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.... Hint • To view the User's Guide, you can refer to the Help within eBook Library. "Reader" - "PRS-505 User's Guide" to Adobe Reader Help. For details on how to use Adobe Reader, refer to start Adobe Reader and open the User's Guide. Browsing the User's Guide This PDF-format User's Guide can... left of the Desktop, then select "All Programs" - Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free from the supplied CD-ROM, you should have installed Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. About the Manuals US Included with the Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this Guide on your computer and...
.... Hint • To view the User's Guide, you can refer to the Help within eBook Library. "Reader" - "PRS-505 User's Guide" to Adobe Reader Help. For details on how to use Adobe Reader, refer to start Adobe Reader and open the User's Guide. Browsing the User's Guide This PDF-format User's Guide can... left of the Desktop, then select "All Programs" - Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free from the supplied CD-ROM, you should have installed Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. About the Manuals US Included with the Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this Guide on your computer and...
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... Help. Click the Start menu from the Book list. "eBook Library Help" on how to open books or PDF files, refer to the eBook Library Help for details about using the Reader From the Home menu, select "Books by selecting "Option Menu" - "eBook Library." Click "Help" - Using the eBook Library Help Refer to page 35, 39...
... Help. Click the Start menu from the Book list. "eBook Library Help" on how to open books or PDF files, refer to the eBook Library Help for details about using the Reader From the Home menu, select "Books by selecting "Option Menu" - "eBook Library." Click "Help" - Using the eBook Library Help Refer to page 35, 39...
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Table of Contents About the Manuals 2 Browsing the User's Guide 2 Using the eBook Library Help 3 Introduction What You Can Do with Reader 7 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations 13 Turning on Reader 15 Inserting a Memory Card 19 Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks 23 Importing Content from Your Computer 25 Importing content files 26 Transferring Content Transferring Content to Reader Connected with Your Computer 27 Transferring content via a memory card 30 Synchronizing content in Library with Reader 34 Continued US
Table of Contents About the Manuals 2 Browsing the User's Guide 2 Using the eBook Library Help 3 Introduction What You Can Do with Reader 7 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations 13 Turning on Reader 15 Inserting a Memory Card 19 Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks 23 Importing Content from Your Computer 25 Importing content files 26 Transferring Content Transferring Content to Reader Connected with Your Computer 27 Transferring content via a memory card 30 Synchronizing content in Library with Reader 34 Continued US
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 68 Restoring default settings 76 Uninstalling eBook Library 77 Other Information Updating the Reader's Firmware 78 About Books Pre-installed on Reader 79 Notes on Reader Disposal 80 Precautions 81 On safety 84 On installation 84 On heat build-up 85 On the headphones 85 Notes on memory cards 86 On software 88 On Cleaning 89 On Copyrights 90 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 91 Specifications 93 Index 94 US
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 68 Restoring default settings 76 Uninstalling eBook Library 77 Other Information Updating the Reader's Firmware 78 About Books Pre-installed on Reader 79 Notes on Reader Disposal 80 Precautions 81 On safety 84 On installation 84 On heat build-up 85 On the headphones 85 Notes on memory cards 86 On software 88 On Cleaning 89 On Copyrights 90 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 91 Specifications 93 Index 94 US
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..., you wish. Downloaded *1 eBooks *2 *1 CONNECT eBooks (online e-Book store) *2 Book/Audio/Picture files that you need to prepare the Reader for use. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on the Reader. US Initially after purchase, you already have Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library on your computer to the Reader to the Reader using eBook Library. Introduction What You...
..., you wish. Downloaded *1 eBooks *2 *1 CONNECT eBooks (online e-Book store) *2 Book/Audio/Picture files that you need to prepare the Reader for use. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on the Reader. US Initially after purchase, you already have Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library on your computer to the Reader to the Reader using eBook Library. Introduction What You...
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Importing Content Importing eBooks from the online e-Book store "CONNECT eBooks" to the eBook Library Help. Double-click the eBook Library icon ( ) on Windows desktop. For details, refer to your computer to CONNECT eBooks to access CONNECT eBooks. You also need to authorize the Reader to CONNECT eBooks to the Store view and CONNECT eBooks appears. "eBook Library." Click "eBook Store...
Importing Content Importing eBooks from the online e-Book store "CONNECT eBooks" to the eBook Library Help. Double-click the eBook Library icon ( ) on Windows desktop. For details, refer to your computer to CONNECT eBooks to access CONNECT eBooks. You also need to authorize the Reader to CONNECT eBooks to the Store view and CONNECT eBooks appears. "eBook Library." Click "eBook Store...
