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  • 1.Can I install additional software on my PocketBook?

    No, additional software can’t be installed on PocketBook.

  • 2.Can I listen to music or audio books with my PocketBook?

    Yes. Both PocketBook 301 and PocketBook 302 models are equipped with an MP3 player. You can listen to your favorite music even as you read an e-Book.

  • 3.Can I plug my PocketBook to other devices with USB-connection (keyboard, camera, mouse...)?

    No. It can be connected only to a PC or Mac computer.

  • 4.Can I read books in other languages (Russian, Chinese, Hebrew, Greek, …)?

    Yes. For books in Chinese or other languages which use an extensive number of characters, you will need to install your own font. For instructions on installing a new font, see number 7 above.

  • 5.Can I read my PocketBook in the dark?

    No, you can’t use your PocketBook in the dark because its E Ink® display does not have backlight. However, unlike standard LCD backlit displays, you can read your PocketBook in direct sunlight.

  • 6.Can I read PocketBook for a long time?

    Yes. Just like reading an ink-on-paper book, you can read your PocketBook from nearly any angle without glare and flickering. Its E-Ink® display offers paper-like, high contrast and resolution, reducing potential eyestrain. And you can use it in a wide range of lighting conditions, including direct sunlight.

  • 7.Can I read several books at the same time?

    Yes. You can read several books in different formats at the same time, switching from one to another.

  • 8.Can visually challenged readers use PocketBook ?

    Yes. The font size can be increased substantially to accommodate visually challenged readers.

  • 9.How can I charge my PocketBook?

    Your PocketBook uses a lithium polymer 1000 mAh battery located on the backside of the e-reader in a compartment fastened by one screw. Change the battery as needed. Batteries available at www.PocketBookReader.com are recommended for use.

    Your PocketBook battery charges when connected by USB cable to your computer. Also, a USB charger can be used to recharge your battery

  • 10.How can I connect my PocketBook with my computer?

    Use a USB cable to connect your PocketBook to a PC or Mac. The computer will recognize your e-reader as an external hard drive or as two if you are using an SD memory card. With this connection, you will be able to input additional books and music into your e-reader.

  • 11.How many books can I store in my PocketBook?

    You can store books in your e-reader’s internal memory or on an SD memory card. PocketBook models 301 and 360 have internal memory capacity of 512 Mb, enough for 2,000 standard books. With an SD memory card, capacity can expand to 32 Gb, about 150,000 books. PocketBook’s 302 model offers twice the internal memory capacity of PocketBook 301.

  • 12.How to install a new font on PocketBook?

    Connect your PocketBook to a computer using a USB cable and copy any TrueType font to PocketBook’s internal memory font folder.

  • 13.What happens when the batteries are completely discharged?

    Nothing. PocketBook retains your data in its internal memory or on an SD card.

  • 14.What is the dpi resolution of PocketBook’s display?

    The E-Ink® display has a 166 dpi resolution. By comparison, the resolution of a standard LCD computer screen ranges between 70 to 100 dpi.

  • 15.Which E-Books formats are supported by PocketBook ?

    PDF, RTF, FB2, FB2.ZIP, TXT, HTML, DJVU, CHM, PRC, EPUB, DOC, TCR.

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