Pocketbook Pro 603 User manual

User Manual
PocketBook Pro 603

Table of Contents
Safety precautions .......................................................................6
Appearance and controls ............................................................9
Controls and Indicators ......................................................................11
PocketBook Pro 603 technical characteristics........................13
Getting started............................................................................14
Modes of Device Operation........................................................................16
Software functions.....................................................................17
Main Menu .........................................................................................17
Last Open Books ...............................................................................18
Main Panel.........................................................................................19
Widgets..............................................................................................20
Status bar ..........................................................................................21
Main panel elements ..................................................................23
Library.........................................................................................23
BookLand Electronic Library ..............................................................26
Loading of the Protected Electronic Books (DRM).....................................28
Downloading of Protected Books ...............................................................29
Book Borrowing ..........................................................................................31
Notes .................................................................................................32
Favorites ............................................................................................32
Registration........................................................................................34
Photo .................................................................................................35
Dictionary...........................................................................................38
Additional dictionaries ................................................................................39
Applications .......................................................................................39
Engineering Calculator ...............................................................................39
Clock...........................................................................................................40
Chess .........................................................................................................40
Solitaire.......................................................................................................40
Scribble.......................................................................................................40

Sudoku .......................................................................................................41
Snake .........................................................................................................41
Browser ......................................................................................................41
PocketNews................................................................................................42
Links ...........................................................................................................44
Music .................................................................................................45
Search ...............................................................................................46
Configuration .....................................................................................47
Adding New Books and Book Reading ....................................56
Fast Access Menu .............................................................................58
Search ........................................................................................................58
Contents .....................................................................................................59
Voice...........................................................................................................59
Notes ..........................................................................................................60
Bookmarks..................................................................................................62
Open page… ..............................................................................................62
Settings.......................................................................................................63
Dictionary....................................................................................................63
Rotate .........................................................................................................64
Zoom ..........................................................................................................64
Active Content....................................................................................66
Switch to Structured Table of Contents......................................................68
Express menu.............................................................................69
Listening to Music......................................................................71
TTS (Text To Speech) ................................................................72
Actions with voice packs. ...................................................................74
Selection of voice pack...............................................................................74
Deleting a voice pack. ................................................................................74
Installing voice pack ...................................................................................75
Presetting Internet Connection.................................................76
Bluetooth connections........................................................................76
Wi-Fi connection ................................................................................78

3G Wireless Connection Configuration ..............................................81
Internet connection lost ......................................................................82
Using the stylus..................................................................................82
Working with the keyboard .......................................................84
Connecting Bluetooth audio device ....................................................85
Connecting Bluetooth keyboard. ........................................................87
Possible Malfunctions and Troubleshooting...........................89
Client Support ............................................................................92
Software version update ...........................................................93
Manual Update...................................................................................93
Automatic Update ..............................................................................94
Troubleshooting.........................................................................95
Compliance with international standards ................................96

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.

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.
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.
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.

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.
To avoid damage to your PocketBook Pro 603 do not format the
internal memory of the device using a personal computer.
For a complete cleaning of the internal memory, go to Settings >
Maintenance > Format internal memory and select Yes.
WARNING! While formatting the internal memory all personal
data (including settings, bookmarks and notes) will be deleted!
Keep away from children.

Appearance and controls
This section provides a general description of your
PocketBook Pro 603 and its functional keys.
Front View:

Back View:

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’ button –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 orange –
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.

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; Flash: 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, PRC, DOCX
Image formats
JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF
Audio format
MP3
Battery
Li-Polymer, 3.7 V, 1530 mAh
Dimensions
132x182x10.6 mm
Weight
280 g

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 this device to a computer using a cable or to
the AC mains using power supply unit.
3. The indicator turns yellow as soon as the charging
process starts.
4. When the battery is fully charged, the indicator will lit
continuously yellow.
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.
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.
Modes of Device Operation.
Modes of device operation can be classified as follows:
By power consumption
Normal operating mode is the main mode of device
operation. Screen content is updated in normal operating
mode, with power being consumed during the process.
Note: Maximum power is consumed by the device when
reproducing sounds.
Sleep mode is the power-saving mode of operation. The
device actually switches off during user idle time to save
battery charge. No power is required for E-Ink screen to
maintain a displayed image.
By functionality mode
Key locking –Key locking mode (by default
locking/unlocking is assigned through a short pressing of the
On/Off key).
Safe mode –service mode for device loading with
manufacturer’s settings. To load the device in this mode, hold
the Home button while turning it on.
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.

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
‘Home’on the face panel or press the ‘Backward’ key
sequentially.
Last Open Books
Displays recently opened documents. The number of
displayed documents depends on the Main Menu
configuration.
The following display settings are accessible in the
context menu when displaying books in a widget:
List
Thumbnails

Main Panel
Display of the basic functional and control sections:
1. Library;
2. Notes;
3. Favorites;
4. Photo;
5. Dictionary;
6. Applications;
7. Music;
8. Search;
9. Configuration.
Detailed information about each section of the Main Panel
is given below.

Important! The Favorites section is replaced with the
Registration section in the main menu of unregistered
devices. The Favorites section will be available after device
registration. More details concerning registration are given
below.
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:
Clock - when widget is enabled the device operates in
full-scale clock mode;
Calendar - current-year calendar;
Sudoku;
Dictionary;
Music player;