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Plustek Book Reader

"Plustek Book Reader " in simple terms allows the printed book to become a talking book. This will be an essential new vehicle for blind , visual impaired and even aging people, even for whom with learning difficulties. It will be a new bridge for both learning and enjoyment.

Plustek Book Reader High quality software design
Plustek Book Reader OCR (Optical Character Recognition) combines the high level of accuracy and format retention. Users could easy process complicated document for their needs.
Plustek Book Reader TTS (text to speech) software can convert text into remarkably high quality speech.

File Format
Scanned result will automatically save as plain text format on the hard drive for future use. MP3 and WAV format options are also available.

Unique utilizes hardware design
SEE (Shadow Elimination Element) Technology, for any book can be placed completely flat against the scanning glass and will result in a perfect scan with no book spine shadow or distorted lines of text.

System Requirements:

  • PC with Pentium II or faster CPU
  • CD-ROM Driver
  • USB Port
  • 128 MB RAM (256MB recommended)
  • 500 MB free HDD space
  • Head set or speaker
  • Head set or speaker

SEE (Shadow Elimination Element) TechnologySpecifications:

  • Dimension (W x D x H)
  • Width: 453 mm (18")
  • Depth: 285 mm (11")
  • Height: 105 mm (4")
  • Weight: 3.4kg (7.5lb)

Required Operating System:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 ™
  • Microsoft Windows XP ™

Useful Information:

Questions and Answers < back Installation Guide more > Audio Instructions more >

 

Questions and Answers:

What are the unique functions of the Plustek Book Reader?
Easy to use: one touch button to read out the text and hassle free installation.
High quality of OCR & speech: provide lifelike speech voice
SEE Technology: specially book edge design for better scanned result without damage books
Formats: scanned result can be saved as text format, WMV format and MP3 format.

Does the Plustek Book Reader "BAT" support Windows 95?
No, because Win 95 doesn't support Plug & Play USB devices.

Does the Plustek Book Reader "BAT" support MAC OS?
Unfortunately, Plustek Book Reader does not support Apple Macintosh computer.

Can I use Plustek Book reader as an ordinary scanner?
Yes, you can. Plustek Book Reader has TWAIN compatible function, which can be use in any image or graphic software.

What is Text to Speech (TTS)?
Text-To-Speech (TTS) is the technology software which generates a synthetic voice that reads text selected by the user.

What is Optical Character Recognition?
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a technology that analyzes images of text that are optically scanned from documents or publications, determines which characters are represented in the images, and returns text and new images which are readable and also can be editable on the computer screen.

What are the specifications of the Plustek Book Reader?
Interface: USB 2.0
Hardware Resolution 1200 dpi
Interpolated Resolution: 24000 dpi
Max. Flatbed Scanning area: 216 x 297 mm (8.5" x 11.69", A4/ Letter Size)
Net Weight: Approx. 3900g / 8.5 lbs
Dimensions (D x W x H): 453 x 285 x 105 mm (18 x 11 x 4 inches)

What are the system requirements for Plustek Book Reader?
IBM Compatible PC, with Pentium II or faster CPU
CD-ROM Driver
One available USB Port
128 MB RAM (256MB recommended)
500 MB free HDD space
High Color graphic card (VGA or higher)
Microsoft Windows XP, Me, 98, 2000

What are the operating systems for Plustek Book Reader?
Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems.

How to install Plustek Book Reader?
Insert the Book Reader CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The CD-ROM itself will install automatically
When the installation is completed (it will deliver the following audio message: the installation the installation has completed, the system will restart)
Then it will restart the computer, the installation has completed.

What are the main functions of the hot keys?
Temporary setting:
For Zoom In function please press F5
For Zoom Out function please press F3
For Zoom Original function please press F4
For Play, Pause and Resume function please press F1
For changing background and character's color, please press F6
For switching background and character's color, please press F7
For Backward function please press control and arrow left
For Forward function please press control and arrow right
For Volume Up function please press control and arrow up
For Volume Down function please press control and arrow down
For Stop function please press Escape

For Permanent setting:

For Faster reading speed function please press F10
For Slower reading speed function please press: F9
For Larger font function please press F12

For Smaller font function please press F11:

To operating tool bar, please follow the instruction as below:
To open the File menu, please press Alt + F
To open the Edit menu, please press Alt + E
To open the Speech menu, please press Alt + S
To open the Format menu, please press Alt + T
To open the View menu, please press Alt + V
To open the Window menu, please press Alt + W
To open the Help menu, please press Alt + H

Is the scanned result can be editable?
Yes, the scanned result will be save as text format, which you can edit the content for your personal preference.

Steller Technology Low Vision Specialists