Pocketbook Pro 603 User manual

User Manual
PocketBook Pro 603

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................... 6
POCKETBOOK PRO 603 - APPEARANCE AND CONTROLS ........................ 10
Front View:............................................................................................................. 10
Back View:.............................................................................................................. 11
Controls and Indicators:....................................................................................... 12
POCKETBOOK PRO 603 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS.......................... 13
GETTING STARTED................................................................................................ 14
Step 1. Charging the battery................................................................................ 14
Step 2. Turning on................................................................................................. 14
Step 3. Settings..................................................................................................... 14
Step 4. Touchpanel Configuration...................................................................... 15
Step 5. Reading books......................................................................................... 15
Step 6. USIM Card Installation for 3G Internet Usage .................................... 15
User Manual........................................................................................................... 15
SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................... 16
Main Menu.............................................................................................................. 16
Last Open Books................................................................................................... 17
Main Panel ............................................................................................................. 17
Widgets................................................................................................................... 18
MAIN PANEL ELEMENTS....................................................................................... 19
Library..................................................................................................................... 19
Bookland Electronic Library............................................................................. 20

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Loading of the protected electronic books (DRM)........................................ 22
Notes....................................................................................................................... 22
Favorites................................................................................................................. 23
Photo....................................................................................................................... 24
Dictionary................................................................................................................ 25
Applications............................................................................................................ 26
Music....................................................................................................................... 27
Search..................................................................................................................... 28
Configuration.......................................................................................................... 28
ADDING NEW BOOKS AND BOOK READING................................................... 33
LISTENING TO MUSIC............................................................................................ 34
PRESETTING INTERNET CONNECTION........................................................... 35
Bluetooth connections:......................................................................................... 35
WI-FI connection................................................................................................... 36
3G Wireless Connection Configuration.............................................................. 37
WORKING WITH THE KEYBOARD...................................................................... 39
FAST ACCESS MENU............................................................................................. 40
Search..................................................................................................................... 40
Contents ................................................................................................................. 41
Voice ....................................................................................................................... 41
Notes....................................................................................................................... 41
Bookmarks ............................................................................................................. 42
Open page….......................................................................................................... 42
Settings................................................................................................................... 43

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Dictionary................................................................................................................ 43
Rotate...................................................................................................................... 43
Zoom....................................................................................................................... 45
Active Content ....................................................................................................... 45
POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING.............................. 47
CLIENT SUPPORT................................................................................................... 49
SOFTWARE VERSION UPDATE .......................................................................... 50
COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS..................................... 52

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Thank you for purchasing PocketBook Pro 603!
Before you start using this PocketBook Pro 603 please
read this Manual carefully. You will learn how to ensure your
own safety and extend the service life of your device.
If any of the following safety measures have not been
complied with or defects/faults are observed please contact
the authorized service center to check your device. Failure to
comply with this requirement may cause the device to
malfunction.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not expose your device to excessively high or low
temperatures. Avoid direct sunlight. Avoid heating or cooling
the battery. An excessively hot battery may cause skin burns.
Please note that the operating temperature ranges from 0°С
to 40°С.
Avoid exposure to direct flame or smoke (cigarette, lighter,
open fire etc.).
Avoid exposure to liquids or damp (do not use the device in
the rain, in the street at higher humidity, near bodies of water
etc.). Avoid penetration of liquids or moisture since this may
cause short circuit and/or damage to the battery. If liquid
does get into the device, remove the battery immediately and
contact the authorized service center.
Do not leave the device for a long time in poorly ventilated
environment, e.g. in a car or in closed tight boxes/packaging.
Avoid exposure to strong electromagnetic fields.
Neither drop nor try to bend the device. If the device is
damaged contact the authorized service center.
Do not disassemble or modify the book reader. Only
authorized personnel may conduct work on the device.

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This device is not waterproof and must not be used under
water. If your device has become wet contact the authorized
center immediately.
Do not use the device with a damaged battery, charger
(broken case, poor contact, broken feed cable) or SD card. If
the battery is damaged (cracked case, leakage of electrolyte,
off-shape etc.) it should be replaced.
Do not replace the battery yourself. Use of home-made or
modified batteries may cause explosion and/or damage to
device.
Warning! Do not destroy the battery by burning it, to avoid
explosion hazards!
Warning! The screen is made on a glass substrate and is a
fragile component. Its surface is covered with a layer of
elastically transparent material. A characteristic feature of
mechanical damage to part of the screen is that the section of
the screen in question does not refresh when changing the
image, even if there may be no visible cracks. If such signs
are observed contact the authorized service center.
Avoid any mechanical pressure on the screen exceeding 1 N.
Protect the screen from objects that may scratch or damage
it. To ensure adequate protection of the screen, we
recommend storing the device in a protective and/or hard
cover.

