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Jump to the table of contents User's Guide PRS-300 Digital Book Reader ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-151-151-12(1)
Jump to the table of contents User's Guide PRS-300 Digital Book Reader ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-151-151-12(1)
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Table of Contents Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader 5 Getting Started Parts and Controls 6 Turning on the Reader 9 About the sleep mode of the Reader 10 Charging the Reader 11 About charging 11 Charging the Reader via USB connection 11 Installing eBook Library 15 Basic Menu Operation 16 Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content...
Table of Contents Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader 5 Getting Started Parts and Controls 6 Turning on the Reader 9 About the sleep mode of the Reader 10 Charging the Reader 11 About charging 11 Charging the Reader via USB connection 11 Installing eBook Library 15 Basic Menu Operation 16 Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content...
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Other Information Updating the Reader's Firmware 74 About Books Pre-installed on the Reader 75 Notes on the Reader Disposal 76 Precautions 77 On safety 82 Note on use 82 On heat build-up 83 On software 84 On Cleaning 85 On Copyrights 86 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 87 Specifications 89 Index 91
Other Information Updating the Reader's Firmware 74 About Books Pre-installed on the Reader 75 Notes on the Reader Disposal 76 Precautions 77 On safety 82 Note on use 82 On heat build-up 83 On software 84 On Cleaning 85 On Copyrights 86 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 87 Specifications 89 Index 91
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... is required. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Initially after purchase, you wish. Reading Enjoy content on your...
... is required. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Initially after purchase, you wish. Reading Enjoy content on your...
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... attachment Used to attach the cover (optional). Hole for hand strap Used to attach the hand strap. Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the...
... attachment Used to attach the cover (optional). Hole for hand strap Used to attach the hand strap. Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the...
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Getting Started USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 11) DC IN jack Used to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible. ( page 64) About the serial number The serial number provided for the Reader is on the label on the rear of the Reader. Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for customer registration. Do not remove the label. The number is required for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional).
Getting Started USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 11) DC IN jack Used to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible. ( page 64) About the serial number The serial number provided for the Reader is on the label on the rear of the Reader. Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for customer registration. Do not remove the label. The number is required for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional).
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... on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. Make sure to turn on the Reader. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Note • If the Reader is required. The charge indicator lights up screen to the next screen and set the "Menu Language" and...
... on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. Make sure to turn on the Reader. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Note • If the Reader is required. The charge indicator lights up screen to the next screen and set the "Menu Language" and...
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... page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in the "Settings" menu. ( page 58) • You can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode. When connected to a computer using "Device Shutdown" in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) About the sleep mode... To turn off, even if no operation is consumed slightly. When the sleep mode setting is activated, the Reader automatically enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of the Reader You can minimize battery consumption by default. When connected to charge 10 To stop consuming battery power, use "...
... page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in the "Settings" menu. ( page 58) • You can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode. When connected to a computer using "Device Shutdown" in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) About the sleep mode... To turn off, even if no operation is consumed slightly. When the sleep mode setting is activated, the Reader automatically enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of the Reader You can minimize battery consumption by default. When connected to charge 10 To stop consuming battery power, use "...
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...using it takes at least 40 minutes). Continued 11 In this case, go to fully charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging Charging the Reader is required when using the AC Adapter for the first time or the remaining battery is turned on. Turn on the... Reader, and then charge in red), the Reader will not turn on the screen (it for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). (Charging time: approx. 2 hours*) * Approximate time required to the next step. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the ...
...using it takes at least 40 minutes). Continued 11 In this case, go to fully charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging Charging the Reader is required when using the AC Adapter for the first time or the remaining battery is turned on. Turn on the... Reader, and then charge in red), the Reader will not turn on the screen (it for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). (Charging time: approx. 2 hours*) * Approximate time required to the next step. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the ...
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... is connected to an AC outlet and turned on (not in sleep mode). Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon. ( page 13) • When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in red while charging) goes off. Continued 12 Hints... not been installed on your computer, the AutoPlay window appears (Windows only). ( page 15) • To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer using environment. appears on the using the supplied USB cable. Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) *...
... is connected to an AC outlet and turned on (not in sleep mode). Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon. ( page 13) • When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in red while charging) goes off. Continued 12 Hints... not been installed on your computer, the AutoPlay window appears (Windows only). ( page 15) • To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer using environment. appears on the using the supplied USB cable. Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) *...
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... You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in the shutdown state. Be sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection. • At purchase, the Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up from the computer before the USB connection. • While the...power). Continued 13 Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, do not turn on the Reader for an extended period. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Be sure to turn on, restart...
