP |