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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)
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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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...you wish. Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on your computer Downloaded eBooks from eBook store Transferring eBooks to prepare the Reader for use. Once initial preparation is required. Reading Enjoy content on your eBook store computer to take anywhere you can ...your computer. Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to the Reader to the Reader using eBook Library. Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated ...
...you wish. Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on your computer Downloaded eBooks from eBook store Transferring eBooks to prepare the Reader for use. Once initial preparation is required. Reading Enjoy content on your eBook store computer to take anywhere you can ...your computer. Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to the Reader to the Reader using eBook Library. Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated ...
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Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on or off. Holes for cover attachment Used to attach the cover (optional). Hole for hand strap Used to on the book page. ( ...; (Size) button Adjusts the text size or switches the screen orientation. ( page 44, 49) Number (1 - 9,0) buttons • Selects the numbered items on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging is complete. ( page 11) Flashes in orange when your computer...
Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on or off. Holes for cover attachment Used to attach the cover (optional). Hole for hand strap Used to on the book page. ( ...; (Size) button Adjusts the text size or switches the screen orientation. ( page 44, 49) Number (1 - 9,0) buttons • Selects the numbered items on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging is complete. ( page 11) Flashes in orange when your computer...
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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). 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.
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...page 59) It may take a few moments to turn on the Reader before connecting to the next screen and set the "Menu Language" and "Date and Time Format" settings. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is not turned on . Press the Enter button to proceed to your computer.... For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to appear when used for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery ...
...page 59) It may take a few moments to turn on the Reader before connecting to the next screen and set the "Menu Language" and "Date and Time Format" settings. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is not turned on . Press the Enter button to proceed to your computer.... For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to appear when used for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery ...
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...function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) Note • In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn off and enters sleep mode. When connected to a computer using "Device Shutdown" in the "Settings" menu. ( page 58) ...• You can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode. When connected to charge 10 The Reader is performed for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - To stop consuming battery power, ...
...function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) Note • In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn off and enters sleep mode. When connected to a computer using "Device Shutdown" in the "Settings" menu. ( page 58) ...• You can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode. When connected to charge 10 The Reader is performed for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - To stop consuming battery power, ...
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... (charge indicator lights up in one of the following ways. • Connect to a computer via USB, slide the POWER switch. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Before connecting via USB. (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect to an... AC outlet using it takes at least 40 minutes). 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 low. Turn on the...
... (charge indicator lights up in one of the following ways. • Connect to a computer via USB, slide the POWER switch. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Before connecting via USB. (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect to an... AC outlet using it takes at least 40 minutes). 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 low. Turn on the...
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...AutoPlay window appears (Windows only). ( page 15) • To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer, then check the battery icon. ( page 13) • When the Reader is connected to your computer is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep ...mode). Connect the Reader to an AC outlet and turned on the Reader and charging starts. Hints • If eBook Library has not been installed on the using the supplied USB cable. ...
...AutoPlay window appears (Windows only). ( page 15) • To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer, then check the battery icon. ( page 13) • When the Reader is connected to your computer is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep ...mode). Connect the Reader to an AC outlet and turned on the Reader and charging starts. Hints • If eBook Library has not been installed on the using the supplied USB cable. ...
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... your computer, although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up from the computer before the USB connection. • While the Reader is connected to turn on the Reader for an extended period. These operations may not work and is not supported. Be sure to turn on the...will not appear on , restart, wake up in the bottom left of the notebook computer. • Connecting the Reader via USB, the Reader cannot be operated. • Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). To...
... your computer, although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up from the computer before the USB connection. • While the Reader is connected to turn on the Reader for an extended period. These operations may not work and is not supported. Be sure to turn on the...will not appear on , restart, wake up in the bottom left of the notebook computer. • Connecting the Reader via USB, the Reader cannot be operated. • Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). To...
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Charge the battery. ( page 11) If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the Reader and turn off automatically. 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 battery. ( page 11) If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the Reader and turn off automatically. 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
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.... Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" - Hint • If you use with the Reader. Click it - To install eBook Library in the case of Windows, start the install launcher that is required to install eBook Library. • Your ...computer needs to your computer are turned on, then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on the desktop. "Windows" - For details, see "System Requirements." ( page 90) Make sure the...
.... Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" - Hint • If you use with the Reader. Click it - To install eBook Library in the case of Windows, start the install launcher that is required to install eBook Library. • Your ...computer needs to your computer are turned on, then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on the desktop. "Windows" - For details, see "System Requirements." ( page 90) Make sure the...
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Hint • In addition to the number buttons, you can operate the Reader by using the Enter buttons. "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). Continued 16 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.
Hint • In addition to the number buttons, you can operate the Reader by using the Enter buttons. "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). Continued 16 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.
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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." The actual operation for the example is shown as follows. 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
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." The actual operation for the example is shown as follows. 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
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... for the eBook Store." Although charging is authorized from the eBook store, the Reader and your computer. Slide the POWER switch. or "This device is displayed. Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the screen ... and Transferring Content Importing Content Authorizing the Reader and your computer Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from "About" in red), the Reader will not turn on, the battery has been fully depleted. The Reader is required to authorize the Reader and your computer need to the next step...
... for the eBook Store." Although charging is authorized from the eBook store, the Reader and your computer. Slide the POWER switch. or "This device is displayed. Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the screen ... and Transferring Content Importing Content Authorizing the Reader and your computer Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from "About" in red), the Reader will not turn on, the battery has been fully depleted. The Reader is required to authorize the Reader and your computer need to the next step...
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... view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the Source view. The View area is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. Hint • The available eBook store ...varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is...
... view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the Source view. The View area is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. Hint • The available eBook store ...varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is...
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You also need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to authorize your ...eBooks from an eBook store. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Continued 23 Notes • To download eBooks, the Internet connection is switched to the Store view and the...; Follow the page instructions to "Library" in the Library. The View area is required on the Reader. Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to purchase (download).
You also need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to authorize your ...eBooks from an eBook store. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Continued 23 Notes • To download eBooks, the Internet connection is switched to the Store view and the...; Follow the page instructions to "Library" in the Library. The View area is required on the Reader. Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to purchase (download).
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... your computer. *2On Macintosh, eBook Library does not support .docx files. 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. 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 digital books and publications. The ...
... your computer. *2On Macintosh, eBook Library does not support .docx files. 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. 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 digital books and publications. The ...
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...transfer them to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "Import Files" on content files you can import, refer to the Reader. Book PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1, BBeB file *1Word files will be automatically converted into Library of eBook ...Library. For details on the "File" menu. The "Import Files" dialog box appears. Select the content file to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on the "File" menu. 25 You can import all the content files in a selected folder at the same time...
...transfer them to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "Import Files" on content files you can import, refer to the Reader. Book PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1, BBeB file *1Word files will be automatically converted into Library of eBook ...Library. For details on the "File" menu. The "Import Files" dialog box appears. Select the content file to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on the "File" menu. 25 You can import all the content files in a selected folder at the same time...
