Instructions for using pocketbook 630. a thin little thing with capricious backlighting

Well, the modern world is full of possibilities. But the abundance of gadgets sometimes makes you think about what is better to buy. This applies to everything - computers, phones, and TVs. And even e-books fall under this distribution. Today we will get acquainted with the PocketBook 630 model. This is a fairly popular e-book that won the hearts of many buyers. But why? What is special about her? What characteristics does the PocketBook 630 have? All this is what we need to know now. In addition, do not forget to study the numerous reviews about our today's model. They will help clarify the picture regarding the e-book to a greater extent.

Why you need an e-book

But first, it’s worth figuring out for what purposes such a gadget is generally needed. Maybe he'll be useless. After all, modern technologies often replace each other. In the case of e-books, only one thing can be said - this technique is easily replaced. But there are advantages to it.

Electronic book PocketBook 630 is a device that you need to read books in electronic format. Usually with such a device, you can also listen to music and watch movies. But it doesn't have internet access. And, of course, calling / playing will also fail. Therefore, many refuse e-books in favor of tablets and smartphones. But, as practice has shown, often this option is perfect for schoolchildren. He won't let you get distracted. And for students, as well as for businessmen, such a device is very useful. Lightweight, practical and comfortable. You can always carry all the necessary literature and documents with you. Let's find out if it's worth paying attention to PocketBook 630 Fashion.

Screen

The most important thing that can only be imagined in this technique is the screen. It is he who is responsible for most of the functions in the device. And for its quality as well. PocketBook 630 receives average reviews in this regard. After all, this model is not the latest innovation in the word of technology. But for an e-book, the screen is good.

For example, the diagonal here is 6 inches. Also, the screen resolution is quite high - 1024 by 758 pixels. For a tablet, this is not so much, but for a book it is enough. The image on the screen is always clear, the glass is protected from scratches and damage. But there is one significant drawback for modern technology. We are talking about the fact that the PocketBook 630, the review of which is presented to our attention, is not color, but black and white. That is, you can not watch a movie on such a device. Many buyers are repelled by non-color devices. They are considered outdated, outdated. However, if you only need an e-reader and a device exclusively for documents and books, then the option we are considering is perfect for everyone. In addition, there is a backlight, but there is no auto-rotation of the screen. Not critical, but sometimes not very convenient.

Dimensions

Well, the dimensions of the device are also important. Especially when it comes to e-books. It is generally accepted that the smaller the size, the better. In principle, this is understandable - no one wants to carry an additional huge gadget with them. And PocketBook 630, the review of which is presented to our attention, is far from being the largest.

For example, the length of the device is only 11 centimeters. And in width - 151 millimeters. The thickness of the e-book is 8 millimeters. But this is enough to comfortably use the device. The screen, as already mentioned, is quite large. Plus, it's touch sensitive. So, with such an e-book, with its size, it will be easy to handle. This is exactly what everyone needs.

In addition, such a device does not weigh that much. So, it will be a pleasure to wear it. The weight of the PocketBook 630 Fashion e-book is 155 grams. Approximately the same weighs a modern smartphone. So you can be sure that with this model you will be comfortable and cozy.

Book formats

Any e-book supports certain book formats for reading. And many buyers pay very much attention to this moment. After all, sometimes you can download this or that book, but you won’t be able to reproduce it. In such cases, you have to use converters. And this is not very convenient.

Fortunately, the PocketBook 630 e-book reviews in this regard are extremely positive. After all, it allows you to play a huge number of different formats of books. Here you can find the usual Doc, TXT and DJjVu. And already more professional formats like RTF, MOBI, PDF, FB2. In addition, here you can read books that are downloaded as PalmDOC, as well as ACSM, PRC, TCR or ePub. So with this device, problems with reading should not arise. In any case, as many owners note, it was this gadget that helped eliminate the eternal impossibility of playing one format or another.

Additional Reading

True, PocketBook 630 can "launch" other extensions. Those that do not belong to e-books originally. You can, for example, see some graphics or Internet data here.

Unfortunately, everything here is extremely limited. For example, the following formats are available to the buyer as graphics: JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and BMP. In principle, this is often sufficient. But sometimes such a small list can confuse the modern buyer. And anyway, the proposed formats are the most common. In addition, you can also open ZIP, HTML, RSS and CHM data on PocketBook 630. Now this moment is already happy. Especially if you download entire archives of books directly from the Internet. In any case, you will have a great opportunity to purchase a multifunctional gadget that will open access to many formats. Not every manufacturer can boast of such a feature.

Additional functionality

But there are some incredible features of the PocketBook 630, reviews of which are encouraging and make you think about buying a device. It should immediately be noted that such additions are present only in small quantities of analogues. So, our gadget has an unsurpassed advantage.

For example, PocketBook 630 has a so-called USB interface. Plus, you can also charge the battery of the device using the USB cable. Sometimes this comes in very handy. For example, you can do without a charger - just connect the book to your computer.

Among other things, PocketBook 630 has Wi-Fi. If necessary, you can view some Internet pages with this type of connection. But don't count on anything more. For example, 3G and 4G are not here. This means that there will be no “own” Internet here either. In principle, in most cases this is not necessary at all.

Processor and Memory

For any technology, RAM and a processor are also important. Probably, it is impossible to imagine a modern phone, tablet or computer without these components. This also applies to e-books. Fortunately, the power for such a device does not need very much.

