For iRex to provide this additional service, you will need to create a user account. Once it has been set up, you can use your iLiad to: • Get software upgrades •...
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(second key on the top left corner) or for more information please go to http://www.iRexTechnologies.com/ Combined with new applications and features your iLiad becomes an even more powerful and convenient tool that will enhance your electronic reading and digital writing experience.
Safety and Cleaning information 2.1 Important Safety Instructions Guidelines • Please read this manual carefully before using the iLiad. • The product should only be connected and used in the way described in this manual. • The most recent downloads and information are available at our website: www.iRexTechnologies.com...
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. iRex Technologies reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
4.1 Indication LED • Green LED: the iLiad is processing. • Red LED: the battery of the iLiad is charging • The LED will burn orange if both the red and green colour is activated. 4.2 On/Off Switch • Slide switch to left and hold for 2 seconds to turn device on •...
4.5 Device Manager Key • Press this key to open the device manager which contains the iLiad Settings, iLiad Profiles, Reference Material, Recent Documents, CF Card, MMC Card, USB and Main Memory. • Hold the key for 2 seconds to show recent documents.
4.13 Reset Switch • If the device no longer responds anymore this switch turns the iLiad off. Afterwards you can turn the iLiad back ‘on’ by using the ‘on/off switch’. CAUTION: Please make sure the iLiad is NOT reset while new software is being installed.
To recharge the iLiad connect the power cable to the travel hub (and the travel hub to the iLiad). • The led on the iLiad will turn red to indicate that the battery is recharging. • A complete empty battery will take +/- 2 hours to recharge.
Note: Make sure the iLiad has completed the start up process before making an USB connection with the PC, otherwise the iLiad might not be properly recognized by the PC. Power Adaptor • Input: 100-240V/ 400m/A • Output: 12.0V. 1.2A max Note: Any DC adaptor with an output voltage range between 10 and 18 V can be used.
EMR techno logy (Electro-Magnetic Resonance) send and position sensing method. The stylus slot on the back of the iLiad (4.12) has a sensor inside and upon removal of the s tylus the digitizer will be activated. This igitizer is a sensor board behind the Electronic Paper Display that will communicate with the stylus to track the position;...
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Note: If you put the stylus on top of the screen, the digitizer will consume power because the pen point is near the digitizer. It is best to always put the stylus into the iLiad after each use to save battery life.
8.2.1.1 Busy Indicator When opening a document the page indicator will be sho wn as the busy indicator which will indicate the iLiad is processing the operation. Busy indicator .2.2 Toolbar he toolbar is divided into two types of tools.
Note: The rename function is only possible on files formatt ed to the iLiad struc ture. To reformat files to iLiad structure, open them first before renaming. ote: It is not possible to rename single files (like the notes templates) 8.2.2.2...
.2.2.3 Key Lock • To lock the keys of the iLiad, click on the key lock icon, to indicate the keys are locked the icon will be inverted. • To unlock the keys of the iLiad, click again on the key lock icon.
To make a manual backg round connection to the iDS or a Computer press the background connect icon. • The icon will be inverted to indicate the iLiad is making a background connection, and will remain inverted while the background connection is active. .2.2.6 New content •...
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• Shared files will be copied or moved to the outbox folder on your iLiad. All files in the outbox will be transferred to your Computer during the next connection. Note: To use this feature you need to install the iLiad Companion Software –...
9.1 iLiad Settings he iLiad settings contain the different settings for configuring nd personalizing your iLiad to your preference. (see chapter 10) 9.2 Network Profiles In this section you will find a list of network profiles. You can create or edit a profile in this list (See chapter 11) 9.3 Reference Materials...
The main memory contains the four archives (Newspapers, Books, Documents and Notes) and a ny other documents or lders that were created on the iLiad. This memory is used for easy file management from your Note: the device manager shows the free space on the storage locations (Internal memory, CF, M MC, USB).
