Pocketbook PocketBook 640 User manual

User Manual

Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................ 6
Storage, Carriage and Usage
Conditions 6
Maintenance 8
RF Safety 9
Utilization 10
APPEARANCE........................................................ 11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................. 12
GETTING STARTED ................................................ 13
Charging Battery 13
Power Management 14
Loading Files 15
Gestures 16
Working with On-Screen Keyboard 17

Connecting to the Internet 19
Installing Additional Dictionaries 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
Personalize 69
Network 70
Date/Time 71
Languages 72
Accounts and Synchronization 72
Advanced Settings 75
Saving Battery 80
Device Info 81
FIRMWARE UPDATE.............................................. 82
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................. 85
CUSTOMER SUPPORT............................................ 87
COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS... 88

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.
Degree of ingress protection against environmental influences — IP57
(protection from dust and the capability to be briefly immersed in
water to a depth of 1 m). Continuous operation while submerged
is not supported.
Protection of the device against water and dust is only guaran-
teed if the Micro-USB connector cover is closed. Therefore, always

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keep the Micro-USB connecter closed to prevent intrusion of wa-
ter or dust or when you do not need to connect the cable to
transfer data.
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;
• 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

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protection of the screen, we recommend storing the Device in a
protective 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
(cracked case, leakage of electrolyte, off-shape etc.) it should be re-
placed by the authorized personnel. Usage of home-made or modi-
fied 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.

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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.
RF Safety
The Device receives and transmits radio frequencies and may inter-
fere with radio communications and other electronic equipment.
If you use personal medical Devices (e.g. a pacemaker or hear-
ing 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.

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Utilization
Incorrect disposal of this Device may have adverse impacts on the
environment and public health. To prevent such consequences fol-
low the device-specific disposal requirements. Recycling of these
materials helps preserve natural resources. For more information
regarding recycling issues please contact local municipal authori-
ties, your domestic waste collection service, store where you pur-
chased 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!