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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............4 APPEARENCE ................8 Front View Side View TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........10 GET TING STARTED ............... 11 Charging the Battery Inserting Micro SD Card Turning On Finger Gestures Menus Home Screen Using the On-Screen Keyboard Establishing Network Connection Transferring Data OTG-cable Usage About…...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS MULTIMEDIA ................24 Manage Data Manage Books Loading of the Protected Electronic Books (Adobe DRM) Read Books Dictionary Take Photos and Videos Watch Movies Listen to the Music Gallery FM Radio ORGANIZER ................45 Clock Calendar Contacts Make Notes INTERNET ................
  • Page 4 CONTENTS CONFIGURATION ..............62 Wireless & Networks Sound Settings Display Settings Location & Security Application Management Accounts & Sync Privacy Settings Storage Language & keyboard Date & time About device FIRMWARE UPDATE .............. 72 Automatic Update Manual Update TROUBLESHOOTING ............75 CUSTOMER SUPPORT............

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • 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 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.
  • Page 7 For detailed information about service centers 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 interfere with radio communications and other electronic equipment.
  • Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Utilization Incorrect disposal of this Device may have adverse impacts on the environment and public health. To prevent such con- sequences follow the device-specific disposal requirements. Recycling of these materials helps preserve natural resources. For more information regarding recycling issues please con- tact local municipal authorities, your domestic waste collec- tion service, store where you purchased the Device, or the authorized service center.

  • Page 9: Appearence

    Appearance FRONT VIEW 1. Speaker Home – Home screen Menu – open quick menu Backward – previous page Forward – next page Return – go to previous menu Search – bring up search menu 8. Microphone 9. Camera...

  • Page 10: Side View

    APPEARANCE SIDE VIEW 10. 3.5 mm audio jack 11. Volume controls 12. Power button 13. MicroSD card slot 14. Power LED indicator 15. Micro-USB port...

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications 10” TFT (TN+Film) 1024×768, 262000 colors, capacitive Display multisensor CPU TI OMAP 3621 (1 GHz) RAM 512 MB Internal Storage 4 GB Platfrom Android™ 2.3 Input/Output 1×micro USB, 3.5 mm earphone jack Ports Card reader micro SD up to 32 GB Communications Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1 Camera 2 Megapixels, 4×...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started IN THIS SECTION… You will get to know how to make the Device operable for the first time and learn about its basic interface and control features. CHARGING THE BATTERY The battery of your Device is not fully charged as you un- pack it, so you need to charge it for 8-12 hours.

  • Page 13: Inserting Micro Sd Card

    GETTING STARTED 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, be- cause power consumption may be more, than charging. INSERTING MICRO SD CARD The Device already has 4 GB of internal storage, but you can extend it by using micro SD card.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED over the screen in the direction indicated by the arrow, till the screen becomes unlocked. If the Device is turning on for the first time, you will be guided through the initial settings wizard, where you will be suggest- ed to specify or create Google account (you may skip this step), set date, time and interface language and connect to Wi-Fi.

  • Page 15: Finger Gestures

    GETTING STARTED FINGER GESTURES Short soft touch on an item (e.g. file, application, fold- er or menu item) opens it. If item can be opened with various applications, you will be asked to select one to open with. You can set your choice as default one. Press and Hold This gesture calls context menu with available op- tions for an item.

  • Page 16: Menus

    GETTING STARTED Scaling In particular applications (e.g. Maps) to scale an image, you can ‘pinch’ the screen: move to zoom out or spread to zoom in two fingers. MENUS Most applications have two types of menu: quick and context one. Quick menu is brought up by pressing hardware button on a front panel.
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED 2. Desktop counter – displays next or previous to current desktops count. Press a counter to scroll desktops, continuous press opens desktop thumbnails 3. File Manager 4. Applications – opens applications panel 5. Browser – opens the web browser. If browser already running, it will be opened in current state.
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED Context menu of the Home Screen allows you to customize interface to your own, adding shortcuts, widgets, folders and wallpapers to a desktop. Widgets Widgets are interface elements, displaying brief information and/or providing some control features. Desktop menu • Add –...

  • Page 19: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    GETTING STARTED USING THE ON - SCREEN KEYBOARD To access the on-screen keyboard, touch any textbox. Enter your text by touching the keys of the on-screen keyboard. 1. Switches between upper and lower case. If indicator in right top corner is on, all the text will be typed in upper case, otherwise –...

  • Page 20: Establishing Network Connection

    GETTING STARTED NOTE Keyboard view may be different from described, depending on applica- tion it used in. ESTABLISHING NETWORK CONNECTION If you skipped Wi-Fi configuration during the initial setup, you can configure it later. Bring up Home screen quick menu and go to Settings > Wireless &...

  • Page 21: Transferring Data

    GETTING STARTED TRANSFERRING DATA To transfer data between PC and the Device, connect micro- USB cable. NOTE The Device should be kept on during data transferring! After you connect the cable, a notification window suggesting to turn on USB storage will popup. Press Turn on USB storage and the Device memory and microSD card (if present) will be displayed as USB storages in your PC Explorer or other file manager.
  • Page 22 GETTING STARTED After connecting a keyboard, it will be detected automatically and you will be able to use for typing. Settings for external keyboard will be available in Settings > Language & keyboard. From there you can enable/disable misspelling autocorrection, autocapitalization, set the layout switch keys combinations and select layouts will be used.
  • Page 23 GETTING STARTED To connect to the mobile network, plug a modem to the Device using OTG-cable and wait 2-3 minutes till the Device will be registered on a network. If you need to change connection configuration, go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks. • Data enabled –...

  • Page 24: About

    GETTING STARTED NOTE Consult your mobile network operator about roaming rates. • USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) is a service for GSM networks, which allows organizing interactive communication with GSM’s service in the mode of short mas- sages transferring. The massage should start with an asterisk * and end with #. ABOUT…...

  • Page 25: Multimedia

    Multimedia In this chapter you will learn about basic multimedia features of the Device. MANAGE DATA Use File Manager to operate with files, stored in internal De- vice memory and external microSD card. To open File Manager, press starter at Home screen. File Manager has tabbed view.
  • Page 26 MULTIMEDIA 6. Search – opens search textbox. To move, copy, or delete several files/folders at once, check checkboxes in front of their names, bring up context menu and select required action. After Copy or Move selection in each folder Copy/Move here button will appear, respectively. Also you can add selected items to .zip archive: select the cor- reponding context menu item, and Zipper will open.

  • Page 27: Manage Books

    MULTIMEDIA MANAGE BOOKS Library application is intended for convenient management of eBooks. To open application, tap on Books icon on Home screen. NOTE Files in media formats (i.e. music, video etc.) are not displayed in the Library. To access these files, use the File Manager Library has 4 tabs: • Library –...
  • Page 28 MULTIMEDIA Library menu • Search • Sorting – by Title, by Author or by Date • Thumbnails/Lists – toggles view • Add Shelf • Folders/Shelves – toggles presentation mode. Context Menu Touch continuously on a book icon to bring up context menu: • Open • Add to/Remove from Favorites • Mark as read/unread...

  • Page 29: Loading Of The Protected Electronic Books (Adobe Drm)

    MULTIMEDIA Loading Books to the Memory Books can be copied to the Device internal memory or to mi- croSD-card as it described in Transferring Data section. Also the Device supports protected (DRM) books (see below). LOADING OF THE PROTECTED ELECTRONIC BOOKS ( ADOBE DRM ) You must register on the www.adobe.com site to be able to use the book protected format (Sign in>Create an Adobe Account).
  • Page 30 MULTIMEDIA 7. The URLLink.acsm link will appear after saving on your PC NOTE The same sequence of actions also allows you to download a link to a protected book of any online book shop. Take the following actions to open a protected book (DRM) on your Device: 1.
  • Page 31 MULTIMEDIA NOTE You will be prompted to activate new Device, when it’s connected to PC for the first time. If the Device is not activated, it will be impossible to copy a book from PC to Device using Adobe Digital Editions. If you have previously used registration data in a firmware version earlier than 2.0.4 in the Device for opening protected books then, when upgrading the software version, you will have to enter registration data of www.adobe.com once more to open...

