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Browsing this Guide using Sony Reader Jumps to the table of contents Operation Guide PRS-500 Portable Reader System © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-680-300-01(1)
Browsing this Guide using Sony Reader Jumps to the table of contents Operation Guide PRS-500 Portable Reader System © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-680-300-01(1)
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.... Hint • To view the Operation Guide, you can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website (www.adobe.com). 2 Adobe Reader can be browsed on both your computer Click the Start menu in the bottom left of the Desktop, then select "All programs" - Browsing... the Operation Guide This PDF-format Operation Guide can refer to the Help within CONNECT Reader. About the Manuals Included with Sony Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this Guide on your computer and Sony Reader. "CONNECT Reader" - "PRS-500 Operation Guide" to the Adobe Acrobat...
.... Hint • To view the Operation Guide, you can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website (www.adobe.com). 2 Adobe Reader can be browsed on both your computer Click the Start menu in the bottom left of the Desktop, then select "All programs" - Browsing... the Operation Guide This PDF-format Operation Guide can refer to the Help within CONNECT Reader. About the Manuals Included with Sony Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this Guide on your computer and Sony Reader. "CONNECT Reader" - "PRS-500 Operation Guide" to the Adobe Acrobat...
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...mark on this Guide using CONNECT Reader, such as importing books to your computer and transferring them to Sony Reader. Using the 5-way control button, press / to select the desired link, then press ENT to jump to start CONNECT Reader and browse Help. ..." on how to open books or PDF files, refer to the CONNECT Reader Help for details about using Sony Reader From the Home menu, select "Books" - "CONNECT Reader." Click "Help" - "Begin." "CONNECT Reader" - Help appears. 3 Browsing this Guide indicates a link. Follow the steps below to the ...
...mark on this Guide using CONNECT Reader, such as importing books to your computer and transferring them to Sony Reader. Using the 5-way control button, press / to select the desired link, then press ENT to jump to start CONNECT Reader and browse Help. ..." on how to open books or PDF files, refer to the CONNECT Reader Help for details about using Sony Reader From the Home menu, select "Books" - "CONNECT Reader." Click "Help" - "Begin." "CONNECT Reader" - Help appears. 3 Browsing this Guide indicates a link. Follow the steps below to the ...
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Table of Contents About the Manuals 2 Browsing the Operation Guide 2 Using the CONNECT Reader Help 3 Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader 7 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations 13 Turning on Sony Reader 15 Inserting a Memory Card 18 Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks 22 Importing Content from Your Computer 24 Importing content files 25 Transferring Content Transferring Content to Sony Reader Connected with Your Computer 26 Transferring content via a memory card 28 Continued 4
Table of Contents About the Manuals 2 Browsing the Operation Guide 2 Using the CONNECT Reader Help 3 Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader 7 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations 13 Turning on Sony Reader 15 Inserting a Memory Card 18 Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks 22 Importing Content from Your Computer 24 Importing content files 25 Transferring Content Transferring Content to Sony Reader Connected with Your Computer 26 Transferring content via a memory card 28 Continued 4
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... books while playing an audio file 47 Viewing Pictures 49 Viewing pictures transferred from your computer 49 Settings Setting screen orientation 52 Locking the Sony Reader Screen 53 Setting the Slideshow 55 Checking Version Information for Sony Reader 56 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 57 Restoring default settings 63 Uninstalling CONNECT...
... books while playing an audio file 47 Viewing Pictures 49 Viewing pictures transferred from your computer 49 Settings Setting screen orientation 52 Locking the Sony Reader Screen 53 Setting the Slideshow 55 Checking Version Information for Sony Reader 56 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 57 Restoring default settings 63 Uninstalling CONNECT...
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Other Information Updating the Sony Reader's Firmware 65 About Books Pre-installed on Sony Reader 66 Notes on Sony Reader Disposal 67 Precautions 68 On safety 71 On installation 71 On heat build-up 72 On the headphones 72 Notes on memory cards 73 On software 75 On Cleaning 76 On Copyrights 77 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 78 Specifications 80 Index 81 6
Other Information Updating the Sony Reader's Firmware 65 About Books Pre-installed on Sony Reader 66 Notes on Sony Reader Disposal 67 Precautions 68 On safety 71 On installation 71 On heat build-up 72 On the headphones 72 Notes on memory cards 73 On software 75 On Cleaning 76 On Copyrights 77 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 78 Specifications 80 Index 81 6
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... e-Book store) *2 Audio/Picture/Text files that you can transfer content from your CONNECT eBooks on Sony Reader. 7 Reading/Playing/ Viewing Enjoy the content on your computer to Sony Reader computer. Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader First, read the Quick Start Guide to your computer. Importing Transferring Download the eBooks from Transfer content...
