Pocketbook Basic Touch User manual

User Manual

Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................ 5
APPEARANCE........................................................ 10
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................. 11
GETTING STARTED ................................................ 12
Charging Battery 12
Power Management 13
Loading Files 14
Gestures 15
Working with On-Screen Keyboard 16
Frontlight 18
Connecting to the Internet 18
Installing Additional Dictionaries 21
Inserting Micro SD Card 22

MAIN MENU.......................................................... 23
Recent Events 25
Library 27
Book Store 31
Notes 31
Dictionary 31
Favorites 32
Applications 32
Calculator 32
Chess 32
Calendar & Clock 33
Klondike 33
PocketNews 33
Scribble 34
Sudoku 35
Browser 36
Book Store 37
PocketBook Sync 40
Photo 43
Dropbox PocketBook 44

Send-to-PocketBook 46
Search 49
Status Bar 50
Task Management 50
READING BOOKS................................................... 52
Social networks & ReadRate 55
Turning Pages 59
Contents 59
Open Page 60
Bookmarks 62
Following Links 62
Search 63
Scaling 63
Dictionary 66
Notes 67
Screen Orientation 68
Closing a Book 68

SETTINGS .............................................................. 69
Frontlight 69
Personalize 69
Network 71
Date/Time 72
Languages 72
Accounts and Synchronization 73
Advanced Settings 77
Saving Battery 83
Device Info 83
FIRMWARE UPDATE.............................................. 85
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................. 88
CUSTOMER SUPPORT............................................ 92
COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS . 93

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!