RFB&D NJ Unit: eClipseReader Instructions

Make sure that you register your eClipseReader software with RFB&D^®. eClipseReader must be registered first before you can play any of RFB&D's AudioPlus^® digitally recorded textbooks on CD. If you have not registered your software, refer to the Troubleshooting Section of this guide.

NOTE: Many eClipseReader commands can be achieved in more than one way, either by clicking on the numerous color-coded screen buttons, using the drop-down menus or touching 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.

Preparing to Play

1. Insert an RFB&D AudioPlus book into the computer's CD-ROM drive.

2. Click on the eClipseReader icon on your computer desktop screen. You will hear "Launching eClipseReader, command center."

3. The book will be loaded and you will hear the "Prompt for PIN entry" message. This message will be voiced and displayed on the screen. A dialog box entitled "Enter Validation Code" will appear on the screen.

4. Enter your RFB&D Personal Identification Number (PIN) and either click on the OK button or tab to OK and press the ENTER key. Your RFB&D PIN was mailed to you under separate cover. If you do not have a PIN, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this guide.

5. You are now ready to listen to the audiobook. The book title will be voiced to you and the book will immediately start to play, beginning with the book title.

NOTE: IF you opened eClipseReader before inserting the book CD, a message "No books in this library" will appear on the left side of the screen. Please insert the CD and follow Steps 3 through 5. If you want to select a book from your book library, open the "Books Module" by pressing the CTRL+B keys at the same time. Select the book you want to open using the arrow keys or double-click on the title. Follow Steps 3 through 5.

Audio Playback Options (under the Preference Menu)

Set the "Audio Play on Open" option to "ON" to have the book immediately start playing as soon as it is opened.
Set the "Audio Play on Open" option to "OFF" to stop the audio from playing as soon as the book is opened.
Set the "TURN Recorded Voice Messages On/Off to "ON" to voice all the audio messaging. For example, if "ON," the Menu Options will voice.
Set the "Turn Recorded Voice Messages On/Off to "OFF" to stop the audio messaging. For example, if "OFF," the Menu Options will not voice.

To Play or Stop a CD

Click on the "Play" Option under the Audio Menu, or press the SPACE BAR to listen or stop the CD from playing.

To Adjust the Speed

NOTE: To enable pitch control, please click on "Enable Pitch Control" under the Preferences Menu.

To increase playback speed, click on the "Increase Speed" option under the Audio Menu or press the CTRL + S keys at the same time.
To decrease playback speed, click on the "Decrease Speed" option under the Audio Menu or press the CTRL + SHIFT + S keys at the same time.
For normal speed, click on the "Normal Speed" option under the Audio Menu or press ALT + S keys at the same time.

NOTE: You also can adjust the speed by activating the Audio Toolbar and clicking on the three speed icons.

To Adjust the Playback Volume

To increase the volume, click on the Audio Toll Bar icon, click on the "Increase Volume" option under the Audio Menu or press the CTRL + V keys at the same time.
To decrease the volume, click on the Audio Toll Bar icon, click on the "Decrease Volume" option under the Audio Menu or press the CTRL + SHIFT + V keys at the same time.

To Eject a CD

Click on the "Eject Compact Disc" option under the File Menu or press the CTRL + E keys at the same time.

Book Information

Click on the "Book Information" option under the File Menu or press the F2 key. A separate window pops up displaying the following information:

Author(s)
Book title
Publisher
Date of publication
Disc number/number of discs
Total book time
Total number of normal pages
Total number of special pages
Total number of front pages
ISBN or other identification number
Language
DAISY format

Visual Screen Display

eClipse screen

The application window is designed with a split-screen display. On the left side there are three control modules for navigating between and among books. On the right side is the book window.

1. Title Bar: Located at the top of the Application Window. Gives you the name of the application and the title of the book currently opened.

