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

“White” devices are devices officially supplied to the Russian Federation. Such readers undergo full customs clearance, they are fully certified for the Russian Federation, are manufactured taking into account all the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation, and are 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 from April 2016 is 2 years from the date of sale. If a problem arises with the “white” device, you can contact any PocketBook service center in the Russian Federation and receive qualified support. If the case is found to be covered under warranty, repairs will be carried out free of charge during the entire warranty period.

“Grey” 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 themselves, bypassing official channels. Such devices are intended for markets of other countries - Poland, Germany, Ukraine, etc. As a result, these readers may not have Russification, pre-installed applications may not work in 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 in which the reader is intended for sale. As a result, the PocketBook warranty will not be valid in the Russian Federation. Repairing a “gray” device will only be possible for a fee, and in some cases it will not be possible at all. Moreover, it is not always possible to even 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, just 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 contains RU.

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

There are two types of water protection in readers - implemented using tuling and implemented using 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 an electric 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. The PocketBook company is completely confident in the quality of its products and proves this by providing an extended warranty for its devices: 2 years when purchasing in regular stores and 3 years when purchasing readers on the website.

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. Don't get on the reader. Don't drop it on the floor. These tips are relevant not only for e-readers, but also for any other portable electronics.

Of course, falls and impacts can be completely random. To protect the PocketBook reader from the consequences of shocks and falls, as well as to keep the case 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 reliably protect the screens and cases of readers.

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

What should you do if your PocketBook reader gets caught in the rain or falls into water?

Let's start with the fact that in the PocketBook line there are models with protection from water, 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, and the PocketBook 632 Aqua model is not afraid of splashes and short-term immersions.

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

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

Please note that problems arising from water ingress are not covered under warranty. So the repairs will be carried out on a paid basis. It is impossible to announce the cost of repairs (even approximate ones) until diagnostics are carried out. Sometimes water damages one specific part, sometimes a completely different one, and sometimes all at once. The cost of repairs depends on this.

If you do not take any action to “rescue” the device after falling into water or rain, then its future fate is difficult to predict. 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 and high temperatures?

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

If your reader was left in 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 about the serviceability of the reader after turning it on again (for example, it begins to work noticeably slower or heats up during operation), you should turn off the device again and contact the service center. Our specialists will diagnose and, if necessary, carry out repairs.

Please note that problems arising as a result of overheating in the sun are not covered under warranty. So the repairs will be carried out on a paid basis. It is impossible to announce the cost of repairs (even approximate ones) until diagnostics are carried out.

How to set up the PocketBook Cloud 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 synchronization” -> “PocketBook Cloud” -> “Login”. If you already have a BookLand.com account, click “Yes” on the pop-up window and enter your account information to log in. If you don’t have an account, you will be asked to register (the “Register” button). To register, just enter your email address and a password will be sent to it. After this, you must use this password in conjunction with your email address to log into the service (the “Login” button).

To access PocketBook Cloud from a smartphone or tablet, you must 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 lines 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.

You can access PocketBook Cloud on your computer on the page https://cloud.pocketbook.digital/browser/. To log into your account, you must also enter your BookLand account information.

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 the PocketBook reader?

PocketBook readers support dictionaries in .dic format. Several dictionaries are included as standard with our devices, but additional ones can be installed.

To do this you need to take the following steps.

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

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

3) After this, the added dictionary will be displayed in the PocketBook reader interface 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 the 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, download and install it - just like in the case of modern smartphones and tablet computers. 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 corresponding section of the website page. On your computer, you need to extract the firmware file SWUPDATE.BIN from the archive. This file should be written to the root directory of the reader's memory or MicroSD card using a USB cable or card reader. Next, turn off the reader and turn it on while holding down the page turning keys. As a result, the process of installing new firmware will begin.

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

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 with a capacity of up to 32 GB. Cards with speed class from 2 to 10 are supported. The card manufacturer can be any.

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

Models 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 website?

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

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

All my games and applications 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 built-in memory”, or “Settings” -> “Advanced settings” -> “System” -> “Formatting 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 your computer or external memory card (this will not delete system files).

The system folder is not displayed. What to do?

If you don't see the system folder when you connect to a Windows PC, it means it's hidden.

To access this folder, you need to do the following.

1) Open the root folder of the device’s internal memory, select the “Tools” 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 “Folder Options”

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 dot in front of the “Show hidden files and folders” option. After this, a warning will appear - confirm (yes) and then (apply).

After this, hidden folders will appear in the root of the device’s internal memory, 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 “folk” methods on the Internet for installing additional applications into PocketBook readers, but PocketBook is not responsible for the results of the installation and operation of these applications. The user may try to install them at his own risk.

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

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

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

2) Check that the device is connected to the computer correctly. Please note that you need to connect the reader to your 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 the PocketBook 622 model with firmware 4.4, as well as for models 623, 624, 626, 614, 515, 801, select “Settings” -> “Additional settings” -> “System” -> “USB mode” -> “Ask when connecting"; after this, you should 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 “Connect with PC”. Next, go to “My Computer” on the computer: a removable disk should appear, which is identified 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 your PC. If you are using a desktop computer, try inserting the cable into the USB connector on the rear panel of the system unit.

4) If none of the above methods helped, format the internal memory of the device (“Settings” -> “Maintenance” -> “Formatting internal memory”, or “Settings” -> “Advanced settings” -> “System” -> "Formatting the 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 to back up your data on your computer or external memory card.

