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

How do I rewind and/or fast-forward a book? (RW/FF buttons)

Rewind button located on the left side of the Play/Stop button, near the bottom front edge of the player

Fast-Forward button located on the right side of the Play/Stop button, near the bottom front edge of the player

Rewind button appearance:

Light gray
Triangular-shaped
Pointing left with pointer edges raised

Rewind button location:

Near the front of the player to the left of the Play/Stop button
Letter R in braille is located just below the pointed edge

Fast-Forward button appearance:

Light gray
Triangular-shaped
Pointing right with pointer edges raised

Fast-Forward button location:

Near the front of the player to the right of the Play/Stop button
Letter F in braille is located just below the pointed edge

Rewind and Fast-Forward buttons Primary function: The Rewind (RW)/Fast-Forward (FF) buttons are the principal means of book navigation for the standard player. The behavior of these buttons is the same on both players, however, users of the advanced player have other controls to perform navigation.

The RW button operates as follows:

Pressing and releasing the RW button moves the reading position back five seconds.
Pressing and holding the RW button moves the reading position back at an accelerating rate.
When a chapter boundary is crossed, a beep is heard. Releasing the RW button immediately following a beep will snap the reading position to the beginning of a chapter.
Holding down the RW button advances to different reading positions. The chart below indicates the reading position relative to the length of time the RW button is held:

Time Rewind held	Reading position moves
Initial Press	5 seconds
2 seconds	20 seconds
4 seconds	1 minute
7 seconds	5 minutes
10 seconds	15 minutes
Until a chapter boundary is crossed:
13 seconds	30 minutes
16 seconds	1 hour
19 seconds	2 hours
Each 3 seconds	+1 hour
Until a chapter boundary is crossed:
Each 2 seconds	1 chapter

The FF button operates as follows:

Pressing and releasing the FF button moves the reading position forward five seconds.
Pressing and holding the FF button moves the reading position forward at an accelerating rate.
When a chapter boundary is crossed, a beep is heard. Releasing the FF button immediately following a beep will snap the reading position to the beginning of the next chapter.
Holding down the FF button advances to different reading positions. The chart below indicates the reading position relative to the length of time the FF button is held:

Time Fast-Forward held	Reading position moves
Initial Press	5 seconds
2 seconds	20 seconds
4 seconds	1 minute
7 seconds	5 minutes
10 seconds	15 minutes
Until a chapter boundary is crossed:
13 seconds	30 minutes
16 seconds	1 hour
19 seconds	2 hours
Each 3 seconds	+1 hour
Until a chapter boundary is crossed:
Each 2 seconds	1 chapter

FAQs for How do I rewind and/or fast-forward a book? (RW/FF button)

Training Tools for How do I rewind and/or fast-forward a book? (RW/FF button)

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

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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. Select the format you want:

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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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