Pocketbook 301 plus User manual

E-BOOKS READER

PocketBook 301 PLUS

User Guide

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

Short-cut to Page

Book Rotation

Scale

Bookmarks

Notes

Contents

Dictionary

Settings

Quick Switch Between Books

2.4 Keyboard

2.5 Solving Problems

3 SPECIFICATIONS

4 WHAT’S IN THE BOX

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. If liquids

penetrate your E-reader, turn it off immediately

and remove the battery. Take the device to a

service center for repair.

Do not place the device on rough, uneven, or

unsteady surfaces. If it falls, have an authorized

technician check it.

Do not press the display surface. Protect it from

objects which can damage or scratch the surface.

Do not place the device in dusty or dirty

surroundings.

Avoid strong magnetic and electromagnetic fields.

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.

Do not operate with a damaged battery, charger,

case, poor connection, frayed power cable, or

damaged SD card. If the casing breaks, or

electrolyte fluids dissipate, replace it immediately.

Warning! The display has a glass base. If cracked

or shattered, keep away from children, use caution

in handling, and take it to an authorized service

center for repair.

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.

ОК

Confirms your selection or routes to the quick access menu.

Music

Press briefly to access the music program. To pause or to replay, press

and hold for a longer period.

Accesses the main menu.

Return

Returns to the previous menu or closes the book. To close the program,

press and hold for a longer period.

Notes

Add or review notes.

“PLUS,” “ –"

Controls music volume.

Mini USB Jack

Connects to a computer or charger (optional).

Earphone Jack

Connects earphones to a 2.5 mm plug. Use a special adapter to connect

to a 3.5 mm plug.

On/Off

To switch the device on or off, press and hold; to access a list of the last

ten books read, press briefly.

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.

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.

Insert the SD card into the opening as shown on the back of the device.

To turn the device on, depress the On button.

Insert SD-card into the slot, as it is shown in the backside of the device.

Slot for SD-card

Button “On/Off”

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.

BOOKS

Opens folders and a list of book titles stored in the device’s internal

memory or SD card. Use the UP or Down button to move within the list;

the Right or Left button to move to the previous or next page; and, the

OK button to select your book. To return to the previous menu while on

the first page listing, press the Left button or the Return button. Pressing

and holding the OK button will display a context menu enabling you to

move, delete, or add a book to selected favorites.

NEWS

You can read RSS news from websites supporting this function. To load

news automatically, use the Pocketnews program, which can be

downloaded from www.PocketBookReader.com/support/downloads/

Pocketnews.

SELECTED FAVORITES

To compile a list of frequently used books, while in the Books section,

choose a title with your cursor, press and hold the OK button, then

choose Add to selected favorites from the context menu. In this

mode, pressing the Notes button will remove a book from the list of

favorites but will not delete the book from the device.

PHOTOS

You can view photos in JPG, BMP, PNG and TIFF formats. To view photos

manually, use the Right or Left keys. Select the slide show mode to view

automatically. To return to the main menu, either press the Return

button or choose Exit from the menu.

MUSIC

This device plays music in MP3 format. Select music from the list using

the UP or Down button and press OK to confirm selection. To move to

the next song or to a previous one, press the Right or Left buttons

respectively. While music is playing, pressing and holding these buttons

will result in the following:

Right or Left −rewinds or moves forward

OK −pauses

“PLUS”or “-” –increases or reduces volume.

The Menu button changes the mode of playing, as a single selection,

multiple selections, or in the order requested. To close the player, use

the Return button.

ACCESSORIES

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.

Dictionary −Multilingual capacity.

When using the Dictionary application, a virtual keyboard will appear on

the display (see Keyboard for instructions). Enter a word and the

program will retrieve its definition. Hold the OK button to return to the

full display mode.

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