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POCKETBOOK 301PLUS E-BOOK READER 1GENERAL INFORMATION Precautions Description Before use 2 USING the DEVICE 2.1 Main Menu Recently Opened Books Books News Selected Favorites Photos Music Accessories Notes Calendar Settings 2.2 E-books Reading Storing Books Opening Books Turning Pages Changing the Font Size Reference Section 2.3 Fast Access Menu...
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Following these safety rules will prolong the life of your device. Do not expose this device to direct sun or to extreme temperatures. The optimal working temperature is between 32˚F and 110˚F. Prevent exposure to moisture, which can damage the battery and electronic parts. Do not store this device in areas of high humidity.
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Do not use chemical solvents to clean the display screen or case. Use a soft cloth to remove dust. To remove dirt or stubborn stains, place a few drops of distilled water on the cloth and rub gently. Do not disassemble the device without qualified assistance.
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Indicator A green light signifies that the device is operating (pages are loading, music is playing). When the battery is charging, the light is red or orange. When fully charged, the color changes to green then fades. Up, Down, Left, Right Navigates the menu.
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Slot for SD card Opening for insertion of an external memory card (SD card may be optional). Reset Reloads the device. RESTARTING PROCEDURE Charge the device, having connected it by USB-cable to the computer or charging device. In order to prolong battery lifetime, make the first charge during at least 8-10 hours.
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Insert SD-card into the slot, as it is shown in the backside of the device. Button “On/Off” Slot for SD-card Charge the device by connecting it with a USB cable to a computer or other power source. To prolong the life of the battery, initially charge it for a period of eight to ten (8-10) hours.
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After charging the device, turn the switch on and the main menu will appear on the display. RECENTLY OPENED BOOKS Provides fast access to two, recently-opened books. Using the UP or Down button, point the cursor to select one of the books. Press the OK button to verify your selection and to open the book.
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This section includes games and additional programs. Calculator − Enables four arithmetic functions, calculates percentages and square root extractions. Clock − Turns your Pocketbook 301 into a table-top digital clock. Chess − Play with an electronic or live opponent. Solitaire, Sea-battle, or Sudoku – Popular games.
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While in this mode, navigate the dictionary using Right and Left buttons, pressing OK to go to the word input mode. If several dictionaries have been installed, switch between them by using the side Menu button. NOTES Take notes while reading a book. For instructions on using this application, please read Notes in the E-books reading section.
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E-BOOKS READING PocketBook 301 PLUS allows to read myriad of books in FB2, FB2.zip, TXT, PDF, RTF, HTML, PRC, CHM, DJVU, DOC, EPUB, TCR formats. STORING BOOKS Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable. The internal memory of the device and the SD card will appear in the computer as two new disks.
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display, instead of the current page number and the number of pages in the book. During this brief period, some functions will be temporarily inaccessible. PAGE TURNING To turn one page forward, press the Right button; to turn back, Left. Pressing and holding either button will result in rapid turning (10 pages per turn).
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Press OK while in the book reading mode to call the menu. The following options are available: GO TO PAGE This option opens a window to select a page. Enter the desired page number then press OK. By using “<<” or “>>” you can go to the first or last page of the book.
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of the text to be saved and press OK. You can add a note to an existing notebook or create a new notebook. If you choose the new notebook option, a keyboard will appear. Please read the section Keyboard Operations for specific keyboard instructions. Look through your notes in the reading mode by pressing and holding the Notes button, or by choosing Notes in the main menu.
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For easy operation, characters are divided into five sections. The Up, Down, Left, Right, and OK buttons will move the cursor to a section. Initially pressing a key will center the cursor within the section so that you can choose a symbol, number, or letter. To change the keyboard language to Russian, Ukrainian, or English, use Up and Down, and ENG, RUS, UKR on the lower panel.
Solving Problems What to do should the following occur: Device does not switch on, or switches on but only the first page appears. Reason 1. The battery is discharged. Charge the device. Reason 2. The system files in the built-in memory are damaged and must be re-formatted.
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Bookmarks, settings, current position in a file cannot be saved The file system is damaged. Connect the device to the PC and check the disks of the device. Open My Computer, right-click the chosen disk, and select properties -service – disk checking in the menu. The built-in memory has exceeded its limit.
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SPECIFICATIONS Display 6" E Ink® Vizplex 600x800, 166 dpi B&W Samsung® S3C2440 A L-40 400MHz Operating system Linux Battery Li-Polymer (1000 mAh) 8000 pages without charging Memory Operative 32Mb Fixed 512Mb Communications mini USB (v 2.0) Memory Slot SD, SDHC card Audio-Outlet 2 5 mm stereo Power Supply...
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