2. General functions
This chapter covers the general operation of the Milestone 212 Ace. The shortcuts
described here can be used for the applications „Books“, „Voice Recorder“ and „Audio“.
2.1. On / Off (sleep mode)
The Milestone 212 Ace is designed to be always ready when you need it and doesn‘t have
an on / off switch. To start the device, simply press the „Play“ button and it will turn on.
You don‘t ever have to worry about switching off your Milestone 212 Ace. Even when in
sleep mode, it‘s ready for use within 3 seconds.
The device will automatically power off, if there is no activity for 10 minutes.
Pressing the „Play“ button returns you to the last active application and position.
Hint: If your Milestone does not turn on at the push of a button, the keys might be locked,
the battery requires recharging or the volume level is set too low.
2.2. Keyboard lock
To avoid accidentally pressing buttons on the device, it has a built-in keyboard lock. Simply
press the „Mode“ button and the „Rec“ button to lock the keys. To unlock the device, press
the same buttons again and you‘ll hear the confirmation „keyboard active“.
2.3. Volume control
Milestone 212 Ace has 25 different volume levels. Internal speaker and headphones
volume levels are memorized separately. To change the volume, simply press the „Mode“
button and the „Right arrow“ button for volume up or the „Left arrow“ button for volume
down. If you change the volume while no media is playing, you‘ll hear the confirmation
„volume up“ or „volume down“ respectively.
During media playback, the volume level will simply change without an audible comment.
Reaching the maximum volume is indicated by a beep.
Please note that the „Information Service“ function will be triggered, if you keep the „Mode“
button pressed for 1.5 seconds, without pushing either the left or right arrow keys for
volume control. See chapter 2.6 to learn more about the „Information Service“ function.
2.4. Changing Playback speed
You can use the „Selector“ button with the arrow buttons to change the speed of the
playback. To slow it down, press the „Left arrow“ button. To speed up, press the „Right
arrow“ button. Each press of the button changes the speed level by 10%.
Changing playback speed is only possible while listening to an audio file. Adjustable speed
rates range from a minimum of 50% to a maximum of 200%.
A low-pitched, short beep indicates that the original speed of the audio file was restored.
If you pause the audio file, speed will return to normal, when playback resumes.
2.5. Selecting an application
You can cycle through the available applications on your Milestone 212 Ace by pressing
the “Selector” button. All main applications such as „Audio“, „Books“ and „Voice recorder“
are always announced by name, after you press the “Selector” button.
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