Pocketbook Basic Touch User manual

User Manual

Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................5
Storage, Carriage and Usage Conditions 5
Maintenance 6
RF Safety 8
Utilization 8
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
Connecting to the Internet 18

Installing Additional Dictionaries 20
Inserting Micro SD Card 21
MAIN MENU......................................................................22
Recent Events 24
Library 26
Book Store 30
Notes 30
Dictionary 30
Favorites 31
Applications 31
Calculator 31
Chess 31
Calendar & Clock 32
Klondike 32
PocketNews 32
Scribble 33
Sudoku 34
Browser 35
Book Store 36

PocketBook Sync 39
Photo 42
Dropbox PocketBook 43
Search 45
Status Bar 46
Task Management 46
READING BOOKS............................................................48
Social networks & ReadRate 51
Turning Pages 55
Contents 55
Open Page 56
Bookmarks 58
Following Links 58
Search 59
Scaling 59
Dictionary 62
Notes 63
Screen Orientation 64

Closing a Book 64
SETTINGS..........................................................................65
Personalize 65
Network 66
Date/Time 67
Languages 68
Accounts and Synchronization 68
Advanced Settings 72
Saving Battery 77
Device Info 78
FIRMWARE UPDATE.......................................................79
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................82
CUSTOMER SUPPORT....................................................84
COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS.....................................................................85

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°С to 40°С, 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 re or
electric shock.
Try to avoid next impacts:
• direct sunlight
• direct ame or smoke (cigarette, lighter, open re 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 elds, electrostatic
charges and articial sources of UV electromagnetic radiation
• excessive mechanical pressure on the screen, connec-
tors 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 pro-
tection of the screen, we recommend storing the Device in a pro-
tective 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
modied 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 ve 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 ofcial website of PocketBook International:
http://www.pocketbook-int.com.

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RF Safety
The Device receives and transmits radio frequencies and may
interfere with radio communications and other electronic
equipment. 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
prohibited, e.g. onboard a plane and in hospitals – this may affect
airborne 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-spe-
cic disposal requirements. Recycling of these materials helps
preserve natural resources. For more information regarding re-
cycling issues please contact local municipal authorities, your

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domestic waste collection service, store where you purchased
the Device, or the authorized service centre.
Disposal of electric and electronic components (the Directive is
applicable to the EU and other European countries where sepa-
rate 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!