2. Menu Bar: Located below the Title Bar, contains the following menu options: File, View, Navigate, Audio, Markers, Preferences, and Help. Keyboard shortcuts and graphic toolbars also are available for the commands listed under the various menu options.

3. Tool Bar: Located below the Menu Bar with three groups of graphic toolbar options: Navigation, Audio and Markers.

Navigation Tool Bar: activates the navigation commands for level, marker, page and textbook navigation commands.

Audio Tool Bar: activates the pause/play, volume down/up, speed down/normal/up commands.

Markers Tool Bar: activates the insert marker, previous/next marker and go to marker bookmark.text note commands.

4. Command Center: Located on the left side below the Tool Bar containing three modules: Books, TOC and Markers.

Books Module displays the books stored in your personal library and is a convenient way to open any book from your personal library.
TOC Module displays the book's recorded Table Of Contents, visually displays where you are in a book and is a convenient way to navigate by any heading level.
Markers Module lists all the bookmarks and notes associated with the book and provides quick access to a particular note and its position in a book.

5. Book Window: Located below the Tool Bar on the right side of the Command Center. Used to display the text of a book (when available). With RFB&D's AudioPlus books, a table of contents will be displayed in the Book Window.

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BASIC NAVIGATION

NOTE: You can navigate to a certain page or section by clicking on the corresponding table of contents page or heading listed in the TOC Module.

To Fast-Forward Through a CD

Press and hold the F7 key to forward in 10-second increments until you reach the desired spot in the book.

To Move Backward Through a CD

Press and hold the F6 key to rewind in 10-second increments until you reach the desired spot in the book.

To Jump to a Specific Page

Either click on the navigation Tool Bar icon, click on the "Go To Page" option under the Navigation Menu, press the F3 key or click on the toolbar icon.
A dialog box called "please Enter Page Number" will be displayed on the screen.
Enter the page number.
Press the ENTER key, click on the OK button, or tab to the OK button and press the ENTER key.
The book will immediately start playing at the desired page number.

Skipping Page by Page

Either click on the Navigation Tool Bar icon, click on the "Previous Page" option under the Navigation Menu, or press the PAGE UP keys (or CTRL + ALT + UP ARROW at the same time) for each page you want to skip backward.
Either click on the Navigation Tool Bar icon, click on the "Next Page" option under the Navigate Menu, or press the PAGE DOWN keys (or CTRL + ALT + DOWN ARROW at the same time) for each page you want to skip backward.

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 book division. For example:

Sample Book A
Level 1 = Chapter
Level 2 = Section
Level 3 = Sub-section

Sample Book B
Level 1 = Unit
Level 2 = Chapter
Level 3 = No further divisions beyond chapter level

1. Either click on the Navigation Tool Bar icon until you set the desired level, click the desired level listed under the "Navigation Level" option in the Navigate Menu or press SHIFT + <the level number> to set the desired level.

2. Either click on the Navigation Tool Bar icon, click on the "Previous Heading" under the Navigate Menu or press the SHIFT + UP ARROW (or SHIFT + <) keys at the same time to skip backward.

3. Either click on the Navigation Tool Bar icon, click on the "Next Heading" under the Navigate Menu or press the SHIFT + DOWN ARROW (or SHIFT + >) keys at the same time to skip forward.

NOTE:

You also can press the CTRL + RIGHT ARROW (or CTRL + LEFT ARROW) keys at the same time to select a navigation mode. The options available are: First Level Headings, All Heading Levels, Page, Text Block, and Marker.
Press the CTRL + UP ARROW keys (or CTRL + DOWN ARROW) at the same time to select the navigation mode. The navigation mode is displayed on the bottom right hand side of the application window.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

History List

Either click on the Navigation Tool Bar icon, click on "Back in History" under the Navigate Menu, or press the CTRL + SHIFT + UP ARROW keys at the same time to move back a command in the history list.
Either click on the Navigation Tool Bar icon, click on "Forward in History" under the Navigate Menu, or press the CTRL + SHIFT + DOWN ARROW keys at the same time to move forward a command in the history list.