How to delete files from a PocketBook device?

There are two ways to delete files from PocketBook readers.

1) Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. When the device is recognized on the computer as a removable disk, go to 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 your device.

For non-touch PocketBook models, select the folder or file you want to delete and press the “Ok” button until the context menu appears. In the menu that appears, select “File” -> “Delete”.

For 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 should I use for this?

The battery in the PocketBook device can be charged using the included 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 permitted if the following technical parameters are met: voltage – 5V, current – from 1 A to 2.5 A, constant current.

How to set up a Wi-Fi connection?

To connect your device to Wi-Fi, you need to go to “Settings” -> “Wi-Fi” -> “Network access” and set it to “Enabled”. Then you should select a network from the “Available Networks” list and click on the selected network. If the network is password protected, you will need to enter it. After this, you will need to click on the “Connect” button; If the password is entered correctly, the reader will connect to the network.

How to copy books to your device?

Turn on the PocketBook reader and connect it to the computer with a USB cable. A message will appear in the lower area of the reader display: “Select USB mode”: “Communication with PC” or “Charging”. Select “Connect with PC”. The device will be detected as a removable disk “PocketBook”.

When copying files to the device, you must perform the same actions as when working with an external drive (for example: left-clicking the mouse - selecting the desired file - right-clicking the mouse - copy - paste).

Also, all PocketBook models with Wi-Fi support 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 them to a special email address associated with the reader. You can set up the Dropbox and “Books by e-mail” services on the PocketBook reader here: “Settings” -> “Accounts and synchronization”.

Terms of exchange and return

Returns and exchanges of goods of good quality (not liked, no longer needed, or not suitable for one reason or another) are possible within 7 days, not counting the day of purchase.

Returns are possible only for the complete delivery set, if the presentation of the device itself, the presentation of the packaging of the device and the rest of the set are fully preserved. The device must not have signs of use in the form of abrasions, grease, stains and scratches. Retail packaging should not have tears, dents, scratches, or other marks that might suggest that the device is not new. Opening the cellophane packaging of a retail box is not considered such damage.

Returns and exchanges of goods with any defect that was not the fault of the consumer, not declared by the manufacturer or not a feature of the operation of the returned product, are 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 located in Moscow and the Moscow region

Conditions for returning and exchanging goods purchased in the online store website

To process a return or exchange, you need to personally contact the PocketBook Service Center, located at the address: 125040, Moscow, Belorusskaya metro station, st. Yamskogo Polya 3rd, 2, bldg. 12 Business Park “Yamskoye Pole”, 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 to 20 hours, Saturday from 11 to 16, Sunday closed, on holidays and pre-holidays, changes in opening hours are possible). Exchanges or refunds for which a positive decision has been made are carried out only on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Date of last update: 05/25/2018.

1. General Provisions

1.1.Thank you for using the services of the Bookland Internet resource (hereinafter - "Resource"). All services available on the Resource are provided to the User (Registered User), as these terms are defined below, by the company Pocketbook International SA, registered in Switzerland, whose office is located at 6 crocicchio Cortogna St. Lugano, Switzerland, 6900, as well as, in some cases and when expressly stated, its affiliated companies and/or partner companies, as applicable, hereinafter - "Administration".
1.2. These Terms (hereinafter referred to as "Conditions") are a public offer and regulate the rights and obligations of the Resource, represented by the Administration, and the User (Registered User) (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Parties" and separately - "Side") when working with the full version of the Resource displayed in the browser window of a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as "Browser version").
1.3.User of the Resource shall be deemed to be any adult, and to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, minor, individual who actually uses the Browser Version. Therefore, whether or not you have a Registered User Account, as that term is defined below, The basis for the application of the Terms and the beginning of such application is the call to the Browser Version. These actions performed by the User (Registered User) are an unconditional confirmation of his consent to the Terms and his obligation to comply with their provisions , including regarding the procedure and jurisdiction for resolving disputes. In addition, the User confirms his agreement to be bound by the obligations contained in the Terms by explicitly selecting the appropriate pop-up window option when creating an Account or when making a quick purchase without creating an Account.
1.4.To terminate the legal relationship between the User (Registered User) and the Resource Administration, he must stop using the Browser Version. For the avoidance of doubt, deleting an Account in the Resource system does not lead to the termination of the legal relationship between the Registered User and the Resource Administration if the former continues to use the Browser Version as a User.
1.5.All wishes and suggestions regarding the operation of the Resource and the Terms can be sent by the User (Registered User) to the email address [email protected] or at the postal address: Russian Federation, 115035, Moscow, st. Sadovnicheskaya, 72, office 6, or contact the support service by phone 8 800 700 0034 (for calls from the territory of the Russian Federation). Please note that support service operators are not lawyers and will not be able to provide legal advice, and are not necessarily direct representatives of the Resource Administration.
1.6. The Resource Administration may from time to time hold competitions, sweepstakes and other events, for which separate conditions may be developed. In such cases, the User (Registered User) is advised to further read such separate terms and conditions.
1.7.An integral part of these Terms are other legal documents of the Resource located at the address (hereinafter referred to as the “Legal Documents”). Changes to the Terms, as well as new versions of other Legal documents are considered effective from the moment of publication in the section, and therefore, in order to keep up to date with the current versions of the Terms and other Legal documents, the User (Registered User) is recommended to visit this section from time to time. For the avoidance of doubt, by continuing to use the Browser Versions, the User (Registered User) agrees to all new versions of the Terms and other Legal Documents.
1.8.The User (Registered User) understands and agrees that his personal data will be collected and used by Batmore Capital, Ltd, registered at AMS Trustees Limited, Sea Meadow House, Blackburne Highway, (PO box 116), Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Any claims and disputes regarding the collection and use of personal data by the User (Registered User) are directed to this company, and if they cannot be resolved amicably, they are resolved in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of these Terms.

