PageFlip PFLITE01 PageFlip Lite User Manual

PageFlip Inc. PageFlip Lite Users Manual

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PageFlip LiteAutomatic Page TurnerUser Guide
PageFlip Lite User GuideLegal NoticeCopyright c2009 PageFlip Inc. All rights reserved.Information in this document is subject to change without notice. All statements, information,and recommendations in this manual are believed to be accurate but may include inadvertenttechnical inaccuracies or typographical errors. PageFlip Inc. provides this information “as is”,without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including any implied warranties ofmerchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No part of this manual may be reproduced,stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or any means electronic or mechanical,including photocopying and recording for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal usewithout the written permission of PageFlip Inc.Contents c2009 PageFlip Inc.PageFlip Inc.Woodmere, NY 11598USAVersion 1.0September 1, 2009PageFlip, Inc. 2www.pageflip.com
PageFlip Lite User GuideFCC/CE NoticeThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.[pending approval]Safety NoticeThe following safety instructions must be followed to safely and correctly operate this device.Please read this information carefully to avoid personal injury and property damage.1. Do not place any container filled with liquid on the device.2. Do not use a voltage other than the specified one.3. Do not plug AC Adapter into socket with wet hands.4. When removing the AC Adapter plug, be sure to always hold the case and then remove.5. Before operating the device, make sure its installation and power connections are safe.Then follow the manual to operate the device.6. While operating the device, never insert your hand in the device cover.7. Do not disassemble or modify the device.PageFlip, Inc. 3www.pageflip.com
PageFlip Lite User Guide 1. WELCOME1 WELCOMECongratulations on your purchase of the PageFlip Lite automatic page turner! This productwas designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities, musicians, and avid readers whostruggle with the challenge and inconvenience of page turning. The PageFlip Lite featuresa patent pending solution to automate the mechanical process of turning pages. By simplytapping a switch, pages of a book can now be flipped in either the forward or reverse directionsfor uninterrupted hands-free reading. Be prepared to enjoy the benefits of the PageFlip Liteautomatic page turner.The PageFlip Lite is compact, portable, reliable, and easy to use. It features 100% relia-bility in turning one page at a time. Just pull any book off the shelf, mount it on the PageFlipLite book holder, and slide ten sheets through mechanical arms to begin reading. We includea wireless foot/hand pedal to trigger a page turn cycle in the forward or reverse directions. Anauxiliary outlet is available for use with an external switch via a 1/8" stereo plug. The unit iscompatible with a wide range of switches, including Jelly Bean and sip-and-puff switches (notincluded). PageFlip Lite can be placed directly on a desk, table, piano, music stand, kitchencounter, exercise equipment, or on the bed for convenient hands-free reading.Figure 1: PageFlip Lite with mounted book.PageFlip, Inc. 4www.pageflip.com
PageFlip Lite User Guide 2. FEATURES2 FEATURES•Ease of UseSimply attach a bound book to the PageFlip Lite bookholder, snap the bookholder to thePageFlip Lite casing, turn the power on, and begin reading. Just press either end of thewireless pedal to turn a page forwards or backwards.•ConvenienceSet up 10 sheets of a book in under one minute for uninterrupted hands-free reading of20 pages (2 pages / sheet). There is no need to stop playing your musical instrument orto wait for a care-giver to turn the next page.•ReliabilityTurns one page at a time with 100% accuracy. The manual setup of 10 sheets eliminatesthe risk of turning multiple pages at once. The PageFlip Lite book holder firmly attachesto the opened book to restrain pages from inadvertently turning back. Combines thevirtues of a secure book holder with the advanced features of an automatic page turner.•PortabilityThe unit is small, light, battery-operated, and easy to carry anywhere.•Wireless Remote ControlThe wireless foot pedal is used to turn the pages in either direction. Tap one end of thepedal to turn pages forward; tap the other end to turn pages backwards. Each wirelesspedal is automatically paired with one PageFlip Lite unit. An advanced frequency se-lection feature allows a user’s pedal to trigger their own unit without triggering anothernearby unit. Up to 32 PageFlip Lite users may operate their page turners independentlyin the same room. The range of each pedal is 50 feet, allowing a second person tooperate the device remotely.•VersatilityA collapsible support unit is supplied to allow the page turner to sit on a table or deskwhile supporting a large book at various tilt angles. The support unit is not necessarywhen a book rest is already available, as on a music stand or piano. In those cases, thePageFlip Lite mounts directly on the music stand or keyboard instrument.•Auto Power Off FunctionThe PageFlip Lite automatically turns itself off approximately 20 minutes after the lastoperation is performed or if an error occurs.•Technical SupportAdditional information and videos can be found atPageFlip, Inc. 5www.pageflip.com
