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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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... Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your computer Downloaded eBooks from eBook store Transferring eBooks to the Reader using eBook Library. Reading Enjoy content on your eBook store computer to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you wish. Initially after purchase, you need to take anywhere you can transfer content...
... Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your computer Downloaded eBooks from eBook store Transferring eBooks to the Reader using eBook Library. Reading Enjoy content on your eBook store computer to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you wish. Initially after purchase, you need to take anywhere you can transfer content...
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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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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. Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for customer registration. Do not remove the label.
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For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Make sure to turn on the Reader. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is required. Note • If the Reader is not turned on, charging is turned on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears.... For details, see "Settings menu items." ( page 59) It may take a few moments to turn on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on. The charge indicator lights up screen to appear when used for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or...
For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Make sure to turn on the Reader. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is required. Note • If the Reader is not turned on, charging is turned on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears.... For details, see "Settings menu items." ( page 59) It may take a few moments to turn on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on. The charge indicator lights up screen to appear when used for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or...
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... enter sleep mode. 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. The sleep mode setting is performed for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to charge 10 When connected to the ... using "Device Shutdown" in the "Settings" menu. ( page 58) • You can set the Reader to a computer using the supplied USB cable - Hints • If you turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode...
... enter sleep mode. 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. The sleep mode setting is performed for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to charge 10 When connected to the ... using "Device Shutdown" in the "Settings" menu. ( page 58) • You can set the Reader to a computer using the supplied USB cable - Hints • If you turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode...
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... not turn on until (indicating connection via USB, slide the POWER switch. Continued 11 Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Before connecting via USB) appears on , the battery has been fully depleted. 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...
... not turn on until (indicating connection via USB, slide the POWER switch. Continued 11 Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Before connecting via USB) appears on , the battery has been fully depleted. 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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..., the 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 charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep mode). Connect the... Reader to your computer is connected to an AC outlet and turned on the Reader and charging starts. Hints • If eBook Library has not been...
..., the 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 charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep mode). Connect the... Reader to your computer is connected to an AC outlet and turned on the Reader and charging starts. Hints • If eBook Library has not been...
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...cable directly to the computer. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, do not turn on the Reader before the USB connection. • While the Reader is connected to turn on the Reader before performing these operations. Continued 13 To check the ... by checking the battery indicator 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 in progress (charge indicator lights up from the computer before ...
...cable directly to the computer. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, do not turn on the Reader before the USB connection. • While the Reader is connected to turn on the Reader before performing these operations. Continued 13 To check the ... by checking the battery indicator 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 in progress (charge indicator lights up from the computer before ...
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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 Charge the battery. ( page 11) If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears.
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...needs to your computer are turned on, then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" - Notes • The Internet connection is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window, then follow the on-screen instructions. 15 Hint • If you use with the... Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in the case of Windows, start the ...
...needs to your computer are turned on, then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" - Notes • The Internet connection is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window, then follow the on-screen instructions. 15 Hint • If you use with the... Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in the case of Windows, start the ...
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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. "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 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. "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 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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... already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." Continued 20 Hint • You can check whether the Reader is turned on , the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to authorize the Reader and your computer. Slide the POWER switch. Although charging is authorized for the eBook Store." is... (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes). Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content Authorizing the Reader and your computer Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from "About" in red), the...
... already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." Continued 20 Hint • You can check whether the Reader is turned on , the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to authorize the Reader and your computer. Slide the POWER switch. Although charging is authorized for the eBook Store." is... (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes). Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content Authorizing the Reader and your computer Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from "About" in red), the...
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... Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the Source view. Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer. Make sure to turn on the country. The View area is connected to the Store view. eBook Library starts... automatically. Continued 21 Hint • The available eBook store varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to your computer, the...
... Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the Source view. Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer. Make sure to turn on the country. The View area is connected to the Store view. eBook Library starts... automatically. Continued 21 Hint • The available eBook store varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to your computer, the...
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Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to "Library" in the Source view. You also need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to authorize your computer to download eBooks from an online ... Source view. Importing and Transferring Content Downloading eBooks from eBook store You can download eBooks from an eBook store. For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Notes • To download eBooks, the Internet connection is switched to the Store view and the eBook store page appears. ...
Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to "Library" in the Source view. You also need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to authorize your computer to download eBooks from an online ... Source view. Importing and Transferring Content Downloading eBooks from eBook store You can download eBooks from an eBook store. For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Notes • To download eBooks, the Internet connection is switched to the Store view and the eBook store page appears. ...
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.... EPUB file (.epub) A file in EPUB format used . 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 . ( page 43) PDF file (.pdf) A file... in digital books and publications that can adjust the layout automatically to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on eBook Library using your computer. *2On Macintosh, eBook Library does not support .docx files. Word files will...
.... EPUB file (.epub) A file in EPUB format used . 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 . ( page 43) PDF file (.pdf) A file... in digital books and publications that can adjust the layout automatically to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on eBook Library using your computer. *2On Macintosh, eBook Library does not support .docx files. Word files will...
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... content file to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "Import Files" on your computer into RTF files during transfer to the Reader. Book PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1, BBeB file *1Word files will be imported. Note • Although you cannot transfer...
... content file to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "Import Files" on your computer into RTF files during transfer to the Reader. Book PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1, BBeB file *1Word files will be imported. Note • Although you cannot transfer...