MARKERS

NOTE: eClipseReader refers to Bookmarks and Textnotes as "Markers."

Placing a Marker

1. Either click on the marker Tool Bar icon, click on the "Insert Marker" under the markers Menu, or press the INSERT key. This will open the Marker Dialog Box with the focus in the Title Field.

2. Either enter a title or use the default title assignment.

3. If desired, enter information in the Notes Field by either clicking on the field or using the TAB key.

4. To save the marker entry, click on the SAVE button or tab to the SAVE button and press the ENTER key.

5. To cancel the marker entry, click on the CANCEL button or tab to the CANCEL button and press the ENTER key.

Jumping to a Specific Marker

1. Either click on the Marker Tool Bar icon, click on "Go to Marker" under the Markers Menu, or press the ALT + G keys at the same time.

2. A dialog box called "Go to Marker Dialog" appears in the Book Window.

3. Enter the marker number.

4. Press the ENTER key, click on the OK button, or tab to the OK button and press the ENTER key.

5. The Marker Dialog Box will open with that marker's information.

6. To exit without changes, either click on the CANCEL button or tab to the CANCEL button and press the ENTER key. To save the changes, either click on the SAVE button or tab to the SAVE button and press the ENTER key.

7. The book will immediately start playing at the desired marker entry.

NOTE: You also can open the Markers Module and click on the desired marker entry. Follow steps 4 through 7.

Moving Between Markers

1. Click on the Markers Module or open the Markers Module by pressing the ALT + M keys at the same time.

2. Click on the Marker Tool Bar icon or use the TAB key to move forward a marker.

3. Click on the Marker Tool bar icon or press the ALT + TAB keys at the same time to move backward a marker.

Deleting a Marker

HINT: To remove a marker no longer in use, mark it as obsolete or open the desired marker entry and select the DELETE button to delete the entry.

Note that when a marker is deleted, all the markers below it are renumbered.

User Management

This function is password-protected and allows you to run eClipseReader in either a single user mode for an individual or a multi-user mode for multiple students on a single computer within a school environment. You can set your own user preferences such as screen display properties.

1. To activate, click on "User Management" under the Preference Menu. You can also press the ALT + P keys at the same time to activate the Preference Menu and then use the down arrow to select "User Preference" and press the ENTER key.

2. A dialog box called "Administrative Password" is displayed on the screen. Enter the default password, "password," and press the ENTER key.

3. Another dialog box called "User Management" appears on the screen. You have the option of adding another user, deleting an existing user, and changing the password.

4. To add a user, type in the new user name under "Add new User" and either click on the ADD button and press the ENTER key.

5. To delete a user, click on the current user under "Current Users" (you also may tab to "Current Users" and use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the user), and either click on the DELETE button or tab to the DELETE button and press the ENTER key.

NOTE: IF operating in multi-user mode, it is advised that the administrator change the password immediately. if necessary, please refer to the User's Manual for additional instructions.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Here are some common scenarios you may encounter when learning to use RFB&D's AudioPlus digitally recorded textbooks on CD with eClipseReader software.

I installed the software and cannot use it.

Did you register the software through RFB&D's member services or www.rfbd.org/register? you are required to register the software with RFB&D before you can listen to RFB&D's AudioPlus books.

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"? Please note this is not the RFB&D PIN used to access RFB&D AudioPlus digital books.
If you have done everything above, and still require further assistance with registering software, please call RFB&D's member services at 800-221-4792.

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 your member ID number.

When I insert the CD and want to open the book, I get the "No books in this library" message.

Remove the disc and reinsert it, making sure the label side is facing up.
Remove the disc from the CD-ROM drive and clean it with a soft, dry cloth.

Can I start listening at any point in a book 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 your 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 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.

Is there a key describer function?

eClipseReader does not have a key describer. It does voice all functions as you hover your mouse over them.

eClipseReader also has an extensive set of graphic toolbar icons, defined within this guide.