2. Behavior on the Resource. External links

2.1.When using the Resource, the User (Registered User) undertakes to refrain from the following:
- violate the provisions of these Terms in any way;
- distribute materials that may be considered illegal, threatening, dangerous, offensive, pornographic, disruptive to the operation of the Resource, infected with viruses, violating national laws or international standards;
- collect or distribute any information about other Users (Registered Users);
- offer or use information posted on the Resource (including Content, as this term is defined below) for commercial purposes without the written consent of its authors and the Resource, as well as distribute the received Content, its copies, in any other way;
- use the capabilities and services of the Resource for commercial purposes and to carry out illegal activities, including sending spam.
2.2. The User (Registered User) understands and accepts that in the event of detection of violations of his obligations specified above in this Article 2, the Resource Administration certainly reserves the right at any time to cancel the registration of such a Registered User without any compensation or reimbursement and by any other means stop providing any Services to such User (Registered User).
2.3.As Services are provided through the Resource, the User (Registered User) may gain access to information that is not Content and not produced by the Administration, including, but not limited to, information about Content (descriptions, covers, genres, etc.), information created by other Users (Registered Users) as part of commenting on the Resource, its catalogs or Content, discussion on forums in the Resource system or in other ways, as well as external links to third-party sites and resources on the Internet. The Administration of the Resource is not responsible for any illegal, obscene or offensive information received or noticed by the User (Registered User) while using the Resource or as a result of following external links. However, if the User (Registered User) actually receives and notices this kind of information, he is recommended to contact the Administration in the ways specified in these Terms and report such facts. Although this is not the responsibility of the Administration, it nevertheless reserves the right to monitor, monitor and remove illegal, obscene or offensive materials posted on the Resource.

3.Registration

3.1.To gain access to the services of the Resource, available only to Registered Users (hereinafter referred to as "Additional services"), User registration on the Resource is required. The result of registration is the creation of a Registered User Account (hereinafter - "Account"). The presence or absence of an Account does not affect the status of the user of the Resource, who is responsible for all actions carried out on the Resource both using the Account (Registered User) and as an unregistered user (User).
3.2.During the registration process, the User must indicate at least:
1. (1) the email address that will be used as the Account name and for sending notices about the Account;
2. (2) password to access such Account;
3. (3) first and last name of the User.
3.3.When creating an Account, the User undertakes to indicate the information marked as mandatory in full, and is also responsible for the authenticity, correctness and veracity of both mandatory and other information provided. If any inaccuracy, incorrect indication or untruthfulness of the information provided by the Registered User is detected, the Resource Administration unconditionally reserves the right at any time to cancel the Account of such Registered User without any compensation or reimbursement and by any other means to stop providing any Services to such Registered User.
3.4.Additional services are:
- Ability to access Content previously accessed
- Ability to access account balance
- Ability to view the history of account replenishments and purchases
- Possibility to register a PocketBook device
- Possibility to use the PBSync service
- Ability to set up notifications
- Access to settings: changing User data, password.
- Get faster technical support
3.5. By creating an Account and receiving Additional Services, the Registered User agrees to receive information and advertising messages related to the activities of the Resource from the Administration and partners of the Resource to the email address specified during registration. A registered User has the opportunity to configure the frequency of receiving such information messages or completely refuse them in the notification settings at .
3.6. The User can receive certain services of the Resource, with the exception of Additional Services, without registration. For this purpose, a Temporary Account will be automatically created for such User. The Temporary Account uses randomly generated characters instead of the Account name and password.
3.7. Since the name and password of a temporary Account are generated automatically without the possibility of further identification and without specifying the User’s email address, the Administration does not restore the names and passwords of temporary Accounts and is not responsible for lost temporary account names and passwords. The User is recommended to evaluate the possibility of registering on the Resource and receiving Additional Services before making any purchases and, if the User nevertheless decides not to register, he is recommended to write down the automatically generated name and password of a temporary Account to gain access to purchase history, balance, as well as the ability to re-download the content he purchased (see clause 3.4).
3.8. By initiating the creation of a temporary Account, the User agrees that the Resource Administration is not obliged to transfer his purchase history and balance from the automatically created temporary Account to a permanent Account in the event that the User independently creates one. The User is recommended to pay attention to the need to log into the Account in cases where he accesses the Resource using a new device or a new IP address on the Internet. This will help avoid situations related to the existence of one or more automatically created temporary Accounts.
3.9.The Account includes the Registered User's electronic wallet. The funds deposited by such a Registered User into the account of his electronic wallet remain his property, and the Resource Administration ensures their safety, but is not responsible for their waste in the event of the Account being compromised. Money deposited into the account of such an electronic wallet cannot be spent in any way other than for the purchase of Content on the Resource. At the request of the Registered User, such funds can be returned to him in a form agreed with the Administration of the Resource. When the Account is canceled by the Registered User or the Resource Administration, the balance (balance) of funds must be compensated upon the written request of the Registered User provided to the Resource Administration no later than 5 business days after notification of the Account cancellation. In the event of failure to receive such a written request within the prescribed period, the Resource Administration reserves the right not to compensate or refund the funds remaining in the electronic wallet.