  • Page 32: Read Books

    MULTIMEDIA READ BOOKS In reading mode, the corresponding viewing program opens the selected file. Turning Pages To go to the next or previous page, slide your finger in the direction opposite to where you want to go, same like turning pages when you are reading a printed copy of a paper book.
  • Page 33 MULTIMEDIA Control Panel To open the Control panel, tap on the progress bar. 1. Progress bar. Displays book title and read percentage. 2. Lock screen rotation, overriding the accelerome- ter’s position. When the screen rotation is locked, a lock icon appears.
  • Page 34 MULTIMEDIA Reflow Formatting mode for PDF books. In this mode, text is format- ted in a way to be displayed completely on the screen. Images and tables may change their location on a page, or may not be displayed at all. You’ll be able to change font size using +/- control panel buttons.
  • Page 35 MULTIMEDIA Bookmarks section. To delete a bookmark, touch on it continu- ously and select an option to delete. Making Notes You can save your favorite books fragments with your either text or handwritten comments, depending on the book format. To create a new note in reading mode, open up the quick menu by pressing the button and tapping the Note icon.
  • Page 36 MULTIMEDIA 2. Brush tool, 2 brush types are available 3. Highlight tool, 2 marker types available also 4. Clear note 5. Save note 6. Delete note 7. Discard changes and return to reading. You will be able to view all the notes you’ve made in Notes application.
  • Page 37 MULTIMEDIA Search You can look for words or parts of words in text format books. To launch search mode, press Search hardware button, or se- lect the corresponding quick menu item and type in the search query from the on-screen keyboard that will appear. Search results will be highlighted with bold font.
  • Page 38 You can select the default voice package and speech speed in Settings > Voice input & output settings > Text-to-speech settings. You can find additional TTS packages on PocketBook website under the Support section. To install TTS package, copy it into Device memory or micro SD card, then find it using File man- ager on the Device and launch it as a normal application.

  • Page 39: Dictionary

    MULTIMEDIA this mode, bring up quick menu and go to More > Night mode. To return to usual view, go to More > Day mode. Configuration To adjust reader, open the quick menu, and go to More > Set- tings. Next settings are available: • Lock panel menu –...

  • Page 40: Take Photos And Videos

    MULTIMEDIA will be displayed. You can use arrow buttons to scroll pages. To return to an original translation request, press it in the list on the right from the dictionary page. To switch between dictionaries, press Dictionaries button on the top right corner of the screen and select dictionary from the list.
  • Page 41 MULTIMEDIA 4. Camera settings – here you can adjust exposure, pic- ture size and quality, and color effect 5. Location settings – you can add location information, based on your IP-address, to a photo data 6. White balance: auto, incandescent, daylight or fluo- rescent.

  • Page 42: Watch Movies

    MULTIMEDIA 5. White balance: auto, incandescent, daylight or fluo- rescent. Select the one most suitable to the ambient lighting 6. Video quality: high (up to 30 mins), low (up to 30 mins), MMS-ready (up to 30 s), YouTube-ready (up to 10 mins). WATCH MOVIES You can watch movies in .3gp, .mp4, .avi, .mkv, .asf formats (H- 263,264;MPG4,VC1 codecs) using Video application.
  • Page 43 MULTIMEDIA Music Library In Music Library you can see all the music, stored in the De- vice’s memory. You can sort music by Artists, Albums, Songs or Playlists, selecting the corresponding tabs. Playlists Initially application has Recently added playlist. It cannot be deleted, you can only set the period tracks should remain in this playlist.

  • Page 44: Gallery

    MULTIMEDIA GALLERY Gallery is an application for images and video management. If the auto-synchronization is on, application will be connected to your Google Picasa™ and Google+ accounts, so you will be able to share your photos and videos easily. To proceed, select photos you want to share, press Menu key, select Send to…...
  • Page 45 MULTIMEDIA to clear or change frequency, touch button continuously and select required action from context menu. In Settings section you can configure next parameters: • Audio Mode – auto, stereo, mono or switch mode • Audio Path – selects audio output device: headset, speaker or none • RDS Modes –...

  • Page 46: Organizer

    Organizer IN THIS CHAPTER… You will learn about the software which will help you to keep on hand all your tasks and always be in time. CLOCK Clock application launches clock screensaver displaying time, weather information (if the Device is connected to Internet), battery charge, allows to switch quickly to music player, Gal- lery slideshow or Home screen and set an alarm.

  • Page 47: Contacts

    ORGANIZER In application menu you can toggle view between one day, week or month. To switch to next or previous time period, slide your finger across the screen, like turning pages. Agenda shows all events for a week since current date by default. To make a new event, select date, then time of event beginning.

  • Page 48: Make Notes

    ORGANIZER • Instant messaging ID. Contacts Management You can view, change, delete or add contact to favorites via con- text menu. In Display options application menu section you can configure contact list appearance. You can select to display only contacts with phones or contacts from specific group from your Google account.