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Do not use organic or inorganic solvents (e.g. benzol etc.) to
clean the screen/case. Use a soft cloth to remove dust from
the device's surface. Do remove dirt apply a few drops of
distilled water. To remove persistent dirt contact the
authorized center.
Do not expose the screen to electrostatic charges or artificial
sources of UV electromagnetic radiation.
Never leave cables near heat sources. Heated cables or their
insulation may become deformed or damaged, which could
lead to fire or electric shock.
Avoid any mechanical impacts onto connectors and keys of
the device. This may affect their operation and cause
malfunction.
Disposal of electric and electronic components (the
Directive is applicable to the EU and other
European countries where separate waste
disposal systems exist).
Incorrect disposal of this device may have adverse impacts
on the environment and public health. To prevent such
consequences follow the device-specific disposal
requirements. Recycling of these materials helps preserve
natural resources. For more information regarding recycling
issues please contact local municipal authorities, your
domestic waste collection service, the store where you
purchased the device or the authorized service center.

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Do not use wireless communication in places where it is not
allowed. Please do not use wireless communication onboard
a plane and in hospitals –this may affect airborne avionics or
medical equipment. Moreover, do not use your device where
mobile communications are prohibited.
This book reader receives and transmits radio frequencies
and may interfere with radio communications and other
electronic equipment. If you use personnel medical devices
(e.g. a pacemaker or hearing aid) please contact your doctor
or the manufacturer to learn whether or not such medical
devices are protected against external RF signals.
Keep away from children.

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POCKETBOOK PRO 603 - APPEARANCE AND
CONTROLS
This section provides a general description of your PocketBook Pro
603 and its functional keys.
Front View:

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Back View:

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Controls and Indicators:
1. ‘On/Off’ –switches the device on/off (long pressing);
2. ‘ОК’ –confirms selection, calls fast access or context menu;
3. ‘Up’ –navigation key;
4. ‘Down’ –navigation key;
5. ‘Left’ –navigation key;
6. ‘Right’ –navigation key;
7. ‘Return’ –goes back to the previous menu, close the book. Long
pressing forces shutdown;
8. ‘Forward’ –goes to the next page;
9. ‘Backward’ –returns to the previous page;
10.‘Home’ –calls context menu;
11.‘Menu’ –returns to Main Menu;
12.‘Reset’ –reloads the device;
13.3,5 mm Audio Jack –designed for connecting 3.5 mm
earphones;
14.Speakers –2 x 0.5W speakers for playing audio files;
15.Color indicator –designed for indicating the device status when
connected to a PC. Flashing orange color indicates that charging
in progress, constant green –battery fully charged;
16.Micro-USB connector –designed for connecting your device to
either PC or charger (optional) via the Micro USB cable;
17.MicroSD-slot –used to connect an external MicroSD memory
card. (optional);
18.Battery compartment cover.
19.Stylus - used to control the device via the touch panel;
20.3G on/off - Enabling/disabling wireless 3G connection;
21.Touch Panel.

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POCKETBOOK PRO 603 TECHNICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Display
6'' E-Ink® Vizplex 600x800, 166 dpi,
black/white
Touch Panel
EMR (E-Writing, pen touch module)
Processor
533 МHz
Memory
RAM: 256Мb
ROM: 2Gb
Operating system
Linux®
Communications
3G;
Wi-Fi® (b/g);
Bluetooth® 2.1;
Micro USB (480 Mb/s)
Memory slot
MicroSD up to 32Gb
Audio output
Stereo connector for 3.5 mm earphones;
2 x 0.5 W speakers
Accelerometer
Yes
Book formats
PDF (ADOBE DRM), EPUB (ADOBE
DRM), PDF, EPUB, FB2, TXT, DJVU,
RTF, HTML, CHM, DOC, TCR, FB2.ZIP
Image formats
JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF
Audio format
MP3
Battery
Li-Polymer, 3.7 V, 1530 mAh
Dimensions
132x182x10.6 mm
Weight
280 g

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GETTING STARTED
Step 1. Charging the battery
When you charge your device for the first time keep it charging for 8
–12 hrs without switching it on. You can charge your PocketBook Pro
603 battery from:
a PC via the USB-cable;
the mains, using the USB-charger (optional).
When charging the battery for the first time:
1. Make sure the device and its power indicator are off. If it is on,
keep the „On/Off‟ button pressed for a few seconds.
2. Connect your device to PC/mains via the respective cable.
3. The indicator turns yellow as soon as the charging process
starts.
4. When the battery is fully charged, the indicator turns green or off.
5. Now you can disconnect the device and turn it on for the first
time.
If your device remains active during charging, the PocketBook
screen will display a request to select between charging the battery and
connection for data transmission. Charging will only start after you
select the respective mode.
Step 2. Turning on
To turn the device on keep „On/Off‟ pressed for about 2 seconds. A
start up logo appears. When the device is ready for operation, the logo
will be replaced with the main menu with recently opened books,
widgets and the main functions of PocketBook Pro 603.
Step 3. Settings
Follow the Wizard instructions to preset the main parameters.
Select required parameters using „Up‟, „Down‟, „Left‟, „Right‟, and press
„ОК‟ to confirm your selection.

