Is this your first tolino eReader? We're sure you can hardly wait to read your first book with it. To help you get started quickly we've compiled the most important functionalities of your tolino eReader for you here.
There are two buttons on the top, the on/off switch and the light button (not tolino page). On the front at the bottom is the home button.
See following illustrations:
A) On/off switch, sleep mode
B) Reading light (not tolino page)
C) Home button (takes you to the home page)
At the bottom of your tolino eReader are the reset opening (not tolino epos), the micro USB port, and on the tolino shine and tolino vision a microSD card slot.
D) Reset (not tolino epos)
E) Micro USB port
F) MicroSD card slot (tolino shine and tolino vision only)
A) Switching on/off or into sleep mode
Depending on which tolino eReader you have, press or slide (tolino shine) the switch to turn your device on. When the device is on, it can be put back into sleep mode by briefly pressing or sliding (tolino shine) the button again.
If you do not use the tolino eReader for some time, it automatically goes into sleep mode. In sleep mode, your tolino eReader displays a sleeping face on the screen and consumes virtually no electricity. To wake it up again, press or slide (tolino shine) the button briefly. You can set the amount of time before the device enters sleep mode in the "Advanced settings" section under “Settings” in the menu.
If you press the button for longer, a window opens where you can select "Switch off". When your tolino eReader is completely turned off, it uses no power at all. Long pressing or sliding (tolino shine) the switch will turn the device back on.
Simple and useful: Did you know that the new tolino page can automatically save power? If you want to activate these settings, simply go to "Settings" in the menu and then choose "Advanced settings". Then if your eReader is in sleep mode for longer than five hours, it automatically switches itself off.
B) Screen lighting (not tolino page)
You can switch on the reading light to read in the dark and later switch it off again by briefly pressing the light button. Please note that the tolino page does not have a reading light.
If you have a tolino vision 4 HD or a tolino epos, you can also adjust the color temperature of the reading light. Moving the slider to the left makes the light cooler; moving it to the right makes the light warmer. To make things even easier, you can check the "Automatic color temperature" box. Then the color of the light is automatically adjusted to the natural lighting conditions over the course of the day.
Tip: Tap the light gray area (between the brightness and color temperature sliders) to set brightness and color temperature simultaneously. To adjust the settings, move your finger to the left or right.
You can find these lighting settings in reading mode and in the "Settings" section of the menu.
C) Home button
Press the “Home” button to return to the home page. By the way, you can also go to Settings > Reading settings in the menu to choose how to make this switch.
D) Restart (reset function, not tolino epos)
If your tolino eReader ever freezes up completely and no longer responds to input, first try pressing the on/off switch for 1–2 seconds. A window will open where you can select "Restart". If this is not possible, you can force a restart by pressing the reset button. To do this, take e.g. a straightened paper clip or a needle and carefully insert it into opening (D) until you feel resistance. Your eReader will then restart. Of course you'll only need to use this function in exceptional cases. On your tolino epos, the reset function works a bit differently. To reset, you need to press the on/off button and hold it for more than ten seconds. Don't be surprised if the last viewed screen remains displayed. In order to switch on your tolino epos again, simply press the on/off button again for 1-2 seconds.
Restore factory settings
If you would like to restore your tolino eReader to its factory settings, choose “Settings” from the menu and then "Advanced settings". This menu includes the item “Restore factory settings”. If you now press “Restore”, your tolino eReader will go back to the original settings.
Please note:This irrevocably deletes all settings, passwords and locally stored eBooks. Books and documents you have uploaded to the tolino cloud can be restored later on. You can find detailed information on this subject in chapter 5.2 Using the tolino cloud.
E) Micro USB
Your tolino eReader is equipped with a USB port. A matching USB cable is provided. Connect your tolino eReader's USB port to the computer with this cable to charge your device or transfer books and documents (see also chapter 5.2.3 Adding via USB).
F) MicroSD card slot (tolino vision and tolino shine)
Please note: Whether your tolino eReader has a microSD card slot depends on the model. tolino eReaders with a microSD card slot support cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB. You can obtain suitable microSD cards from specialist retailers.
How to insert a microSD card: Insert the microSD card (tolino vision: pins facing up; tolino shine: pins facing down) into the microSD card slot. The opening is located at the lower edge of your tolino eReader (if you are using a tolino shine, you first have to open the flap).
Push the microSD card in until it locks into place. To remove the card later, press down on the card. The lock is released and the microSD card slides out.
Please note: If you would like to charge your eReader on a computer while also reading on the device, you need to eject the tolino device from your computer beforehand. To do this, click "Safely remove hardware" in the lower right-hand corner of the task bar (Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8 and 10) and follow the instructions. For OS X, simply eject your tolino eReader or move the data carrier symbol from the desktop to the recycle bin.
My tolino eReader is not responding
In rare cases it may happen that the screen "freezes" and your tolino eReader stops responding. Don't worry – all you have to do is press the reset button located in a small opening at the lower end of your tolino eReader (press the tolino epos on/off button and hold for around ten seconds). You'll need a straightened paper clip, which you have to insert into the opening until you feel a slight resistance. Your tolino eReader will then restart. If this problem occurs frequently, we recommend resetting your eReader to its factory settings. For more information on "Restarting" and "Resetting to factory settings", please see 2.1 Overview of the operating controls.
My tolino eReader won't start up anymore
If your tolino eReader is no longer working, connect it to the power supply unit overnight using the original USB cable. If your tolino eReader still won't start on the following day, please contact your warrantor. Please see the warranty for the address of your warrantor.