PageFlip Lite User Guide 3. PACKAGE CONTENTS3 PACKAGE CONTENTSIn this package, you will find the following items. If any items are missing, please contact thedealer where you purchased the product.1. PageFlip Lite Base Unit2. Collapsible Support Unit3. Book Holder4. Wireless Pedal5. AC Adapter6. Carrying Bag7. This User Guide(a)(b) (c) (d)Figure 2: (a) PageFlip Lite; (b) Book holder; (c) Support unit; (d) wireless pedal.PageFlip, Inc. 6www.pageflip.com
PageFlip Lite User Guide 4. BASIC OPERATION4 BASIC OPERATIONPlease read the operating instructions carefully before first use. The PageFlip Lite is designedto handle a wide variety of books. It is important, though, that the user closely follow thedirections below in order to maximize performance, reliability, and reading pleasure.4.1 Battery Installation for PageFlip Lite1. Turn off the PageFlip Lite before inserting/removing the batteries.2. Remove the two battery covers at the rear of the PageFlip Lite (Fig. 3(a)).3. Install a total of four new AA alkaline batteries: two in each of the two battery wells.4. Slide the battery covers back on.Note: To conserve battery power, turn off the PageFlip Lite when it is not in use.(a) (b)Figure 3: Battery covers at (a) rear of PageFlip Lite and (b) bottom of wireless pedal.4.2 Battery Installation for Wireless Pedal1. Turn off the wireless pedal before inserting/removing the batteries.2. Open the battery cover on the bottom of the wireless pedal (Fig. 3(b)).3. Install three new AA alkaline batteries.4. Put the battery cover back on.Note: To conserve battery power, turn off the pedal when it is not in use.4.3 AC AdapterIn addition to being battery-operated, the PageFlip Lite page turner may also be plugged intothe wall via the AC adapter (included). Plug the adapter into the top outlet on the side of thepage turner (Fig. 4(c)).PageFlip, Inc. 7www.pageflip.com
PageFlip Lite User Guide 4.4 Selecting a Workspace4.4 Selecting a WorkspaceSelect a workspace that can securely hold the page turner. You may use:1. a table or desk2. the ledge of a music stand3. the book rest of a keyboard instrumentIf the workspace is a table or desk, you will need to use the collapsible support unit toprop up the PageFlip Lite and the attached book. Unfold the collapsible support unit and restthe PageFlip Lite in the bottom groove (Fig. 4). The horizontal crossbar of the support unit canbe raised later to alter the tilt angle of the book that will rest upon it, as shown in Fig. 4(d).(a) (b)(c) (d)Figure 4: Collapsible support unit shown in the (a) closed and (b) opened positions.(c) PageFlip Lite and the attached book holder mounted on the support unit (rear view).(d) The horizontal crossbar of the support can be raised to alter the tilt angle of the book.PageFlip, Inc. 8www.pageflip.com
PageFlip Lite User Guide 4.5 Power On the PageFlip Lite and Wireless Pedal4.5 Power On the PageFlip Lite and Wireless Pedal1. Slide the front switch of the PageFlip Lite to the On position (Fig. 5).The LED light will blink slowly to indicate that the unit is on.2. Slide the side switch of the wireless pedal to the On position (Fig. 5).The LED lights on the pedal and the paired PageFlip Lite unit will now flash quickly.3. After three seconds, both sets of LEDs will stop flashing and remain on continuously toindicate that the pairing process is complete.4. An advanced frequency selection feature performs the wireless pairing automatically,permitting the pedal to trigger the page turner remotely, up to 50 feet away. As many as32 users can uniquely pair their page turners and pedals within the same 50-foot range.Figure 5: Power switches and LED lights on the PageFlip Lite and wireless pedal.4.6 Triggering the Page TurnerThe PageFlip Lite automatic page turner can be triggered to turn a page in one of three ways:1. pressing the keys on the front panel2. tapping the wireless pedal3. activating an auxiliary switchThe direction of the page-turn cycle is selected by pressing the left or right keys, or theleft or right ends of the pedal. For instance, tap one end of the pedal to turn pages forward;tap the other end to turn pages backwards.Some users may opt to use large pushbutton switches or a sip-and-puff switch. In thosecases, the switches must have a 1/8" stereo plug that will fit into the auxiliary switch outlet onthe side of the PageFlip Lite. If your switch does not have a 1/8" stereo plug, please use anadapter.PageFlip, Inc. 9www.pageflip.com
