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Digital Talking Book Machine (DTBM) Operation: Operating the Player

How do I start or stop playing a book? (Play/Stop button)

Play/Stop button appearance:

• Square
• Green

Play/Stop button location:

• Below the raised line near the front of the player in the middle
• Letter P in braille is at the top-right corner of the button

Play/Stop button Primary function: Pressing the Play/Stop button while the player is stopped will start or resume playback of the DB from the last position when playback or navigation ended.

Play/Stop button Secondary function: Pressing and holding the Play/Stop button will switch playback from the DB or Key Describer mode to the built-in User Guide.

FAQs for How do I start or stop playing a book? (Play/Stop button)

Training Tools for How do I start or stop playing a book? (Play/Stop button)

Button Reference Sheet - contains basic information about all button functions in chart form for ready reference.

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MS Word
Rich Text Format
PDF
HTML
Braille

PowerPoint for Introducing Digital Talking Book Machines - This PowerPoint training session provides an overview of the digital talking book machines (DTBMs). Instructions for operating the standard and advanced players are included. Slides can be projected for group training. Extensive speaker notes are provided. Slides and notes can be printed out as handouts.

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PowerPoint

Standard Player User Guide - This document provides information about unpacking and using the standard player including button operation, cartridges, and battery information and safety instructions. It is valuable to keep handy for answering patron questions. You can access the user guide in both Spanish and English.

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Standard Player User Guide (English)
Standard Player User Guide (Spanish)

Advanced Player User Guide - This document provides information about unpacking and using the advanced player including button operation, cartridges, and battery information and safety instructions. It is valuable to keep handy for answering patron questions. You can access the user guide in both Spanish and English.

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Advanced Player User Guide (English)
Advanced Player User Guide (Spanish)

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