In our case, the PocketBook 630 is equipped with a 1 GHz processor. For a book, this is fine. But no more. RAM is not enough - 256 MB. However, for viewing books and photographs, this space is enough. Buyers assure that you should not be afraid of such low rates. The PocketBook 630 e-reader works very well. And she will cope with the Internet, and with weighty documents too.

True, you should not hope that this model will quickly reproduce large pictures and graphics. For example, if a photo weighs 20 MB, then it will take a long time to open. Nevertheless, this is not a reason to refuse such a high-quality and multifunctional e-book.

Space

Free space that can be filled with your data is another extremely important point. The more of it, the better. This is especially true for those buyers who prefer to download books in graphic format. That is, individual photographs or images. Such documents weigh a lot. Initially, PocketBook 630 Fashion had not the best reviews in terms of space. For example, because we are given only 4 GB of space. Not much, if you think about it.

But not everything is so sad. After all, this book has a special slot for a memory card. It allows you to connect a device with microSD format. And in addition, you can get up to 128 GB. This is currently the maximum indicator that is present in smartphones, tablets, and e-books. So, regardless of the usual built-in memory, you can provide yourself with a lot of books. And all this for a small fee. After all, they are not very expensive. Approximately 2,000 rubles for 128 GB. This is cheaper than looking for an e-book with a lot of free space on the system.

Price and quality

Well, we already know the main characteristics of today's device. Now it’s worth making out what the overall quality of an e-book is. After all, the PocketBook 630 manual is silent about some of the features of the model. For example, you have to constantly think about how long the battery will last. The instructions say that the power is 1500 mAh. The average battery life is approximately 1 day of continuous reading. According to many buyers, about 8,000 pages can be read immediately. But in practice, it is clear that the PocketBook 630 works longer. With active reading, the charge lasts for 4 days. And with simple but regular use - for a month. This is very pleasing. Convenient for both work and study.

But does a long operating time correspond to the quality of the device and its price? Definitely yes. After all, this e-book is distinguished by its long life, as well as battery life. And it doesn't cost very much. You can find PocketBook 630 for about 10-11 thousand rubles. As practice shows, this figure is not so high. Yes, if the e-book were in color, then its popularity would be many times higher. But she's pretty good anyway.

Is it worth it

And here is the eternal question that haunts all buyers when choosing a particular device - is it worth buying it. In general, in our case, we can give a rather positive answer. After all, PocketBook 630 gets quite good reviews. This e-book is suitable for work, study, and leisure.

In addition, it is worth considering the fact that this kind of device is able not to distract the student with the possibility of surfing the Internet or an abundance of games, films and other "childish" joys. If you decide which is better - a book or a tablet, then the first option is more suitable for a child or student.

You can buy PocketBook 630 and get an official 12-month PocketBook warranty.

Online store "My Market.Ru" official seller of PocketBook in Russia, check.

Description PocketBook 630

PocketBook 630 itself can smoothly adjust the level of screen backlighting that is most comfortable for the eyes. This is made possible by a built-in sensor that reacts to the slightest changes in lighting conditions and creates uncompromising reading comfort. This feature is familiar to smartphones and tablets, but has never been implemented in E Ink readers before.

New design - useful in beauty
Narrow bezels around the screen give the device a special elegance. The body of the reader is made in two colors using a deep gray shade "cool gray". The paging buttons are located on the rear panel, which allows you to turn pages comfortably while holding the device with one hand. Smooth lines, graceful silhouette, high-quality performance make PocketBook 630 the most anticipated event in the world of e-reading haute couture.

Lots of possibilities
Reader supports 19 popular text and image formats and contains a set of preset dictionaries ABBYY Lingvo, which will allow you to easily read books in a foreign language. Pocket Book. Access to the Internet via the built-in Wi-Fi module opens up unlimited opportunities not only for reading, but also for communicating on social networks using the ReadRate service, and the pre-installed Dropbox and Books by email services will allow you to transfer content to your device without the need to connect to a PC

Smart backlight
PocketBook 630 is equipped with E Ink Pearl screen with HD resolution 1024×758 and 212 dpi and frontlight function. Built-in sensor for automatic backlight adjustment will reduce or increase its brightness depending on the surrounding conditions, which will make the reading process even more enjoyable.

Powerful and roomy
The powerful PocketBook 630 processor with a clock speed of 1000 MHz allows you to turn pages smoothly and quickly. 4GB of internal memory plus a slot for memory cards microSD will allow you to store even the largest collection of your favorite literature.

E-books have become an integral part of our daily lives. Now it is much more profitable to spend a large amount on this device once than to endlessly buy paper books, especially since their prices are also far from small. Someone will object and say: “But what about the smell of a new book, the rustle of paper sheets?” Yes, this is sometimes not enough, but the convenience and mobility of an e-book outweighs.

Today in our editorial office there was a very interesting e-book from a well-known and respected manufacturer PocketBook 630. The reader has good technical characteristics, has very compact dimensions and one interesting "trick" - automatic adjustment of the screen backlight level, which no other e-book could boast of before.

Specifications:

• Screen: 6” E-Ink Pearl HD, 1024x758 (212 ppi), touch (capacitive), 16 grayscale, backlit
• Processor: Allwinner A13, 1 GHz
• RAM: 256 MB
• Built-in memory: 4 GB
• Memory card support: yes, microSD up to 32 GB
• Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Ports: micro USB 2.0
• Supported text formats: PDF, PDF (DRM), EPUB, EPUB(DRM), DJVU, FB2, FB2.ZIP, DOC, DOCX, RTF, PRC, TCR, TXT, CHM, HTM, HTML, MOBI, ACSM
• Supported graphic formats: JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF
• Battery: Li-Pol, 1500 mAh
• Dimensions: 151x110x7.5 mm
• Weight: 155 grams
• Recommended price: 9 999 rubles

Packaging and equipment

Packaging is standard for PocketBook products. A small cardboard box with a picture of the reader and a description of the technical characteristics in several languages.