4.Resource services. Calculations. Bonuses.

4.1. The services of the Resource are access services to a catalog of text, audiovisual works and software (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Content"), located at the address in the relevant sections, services for paid and free access to files containing these works, as well as Additional Services. At the same time, access to Content catalogs is free for both Users and Registered Users, and fees are charged mainly for gaining access to Content and/or downloading files with Content (purchasing Content).
4.2. Receiving a service for providing access to Content is considered to be the opportunity to download a file containing Content. If the User (Registered User) received such an opportunity, but for any reason did not take advantage of it, no refund will be made. Payment for paid Content is carried out by reducing the balance of funds (balance) contributed by the User (Registered User) using the methods established for this in the Resource system to his electronic wallet of the Account.
4.3.The works are provided to the User (Registered User) as they are (tel quel), in the form in which they were provided by the copyright holder. The Administration undertakes to provide access to the Content in one or more of the possible file formats of its choice. The Administration is not responsible for the inability to provide a Content file in a certain format, regardless of whether this format was declared in the list of available ones for this work.
4.4. Any free Content can become paid and vice versa. The Resource Administration does not compensate the User (Registered User) for the cost of purchased Content if over time this Content becomes free. As part of promotions carried out by the Resource, certain Content may be available for download for free or at a promotional price for a certain period, which will be indicated on the corresponding page of the Resource (hereinafter referred to as "Promotional Content"). The User (Registered User) understands and accepts that after the end of the promotional period, the price of the Promotional Content may change, and free Promotional Content may become paid and vice versa.
4.5. Prices for Content may increase and decrease without warning to the User (Registered User). If a price reduction occurs after a purchase by the User (Registered User), the Resource Administration is not obliged to make any compensation to such User (Registered User).
4.6. Some Content may be available in protected formats that have certain access restrictions, for example, only devices of a specific brand, only a certain number of content installations, reading only using certain software, only subject to registration on additional resources, etc. (Further - "Protected Content"). The User (Registered User) is notified that the Content he is purchasing is Protected by means of a corresponding message on the Resource page with this Content
By purchasing and downloading Secure Content, the User (Registered User) understands and accepts the restrictions that apply to such Content. Restrictions on access to Protected Content may be completely or partially eliminated at any time by decision of the Administration. In this case, providing versions of the Protected Content with a new set of restrictions is the right, but not the obligation of the Administration.
4.7.The number of file downloads from individual copyright holders may be limited. Download limit information is available on the Content description page.
If the allowed number of downloads is exceeded, access to the Content file purchased by the User (Registered User) will be terminated. If the permissible number of downloads is exceeded due to technical reasons (for example, due to an unstable connection or problems with software on the side of the User (Registered User)), the Resource Administration reserves the right, but is not obligated, to provide such User (Registered User) with the opportunity perform one additional download.
4.8. The User (Registered User) understands and agrees that the licensee and holder of the rights to distribute the Content presented on the Resource is, depending on the circumstances, the company LLC "Content Management", legal and postal address: Russian Federation, 105066, Moscow, st. Nizhnyaya Krasnoselskaya, 15-17, building 2, premises II, room 1 (OGRN1157746267689), email: , telephone: +7 964 798 83 14, or LLC "Content Management Ukraine", registered at Ukraine, 01015 Kyiv, st. Lavrskaya, 16, or Pocketbook Readers GmbH, registered at Richard-Wagner-Straße 11, 01445 Radebeul, Germany, or their affiliates.
4.9. Any claims and disputes regarding licenses for Content are directed by the User (Registered User) to this company, and if they cannot be resolved amicably, they are resolved in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of these Terms.
4.10. The User (Registered User) understands and agrees that the operator for accepting and making payments for services presented on the Resource is, depending on the circumstances, one of the acquiring companies connected to the Resource and selected by the User (Registered User) by the user) in the process of depositing personal funds. Any claims and disputes regarding payments and receipt of refunds by the User (Registered User) shall be directed to such applicable company, and if they cannot be resolved amicably, they will be resolved in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of these Terms.
4.11.Write-off of Bonuses. From time to time and at its sole discretion, the Resource Administration may hold promotions in which all or certain Registered Users will be provided with bonuses in the form of replenishing electronic wallets in their Accounts for certain amounts. Unless otherwise specifically stated, such bonuses are available for use within 30 calendar days from the date of accrual, inclusive. Bonuses accrued to Users as part of the above-mentioned promotions until July 15, 2012, inclusive, in case of non-use by the Registered User will be canceled on December 31, 2012, and in case of partial use, they will be canceled (written off) on December 31, 2013.