PageFlip Lite User Guide 4.7 Setting Up the Book Holder4.7 Setting Up the Book HolderThe bookholder consists of a back support and two spring-loaded arms (Fig. 6(a)). Each armhas a tip that includes a page restraint to block loose pages from turning freely. In addition, thearms have two pegs that snap into rear slots on the PageFlip Lite to secure the book holderinto place, as shown in Fig. 4(c) and Fig. 6(b). If you find the book holder already mounted intothe rear of the page turner (Fig. 7) or Fig. 4(c)), pull the book holder upward and out.1. Secure the book holder to the bottom edge of an open book. This is done by pullingthe page restraints away from the supporting plate. An open book is slid into the spacebetween the flexed arms and the supporting plate. Release the arms, allowing the com-pressive force of the springs to secure the book between the page restraints and thesupporting plate.2. Slide up to ten sheets out from under the page restraint. These pages will be free toturn.(a) (b)Figure 6: (a) Front and (b) rear view of book holder, whose pegs snap into rear slots on unit.Figure 7: PageFlip Lite with mounted book holder.PageFlip, Inc. 10 www.pageflip.com
PageFlip Lite User Guide 4.8 Loading Pages into the Forked Arms4.8 Loading Pages into the Forked Arms1. Lift the topmost page to be turned2. Slide it through the slot of the centermost forked-arm (Fig. 8)3. Press the left button on the panel to turn the page4. Repeat the process for all pages5. Rewind the pages by repeatedly pressing the right buttonPage loading takes about three seconds per page. Loading all ten page slots will takeless than a minute. Note that each page is slid into a forked-arm slot to restrain the pages intostaying open and to guarantee that only one page will be turned at a time when the arm movesand rotates across the book. Please look at the videos on www.pageflip.com for more details.Figure 8: Pages in arm slots are restrained until they are turned one at a time.PageFlip, Inc. 11 www.pageflip.com
PageFlip Lite User Guide 5. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONItem SpecificationsModel Name PageFlip LiteModel Number PFLITE-001Dimensions PageFlip Lite: 18.5 x 4.3 x 1.5 inches (469 x 108 x 39 mm)(W x H x D) Wireless Pedal: 5.7 x 3.3 x 1.3 inches (145 x 83 x 33 mm)Weight PageFlip Lite: 12.9 ounces (367 grams)(without batteries) Wireless Pedal: 4.2 ounces (118 grams)Book Holder: 1.5 ounces (41.5 grams)Support Unit: 2.9 ounces (83 grams)Power Requirements PageFlip Lite: DC 6.0V, 1.5W (4 AA batteries)Wireless Pedal: DC 4.5V, .11W (3 AA batteries)Power Consumption PageFlip Lite: 250 - 300 mA(in Operating Mode) Wireless Pedal: 24 mAPower Consumption PageFlip Lite: 50 mA(in Standby Mode) Wireless Pedal: 23.7 mAOutput Power 0 dBmOperating RF Distance 50 feet (15.4 meters)Operating RF Range 2.405 - 2.465 GHzOperating Temperature 32◦−140◦F (0◦C - 60◦C)Storage Temperature −4◦−140◦F (−20◦-60◦C)Relative Humidity 15% - 90%Page Turning Speed 1 page / 1.5 secondWireless Channels 32 (simultaneous users)Setup Time 1 minute for experienced usersWarranty 90 daysPageFlip, Inc. 12 www.pageflip.com
PageFlip Lite User Guide 6. MAINTENANCE6 MAINTENANCEBefore cleaning the PageFlip Lite or the wireless pedal, the following is recommended:1. Turn off the power2. Unplug the power cord3. Take out the batteriesGently wipe the surface of the PageFlip Lite with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.Caution:Do not use water, liquid detergent or solvents for cleaning. Liquids might drip into the device’smechanical or electronic parts and cause damage to them.PageFlip, Inc. 13 www.pageflip.com
PageFlip Lite User Guide 7. GUARANTEE7 GUARANTEEPageFlip offers a 90-day warranty on the PageFlip Lite automatic page turner. The warrantycommences on the date of purchase. Within the warranty period, PageFlip will repair or re-place, free of charge, any units that have defects in parts or workmanship. Defective unitsmust be returned postage paid as a complete unit to PageFlip or its authorized distributor.Proof of purchase and a letter explaining the problem must accompany the returned unit.This warranty does not cover:1. damage due to improper use2. normal wear or use3. defects that have negligible effect on the value or operation of the unitThe warranty becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorized persons and if originalPageFlip parts are not used.Products no longer covered by a warranty may be repaired for a nominal fee. All repairsare warranted for 90 days. Before returning a product for refund or repair, please send emailto support@pageflip.com with a description of the problem. PageFlip will respond with instruc-tions on how to expediently resolve the matter. Repair charges must first be approved forproducts no longer covered by the warranty.PageFlip offers a 30-day money back guarantee if our products do not meet your needsor expectations. Products must be returned postage paid in new condition in the originalpackaging to honor this service. A 15% restocking fee applies.Contact us at:PageFlip, Inc.Woodmere, NYUSAwww.pageflip.comPageFlip, Inc. 14 www.pageflip.com

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