The delivery set is minimal, except for the book itself, in the box you can find a microUSB-USB cable for connecting to a PC and charging, a warranty card and a quick start guide.

Design and management

PocketBook 630 has a fairly standard appearance, the front side is almost completely reserved for a paper-like E-Ink screen with a diagonal of 6 inches. The bezels on the sides of the screen and on top are rather narrow, about 1 cm, slightly wider at the bottom. The front side of the reader is made of black matte plastic, the material is practical, does not get dirty or scratched.

Of course, the advantage of this reader is its dimensions. The width of the case is 110 mm, the height is 151 mm, and the thickness is only 7.5 mm. The book will easily fit in a small pocket of a jacket or jacket. In addition, the reader is very light, its weight does not exceed 160 grams.

The back cover of the case in our case is brown, it is also matte plastic. The manufacturer offers another color option - gray, but brown looks more interesting and unusual. It should also be noted that the plastic of the back cover is rather slippery. There are no complaints about the build quality, the case feels solid and solid.

The end sides are a continuation of the back surface, the edges and corners are rounded. The thickness, as already mentioned, is only 7.5 mm, which is noticeable from the first use. The book feels thin and petite. There are no elements on the sides, only the edges of the mechanical scroll buttons are visible, but their main part is located on the back of the case. There is also nothing on the top side, but all the main elements are concentrated at the bottom, there is a small power button with a light indicator, a slot for a microSDHC memory card and a microUSB port.

The front side of the reader is almost empty, the manufacturer's logo is visible in the lower part of the case, and above the screen is the very "chip" - the light sensor, due to which the brightness of the screen backlight is adjusted.

In the latest series of their PocketBook readers, they used a rather original arrangement of mechanical paging buttons. They are not on the front side, as everyone is used to, but on the back. So now you have to press the buttons not with your thumb, but with your index finger. At first it gives some inconvenience, but then you get used to it. Also, those who really dislike these buttons can easily use the touch screen when reading.

Screen

PocketBook 630 has a traditional 6-inch E-Ink Pearl HD screen with a resolution of 1024x758 pixels, a pixel density of 212 pixels per inch. The touch screen is made using capacitive technology and supports multiple simultaneous touches. When used, it can be concluded that the accuracy and sensitivity of the touch layer are at a high level, most of the touches are correctly recognized. The screen contrast is close to ideal, the text looks clear. Viewing angles, of course, 180 degrees, glare and reflections are practically absent. The color of the substrate also draws attention, recently most books have screens with a warm tint, a little "yellowing", while in the case of PocketBook 630 the screen has a cold tint and an ideal gray color.

The backlight is implemented using eight LEDs at the bottom of the screen. The brightness is sufficient for use in any conditions, in the dark it is comfortable to read at a value not higher than 30%. If you always read with a backlight, then the automatic brightness adjustment function will be useful for you. Using the light sensor installed above the screen, the book automatically adjusts the brightness of the backlight to external conditions. This functionality works quite correctly, in bright light it reduces the backlight level to a minimum, in medium light it sets it to 50-60%, in the dark it sets it to about 40%. The only moment, the sensor does not work instantly, with a sharp transition from bright light to darkness, it "thinks" for a while before setting the brightness level.

The uniformity of the backlight on a black background is excellent, the entire screen has an even color.

In general, the book is equipped with a high-quality screen with good contrast and thoughtful backlighting. HD-resolution is quite enough for such a diagonal.

Performance and memory

The "heart" of the e-book is SoC (system-on-a-chip) Allwinner A13, operating frequency 1 GHz. The processor is a budget solution for entry-level tablets, which means that it is enough for the comfortable operation of an e-book. The amount of installed RAM is 256 MB. The built-in memory is 4 GB, 2.8 GB is available to the user immediately after loading, the rest of the memory is occupied by the operating system and a preinstalled set of books.

Allwinner A13 in combination with the Linux operating system provides high performance when working with a wide variety of text and image formats. The usual FB2, ePUB, MOBI and TXT open with a delay of no more than 5 seconds, which is a good result. "Heavy" PDF and DjVU (more than 50 MB) are opened by the reader a little slower, about 10 seconds, which is also quite acceptable. When working with the interface of the book, there are sometimes slight delays when navigating through the menu, but this is typical for most readers with E-Ink screens.

Menu and interface

The shell of the reader is built on the basis of Linux, a reliable and long-established option. All of the latest generation PocketBooks use a similar graphical interface, so we'll only look at the main elements.

After turning on the book, we see a traditional desktop with icons of works that have been opened recently, as well as the latest downloaded files. Under the books are three applications: library, store and browser.

The menu is divided into two tabs. At the top is the backlight control, wireless networks, synchronization and book search. There are much more elements in the bottom tab. There are pre-installed applications, a gallery with pictures, a library, a dictionary, and so on.

The most commonly used menu item, of course, will be the library. It's done very conveniently here. There is a filter by authors, genres, folders, series, you can also sort the displayed books by date, title or author. Book icons are displayed either as a tile or as a list.