5.Access to the Resource

5.1.The Administration makes every reasonable effort to ensure the proper functioning of the Resource, but is not responsible for failure to fulfill or improper fulfillment of the obligations provided for in the Terms, as well as for damage caused in connection with this, as a consequence, but not limited to:
- unlawful actions of third parties;
- failures in the operation of the Resource caused by errors in the code, computer viruses and other extraneous code fragments in the Resource software;
- lack of Internet connections between the User’s (Registered User) device and the Resource server, as well as between the Resource server and the Internet;
- implementation by government agencies and other duly authorized organizations of operational activities affecting the operation of the Resource;
- performing updates of software and hardware of the Resource; And
- according to the applicable and effective decision of the authorized public authorities.
5.2. In order to prevent unauthorized automatic scanning of the Resource, as well as the use of the Resource in fraudulent schemes, access to the Resource is allowed exclusively through a personal computer browser. If it is detected that the User (Registered User) has accessed the Resource in an unauthorized way, the Administration reserves the right to: (1) block access to the Resource; (2) cancel all purchases made through unauthorized access; (3) recover damages caused by the use of unauthorized access to the Resource.
5.3. The resource is optimized for viewing and working on a PC using browsers Google Chrome 22 and higher, Mozilla Firefox 16 and higher, Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and higher, Apple Safari 5 and higher and Opera 12 and higher with a resolution of 1024x768 and higher, Cookies enabled and JavaScript. The mobile version of the Resource is optimized for viewing and working using mobile versions of the above browsers with a resolution of 240x320 and higher, with Cookies and JavaScript enabled. The Resource may be suitable for use on other screen resolutions, browsers and operating systems, but in this case the Resource Administration does not guarantee the full functionality of the Resource and is not responsible for any errors, failures and inconveniences resulting from the use of other screen resolutions, browsers and operating systems.
5.4. The Administration reserves the right at any time, without any notice, to suspend access to the Resource to users who violate the current legislation of their country of residence, the country of location of the copyright holders of the content, the country of location of the Resource, as well as these Terms.

6.Access to the Account.

6.1.The account provides for the possibility of its use exclusively by one Registered User of the Resource. Transfer of Account data to third parties is not permitted. If facts of transfer of Account data to third parties or facts of collective use of the Account are revealed, the Administration has the right to block this Account and cancel purchases made using such Account.
6.2. The Administration is not responsible for the results of compromise (unauthorized access) of the Account resulting from errors, actions of third parties, as well as negligence of the Registered User. If a competent court determines that the Registered User's Account has been compromised due to the fault of the Administration, the Administration is liable to such Registered User solely within the amount that was in the electronic wallet of such Account at the time of completion of the last authorized transaction.
6.3. In the event of compromise of the Account or the occurrence of events suggesting possible compromise of the Account, the Registered User is obliged to immediately notify the Administration of the possible risk of compromise of the Account, and then change the password of his Account using the Account settings or this link. Failure to perform such actions within 2 hours after the Registered User discovers that his Account has been compromised relieves the Resource Administration of any responsibility in terms of compensation or the safety of the personal data of such a Registered User.

7.Responsibility

7.1.Except for cases specifically specified in these Terms, the Resource Administration does not reimburse any money spent by the User (Registered User) on the purchase of Content or otherwise spent on the Resource. However, a refund is possible if, solely through the fault of the Administration, the User (Registered User) did not receive access to the properly purchased Content. In this case, at the choice of the User (Registered User), the Resource Administration undertakes to reimburse the cost of the unreceived Content in a form agreed upon by the Parties and acceptable to the Resource Administration, or to provide access to such Content in the paid amount.
7.2. The Parties bear financial responsibility for their actions in accordance with the provisions of applicable law only to the extent of duly proven damage caused to the other Party.
7.3. In the case of any compensation, except for the situation provided for in clause 7.1 above, any internal commissions of payment systems, as well as the cost of using technical protection means for the Content (DRM and similar technologies) are deducted from the amount of the Compensation.
7.4. THE ADMINISTRATION TRY TO MAINTAIN THE RESOURCE IN PROPER ORDER, WITHOUT DEFECTS AND SAFE, BUT USERS (REGISTERED USERS) USE IT AT THEIR OWN RISK. THE RESOURCE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE ADMINISTRATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE SAFETY OR SECURITY OF THE RESOURCE, OR THAT THE RESOURCE WILL ALWAYS OPERATE WITHOUT DISRUPTIONS, DELAYS OR PROBLEMS. THE RESOURCE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS, MATERIALS, INFORMATION OR DATA OF ANY THIRD PARTIES, AND THE USER (REGISTERED USER) RELEASES THE ADMINISTRATION, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS CLAIMS AND DAMAGES, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, ARISING OUT OF ANY CLAIM USER (REGISTERED USER) TO SUCH THIRD PARTIES OR IN ANY WAY ASSOCIATED WITH IT. THE RESOURCE'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED $100 (ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS). APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO USERS. IN SUCH CASES, THE RESOURCE'S LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

8. Dispute resolution, severability and applicable law

8.1 These Terms are made in accordance with the federal laws of the United States of America. If the User (Registered User) is located outside of this jurisdiction, he, however, fully agrees to subject the legal relations arising from any use of the Resource to the laws of the United States, and these Terms apply to him to the maximum extent permitted by his jurisdiction without applying any conflict of laws rules,
8.2. If any provisions of the Terms are found to be illegal or unenforceable in any applicable jurisdiction, then in such jurisdiction such provisions are deemed to be excluded from the text of the Terms, which does not change their effect in other jurisdictions, does not mean or entail illegality or the absence of legal force for all other provisions of the Terms, which from that moment are considered automatically changed and valid in the new edition.
8.3. The User acknowledges and agrees that the only appropriate place for resolving any disputes that arose from the relations between the Parties and which the Parties could not resolve through negotiations for at least 30 days is the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Lugano, Switzerland .

