Pocketbook Basic 2 User manual

User Manual

Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................ 6
APPEARANCE........................................................ 11
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................. 13
GETTING STARTED ................................................ 14
Charging Battery 14
Power Management 15
Loading Files 16
Navigation 17
Working with On-Screen Keyboard 18
Connecting to the Internet 20
Installing additional dictionaries 23
MAIN MENU.......................................................... 24
Recent Events 26

Table of Contents 3
Library 26
Notes 29
Applications 30
Calculator 30
Calendar & Clock 30
Chess 31
Dictionary 31
Klondike 32
PocketNews 32
Browser 33
Photo 34
Snake 35
Sudoku 35
Book Store 37
Send-to-PocketBook 37
Status Bar 41
READING BOOKS................................................... 42
Turning Pages 43

Table of Contents 4
Following References 43
Changing Font Size 43
Reading Menu 44
Contents 44
Go to Page 46
Search 47
Bookmarks 47
Settings 48
Mode 48
Dictionary 49
Rotate 50
Making Notes 50
Closing a Book 51
SETTINGS .............................................................. 52
Personalize 52
Network 53
Date/Time 54
Languages 55

Table of Contents 5
Accounts and Synchronization 55
Advanced Settings 57
Saving Battery 62
Device Info 63
FIRMWARE UPDATE.............................................. 64
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................. 68
CUSTOMER SUPPORT............................................ 70
COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS . 71

Safety Precautions
Before start working with the Device, please, read this section
carefully. Following these instructions will help you ensure your
safety and extend service life of the Device.
Storage, Carriage and Usage Conditions
Device operating temperature range is 0°C to 40°C, so don’t ex-
pose the Device to excessively high or low temperatures. Never
leave cables near heat sources. Heated cables or their insulation
may become deformed or damaged, which could lead to fire or
electric shock.
Try to avoid next impacts:
• direct sunlight
• direct flame or smoke (cigarette, lighter, open fire etc.)
• exposure to liquids or damp (do not use the Device in the
rain, in the street at higher humidity, near bodies of water etc.)
• penetration of liquids or moisture

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• exposure to strong electromagnetic fields, electrostatic
charges and artificial sources of UV electromagnetic radiation
• excessive mechanical pressure on the screen, connectors
and keys of the Device.
Do not leave the Device for a long time in poorly ventilated envi-
ronment, e.g. in a car or in closed tight boxes/packaging.
Neither drop nor try to bend the Device. Protect the screen from
objects that may scratch or damage it. To ensure adequate protec-
tion of the screen, we recommend storing the Device in a protec-
tive and/or hard cover.
Keep away from children.
Maintenance
Do not disassemble or modify the book reader.
Do not use the Device with a damaged battery or charger (broken
case, poor contact, broken feed cable). If the battery is damaged

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(cracked case, leakage of electrolyte, off-shape etc.) it should be
replaced by the authorized personnel. Usage of home-made or
modified batteries may cause an explosion and/or damage the
Device.
Do not use organic or inorganic solvents (e.g. benzoyl etc.) to clean
the screen/case. Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the Device’s
surface. Apply a few drops of distilled water to remove dirt.
Up to five faulty pixels are acceptable in the screen and do not
constitute a warrantable defect of the screen.
By the end of product guarantee term, please contact the near-
est authorized service facility for examination on the subject of
security is maintained.
For detailed information about service centres in your region
please visit the official website of PocketBook International: http://
www.pocketbook-int.com.

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RF Safety
The Device receives and transmits radio frequencies and may in-
terfere with radio communications and other electronic equip-
ment. If you use personal 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.
Do not use wireless communication in places where it is prohib-
ited, e.g. onboard a plane and in hospitals — this may affect air-
borne avionics or medical equipment.
Utilization
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

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collection service, store where you purchased the Device, or the
authorized service centre.
Disposal of electric and electronic components (the Directive is ap-
plicable to the EU and other European countries where separate
waste disposal systems exist). In other countries dispose batteries
accordingly to local laws.
Do not destroy the battery by burning it to avoid the danger of
explosion!