... You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in the shutdown state. Be sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection. • At purchase, the Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up from the computer before the USB connection. • While the...power). Continued 13 Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, do not turn on the Reader for an extended period. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Be sure to turn on, restart...
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Getting Started Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and the Reader will turn it on again. ( page 11) Continued 14 Charge the Reader and turn off automatically. Charge the battery. ( page 11) If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears.
Getting Started Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and the Reader will turn it on again. ( page 11) Continued 14 Charge the Reader and turn off automatically. Charge the battery. ( page 11) If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears.
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... your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on -screen instructions. 15 "Windows" - Click it - Hint • If you use with the Reader. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. Notes • The Internet connection is required to install eBook Library.... • Your computer needs to your computer are turned on the Reader manually. To install eBook Library in Macintosh When the Reader is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window appears. From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in the "Installer...
... your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on -screen instructions. 15 "Windows" - Click it - Hint • If you use with the Reader. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. Notes • The Internet connection is required to install eBook Library.... • Your computer needs to your computer are turned on the Reader manually. To install eBook Library in Macintosh When the Reader is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window appears. From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in the "Installer...
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Getting Started Basic Menu Operation You can also select an item by selecting item from the menu, press the number buttons as indicated on the number tabs. Continued 16 "Home" menu Number tabs Cursor Number buttons (Home) button (Return) button (Bookmark) button (Size) button Enter button Directional buttons To select an item from the menu (list). Hint • In addition to the number buttons, you can operate the Reader by using the Enter buttons.
Getting Started Basic Menu Operation You can also select an item by selecting item from the menu, press the number buttons as indicated on the number tabs. Continued 16 "Home" menu Number tabs Cursor Number buttons (Home) button (Return) button (Bookmark) button (Size) button Enter button Directional buttons To select an item from the menu (list). Hint • In addition to the number buttons, you can operate the Reader by using the Enter buttons.
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Example: Selecting a book from the Book list From the "Home" menu, select "Books by Title" and then press the Enter button. (Home) button "Home" menu Continued 17 The actual operation for the example is shown as follows. Getting Started In this manual, the operating instructions of the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. Press the number 2 button, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto "Books by title" desired book "Begin."
Example: Selecting a book from the Book list From the "Home" menu, select "Books by Title" and then press the Enter button. (Home) button "Home" menu Continued 17 The actual operation for the example is shown as follows. Getting Started In this manual, the operating instructions of the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. Press the number 2 button, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto "Books by title" desired book "Begin."
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... not turn on, the battery has been fully depleted. or "This device is required to authorize the Reader and your computer need to the next step. Note • The Internet connection is authorized for the eBook Store." Although charging is turned on the ...screen (it has already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." is authorized from the eBook store, the Reader and your computer. Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes...
... not turn on, the battery has been fully depleted. or "This device is required to authorize the Reader and your computer need to the next step. Note • The Internet connection is authorized for the eBook Store." Although charging is turned on the ...screen (it has already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." is authorized from the eBook store, the Reader and your computer. Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes...
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... on the country. The View area is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer. Hint • The available eBook store varies depending on... the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to...
... on the country. The View area is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer. Hint • The available eBook store varies depending on... the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to...
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... online eBook store to purchase (download). You also need to authorize your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on the Reader. For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook...
... online eBook store to purchase (download). You also need to authorize your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on the Reader. For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook...
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... following are the book types supported by eBook Library. Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files transferred to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on eBook Library operations, refer to fit the screen size. The links embedded in eBooks (page ...can adjust the layout automatically to the eBook Library Help. Text file (.txt) RTF file (.rtf) Word file*1 (.doc, .docx*2) Supported only by the Reader and eBook Library File type (file extension) Description BBeB (.lrf, .lrx) A file in BBeB format used in PDF format (Version 1.4 or before). ...
... following are the book types supported by eBook Library. Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files transferred to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on eBook Library operations, refer to fit the screen size. The links embedded in eBooks (page ...can adjust the layout automatically to the eBook Library Help. Text file (.txt) RTF file (.rtf) Word file*1 (.doc, .docx*2) Supported only by the Reader and eBook Library File type (file extension) Description BBeB (.lrf, .lrx) A file in BBeB format used in PDF format (Version 1.4 or before). ...
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... "Import Files" on the "File" menu. Note • Although you cannot transfer them to be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into Library of eBook Library. Hint • You can import the following content files. The "Import... Files" dialog box appears. Select the content file to the Reader. Book PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1, BBeB file *1Word files will be imported.
... "Import Files" on the "File" menu. Note • Although you cannot transfer them to be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into Library of eBook Library. Hint • You can import the following content files. The "Import... Files" dialog box appears. Select the content file to the Reader. Book PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1, BBeB file *1Word files will be imported.