Can I turn off the audio messaging?

You can turn off the audio messaging by either clicking on the "Audio Tool Tips" under the Preferences Menu or by pressing the keys ALT + SHIFT + F1 at the same time.

Can I view other applications while listening to a book using eClipseReader?

Yes, you can minimize the applications and open other applications such as a word document to take notes, a calculator for math problems, or any other application.

When I enter a page number on a keyboard, 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 AudioPlus 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. Please go to the previous page number. (refer to the "Go to Page" command instructions. then press the F7 key to fast forward and the F6 key to rewind until you reach the beginning of the desired page.

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QUICK REFERENCE COMMAND LIST

FUNCTION	KEYBOARD SHORTCUT	MENU BAR
SOFTWARE BASICS
Browse My Computer (manually find books)	SHIFT+B	File
Add Book to Library	SHIFT+A	File
Open Current Book	ENTER	N/A
Close Current Book	SHIFT+ F4	File
Delete Current Book from Library	SHIFT+D	File
Book Information	F2	File
Eject CD	CTRL+E	File
Exit Program	N/A	File
INFORMATION
Set Font Size	ALT+SHIFT+S	View
Hide/Show Command Center	ALT+ C	View
Hide/Show Toolbar	View
Turn Recorded Messages On/Off	ALT+SHIFT+F1	Preferences
Navigate between Control Areas (Menu, Tool, Command Center)	TAB or SHIFT+TAB	N/A
BASIC NAVIGATION
Play CD	Spacebar	Audio
Stop CD	Spacebar	Audio
Go to Page	F3 or CTRL+ALT+G	Navigate
Go to Previous Page	PAGE UP or CTRL+ALT+UP ARROW	Navigate
Go to Next Page	PAGE DOWN or CTRL+ALT+DOWN ARROW	Navigate
Select basic Navigation	CTRL+RIGHT ARROW or CTRL+LEFT ARROW	Navigate
Forward within Set Basic Navigation Level	CTRL+DOWN ARROW	Navigate
Backward within SET Basic Navigation Level	CTRL+UP ARROW	Navigate
Fast Forward	F7 or CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR	N/A
Rewind	F6 or CTRL+SPACEBAR	N/A
SOUND QUALITY
Increase Speed	CTRL+S	Audio
Decrease Speed	CTRL+SHIFT+S	Audio
Normal Speed	ALT+S	Audio
Increase Volume	CTRL+V	Audio
Decrease Volume	CTRL+SHIFT+V	Audio
ADVANCED NAVIGATION
Next Page	PAGE DOWN	Navigate
Previous Page	PAGE UP	Navigate
Select Navigation Level (1 to 6)	SHIFT+<navigation level>	Navigate
Select Higher Navigation Level	SHIFT+LEFT ARROW	N/A
Select Lower Navigation Level	SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW	N/A
Forward to Next Heading within Current Level	SHIFT+DOWN ARROW	Navigate
Backward to Previous Heading within Current level	SHIFT+UP ARROW	Navigate
Back in History	CTRL+SHIFT+UP ARROW	Navigate
Forward in History	CTRL+SHIFT+DOWN ARROW	Navigate
MARKERS (BOOKMARKS, TEXTNOTES)
Go to Marker	ALT+G	Marker
Go to Previous Marker	ALT+UP ARROW	Marker
Go to Next Marker	ALT+DOWN ARROW	Marker
Insert Marker	INSERT or ALT+INSERT	Marker
HELP GUIDES
eClipseReader Help (User Manual)	F1	Help
Hotkey List	ALT+F1	Help
Quick Orientation Guide	CTRL+SHIFT+F1	Help

IF YOU CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY USING THE ECLIPSE READER PLAYBACK SOFTWARE, PLEASE CONTACT RFB&D'S MEMBER SERVICES (National Headquarters) AT 800-221-4792 OR E-MAIL: custserv@rfbd.org.

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