  • Page 49: Internet

    Internet In this chapter you will learn about pre-installed software for Internet services. Applications, described in this chapter, re- quire Internet connection. BROWSER Default Browser application supports all basic features for comfort web surfing. You can launch it either tapping on Browser starter or from application panel.
  • Page 50 INTERNET To return to previous page, press button. To find text on a page, select in application menu More > Find on page and type a text using on-screen keyboard. You can select and copy text to clipboard – press and hold on the text beginning (or go to application menu More >...
  • Page 51 INTERNET To access Bookmarks, choose corresponding application menu item. In Bookmarks section you can add last viewed page (via application menu) and view most visited pages and history for up to 7 days. View Downloads Application menu choice More > Downloads. Also there’s a par- ticular app in application panel.
  • Page 52 INTERNET • Set homepage. Privacy settings: • Clear cache • Clear history • Accept cookies • Clear all cookie data • Remember form data • Clear form data • Enable location • Clear location access. Security settings • Remember passwords • Clear passwords • Show security warnings Advanced settings...

  • Page 53: Email

    INTERNET EMAIL Setting Up the Account At the first run you will be suggested to enter from on-screen keyboard your account information: email and password. Ap- plication will try to detect incoming and outgoing server set- tings automatically. If it fails to, you will need to specify those settings automatically, they should be given by your email ser- vice provider.
  • Page 54 INTERNET After selecting one or more messages by checking checkboxes on the left, you’ll be able to proceed with group operations: mark unread, add star or delete messages. To switch to folders, set up on the email server, select corre- sponding application menu item.
  • Page 55 INTERNET Accounts Management To manage accounts, select Accounts in Inbox application menu. Accounts list, combined inbox, starred messages and drafts will be displayed. To add an account, select corresponding item in application menu and specify account information as described above. In account context menu you can open an account, compose message from selected account, refresh Inbox, remove account or change settings.

  • Page 56: Location

    INTERNET LOCATION There are a set of applications: , that Maps, Latitude Places would help you to know where you are, find useful and inter- esting places nearby and share your location with friends. NOTE To use all features of these applications, you should have a pre-config- ured network connection in the Device.
  • Page 57 INTERNET the North direction. To return map to its usual alignment, press button. Find Me Control Panel 1. Type in the address or company name, and the appli- cation will show the location on the map. 2. Places – you can search companies, restaurants, at- tractions etc.
  • Page 58 INTERNET e) Latitude – adds to map places you’ve visited and it can also show places that your friends have visited using Google Latitude f) My Maps – displays Google maps that you’ve created g) Wikipedia – adds a W sign near places, mentioned on Wikipedia.

  • Page 59: Search

    INTERNET Latitude Google Latitude allows you to share your location with your friends and track theirs. To access Latitude, open appli- Latitude cation or enter the corresponding Maps from the quick menu item. Latitude control panel allows you to check-in, add friends and refresh their location.

  • Page 60: Android Market

    INTERNET To simplify search, you can use voice search experimental fea- ture. To access it, press microphone icon in front of textbox or open Voice Search application. For the best speech recognition it’s recommended to speak as much close to a microphone, as it possible.

  • Page 61: Third Party Applications

    INTERNET To access Market, go to corresponding application. It will dis- play featured applications list, with their price and rating. To search for application touch magnifier icon, or select appropri- ate application menu item. Also you can view categorized ap- plications list and list of already installed applications.
  • Page 62 INTERNET Office Suite Pro v.5 View and edit DOC, XLS, PPT, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and other popular office file formats Dolphin Browser HD The best tab- let web-browser for Android 2.x. Supporting tabs, gestures, pl- ugins, etc. HomeWork Organize your study schedule and homework. Multiple protocols Internet messenger.

  • Page 63: Configuration

    Configuration In this chapter you will learn how to configure the Device for the most comfortable usage and make it truly yours. To open settings, open applications panel by pressing the correspond- ing starter and press Settings icon or press the corresponding desktop menu icon.
  • Page 64 CONFIGURATION To disconnect from Wi-Fi, uncheck Wi-Fi checkbox or press widget button. Wi-Fi Settings • Turn Wi-Fi on/off • Network Notification – after checking this option the icon in the status bar will be displayed in case if open net- works are available • Add Wi-Fi network –...
  • Page 65 CONFIGURATION the Network SSID box and enter network SSID name using the on-screen keyboard. Below, you will find a drop-down list to select a network pro- tection method. No Protection option is set by default. Enter the access password using the on-screen keyboard in textbox pops-up after protection method selection.
  • Page 66 CONFIGURATION VPN settings The Device can connect to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). PPTP, L2TP, L2TP/IPSec (using shared key or certificate) pro- tocols are supported. To configure a connection go to VPN settings > Add VPN, select protocol and enter connection cre- dentials.