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For new users

7 reasons to become a User of the Book Land BookLand

By becoming a User of our service, you get simple and comfortable access to the largest portal of licensed literature in the CIS.
Now you don’t need to search for a long time for a book or magazine in libraries and stores, if it is on our website - it can be available for you to read within seconds. Use your time effectively!
New books and periodicals often appear here faster than on the shelves of bookstores and magazine layouts.
The cost of electronic versions is several times lower than printed editions.
Security of operations and safety of personal information. BookLand does not trade the secrets of its Users. We use the latest industry standards, protocols and procedures to ensure the security of your data. Book Country respects your right to information security!
Convenience and versatility of use is due to the availability of texts in the most common formats.
Ecology. By using our service, you save trees and natural resources for future generations. Remember: 100 printed 500 page books = 1 tree!

What will I get from your service?

A large assortment of modern fiction, scientific and business literature in text and audio formats
Exclusive publications by famous authors written specifically for the Book Country
Catalog of subscriptions to periodicals in electronic form
Free library of classical literature
Opportunity to participate and win in BookLand and PocketBook promotions

How to become a User of your service?

Why use e-mail as login?

Your e-mail address is your main identifier on the portal. Without it, you will not be able to recover your password if you lose it. On it you will receive site news and information about new genres (if you subscribe to them).

I filled out all the fields, but instead of registration the following message appears: Is the verification code entered incorrectly?

The confirmation code is several randomly selected symbols, visible to you in a colored rectangle to the right of the input field.

The verification code is required to prevent auto-registration by unfriendly robot programs.

Account

What do the inscriptions in the account field mean? Your ID
– a unique digital code assigned upon completion of the Registration procedure. Serves for quick identification when contacting support. My details
– by clicking on this tab, you can change your personal data, subscribe to news or unsubscribe from it. My books
– Your virtual bookcase, where the books and magazines you have purchased will be located. There is the possibility of organizing by bookshelves and creating your own bookshelves. See the Books section for more details. My account

– your virtual wallet from which payments are made for the publications you purchase. A more detailed account replenishment procedure is described in the Payment section.

I forgot my password (password doesn't work). How can I restore it?
Take advantage.

If a letter with a password does not arrive, it comes from the e-mail to which you registered, indicating “Password recovery” in the subject line of the letter.

I don't have access to my e-mail. How can I recover my password?

If you do not have access to your e-mail, contact the support service of your mail server. Your e-mail is the main confirmation of your rights to own an account with us.

When I try to access my account I get an authorization error

Make sure that you have entered the correct username/password; refresh your browser page; try working in only one browser window; Make sure your browser supports cookies.

Books

What are e-books?
Electronic book (English e-book, e-text) - a version of the book in electronic (digital) form. This term applies both to works presented in digital form and to the devices used to read them.

In English-speaking countries, the term e-text is also used to refer to digital versions of books that are stored using open formats based on simple text files. Electronic texts are also called educational electronic manuals, which, in addition to text, include raster images, data examples, exercises, specially written comments and answers to possible questions.

How to buy a book?
Register
Top up your account (details in the Payment section)
Add it to your cart (you can add multiple books)
Pay for cart contents

Which book format is right for me?

.txt– standard text file. Most of the formatting will be lost, but the book will open in any program.
.rtf– text with formatting, convenient for reading on a computer and printing.
.html– hypertext. Can be opened by a web browser, many readers and editors.
.fb2– an open XML-based format, directly readable by Haali Reader and many others. Readers and editors exist for almost any OS. There is also a converter program FB2Any. Recommended for PocketBook devices.
.lrf– format used in the Sony Reader family of devices.
.doc.prc– documents for reading on Palm (Mobi Pocket, etc.).
.pdf– Adobe Acrobat document. The A4 version is perfect for printing, the A6 version is suitable for reading on many e-ink readers.
.epub– an HTML-based format actively promoted by Adobe. Supported by many modern programs and most new devices. It is quite convenient to use it on iPhone.
.isilo3– a specialized format for the advanced iSilo reader program, available for many platforms (Windows mobile, Palm).
.rb– books for specialized devices Rocket e-book/REB1100.
.lit– format for the Microsoft Reader program. The program exists for the entire Windows line; among other things, it can “read the text of a book out loud.”

.acsm– a format used by Adobe Digital Editions to send activation data to a remote server, which uses it to create a secure book in PDF (or epub) format that is downloaded to your computer if activation is successful.

How to work with Adobe DRM protected formats?

When downloading a book in PDF DRM format, you save a file on your computer with the extension .acsm. In order to open it and download the book in PDF format, you need the free Adobe Digital Editions program. When you first launch the program, you will be asked to authorize your computer using Adobe ID - this is necessary to authorize mobile devices capable of working with DRM formats on your PC. If you do not want to read the book on other devices, you can not authorize (Don’t authorize this computer) in the Adobe Digital Editions dialog box. If you need to open the book on other devices (for example, on a PocketBook e-book reader), you must register for free on the Adobe website and enter registration data (adobe id and password) in the Digital Editions program. After that, connect your device to your computer, and after Digital Editions detects and authorizes the device, you can copy books to the device. For Pocketbook devices: books are saved in the “Digital Editions” folder.

How can I buy the required format?

We have a principle: One purchase – all formats. After purchasing the book, all offered formats become available for downloading.

What can you do with a purchased book?

How many times can I download a book I purchased?

