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PageBot for Kindle 2 User Guide 

 

 

Origin Instruments Corporation 

 

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Introduction 

 
Thank you for being a PageBot for Kindle 2 customer!  
 
The Kindle by Amazon.com is one of the most popular ebook readers on the market.  While thin and portable, 
the navigation buttons on the Kindle can be problematic for those with motor disabilities and/or those who 
experience limited dexterity in their hands. 
 
PageBot for Kindle 2 is designed to enable independent reading for people who love to read on their Kindle but 
struggle with finger, hand and/or motor challenges. 
 
PageBot for Kindle 2 is a combined stand and adaptive switch interface providing both single and dual switch 
control to the Next Page and Previous Page buttons on the Kindle device enabling independent reading 
enjoyment in a variety of settings.  
 

NOTE:

  

In this User Guide

, “PageBot for Kindle 2” is often abbreviated as “PageBot” and “Kindle 2” is often abbreviated as “Kindle”.  

Features 

 

1.  Versatile Viewing 

PageBot’s combination universal mounting arm enables the Kindle to be positioned in a variety of 
settings for reading comfort.  
 

2.  Standard Switch Interface for Page Operations 

PageBot includes two standard 1/8-inch (3.5mm) input jacks for connecting one or two adaptive 
switches for activating Next Page and Previous Page.  
 

3.  Adaptable Power 

PageBot can be powered using the AC power adapter that comes with the Kindle 2 or an auxiliary USB 
battery pack for portable reading.  

 

Summary of Contents for PageBot for Kindle 2

Page 1: ...www orin com PageBot for Kindle 2 Adaptive Switch Interface User Guide...

Page 2: ...normative documents and following the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B Emissions Radiated Emission EN 61000 4 2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity EN...

Page 3: ...rsal Mounting Arm 7 Positioning Kindle 2 in PageBot 8 Adjusting the Universal Mounting Arm 9 PageBot DIP Switch Settings 10 Adaptive Switch Connection and Operation 11 Two Switch Operations 11 Single...

Page 4: ...witch interface providing both single and dual switch control to the Next Page and Previous Page buttons on the Kindle device enabling independent reading enjoyment in a variety of settings NOTE In th...

Page 5: ...ndle package please contact the Authorized Origin Instruments Channel Partner where you purchased the product or contact Origin Instruments directly Installation Steps 1 Attach universal mounting arm...

Page 6: ...t power connector NOTE Portable USB battery packs are available from many 3 rd party suppliers and can be purchased separately from Origin Instruments Sample shown Attaching Power Cord to PageBot Side...

Page 7: ...Arm The universal mounting arm ships unattached from the PageBot frame Attach the mounting arm to the back of PageBot using the mounting screw on the mounting arm Turn to firmly attach then position t...

Page 8: ...le 2 in PageBot 5 Push slider into place securing Kindle 2 6 Gently tighten slider screw on the back of PageBot 4 Slide Kindle to the left so it fits securely under the clamps and paddles 1 Loosen sli...

Page 9: ...ersal Mounting Arm The Universal Mounting Arm can be used as a back leg of a tripod stand and for mounting in various situations To fine tune the PageBot angle to a comfortable reading position adjust...

Page 10: ...use or USB wireless mouse for paging Switch 1 Switch 2 Operation ON ON Two switch mode One switch for Next Page One switch for Previous Page OFF ON Single switch mode Brief tap for Next Page Hold 1 0...

Page 11: ...hes or one dual switch For operating PageBot with two separate adaptive switches connect one switch into the NEXT port and the second switch into the PREV port on PageBot For single dual switch operat...

Page 12: ...will activate Next Page and a right click will activate Previous Page Single Mouse Button Operation You can also page forward and back with PageBot using the just the left or right mouse button simila...

Page 13: ...Kindle to enlarge text on the screen General Care and Maintenance 1 To clean PageBot wipe gently with a damp microfiber cloth 2 Be careful not to allow any liquid into or around the connector enclosur...

Page 14: ...espect to company products in lieu of any other warranties expressed or implied Origin Instruments disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Origin Instru...

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