  • Page 67: Sound Settings

    CONFIGURATION • Network mode – GSM/WCDMA (auto-mode), WCDMA or GSM; • Access Point Name; • Network operators • USSD – USSD-requsts sending. SOUND SET TINGS Multimedia volume is adjusted with volume control buttons. You can disable all the sounds, except multimedia and alarm in Device options menu (it can be opened after continuous power button press).

  • Page 68: Location & Security

    CONFIGURATION LOCATION & SECURITY To use wireless networks data for location determination, check Use wireless networks. To lock screen on automatic off or short power button press uncheck Enable or disable screen lock checkbox. Also you can set up screen lock protection with PIN, password or pattern.

  • Page 69: Accounts & Sync

    CONFIGURATION • All • Downloaded • On SD card • Running. After pressing the application’s title, you’ll be able to view its detailed information, stop it if it’s running and eras applica- tion data. After checking Unknown sources, you will be able to install applications, downloaded not from Android Market.

  • Page 70: Privacy Settings

    CONFIGURATION In Manage accounts section you can specify account and data, which will be synchronized. PRIVACY SETTINGS • Back up my data – backs up application and system settings to Google servers • Automatic restore – restores settings after reinstalling an application or system • Factory data reset –...

  • Page 71: Language & Keyboard

    CONFIGURATION • Format SD-card – erases all data on SD. To format SD- card it’s necessary to unmount it first by executing Unmount SD-card command. You can also Use the external microSD card as primary storage. Installation of applications will be executed on external micro SD card.

  • Page 72: Date & Time

    CONFIGURATION • Show settings key – define, whether show settings key on a keyboard or not • Voice input – define, whether show microphone key on a keyboard or not to launch voice input • Quick fixes – fixes misspelled words as you type • Show suggestions • Auto-complete.

  • Page 73: Firmware Update

    Official firmware updates do not influence the warranty conditions. The warranty does not cover software installed from sources other than the official PocketBook website. You can update firmware in several ways. AT TENTION! Please, make sure the Device is fully charged before updating the firmware to avoid discharge during update process! This may cause se- vere damage of the Device’s software.

  • Page 74: Manual Update

    FIRMWARE UPDATE 2. If you’d like the Device to check for updates automati- cally, check Enable or disable autoupdate checkbox 3. To check for updates immediately, press Check now new firmware. If firmware updates are available, the Device will automati- cally download and install them.
  • Page 75 FIRMWARE UPDATE 2. Connect your Device to PC and copy firmware file (.upkg extension) to an external microSD-card AT TENTION! In this variant you can install firmware from external card only! 3. If the Device is on, turn it off by continuous power button press and selecting the corresponding choice in switch off menu 4.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting In this chapter possible problems and way to solve them are described. In case if a problem you encountered is not in this list, or the way to solve the issue doesn’t help, please, contact the customer support service (contacts below). Issue Solution Restart the Device: press and hold power but-...

  • Page 77: Customer Support

    Customer Support For detailed information about service centers in your country please use contacts below: 0-800-187-30-03 Deutschland 1-877-326-01-96 Российская Федерация 8-800-700-00-34 Україна 0-800-304-800 Қазақстан 8-800-333-35-13 Беларусь 8-820-0011-02-62 www.pocketbook-int.com/support/ service@pocketbook-int.com...

  • Page 78: Compliance With International Standards

    Compliance with International Standards The EUT should be supplied by USB port from complied Lim- ited Power Source of personal computer or notebook. The EUT should be supplied by Adapter from complied Limited Power Source. AC Power: Manufacturer: Huntkey Model: HKA00905015-ZC (Z can be 1,2,3,4,C,E) Rated output voltage: DC 5V 1.5A IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized could...

  • Page 79: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement

    COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must ac- cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 80 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS The device was tested and complies to measurement standards and pro- cedures specified in FCC OET Bulletin 65, Supplement C European Community Compliance Statement This equipment is marked with the 0984 symbol and can be used throughout the European community. This indicates compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/ EC and meets the relevant parts of following technical specifications:...
  • Page 81 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS • EN 60950-1- Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General requirements • EN 62311: 2008 - Assessment of electronic and elec- trical equipment related to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz-300 GHz) Marking by the symbol indicates that usage restrictions apply.
  • Page 82 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all per- sons, regardless of age and health. The exposure guidelines for devices employ a unit of measure- ment known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR.

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