The total number of downloads is unlimited. Having purchased a book from us, you can always access it - from anywhere, from any computer.
To prevent unauthorized access to books, a security threshold has been set on your account - 7 races of each book per month or 19 races per year. If for some reason this was not enough for you, contact support, we will provide you with additional downloads.

How can I find out about the release of new books in my favorite genre?

You can set up a subscription to books of any genre you are interested in, by marking the required genres during registration or in the “My Data” section of the user menu, and receive messages about new releases to your e-mail.

I have too many purchased books, how can I navigate through them?

In the "My Books" section you can create bookshelves. Create shelves with “speaking” titles and arrange books on them.

How to purchase a magazine?

The process of purchasing a magazine is no different from the procedure of purchasing a book. The purchased magazine is moved to the “My Books” section on the Periodicals shelf. You also have the opportunity to subscribe for the proposed period.

How to subscribe to the magazine and what does it give?

Just click the Subscribe link... and then check out your cart. After purchasing a subscription, magazines for the paid period will automatically appear on your Periodicals bookshelf at the time of publication on our website, and you will receive a notification to your e-mail. As a rule, a subscription costs less than purchasing each issue separately.

I found a typo/misprint/other error in the book, does anyone need this information?

We are constantly working to improve the quality of texts, and your help is invaluable to us. When reporting errors, if possible, indicate the URL of the book on our website, this will help eliminate the shortcomings quickly.

Payment

In what currency is the price of the book displayed?

The default site currency is Ukrainian Hryvnia. But when you visit our website, prices are automatically displayed in the currency of your country. If for some reason this does not happen, you will see the price displayed in EURO. In addition - upon registration or later in My data You have the opportunity to choose your own display currency. It will also display your balance.

How to pay for the selected books?

Payment for the cart is made from an internal account - your virtual wallet on our website.

How to top up your account?

To replenish your account, we accept bank cards, bank payments against an invoice, which you can create and print from our website, electronic money and other various payment methods. You can find out more about them by registering on the balance replenishment page.
Please note - Payment methods vary depending on the selected display currency.

I made a mistake when sending an SMS message

Make sure that:
You have sent a message to one of the numbers from the list provided on the Recharge via SMS page.
Money has been debited from your mobile account.
If so, look at the reply SMS message:
- The response message is not your Login - you made a mistake when specifying your ID (about ID, see the ACCOUNT section). As a result, the money was debited from the phone, but did not end up in your account. The situation is unpleasant, but fixable - you have the mailing address of the user for whom you topped up the account. Write to him and, perhaps, he will not refuse you a return courtesy.
- In the response message there is an apology and a link to the wap-portal of the mobile operator - You typed “something that does not start with BKL (Latin alphabet)”. Your money has been credited to your mobile operator's account and they will send you a link where you can spend it. We did not receive this payment.
- In the response message, the text "NNN" is incorrect. Be more careful when typing SMS text - apparently you typed "BKL". Your money went somewhere, but to the wrong address. Write to the support service of the company that provides the SMS replenishment service.

I paid money using a printed receipt through the bank, but the funds did not arrive in my account?

Be sure to make sure that when a bank employee makes a payment, your Login is indicated in the payment document, otherwise the money will go to our account as anonymous. Contacting support will help resolve this, but will take time.
- As a rule, money paid through the bank ends up in your account “today - tomorrow”, but some banks are in no hurry to transfer payments. If the replenishment has not occurred, send a scan of the payment document with the bank’s note about the payment to the support address, and we will carry out the replenishment.

I can't make a WM money payment.

Make sure that your browser allows WM payments (WM certificate is accepted, ActiveX is installed).

I transferred money to your account in the WM system by copying the wallet number. But for some reason they were not credited to my account in the system.

Our system only processes payments made in the standard way through the “Top up balance” item. There is no need to manually copy the wallet number or perform other complex actions. Make sure the correct amount is specified and click “Next”.
If you still transferred money to our wallet manually, contact support. Be prepared for the fact that for manual payment processing by our specialist, you will be charged 20% of the amount. Also, manual processing may take several days.

Payment from my bank card does not go through.

Contact the bank that services your card for clarification. Your card is probably not activated for online payments.
You can, by going through the verification procedure when contacting your bank, temporarily remove restrictions on Internet payments from your card, or try a different card.
Try a different payment method.

Scratch card replenishment fails?

Check that the code you entered is correct - you have 3 attempts per day.
If you think that the code was entered correctly, but the payment did not go through, write a letter to the support service from your login address indicating the card number.

Copyright holders

How to publish your book?

If you are a copyright holder, then to publish a book in electronic form, you just need to enter into an agreement with us. More details on the “Copyright Holders” page. After signing the contract, all you have to do is receive royalties for the sale of your works.

My book is sold on your website, but I have not signed an agreement with you...

Perhaps the agreement was signed by your Publishers. You can contact us at .

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What devices are best for reading e-books?

Modern technologies bring us new media and ways of obtaining it. Users of the site have the opportunity to order devices for reading Pocketbook e-books from our website directly from the manufacturer.

What besides e-books can be purchased on your website?

We are glad to offer you wonderful audio books, favorably distinguished by the quality of soundtracks, cast and thoughtful selection of works.
We offer you electronic dictionaries for PCs and mobile devices, the ABBYY FineReader recognition system, the ABBYY PDF Transformer program for converting and creating PDF documents, the ABBYY Screenshot Reader utility for creating snapshots of any area of the screen. From our website you can purchase download versions of ABBYY products.