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Hints • eBooks can be read on your computer. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. • The Source view appearance may vary depending on eBook Library using your computer. 24 US Library Downloaded content Source view Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to purchase (download). Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. Follow the page instructions to "Library" in the collection.
Hints • eBooks can be read on your computer. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. • The Source view appearance may vary depending on eBook Library using your computer. 24 US Library Downloaded content Source view Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to purchase (download). Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. Follow the page instructions to "Library" in the collection.
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MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following specifications should be met in order to import an AAC file. Bit rate: 32 to the eBook Library Help. 25 US Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz • Picture Bitmap file, JPEG file..., .mov, or .qt file extension) The following specifications should be automatically converted into Library of eBook Library. Importing Content from Your Computer You can import the following content files. • Book PDF file, Text file, RTF file, Word file*, BBeB Book • Audio Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio files -
MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following specifications should be met in order to import an AAC file. Bit rate: 32 to the eBook Library Help. 25 US Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz • Picture Bitmap file, JPEG file..., .mov, or .qt file extension) The following specifications should be automatically converted into Library of eBook Library. Importing Content from Your Computer You can import the following content files. • Book PDF file, Text file, RTF file, Word file*, BBeB Book • Audio Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio files -
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... Folder" on the "File" menu. 26 US To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key. Click "Open." "eBook Library" to be imported, as necessary. The content file(s) is imported into Library. The "Import Files" dialog box appears. Click of the "Look... in" list to select the folder containing the content file(s) to be imported. "Reader" - Hint • You can also double-click the folder (in the folder list) to display the content files in the selected folder are listed.
... Folder" on the "File" menu. 26 US To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key. Click "Open." "eBook Library" to be imported, as necessary. The content file(s) is imported into Library. The "Import Files" dialog box appears. Click of the "Look... in" list to select the folder containing the content file(s) to be imported. "Reader" - Hint • You can also double-click the folder (in the folder list) to display the content files in the selected folder are listed.
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...how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. • You can synchronize content in Library of eBook Library with Your Computer You can be grouped in Library, when you connect the Reader to your computer, disconnect it to your computer and ..., which can be transferred to the Reader. Hints • The book content can transfer (copy) the content in the Library to the Reader. "Reader" - For details on your computer. Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - "eBook Library" to start eBook Library. Continued 27 US Transferring Content ...
...how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. • You can synchronize content in Library of eBook Library with Your Computer You can be grouped in Library, when you connect the Reader to your computer, disconnect it to your computer and ..., which can be transferred to the Reader. Hints • The book content can transfer (copy) the content in the Library to the Reader. "Reader" - For details on your computer. Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - "eBook Library" to start eBook Library. Continued 27 US Transferring Content ...
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... cable. The indicator lights up in the Source view of eBook Library. A screen appears on the Reader, indicating that it takes about 40 minutes until is displayed. In this time. Connect the Reader to turn on the Reader by the POWER switch during this case, wait until is ...displayed, and you connect the Reader to the computer. To USB connector USB cable (supplied) "Sony's Reader" appears in red while is not displayed, and the...
... cable. The indicator lights up in the Source view of eBook Library. A screen appears on the Reader, indicating that it takes about 40 minutes until is displayed. In this time. Connect the Reader to turn on the Reader by the POWER switch during this case, wait until is ...displayed, and you connect the Reader to the computer. To USB connector USB cable (supplied) "Sony's Reader" appears in red while is not displayed, and the...
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For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content you click (Thumbnail view), content can be transferred to "Sony's Reader" in the Library and the collection can be displayed as thumbnails. • You can create a collection in the Source view.... View area is switched to the Reader. To select multiple content, click the content while holding down the Ctrl key. Drag the content from the list. Hints • When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the Source view, only their respective content is ...
For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content you click (Thumbnail view), content can be transferred to "Sony's Reader" in the Library and the collection can be displayed as thumbnails. • You can create a collection in the Source view.... View area is switched to the Reader. To select multiple content, click the content while holding down the Ctrl key. Drag the content from the list. Hints • When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the Source view, only their respective content is ...
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...eBook Library" to start eBook Library. Connect the Reader to a memory card on the Reader. For details on the eBook Library operations, refer to increase free space on the memory of the Reader...Perform data management using eBook Library. "Reader" - Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to the eBook Library Help. Hint ...Reader. ( page 32) • Do not delete files in the folder under "database," and files in the Source view of eBook... Library. Continued 30 US Hint • You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the Reader...
