Xteink-X4-crosspoint-reader/USER_GUIDE.md
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CrossPoint User Guide

Welcome to the CrossPoint firmware. This guide outlines the hardware controls, navigation, and reading features of the device.

1. Hardware Overview

The device utilises the standard buttons on the Xtink X4 in the same layout:

Button Layout

Location Buttons
Bottom Edge Back, Confirm, Left, Right
Right Side Power, Volume Up, Volume Down

2. Power & Startup

Power On / Off

To turn the device on or off, press and hold the Power button for 1 full second.

First Launch

Upon turning the device on for the first time, you will be placed on the Book Selection Screen (File Browser).

Note: On subsequent restarts, the firmware will automatically reopen the last book you were reading.


3. Book Selection

The Home Screen acts as a folder and file browser.

  • Navigate List: Use Left (or Volume Up), or Right (or Volume Down) to move the selection cursor up and down through folders and books.
  • Open Selection: Press Confirm to open a folder or read a selected book.

4. Reading Mode

Once you have opened a book, the button layout changes to facilitate reading.

Page Turning

Action Buttons
Previous Page Press Left or Volume Up
Next Page Press Right or Volume Down

Chapter Navigation

  • Next Chapter: Press and hold the Right (or Volume Down) button briefly, then release.
  • Previous Chapter: Press and hold the Left (or Volume Up) button briefly, then release.

System Navigation

  • Return to Home: Press Back to close the book and return to the Book Selection screen.
  • Chapter Menu: Press Confirm to open the Table of Contents/Chapter Selection screen.

5. Chapter Selection Screen

Accessible by pressing Confirm while inside a book.

  1. Use Left (or Volume Up), or Right (or Volume Down) to highlight the desired chapter.
  2. Press Confirm to jump to that chapter.
  3. Alternatively, press Back to cancel and return to your current page.

6. Current Limitations & Roadmap

Please note that this firmware is currently in active development. The following features are not yet supported but are planned for future updates:

  • Images: Embedded images in e-books will not render.
  • Text Formatting: There are currently no settings to adjust font type, size, line spacing, or margins.