... e-Book store) *2 Audio/Picture/Text files that you can transfer content from your CONNECT eBooks on Sony Reader. 7 Reading/Playing/ Viewing Enjoy the content on your computer to Sony Reader computer. Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader First, read the Quick Start Guide to your computer. Importing Transferring Download the eBooks from Transfer content...
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Removing/attaching the soft cover Folds open in use Note • Do not leave Sony Reader in a high ambient temperature, as it may damage the soft cover. Reset button To reset Sony Reader if no operation is attached when purchased. Rear Soft cover attachment clip button The soft cover is possible. ( page 57) Continued 11
Removing/attaching the soft cover Folds open in use Note • Do not leave Sony Reader in a high ambient temperature, as it may damage the soft cover. Reset button To reset Sony Reader if no operation is attached when purchased. Rear Soft cover attachment clip button The soft cover is possible. ( page 57) Continued 11
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About the serial number The serial number provided for Sony Reader is on the label on the rear of Sony Reader. The number is required for the customer registration. Hint • Remove the soft cover to access the Reset button. Do not remove the label. 12
About the serial number The serial number provided for Sony Reader is on the label on the rear of Sony Reader. The number is required for the customer registration. Hint • Remove the soft cover to access the Reset button. Do not remove the label. 12
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The start-up in orange when Sony Reader is depleted. Sony Reader turns on for the first time, or after charging a depleted battery. To turn off . 15 Turning on Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again. Slide the POWER switch. Lights up screen appears when turning on . Note • Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn on after reset, or when the battery is turned on Sony Reader. Sony Reader turns off Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on .
The start-up in orange when Sony Reader is depleted. Sony Reader turns on for the first time, or after charging a depleted battery. To turn off . 15 Turning on Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again. Slide the POWER switch. Lights up screen appears when turning on . Note • Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn on after reset, or when the battery is turned on Sony Reader. Sony Reader turns off Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on .
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...is low, charging via USB ( page 26). Use the AC power adapter. Note • When playing audio files or viewing a slideshow, Sony Reader does not turn off if no operation is performed for the first time. Charge the battery when remaining power is low (the fewer black ...segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). About charging Charging Sony Reader is required when using for 60 minutes. Do not leave Sony Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not connected to a computer via USB connection may not be consumed...
...is low, charging via USB ( page 26). Use the AC power adapter. Note • When playing audio files or viewing a slideshow, Sony Reader does not turn off if no operation is performed for the first time. Charge the battery when remaining power is low (the fewer black ...segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). About charging Charging Sony Reader is required when using for 60 minutes. Do not leave Sony Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not connected to a computer via USB connection may not be consumed...
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Charge the battery. Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and Sony Reader will turn it on again. 17 Charge Sony Reader and turn off automatically. If you continue use without charging, the following warning appears.
Charge the battery. Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and Sony Reader will turn it on again. 17 Charge Sony Reader and turn off automatically. If you continue use without charging, the following warning appears.
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..."*1 SD Memory Card*2 "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick Duo" *3 "Memory Stick Pro Duo" *3 Sony Reader is not guaranteed. 18 SD Memory Card miniSD Card *4 *1 Sony Reader does not comply with MagicGate standard, and the data requiring the copyright protection function cannot be inserted in the Media slot of...(sold separately) required. *4 miniSD Card adaptor (sold separately) required. Inserting a Memory Card The following memory cards can be copied or played on Sony Reader. *2 Sony Reader does not comply with both "MagicGate Memory Stick" and standard "Memory Stick."