The set of pre-installed programs is standard for PocketBook books, there are several branded applications (Dropbox PocketBook, PocketBook Sync, PocketNews), a gallery, a browser, several games, a BookLand branded online book store.

You can not go past the installed dictionaries. There are three of them: Webster's 1913 Dictionary, N. Korolev's English-Russian Dictionary and ABBY Lingvo. The application is easy to use, offers a very detailed and understandable translation with transcription and options for using words in the text.

Reading

PocketBook 630 is able to open and work correctly with many text formats, ranging from popular FB2 and PDF to very exotic RTF and ACSM. All files are opened using the built-in reader, it has a traditional appearance and a sufficient number of different settings.

The menu while reading is called by a short tap in the center of the screen. The menu, again, is divided into top and bottom areas. At the top is access to the contents of the book, text search and bookmarking. Below are the main settings, screen orientation, notes and a dictionary. In the main settings, you can change the font, encoding, line spacing and margins from the edge of the sheet.

Access to the dictionary is carried out directly from the book. Reading various texts, you can highlight an unfamiliar word and translate it into other languages. The functionality is very convenient.

The text settings are discussed above using the FB2 file as an example, in formats such as PDF or DjVU there are fewer settings. There is no way to change the size and type of the font and adjust the line spacing.

Offline work

Autonomous operation of the reader is provided by a Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 1500 mAh. The manufacturer promises the usual 30 days of work or 8000 continuous page turns without recharging. In practice, this is quite feasible, but with the backlight turned off and the Wi-Fi module turned off. With the backlight turned on to the maximum, the charge is consumed at a rate of 3-4% per hour, that is, the book will work in this mode for about 25 hours of continuous reading.

Eventually

The PocketBook 630 e-book turned out to be a very balanced device. It combines a minimalistic design and amazing compactness, besides it supports a bunch of text formats. The screen of the book is quite typical for modern readers, all the same 6 inches and HD resolution. The build quality is good, the materials look expensive and solid.

Pros:

• Good quality materials and workmanship
• Stylish appearance
• Quality screen
• Good implementation of the built-in backlight
• Very compact body dimensions

Minuses:

• Not the most convenient page turning buttons

According to the general impression of using the e-book PocketBook 630, she deserves the highest award from the editors i2HARD.

We thank the company for providing a copy for review.

PocketBook devices not intended for sale in the Russian Federation. "Gray" and "white" devices

"White" devices are devices officially delivered to the Russian Federation. Such readers undergo full customs clearance, they are fully certified for the Russian Federation, produced taking into account all the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation, equipped with Russified firmware with a full list of applications localized for the Russian Federation. "White" readers are sold with a full manufacturer's warranty (PocketBook), which is 2 years from the date of sale since April 2016. In case of a problem with a "white" device, you can contact any PocketBook service center in the Russian Federation and get qualified support. If the case is recognized as warranty, the repair will be carried out free of charge during the entire warranty period.

"Gray" devices are devices imported into the Russian Federation unofficially, and in some cases even illegally. Some companies or even small online stores can import PocketBook devices on their own, bypassing official channels. Such devices are intended for the markets of other countries - Poland, Germany, Ukraine, etc. As a result, these readers may not have Russification, pre-installed applications may not work on the territory of the Russian Federation, such readers may not have access to PocketBook services intended for Russian markets - for example, PocketBook Cloud.

And most importantly: warranty repair of a "gray" device is possible only from the seller of such a device or in the country for sale in which the reader is intended. As a result, the PocketBook warranty will not be valid on the territory of the Russian Federation. Repair of a "gray" device will be possible only on a paid basis, and in some cases it will not be possible at all. Moreover, it is not always possible even to install firmware from a similar model intended for the Russian market on a “gray” device.

How to distinguish a "gray" PocketBook from a "white" one? To do this, it is enough to inspect the retail packaging of the device. On the back of the box or on its end there is a sticker with the serial number, production date of the device and other identification data. In the serial number of the “gray” PocketBook reader, the 15th character is the letter W, and in the serial number of the “white” reader, the number 2 is in the 15th place. In the “ITEM No. / SKU” field at the very end after the model and color identifier in The number of the "gray" PocketBook reader indicates the letter combination WW, and the number of the "white" reader is RU.

What is the difference between water protection in PocketBook 641 Aqua 2 and PocketBook 632 Aqua?

There are two types of water protection in readers - implemented with the help of tooling and implemented with the help of a water-repellent gel.

What can be done to make the PocketBook reader last as long as possible?

For simplicity, any electronic device can be compared to a light bulb: no one knows exactly when it will burn out, it can happen at absolutely any moment. As a rule, PocketBook readers work for years on end, even with not very careful handling - their service life easily reaches five, seven, or even ten years. PocketBook is completely confident in the quality of its products and proves this by providing an extended warranty for its devices: 2 years when buying in regular stores and 3 years when purchasing readers on the site.

The main advice that can be given to the user of an electronic reader is to be careful with it. Do not carry in bags or backpacks with hard objects. To sit on the reader. Don't drop it on the floor. These tips are relevant not only in the case of readers, but also for any other portable electronics.

Of course, falls and bumps can be completely random. To protect the PocketBook reader from the effects of shocks and falls, as well as to keep the body and screen of the device in its original form for as long as possible, . All of them are designed in such a way as to protect the screens and cases of readers as reliably as possible.

If you come into contact with water and other liquids while reading - for example, you regularly read at the table, in the bathroom, by the pool or on the beach - we recommend our protected models: and.

What should I do if the PocketBook reader got caught in the rain or fell into the water?