Currently, electronic books have become a kind of terminals for purchasing digital content in online stores. This is why, by the way, devices for reading e-books are constantly becoming cheaper. The manufacturers' calculation is clear: to attract consumers at the lowest possible price, selling them an e-reader almost at cost, in order to then make money by selling books and paid subscriptions to newspapers and magazines. It is for this reason that after purchase the device must be registered on the manufacturer’s website. Having created an account there, you can attach a plastic card to it to pay for purchases. After registering and entering plastic card data on the reader, the ability to purchase books directly from the device is activated.

In Amazon and Barnes & Noble models, you can connect the ereader to Wi-Fi, and then access the company website through the Store application. There is a search function in the "Store". Find the book you need and click “Buy” - money is automatically debited from the card, and the book is loaded into the reader literally within a few seconds via Wi-Fi. Thus, at any time of the day, wherever you are, you have the opportunity to purchase the necessary book. All you need is an e-reader and access to Wi-Fi.

Of course, so far this marketing scheme is paying off in America and Europe. Russians are not accustomed to such services, and Russian paid online libraries still leave much to be desired. Western online platforms, such as Amazon, do not offer Russian-language literature, and in general they prefer to ignore the Russian market. Therefore, the question of why register a device on Amazon if you do not plan to use it is logical. But the answer is that the Kindle is not a gadget, but a service.

In addition to the ability to purchase books on the company website, registration provides the user with two advantages: activation of additional functions and access to Amazon online services. Our article is devoted to describing the advantages that registration and Barnes & Noble provide on branded library sites.

Amazon Kindle Registration

In the case of Kindle readers, registering these devices with Amazon allows you to activate a number of functions that are not available without registration:

In addition to the functions activated directly on the device, after registration you will also receive the features provided by the Amazon website:

downloading books without connecting to a computer (details in our);
wireless downloading of books through the personal e-mail assigned to your Kindle (using it, you can send books and documents to your Kindle via regular e-mail);
Amazon online converter (when downloading wirelessly to the reader, you can send books in DOC, DOCX and RTF - they are converted on the website and loaded into the reader in MOBI format);
access to the Amazon “cloud” - a 5-gigabyte storage of personal files (books and documents can be stored there and uploaded to the reader as needed via Wi-Fi through the “View Archived Items” menu function).

In addition, by creating an account, you can link not only your Kindle to it, but also any device on Android, iOS or Windows by installing the Kindle mobile application there. Now you can start reading on a Kindle reader, and continue, for example, on an iPad or using a mobile application. It can be downloaded from Google Play (for Android) or AppleStore (for iOS). Through a single account, information about the page on which you finished reading, as well as your notes and bookmarks, will be automatically synchronized. This way, you can start reading a book on one device and continue on another. Agree, this is very convenient.

So, if we have convinced you of the need to register your e-reader or tablet on Amazon, follow a simple algorithm. This process will not take much time, but it will add functionality to your Kindle:

Turn on Wi-Fi/3G module;
On the first page of the “Settings” section, connect to the Wi-Fi network;
On the same page, select “Registration”;
If you did not have an account on Amazon.com before, then select “Create an account through Kindle”;
You can skip the credit card registration step. Registration is completed. A welcome email will load into the Kindle Main Menu.

Another popular American reader manufacturer, Amazon's main competitor, Barnes & Noble is well known in Russia for its and . Unlike Amazon, these readers cannot be used without registration in principle. When you turn it on for the first time, they ask you to create an account on the company website - without this step it is simply impossible to start using the reader. There is an option to postpone registration (here is a description of how to bypass registration on the Nook Simple Touch), but then you will still have to register, since the battery runs out very quickly on an unregistered Barnes & Noble reader.

Barnes & Noble's book and periodical store is poorer than Amazon's. And although books in Russian have recently appeared there, and a pretty good free set of classics in English is also available, you will not get any other advantages from registering your Nook on the bn.com company website. So, registration of readers from this manufacturer can be called a forced necessity. To register or tablet from Barnes & Noble, you will definitely need access to Wi-Fi.

We will describe the registration process step by step so that you do not have any problems with how to register your Nook Simple Touch (with GlowLight) on the company website:

Charge the device from a computer, or using a power adapter;
After the reader is charged, a welcome splash screen will appear on the screen. Click "Next" in the lower right corner of the screen;
On the next screen, you need to accept (and be sure to read) the terms of the license agreement by clicking "Next";
You need to select a time zone. Russians can choose any one - after registration it can be changed to one of the Russian ones in the settings.
The next step is to connect to Wi-Fi.
Enter your data: last name, first name and e-mail. Create a password.
You can skip the credit card registration step by clicking "Skip". Registration is completed.

E-readers from other manufacturers usually do not require registration. In any case, it does not provide any benefits from using the e-reader in conjunction with the website and does not enable additional functions. Some Pocketbook models require registration to gain access to the ObreeyStore content library. However, so far they cannot be said to be closely integrated with this service (it is impossible to buy books from ObreeyStore directly from the Pocketbook device), and therefore most users prefer to ignore this opportunity.

In general, in the case of e-readers and Amazon Kindle tablets, registration on the company’s website not only makes it possible to purchase books and subscriptions to periodicals, but also provides access to online services useful to the user, and also activates additional functions. At Barnes & Noble, registration essentially activates the devices themselves, so it's unavoidable. The registration process is not complicated, so we recommend that everyone be sure to register their devices in order to enjoy their functionality to the maximum!

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