..."*1 SD Memory Card*2 "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick Duo" *3 "Memory Stick Pro Duo" *3 Sony Reader is not guaranteed. 18 SD Memory Card miniSD Card *4 *1 Sony Reader does not comply with MagicGate standard, and the data requiring the copyright protection function cannot be inserted in the Media slot of...(sold separately) required. *4 miniSD Card adaptor (sold separately) required. Inserting a Memory Card The following memory cards can be copied or played on Sony Reader. *2 Sony Reader does not comply with both "MagicGate Memory Stick" and standard "Memory Stick."
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Inserting a memory card into the place. Memory Stick Mark SD Memory Card Mark Continued 19 Pull out the Media slot cover Insert a memory card in the direction with its label side up until it clicks into Sony Reader Open the Media slot cover.
Inserting a memory card into the place. Memory Stick Mark SD Memory Card Mark Continued 19 Pull out the Media slot cover Insert a memory card in the direction with its label side up until it clicks into Sony Reader Open the Media slot cover.
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Notes • Do not remove a memory card or turn off Sony Reader while reading or writing data, as data may be damaged. • For details on handling memory cards, refer to page 73. 21 Memory Stick SD Memory Card Remove the memory card squarely from Sony Reader Gently push in the memory card. Removing a memory card from the Media slot. You will hear a click, and the memory card pops out.
Notes • Do not remove a memory card or turn off Sony Reader while reading or writing data, as data may be damaged. • For details on handling memory cards, refer to page 73. 21 Memory Stick SD Memory Card Remove the memory card squarely from Sony Reader Gently push in the memory card. Removing a memory card from the Media slot. You will hear a click, and the memory card pops out.
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...online e-Book store "CONNECT eBooks" to download eBooks. For details, refer to start CONNECT Reader. Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. "CONNECT Reader" to the CONNECT Reader Help. Click the Start menu, then select "All programs" - You also need... to authorize your computer to CONNECT eBooks to your computer. • You need to authorize Sony Reader to CONNECT eBooks to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on Sony Reader. "CONNECT Reader"...
...online e-Book store "CONNECT eBooks" to download eBooks. For details, refer to start CONNECT Reader. Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. "CONNECT Reader" to the CONNECT Reader Help. Click the Start menu, then select "All programs" - You also need... to authorize your computer to CONNECT eBooks to your computer. • You need to authorize Sony Reader to CONNECT eBooks to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on Sony Reader. "CONNECT Reader"...
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Follow the page instructions to "Library" in the collection. Hints • eBooks can be read on your computer. For details on CONNECT Reader operations, refer to the CONNECT Reader Help. • The Source view appearance may vary depending on CONNECT Reader using your computer. 23 Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. Library Downloaded content Source view Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to purchase (download).
Follow the page instructions to "Library" in the collection. Hints • eBooks can be read on your computer. For details on CONNECT Reader operations, refer to the CONNECT Reader Help. • The Source view appearance may vary depending on CONNECT Reader using your computer. 23 Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. Library Downloaded content Source view Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to purchase (download).
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... be met in order to import an AAC file. MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following specifications should be automatically converted into Library of CONNECT Reader. Continued 24 Importing Content from Your Computer You can import the following content files. • Book PDF file, Text file, RTF file, Word file*, BBeB... file, PNG file * Word files will be met in order to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz - Bit rate: 40 to the CONNECT Reader Help. Bit rate: 32 to import an MP3 file.
... be met in order to import an AAC file. MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following specifications should be automatically converted into Library of CONNECT Reader. Continued 24 Importing Content from Your Computer You can import the following content files. • Book PDF file, Text file, RTF file, Word file*, BBeB... file, PNG file * Word files will be met in order to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz - Bit rate: 40 to the CONNECT Reader Help. Bit rate: 32 to import an MP3 file.
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... the "Look in the selected folder are listed. To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key. Click "Open." "CONNECT Reader" to be imported, as necessary. The content file(s) is imported into Library. Click the Start menu, then select "All programs" - The content files in... double-click the folder (in the folder list) to display the content files in the folder. Select the content file to start CONNECT Reader. Click "Import Files" on your computer and import them into Library. "CONNECT...
... the "Look in the selected folder are listed. To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key. Click "Open." "CONNECT Reader" to be imported, as necessary. The content file(s) is imported into Library. Click the Start menu, then select "All programs" - The content files in... double-click the folder (in the folder list) to display the content files in the folder. Select the content file to start CONNECT Reader. Click "Import Files" on your computer and import them into Library. "CONNECT...