Pocketbook SURFpad 3 User manual

User Manual
PocketBook SURFpad 37,85’’

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Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5
Storage, Carriage and Usage Conditions 5
Maintenance 6
RF Safety 6
Utilization 7
APPEARANCE 8
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9
GETTING STARTED 10
Charging The Battery 10
Unlock Your Device 11
Home Screen 11
Display Views 12
Finger Gestures 13
Extended Home Screen 13
Using the On-screen Keyboard 14
Menus 15
Establishing Wi-Fi 15
Inserting Micro SD Card 16
Mobile Networks Connection 16
SOFTWARE 18
Manage Data 18
Application Launching 19
Creating Folders on the Home Screen 20
Application Removing 21
List of Opened Applications 21
Preinstalled Applications 23
PBI Packages Support 24
Listen to the Music 25

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CONTENTS
Music Library 25
Gallery 26
MX Player 26
Camera 27
Photo and Video Modes 27
Browser 27
Email 28
Setting Up the Account 28
Inbox 28
SETTINGS 29
Language & Input 31
Sound Settings 32
Display Settings 33
Storage 34
Connecting Devices to Your Tablet 34
Unmounting External Memory and Devices 34
Location Access and Security 35
Date & Time 35
Restore Your Tablet to Factory Settings 36
Battery Charge State 37
Wi-Fi Connection 38
Connecting to Wi-Fi Network with Automatically
Obtained IP-address 38
Connection to Wi-Fi Network with Manual Conguring
Network Settings 39
Advanced Options 40
Turn off Wi-Fi 40
Bluetooth 40
Transferring Data 41
Information about Apps 41

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CONTENTS
FIRMWARE UPDATE 43
Automatic Update 43
Manual Update 44
Troubleshooting 45
CUSTOMER SUPPORT 46
COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS 47

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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 expose 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
• 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 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.

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Maintenance
Do not disassemble or modify the book reader.
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 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.
When the product guarantee term is out of expiration, please contact the
nearest authorized service to diagnose whether the Device can be used
safely.
For detailed information about service centers in your region please visit
the official website of PocketBook International: http://www.pocketbook-
int.com/support/.
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 con-
tact your doctor or the manufacturer to learn whether or not such medi-
cal devices are protected against external RF signals.

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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 en-
vironment 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 is-
sues please contact local municipal authorities, your domestic waste col-
lection service, store where you purchased the Device, or the authorized
service center.
Disposal of electric and electronic components (the Directive is applicable
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!

Appearance
1. Microphone
2. Rear camera
3. Reset
4. Micro-USB
5. Headphone jack
6. Front camera
7. Speaker
8. Sim slot
9. MicroSD slot
10. Volume -
11. Volume +
12. On/Off button

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Technical Specifications
Display 7,85” touch screen 1024х768
Processor 1,5 GHz
RAM 1 GB
Internal Storage 16 GB *
Platform Android™ 4.2
Input/Output Ports 1×micro USB, 3.5 mm audio jack, microphone
Card reader micro SD (SDXC/SDHC) up to 2 TB
Communications Wi-Fi (b/g/n), 3G (HSDPA/UMTS), GPS,
Bluetooth
Camera Rear — 5 Megapixels,
Front — 0,3 Megapixels
Audio Speaker, microphone
Accelerometer Yes
Battery Li-Polymer, 4000 mAh **
Dimensions 200.15×136×8,9 mm
Weight 346g
Text Formats epub, fb2, txt, doc, rtf, html, chm, tcr, pdf, pml
Image Formats JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF
Audio Formats MP3, WMA, AAC
Video Formats
MKV, AVI, MP4, FLV, WEBM, 3GP, MOV, MPG,
WMV, divX, Xvid, mpeg-4 SP, mpeg-4, ASF,
VC1, H264, H263, wmv 9, MPEG-1, MPEG-2
* The actual available internal storage size may vary depending on the software
conguration of your device
** Battery life and values mentioned above might vary depending on usage
mode, connectivity and settings

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Getting Started
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The battery of your Device is not fully charged as you unpack it, so you
need to charge it for 8-10 hours. It’s strongly recommended to keep the
Device off during the first charge, otherwise power consumption may be
more, than charging, especially when you charge it from PC. Follow next
steps to charge the battery:
1. Make sure the Device is off. In opposite case, press On/Off button for a few
seconds and select Power Off in menu appeared. The Device will shut down.
2. Connect your Device to a computer or power supply using the mi-
croUSB cable included in package.
• Connect a USB cable to the jack of the Device:
ATTENTION!Incorrect connection of the USB cable can seriously damage the Device.
Damages of the Device, caused by incorrect connection, aren’t covered by warranty.
• While the USB cable is connected, the Device should be near to PC/
charger.
NOTE It’s recommended to charge the battery using the charging device. In case
if you charge the battery from PC, it’s better to keep the Device off, because power
consumption may be more, than charging.
USB cable