Let's start with the fact that in the PocketBook line there are models with water protection, and they are not afraid of rain. The PocketBook 641 Aqua 2 model is completely sealed and is not afraid of even immersion in water for up to an hour, while the PocketBook 632 Aqua models are not afraid of splashes and short-term immersions.

If you have a reader of another model (unprotected), and this reader has come into contact with water, then you should turn off the device as soon as possible and take it to a service center. If we do not have the opportunity to immediately go to the service center, then we can, for example, put the reader in rice for a day, which is a good absorbent. But you should not put the reader on the battery in order to speed up the drying process - a strong thermal effect can have the most detrimental effect on electronics.

One way or another, a reader that has been in the water should be taken to a service center as soon as possible and as quickly as possible. Even after rice.

Please note that the occurrence of problems as a result of water ingress is not covered by the warranty. So the repair will be carried out on a paid basis. The repair price (even approximate) cannot be announced before the diagnosis. Sometimes water destroys one particular part, sometimes a completely different one, and sometimes all at once. This depends on the cost of the repair.

If you do not take any action to "rescue" the device after it gets into the water or rain, then it is difficult to predict its future fate. It happens that a small amount of water causes damage to the electronics of the reader, and it will work for many more years. However, most often contact with water leads to corrosion, short circuits and other unpleasant moments. All this, in turn, leads to the fact that the device fails in a matter of hours, days or weeks.

What should I do if I left my device on the beach in the open sun at high temperatures?

Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight is definitely not good for electronic devices. First of all, because due to heating, the battery can partially or completely fail, or even explode. In addition, the rays of the sun can, for example, melt the plastic of the device case. This will not lead to detrimental consequences, but it will not bring pleasure anyway.

If your reader has been exposed to the sun for a long time (for example, several hours), you should immediately turn off the device and let it cool down. If you have even the slightest doubt that the reader is working properly after turning it on again (for example, it starts to work noticeably slower or heats up during operation), you should turn off the device again and contact the service center. Our experts will diagnose and, if necessary, perform repairs.

Please note that the occurrence of problems as a result of overheating in the sun is not a warranty case. So the repair will be carried out on a paid basis. The repair price (even approximate) cannot be announced before the diagnosis.

How to set up the PocketBook Cloud service?

The PocketBook Cloud cloud service is designed to synchronize the library, bookmarks and reading positions between the PocketBook reader, iOS and Android devices (for example, smartphones and tablets), as well as personal computers (using a browser; Google Chrome browser is recommended).

To set up the PocketBook Cloud service on the PocketBook reader, you must enter your BookLand.com account information or, if you do not have such an account, first obtain one.

Follow the following path in the PocketBook reader interface: "Settings" -> "Accounts and Sync" -> "PocketBook Cloud" -> "Login". If you already have a BookLand.com account, then click "Yes" on the pop-up window and enter your account information to login. If you do not have an account, you will be prompted to register (the "Register" button). To register, just enter your email address and a password will be sent to it. After that, you must use this password in conjunction with the email address to enter the service (the "Login" button).

To access PocketBook Cloud from a smartphone or tablet, you need to install the PocketBook Reader application (there are versions for Android and iOS). In the PocketBook Reader application, click on the icon in the form of three horizontal dashes in the upper left corner of the screen; select the top item "Login to Cloud" and then "PocketBook Cloud". After that, enter your BookLand account information.

Access to PocketBook Cloud on a computer is possible on the page https://cloud.pocketbook.digital/browser/. You also need to enter your BookLand account information to sign in to your account.

Registration in the PocketBook Cloud service (in other words, obtaining a BookLand.com account) is possible not only from the PocketBook reader, but also from the PocketBook Reader application, as well as on a PC.

How to install additional dictionaries in PocketBook reader?

PocketBook readers support .dic dictionaries. Several dictionaries are included in the standard delivery of our devices, but additional ones can be installed.

To do this, you need to take the following steps.

1) Connect the reader to the computer and go to the internal memory of the device.

2) Copy the dictionary file (.dic) to the system -> dictionaries folder in the internal memory of the reader.

3) After that, the added dictionary will be displayed in the interface of the PocketBook reader in the same list as the pre-installed dictionaries.

The PocketBook reader is frozen. What to do?

Another option is to simultaneously hold down both page turning keys for 1-2 seconds.

How to update PocketBook reader firmware?

To update the firmware of PocketBook models with Wi-Fi, you need to do the following: connect to a Wi-Fi network and go to the "Settings" -> "Software" -> "Software Update" section. The device will search for available updates on the Internet and, if new firmware is available, it will download and install it - just like in the case of modern smartphones and tablets. Please note that usually the firmware update file is about 100-200 MB in size, so the download process can take quite a long time (depending on the connection speed).

To update the firmware of PocketBook models without Wi-Fi, go to the "Support" section on the official PocketBook website, select your model and download the archive with the firmware to your computer in the appropriate section of the website page. On the computer, extract the SWUPDATE.BIN firmware file from the archive. This file should be written to the root directory of the memory of the reader or MicroSD card using a USB cable or card reader. Next, turn off the reader and turn it on with the page turning keys held down. As a result, the process of installing a new firmware will start.

For PocketBook readers with Wi-Fi, the method of installing updates from MicroSD or internal memory is also available, described in the previous paragraph

On average, the process of updating the PocketBook reader firmware takes 10-15 minutes.

What memory cards are supported by PocketBook readers?