10.1 Start up settings In the iLiad settings under Start-up Settings you can choose which document or folder the iLiad will show when starting up. For example you choose: ‘notes fold er’, the next time you start your iLiad, it will show you the contents of the ‘notes folder’.
10.3 Sound Here you can enable or disable the sound of your iLiad If you have your sound turned on you will hear a soft click sound when pressing a button or using the stylus. When the sound is turned off you will not hear these soft clicks.
W e recommend this setting for new iLiad users. you enable key buffering, the iLiad will remember the keys pressed and process them when the device is ready. 10.5 Keys Here you can select the minimum duration for a long key press.
Insert the required memory extension and press the connect button again. Note: - Files that are stored on the main memory of your iLiad must be moved via the PC and a card reader to the corresponding folder on the memory extension.
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PIN Code via MyIrex (see Chapter 14 for more info). Warning: Before you enable PIN Code protection make sure you have successfully configured an iLiad network profile or you will not be able to reset your PIN Code when needed.
Tip: You can find out the name of your computer and/or network, by clicking on the settings icon of the iLiad Companion Software on your Computer and selecting the Device Settings. Step 4: In these fields you need to enter the username and password of the computer you want to log on.
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(e.g. If you enable ‘Background connect’ and select 15 as interval, the iLiad will connect to the iDS every 15 minutes to check for new content to download.) During the ‘Background connection’ you can continue to operate the iLiad as usual.
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If you select ‘on’ you will need to select the time when the iLiad ill connect with iDS. Up to three different time sets can be filled in. (iLiad will connect on all time sets) If you want to include software downloads (new release,…) check the box: ‘include software downloads while connected to...
One profile will be used as your preferred profile and will always be tried first by the iLiad when you wish to connect to the iRex Delivery Service (iDS) or a Computer. Once a profile is created it can be edited or deleted.
• Your wireless router device needs to have DHCP enabled to provide the iLiad automatically with an IP address. It is not possible at this stage to set a static IP address into the iL for a wireless connection. Most router devices will have DHCP enabled by default.
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The iLiad nly shows WiFi profiles that are in they air. The signal strength dicator shows the wireless signal strength. If the connection was successful the iLiad will show ‘connected’. And will start to download content.
11.2.1 Creating a Wired Network Profile In the iLiad network profiles m enu select the ‘wired’ button. The iLiad will generate a list with previously stored wired networks. To create a new wired network, select the ‘create new profile’ button.
12.5 iRex MyScript Notes® The iRex MyScript Notes® is an additional software package for your PC to use w ith the iLiad. The iRex MyScripts Notes® will allow yo...
In order to benefit from these s oftware releases you need to reate an account. 14.2 Creating an Account o connect to the iRex Delivery Service (iDS) you first need to reate an account. This can be done easily by following the teps: •...
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Configure the iLiad Settings in your iLiad and ins ert your e- mail address and the password you received. Press the Device Manager Key (4.5) and select the iLiad Settings in the Device Manager. Picture may differ from current software version.
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14.3 Upgrading Software Upgrading the software of your iLiad is as easy as clicking one button. The device downloads and installs the newest release automatically. This ensures your device will always run on the latest software available.
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Step 2: The iLiad will now restart itself and will start installing the new software release automatically. CAUTION: Ple ase make sure the iLiad is NOT reset while the new software is being installed. If the installation is interrupted at is stage it will program the iLiad with incomplete software, rendering it unusable and you will not be able to reinstall it.
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When the device has started up again, the iLiad tries to connect to iDS again to download any additional packages tha t may be needed for the software upgrade. After this you can use your iLiad and try out the new features. Starting up the iLiad following an installation of a new software version, will take longer than a normal start-up.
To log on to MyIrex you need to enter your username (email ddress) and password, these are the same as those configured to your iLiad settings to connect to iDS (See Chapter 13.2 How create an account). t the moment there are two functionalities available in MyIrex: ser details and Change password.
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PIN code, you can reset your PIN code here. Step 1: select the MAC address of your iLiad and click on Res PIN code. Step 2: Connect to iDS by pressing the connect button for 2 seconds .
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