Appendix
Section 8
January 2009
Digital Talking-Book Player
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Library Guide
17. Can I leave the player plugged in when I am reading a book? Should I unplug it when I’m
done reading? Is there anything I should know to avoid damaging the battery?
The player can remain connected to the mains power indefinitely with no ill effects. You don’t need to
worry about charging patterns in order to maximize battery life. The player does not have the battery
“memory” issues that were common with the batteries in cassette book players.
18. How long do I need to leave the player plugged in to fully charge the battery?
The battery will fully charge from a completely discharged state in less than 3 hours. The battery does not
recharge each time you plug it in. To extend the service life of the battery, it will only charge after you have
used it for several hours or after being unused for several weeks.
19. What is the rectangular socket on the side of the player?
It is a USB port intended for assistive technology devices for people with physical impairments and for
playing books from a patron’s own USB flash drive.
20. Can I put a book on a thumb drive and use the side port?
Yes, most USB flash drives can be used to store a book; however, not all USB drives will work correctly.
21. Can I safely remove the cartridge without stopping playback first?
Yes.
22. Can other people see my bookmarks?
No, the bookmarks are stored on your player, not on the book.
23. How many bookmarks will the player hold?
Over 1,000.
24. How long will the bookmarks be stored?
Bookmarks don’t expire but if you run out, the oldest ones will be deleted first.
25. Can I copy multiple books onto one of my own blank cartridges?
You can copy multiple books onto a blank cartridge but only one will be readable.
26. Sometimes the machine doesn’t seem to want to turn on. Why is that?
The player needs a second to power on when using batteries. Pressing the Power button again in the middle
of the wake-up process can sometimes turn the player off.