PocketBook readers are compatible with MicroSD/MicroSDHC cards up to 32 GB. Cards with a speed class from 2 to 10 are supported. The manufacturer of the card can be any.

The memory card must be inserted into the slot on the PocketBook reader according to the instructions for a specific model (with the contacts up or down). To fix the card in the slot, you need to bring it into the slot with your fingernail until it clicks so that the card does not peek out of the slot. When inserting a memory card, the device must be turned off and disconnected from the computer.

PocketBook 641 Aqua 2, PocketBook 632 and PocketBook 632 Aqua do not support memory cards.

What is the password on the TTS module files downloaded from your site?

TTS voice module files must have the .pbi extension. The file you downloaded to your device obviously has a .zip archive extension and is an archive. Unzip the file on the computer (right-click on the file - "Unzip" or "Extract files" depending on the type of archiver you have installed) and write the .pbi file obtained after this procedure into the reader's memory.

In this case, resave the file by selecting the type “all files” in the save path selection window, and add the extension “.pbi” at the end of the name line.

All my games and apps are gone. What to do?

In this case, you need to format the internal memory of the device. To do this, select "Settings" -> "Maintenance" -> "Formatting the built-in memory", or "Settings" -> "Advanced settings" -> "System" -> "Formatting the built-in memory".

Please note that formatting will delete all user files from the device's internal memory. Therefore, before performing this procedure, it is recommended to make a backup copy of this data on a computer or an external memory card (this will not delete system files).

The system folder is not displayed. What to do?

If you do not see the system folder when you connect to a Windows PC, it means that it is hidden.

To access this folder, you must do the following.

1) Open the root folder of the internal memory of the device, select the “Service” section on the top panel of the window (if it is not visible by default, it is called by pressing the ALT button), and then select the “Folder Options” item

2) In the settings window that appears, select the "View" tab.

3) Next, you need to find (at the bottom of the list) the “Hide protected system files and folders” function and uncheck it, and put a period in front of the “Show hidden files and folders” option. After that, a warning will appear - confirm (yes) and then (apply) in it.

After that, hidden folders will appear in the root of the internal memory of the device, including the system folder.

Can I install additional applications in the PocketBook reader?

PocketBook readers do not support installation of additional applications.

Applications that have undergone special adaptation are already integrated into the firmware of our devices. The list of applications includes games, a gallery, a calendar, a calculator and a number of online services (in the case of models with Wi-Fi). All this in PocketBook readers is located in the "Applications" section.

There are unofficial "popular" ways on the Web to install additional applications in PocketBook readers, however, PocketBook is not responsible for the results of installation and operation of these applications. The user can try to install them at their own risk.

The computer does not recognize the device. What to do?

If the computer does not recognize the device, follow the recommendations below.

1) Make sure you are using the original cable supplied with your PocketBook reader. MicroUSB cables can be very different - of different quality and with different plug lengths, have different hardware configurations with absolutely identical appearance. Therefore, PocketBook recommends using only original supplied cables. If the original cable is damaged, .

2) Check if the device is connected to the computer correctly. Please note that you need to connect the reader to the PC only when it is turned on. Therefore, you must first turn on the reader and wait for the main menu to load, and only then connect to the computer.

We recommend checking the communication settings on the PocketBook reader using the following path: "Settings" -> "Maintenance" -> "USB mode" -> "Ask when connecting". (For PocketBook 622 with firmware 4.4, as well as for models 623, 624, 626, 614, 515, 801, select "Settings" -> "Advanced Settings" -> "System" -> "USB Mode" -> "Ask when connecting”; after that, return to the main menu using the “Back” scroll key.)

Next, connect the device to the PC using a USB cable; a window will appear on the device with a choice: "Communication with PC" or "Charging". Select "Communicate with PC". Next, go to “My Computer” on the computer: a removable disk should appear, which is defined as a PocketBook device.

3) Check if the cable is securely inserted into the USB connector on the computer case. Try connecting the USB cable to a different USB port on the PC. If you are using a desktop computer, try plugging the cable into the USB port on the back of the system unit.

4) If none of the above methods helped, format the internal memory of the device ("Settings" -> "Maintenance" -> "Format internal memory", or "Settings" -> "Advanced settings" -> "System" -> "Formatting Built-in Memory").

Please note that formatting deletes user files (books, photos, settings, accounts) from the device. Therefore, before performing this procedure, it is recommended that you back up your data on a computer or an external memory card.

How to delete files from PocketBook device?

There are two ways to delete files from PocketBook readers.

1) Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable. When the device is detected on the computer as a removable disk, enter the "Explorer" and delete unnecessary files by right-clicking on the file and selecting the "Delete" option.

2) Go to the "Books" or "Library" section on the device.

In the case of non-touch PocketBook models, select the folder or file you want to delete and hold down the OK button until the context menu appears. In the menu that appears, select "File" -> "Delete".

In the case of PocketBook touch models, select the folder or file you want to delete and press it with your finger until the context menu appears. In the menu that appears, select "File" -> "Delete".

How to properly charge the battery? What devices to use for this?

The battery in the PocketBook device can be charged using the supplied USB cable from the USB port of the computer. It is also possible to use network adapters (purchased separately, for example, .

The use of universal charging adapters is allowed if the following technical parameters are met: voltage - 5V, current strength - from 1 A to 2.5 A, direct current.

When copying files to the device, it is necessary to perform the same actions as when working with an external drive (for example: pressing the left mouse button - highlighting the desired file - right-clicking - copy - paste).

