Pocketbook Touch HD User manual

Firmware 5.17

Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................ 6
APPEARANCE........................................................ 11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................. 12
GETTING STARTED ................................................ 13
Charging Battery 13
Device management 15
Main menu overview 16
Gestures 18
Working with On-Screen Keyboard 19
Frontlight 21
Connecting to the Internet 21
Inserting Micro SD Card 24
APPLICATIONS ...................................................... 25

Book Store 26
Browser 28
Calendar & Clock 30
Scribble 30
Calculator 30
Gallery 31
Games 32
Klondike 32
Sudoku 32
Chess 32
Audio-player 33
Interactive Apps 35
RSS News 35
Dropbox PocketBook 36
Send-to-PocketBook 38
READING BOOKS................................................... 42
Gestures in Reading Mode 43
Reading Menu 44

Adjust Frontlight in reading mode 45
Social networks & ReadRate 46
Contents 51
Bookmarks 52
Dictionary 53
Notes 54
Text-to-Speech (voice) 55
Installation of additional voice packs 56
Reading settings 58
Following Links 62
Loading Files 62
Library 68
PocketBook Cloud 71
SETTINGS .............................................................. 76
Wi-fi 76
Accounts and Synchronization 77
Personalize 80
Languages 82
Date/Time 83

Saving Battery 83
Maintenance 83
Software 86
About Device 86
FIRMWARE UPDATE................................................... 87
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................... 90
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
Liquids or
damp
Strong electro-
magnetic fields UV electromag-
netic radiation
Electrostatic
charges
Excessive mechani-
cal pressure

Safety Precautions 7
Maintenance
Do not leave the Device for a long time in poorly venti-
lated environment, 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 protection of the screen,
we recommend storing the Device in a protective and/or
hard cover.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble or modify the book reader.
Do not use the Device with a damaged battery or charger (bro-
ken case, poor contact, broken feed cable). If the battery is dam-
aged (cracked case, leakage of electrolyte, off-shape etc.) it should
be replaced by the authorized personnel. Usage of home-made

Safety Precautions 8
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.
If the device has not been used for a long time, the battery charge
indicator may not work when the charger is connected. In this
case, connect the charger, let the device charge for 1 hour, then
disconnect and reconnect the charging device or USB cable. The
device can then be used as normal.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at
high volume levels for long periods.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at

Safety Precautions 9
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 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.

Safety Precautions 10
Utilization
Incorrect disposal of this Device may have adverse im-
pacts on the environment and public health. To prevent
such consequences follow the device-specific disposal
requirements. Recycling of these materials helps pre-
serve natural resources. For more information regarding recycling
issues please contact local municipal authorities, your domestic
waste 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