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Step 4. Touchpanel Configuration
Select the Configuration item of the Main menu, then Maintenance
⇨Calibrate touchpanel. Using the stylus, successively press the points
on the screen indicated by the program.
Step 5. Reading books
Your PocketBook Pro 603 already stores 1000 books of various
genres and styles and in different languages. For more information on
how to add new books to the library, see „Adding New Books and Book
Reading‟.
Step 6. USIM Card Installation for 3G Internet Usage
A 3G module is built into PocketBook Pro 603. This module will
enable you to connect to the Internet in any location covered by the 3G
network. To install USIM card, remove the device rear cover, unscrew
the battery fasteners, remove the battery itself and install the USIM card
into the slot.
To configure 3G Internet refer to the Configuration ⇨Connectivity
section.
User Manual
The User Manual is stored in the internal memory of your device so
that you may at any time refer to detailed descriptions of functions you
need.
Open „Library‟. A list of available books will be displayed. Open a
book, its text will appear on screen. Press „Up‟ to change text size. You
may select between 5 font sizes. The „Left‟, „Right‟, „Backward‟ and
„Forward‟ keys shall be used to switch from one page to another.
A detailed user manual is also available on the PocketBook official
website: http://pocketbook-int.com/support/pocketbook-Pro 603/
Note: some functions become unavailable while a book is in the
process of opening. This is due to the calculation of the number of
pages.

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SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS
Main Menu
The Main Menu appears after turning on of the device.
The Main Menu is a software element which displays basic
functional and control sections for convenient use of the device:
Last open books;
Main panel;
Widgets.
To access Main Menu while your device is in use, press „Menu‟ on
the face panel or press the „Backward‟ key sequentially.

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Last Open Books
Displays recently opened documents. The number of displayed
documents depends on the Main Menu configuration.
Main Panel
Display of the basic functional and control sections:
1. Library;
2. Notes;
3. Favorites;
4. Photo;
5. Dictionary;
6. Applications;
7. Music;

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8. Search;
9. Configuration.
See below for more details on each item of the Main Panel.
Widgets
A Widget is a Main Menu element. It displays the latest and specific
information and allows fast access to detailed info. The number and
type of widgets can be varied depending on the Main Menu
configurations. You can manage this element through „Configuration‟ –
„Appearance‟.
Standard selection of widgets displayed in Main Menu:
time;
calendar;
sudoku;
dictionary;
music player;
calculator.

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MAIN PANEL ELEMENTS
Library
The „Library‟ section displays all books, magazines and other
documents downloaded to internal memory and MicroSD card (if any).
Other functions:
searching for/opening of books and other documents in
reading mode;
managing the section content via Context Menu;
accessing the Bookland library.
Navigation:
„Up‟, „Down‟, „Right‟, „Left‟ – navigation in the list;
„Forward‟, „Backward‟ – fast return/switching to previous/next
page;
„Return‟ – back to the previous menu;
„ОK‟ – confirms selection. Keep „ОК‟ pressed for a few
seconds to open context menu.
Commands available from context menu in „Library‟:
Open;
Information;
Mark as read/clear mark;
Add to favorites;

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File:
orename;
omove to folder;
ocopy to SD-card/Internal memory;
omove to SD-card/Internal memory;
odelete;
osend;
oshow name as:
book titles;
file names.
Bookland Electronic Library
PocketBook Pro 603 allows the user to browse and download
books from the electronic library of the „BookLand‟ online store. The
device accesses the library services via wireless Internet connection
(Wi-Fi or Bluetooth).
To enter the electronic library select „BookLand‟ in the „Library‟
section.
Note: in order to access „BookLand‟, establish Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
connection. See „Configuarion‟ for detailed instructions on how to preset
and establish wireless connections.
Main functions:
log on to/user registration in the library;
browse, manage book shelves/content;
access to new books and bestsellers in store or the free
library;
book search in the catalog;
overview of popular authors;
overview of ways to replenish your balance in the
„Bookland‟ library.