Also, all Wi-Fi-enabled PocketBook models support Dropbox and Books by e-mail services. The first allows you to copy books to the reader using the Dropbox cloud service, and the second - by sending to a special e-mail address associated with the reader. You can set up Dropbox and "Books by e-mail" services on the PocketBook reader here: "Settings" -> "Accounts and synchronization".

Terms of exchange and return

Return and exchange of goods of good quality (not liked, not needed or not suitable for one reason or another) is possible within 7 days, not counting the day of purchase.

Return is possible only for the complete set of delivery, in case of complete preservation of the presentation of the device itself, the presentation of the packaging of the device and the rest of the set. The device should not have any traces of use in the form of abrasions, grease, stains and scratches. Retail packaging should not have tears, dents, scratches, or other marks that suggest that the device is not new. Opening the cellophane packaging of the retail box does not count as such damage.

Return and exchange of goods with any defect that occurred through no fault of the consumer, not declared by the manufacturer or not a feature of the returned goods, is possible within 14 days from the date of purchase, not counting the day of purchase.

A return or exchange may be refused in cases where the conditions for return and exchange are not met, when such a refusal is expressly permitted by law.

Exchange and return for those who are in Moscow and the Moscow region

To issue a return or exchange, you need to personally contact the PocketBook Service Center, located at the address: 125040, Moscow, Belorusskaya metro station, st. Yamskogo field 3rd, 2, bldg. 12 Yamskoye Pole Business Park, floor 1, PocketBook Sales and Service Center. Applications for exchange or return are accepted at any time during the working hours of the service center (weekdays from 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm, Sunday is a day off, on holidays and pre-holiday changes in working hours are possible). Exchanges or refunds of funds for which a positive decision has been made are carried out only on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

In 2014, PocketBook tried hard to cover all possible niches in the e-book market - a protected book was released, a flagship book equipped with a number of new features (such as a camera, for example), and even a device for engineers and designers created for working on objects. , with a large screen, shockproof, with the necessary pre-installed software and the corresponding cost. It would seem, what else?

In the fall of the same year, PocketBook showed the 630 Fashion book, which is in many respects an analogue of the 650 model, but in a slightly different case and with a branded case included. I want to tell you about this book.

Design, body materials

Outwardly, PocketBook 630 Fashion resembles the older model - 650. There are the same thin frames around the screen, a similar smooth plastic coated (“silver”) is used on the back of the device. The body is thin and compact.

The device looks impressive, but from a practical point of view, there are drawbacks, as in the case of the PocektBook 650. Firstly, the book slips out if you hold it with wet hands, and secondly, prints and stains remain on the body. However, you need to remember that these shortcomings apply to PocketBook 630 Fashion without a complete cover, but if you use it constantly, there will be no such problems.

On sale PocketBook 630 Fashion is available in one classic color - dark gray.

Dimensions

While maintaining the usual screen diagonal (6”) for many electronic books, PocketBook 630 Fashion turns out to be more compact than most devices due to the thin bezels around the display.

• PocketBook 630 Fashion- 151.4 x 110 x 7.5 mm, weight - 155 grams
• - 162.7 x 106.7 x 8 mm, weight - 175 grams
• Amazon Kindle PaperWhite- 169 x117 x 9 mm, 206 grams
• Barnes & Noble Nook Glow Light- 165 x 128 x 11 mm, 175 grams
• PocketBook 626- 174 x 115 x 8 mm, weight - 208 grams
• Sony PRS-T3– 160 x 109 x 11 mm, weight – 200 grams

As can be seen from the comparison, PocketBook 630 Fashion can be put on a par with Sony PRS-T3, devices from Amazon and Barnes & Noble are larger. The book is very comfortable to hold both with two hands and one, besides, it is light.

The disadvantage of the book, associated with dimensions, will only affect users with large hands. Because of the thin bezels, when you hold a book, your thumb may overlap several letters of text, or even words if your fingers are large. The solution in this case is software - set the indents on the left and right in the settings.

Control

In terms of control, the new book largely copies the PocketBook 650. The main control element for turning pages here is also the hardware keys on the back of the device, however, you can turn the pages with simple touches of the screen.

The "side buttons" located on the rear panel take some getting used to. Yes, when you hold a book, your fingers in any case lie on the “back” of the device, but at the same time, it is not convenient for everyone to simultaneously hold the book in their hand and press the key with the finger of the same hand on the back of the case. Therefore, an alternative control option is just touching the screen. There are no keys under the display, as in PocketBook 650, in this book.

At the bottom of the book there is a slot for a memory card, a microUSB connector for charging and connecting to a computer, a power button, and a hole for attaching a strap or lace.

Display

The PocketBook 630 Fashion uses a new generation e-ink display - E Ink® Pearl. In the case of the PocketBook 630 Fashion, a display with a diagonal of 6"" and a resolution of 1024x758 pixels with a backlight and a light sensor is used. The screen is touch, capacitive type.

The screen is excellent, this is exactly what the book can forgive some shortcomings for. Even when choosing a very small font, it remains neat and smooth, there is a good margin of backlight brightness, the display is perfectly readable in the sun, and the image is not distorted even if you tilt the device.

The screen has a bright, uniform backlight with the possibility of manual adjustment. It also provides automatic backlight brightness adjustment, for this there is a small light sensor above the screen. The automatic backlight adjustment system works, if I checked everything correctly, from the selected brightness position. That is, you set a certain level, and plus or minus from it, the brightness will vary when the "AUTO" mode is selected. This means that the machine will not turn the brightness to the maximum when the slider is in the left (minimum) area.