...eBook Library" to start eBook Library. Connect the Reader to a memory card on the Reader. For details on the eBook Library operations, refer to increase free space on the memory of the Reader...Perform data management using eBook Library. "Reader" - Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to the eBook Library Help. Hint ...Reader. ( page 32) • Do not delete files in the folder under "database," and files in the Source view of eBook... Library. Continued 30 US Hint • You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the Reader...
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... a memory card into the Media slot of the Reader. ( page 20) "Memory Stick/SD Card on Sony's Reader" appears in the Source view. Click "Library" in Library is listed. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content you want... When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the Source view, only their respective content is transferred to the List view and all the content in the Source view of eBook Library, then click (List view). The View area is switched to the memory card on Sony's Reader" in the Source ...
... a memory card into the Media slot of the Reader. ( page 20) "Memory Stick/SD Card on Sony's Reader" appears in the Source view. Click "Library" in Library is listed. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content you want... When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the Source view, only their respective content is transferred to the List view and all the content in the Source view of eBook Library, then click (List view). The View area is switched to the memory card on Sony's Reader" in the Source ...
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... computer data into the memory card on the Reader by transferring the data from your computer using the supplied USB cable. ( page 28) "Sony's Reader" appears in "Sony Reader," using Windows Explorer. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to your computer using Windows Explorer. "eBook Library" to start eBook Library. Connect the Reader to the eBook Library Help.
... computer data into the memory card on the Reader by transferring the data from your computer using the supplied USB cable. ( page 28) "Sony's Reader" appears in "Sony Reader," using Windows Explorer. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to your computer using Windows Explorer. "eBook Library" to start eBook Library. Connect the Reader to the eBook Library Help.
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...details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content you want to the List view and all the content in the Reader and a memory card on the Reader, and the collection can be displayed as thumbnails. • You can... When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the Source view, only their respective content is transferred back to "Library" in the Source view, then click (List view). Hints • When you click (Thumbnail view), contents can be transferred to eBook Library. Click "Sony's Reader" in the Source ...
...details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content you want to the List view and all the content in the Reader and a memory card on the Reader, and the collection can be displayed as thumbnails. • You can... When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the Source view, only their respective content is transferred back to "Library" in the Source view, then click (List view). Hints • When you click (Thumbnail view), contents can be transferred to eBook Library. Click "Sony's Reader" in the Source ...
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..., refer to specify a folder (such as "Library" or the sub-items under "Library"). "eBook Library" to start eBook Library after connecting the Reader to your computer, eBook Library also starts synchronizing content in the Library of eBook Library with the Reader automatically. "Reader" - The Reader can also synchronize them manually. Note • To synchronize content in Library with...
..., refer to specify a folder (such as "Library" or the sub-items under "Library"). "eBook Library" to start eBook Library after connecting the Reader to your computer, eBook Library also starts synchronizing content in the Library of eBook Library with the Reader automatically. "Reader" - The Reader can also synchronize them manually. Note • To synchronize content in Library with...
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... Reader and their characteristics. To open the list of the book. To open the Bookmark list. ( page 47) To open the table of contents of the book or the bookmarks of the book. To open the last displayed page. About the Option menu The book title is displayed. eBook (.lrf and .lrx file extension) A book in the book...
... Reader and their characteristics. To open the list of the book. To open the Bookmark list. ( page 47) To open the table of contents of the book or the bookmarks of the book. To open the last displayed page. About the Option menu The book title is displayed. eBook (.lrf and .lrx file extension) A book in the book...
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...fit the width of window). • By pressing and holding (size) for a few seconds, screen orientation can use the link tool of eBooks/PDF files on the Reader When an eBook or a PDF file is magnified in steps and returns to the original scale after the maximum magnification. • When reading an... eBook or Text file: The scale switches in /out a page. Every time you press (size), the page is displayed, you can be switched (...
...fit the width of window). • By pressing and holding (size) for a few seconds, screen orientation can use the link tool of eBooks/PDF files on the Reader When an eBook or a PDF file is magnified in steps and returns to the original scale after the maximum magnification. • When reading an... eBook or Text file: The scale switches in /out a page. Every time you press (size), the page is displayed, you can be switched (...
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Hint • For details on eBook Library. The Collection list appears. Press / to select "Collections," then press Enter. The Book list appears. Select the desired book from the list, then press Enter. Selecting a book from the Collection list You can select and read a book from the list of collections created on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. In the Home menu, press / to select the desired collection from the list, then press Enter. 46 US
Hint • For details on eBook Library. The Collection list appears. Press / to select "Collections," then press Enter. The Book list appears. Select the desired book from the list, then press Enter. Selecting a book from the Collection list You can select and read a book from the list of collections created on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. In the Home menu, press / to select the desired collection from the list, then press Enter. 46 US