In the settings when reading a book, you can choose the type and size of the font, so you can find exactly the font that suits you personally.

Working hours

The declared operating time of the PocketBook 630 Fashion on a single battery charge (1500 mAh capacity) is up to 8,000 page flips without backlight. In practice, a book with the backlight turned on and the brightness slider set to the middle works for about a week, if you read 2-3 hours a day on average. The result is very approximate, but it also gives a rough idea of ​​the running time in general.

Loading books, memory

When connected to a computer and selecting the "Communication with PC" mode, the book is defined as an ordinary removable disk. Then you can upload books to it, both to the root of the device and to any folders, or create your own folders with books.

The convenience is that it is very simple - you do not need to deal with the modes, remember the name of a special folder where to copy books. Moreover, all the books that have just been downloaded to the device are displayed in the library in a special block “+N new books”, so if you download ten books at once, they will not be lost in a library of a couple of hundred books, you can immediately find them in this block.

The PocketBook 630 Fashion has 4 GB of built-in flash memory, of which a little less than 3 GB is available to the user. The memory can be expanded with a microSD card.

In addition to the methods described above for downloading books to PocketBook 630 Fashion, you can buy them through the company's application store or download from Dropbox, after setting up an e-book account.

Supported formats

Declared support for the following formats: EPUB DRM, EPUB, PDF DRM, PDF, FB2, FB2.ZIP, TXT, DJVU, HTML, DOC, DOCX, RTF, CHM, TCR, PRC (MOBI), as well as images in JPEG, BMP formats , PNG, TIFF.

There are no problems with opening books in PDF and DjVu formats, books of 15-20 MB and more open quickly, but reading books in these formats on a 6 ”screen is inconvenient.

With other formats, everything is fine: flipping occurs instantly, the book works very quickly, there are practically no delays between touching the screen and further reaction.

Menu

The PocketBook 630 Fashion uses a new version of the shell with the top and bottom “curtains” of the main settings (top) and the program menu (bottom), exactly the same as in the top PocketBook 650. Below I will give a partial description of the menu from the review of this book.

On the main screen, books are displayed in the format of a horizontally scrolling tape.

In the "library" there is a division of books into folders, you are free to make any number of them in the device's memory, and here they will be displayed alphabetically. Inside the folders are already books. For each book, the cover (if available), title and author, as well as the format and size of the book are displayed.

On the library page, you can call the context menu, filtering, the format of grouping and sorting books, and the type of library presentation are configured here. There is also a book search function here, it can be useful when the number of books in your device exceeds a couple of hundred.

In addition to the reading function, PocketBook 630 Fashion has a built-in dictionary, browser, several toys, a calendar, notes, a calculator, and a photo viewer. In my opinion, all this can come in handy very rarely.

Complete case

“For a snack”, I left a small description of one of the main features of the PocketBook 630 Fashion - the complete Kenzo case. Here is a description for this accessory on the official website of the company:

Luxurious black KENZO cover with crocodile embossing completely repeats the reader's unique shape. The glossy embossed surface gives a pleasant tactile sensation, thanks to which the user does not want to let go of the device. The soft inner lining reliably protects the screen from unwanted external influences.

Now seriously. Included with the book is a leatherette case, it is decorated in crocodile skin, on the front panel there are protrusions so that you can press the buttons by opening the cover of the case on a fixed book. Also on the front panel is the KENZO logo.

The cover is attached to the e-book using two Velcro on the inside of the "back". The mount is very secure, but not quite reusable. Five, ten detachments from the book, such an accessory will still survive, the sticky strips will not lose their properties, but if you take it off and put it on all the time, sooner or later the cover simply will not stick to the book.

If we talk about the appearance of the accessory, then personally I don’t like it, just as I don’t like things in the style of “crocodile skin, leopard hair” and other similar things. On the other hand, I can't call the cover very flashy or pretentious, it is made neatly, quite modestly and does not seem alien when attached to a book. That is, it is a matter of taste.

From a practical point of view, the case is certainly useful. Firstly, it protects the screen of the book from damage when you carry it in a bag, backpack or even in your pocket. Secondly, it protects the body from unnecessary scratches and wear in general.

Conclusion

The recommended retail price of the PocketBook 630 Fashion is 10,000 rubles (9,999). For this money, you get one of the most compact six-inch books in a beautiful body, with an excellent screen, high speed and decent battery life. The price of PocketBook 630 Fashion is comparable to PocketBook 650. At the same time, 630 has a complete case, while 650 has hardware keys under the screen, a camera and the ability to listen to music. And despite the fact that functionally PocketBook 650 looks more interesting, I would opt for 630 Fashion, however, without using a case.

I found this book to be more solid in terms of build, it doesn't feel as fragile as the 650, it feels more solid. Due to the fact that there are no buttons below the screen, the book is still a little more compact (against the 650), which is also a plus if you do not need keys to control and you are used to doing everything from the touch screen.

PocketBook 630 Fashion turns out to be a little more expensive than Sony PRS-T3, the difference is about 1,000 rubles, it can be attributed to the presence of a cover complete with a "poketbook". Otherwise, the books are similar, and what to choose if you need a compact book with a high-quality display, everyone decides for himself, based on his preferences. Sony is Sony: build quality and materials, excellent display, small dimensions. On the other hand, PocketBook is almost not inferior in quality, while it has the best software, works with most formats without “dancing with tambourines” and is available on all networks.

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