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Jump to the table of contents User's Guide PRS-600 Digital Book Reader ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-153-621-12(1)
Jump to the table of contents User's Guide PRS-600 Digital Book Reader ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-153-621-12(1)
User's Guide
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... Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader 5 Getting Started Parts and Controls 6 Turning on the Reader 10 About the Power Management of the Reader 11 Charging the Reader 13 About charging 13 Charging the Reader via USB connection 13 Installing eBook Library 17 How to Use the Touch Screen 18 How to Use the Home Menu 22 About the Home menu 24 Inserting a Memory Card 33 Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content 37 Authorizing the...
... Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader 5 Getting Started Parts and Controls 6 Turning on the Reader 10 About the Power Management of the Reader 11 Charging the Reader 13 About charging 13 Charging the Reader via USB connection 13 Installing eBook Library 17 How to Use the Touch Screen 18 How to Use the Home Menu 22 About the Home menu 24 Inserting a Memory Card 33 Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content 37 Authorizing the...
User's Guide
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... menu of the "Notes" List 111 Hiding notes ("Hide Notes 112 Deleting a book ("Delete Book 112 Displaying book information ("Info 113 Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ("Orientation 114 Creating Drawings and Text Memos Creating Drawings and Text Memos 116 Drawing by handwriting 116 Creating a text memo 121 Using the Option menu of the Handwriting and Text Memo lists 125 Playing Audio Files Playing Audio Files...
... menu of the "Notes" List 111 Hiding notes ("Hide Notes 112 Deleting a book ("Delete Book 112 Displaying book information ("Info 113 Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ("Orientation 114 Creating Drawings and Text Memos Creating Drawings and Text Memos 116 Drawing by handwriting 116 Creating a text memo 121 Using the Option menu of the Handwriting and Text Memo lists 125 Playing Audio Files Playing Audio Files...
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Playing audio files transferred from your computer 127 Using the Option menu of Audio 131 Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures 133 Viewing pictures transferred from your computer 133 Using the Option menu of Pictures 137 Settings Changing Settings 139 Settings menu items 141 Advanced Settings menu items 146 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 150 Restoring default settings 163 Uninstalling eBook Library 166 Other Information Updating the Reader Device Software 167 About Books Pre-installed on the Reader 168 Notes on Reader Disposal 169 Precautions 170 On safety...
Playing audio files transferred from your computer 127 Using the Option menu of Audio 131 Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures 133 Viewing pictures transferred from your computer 133 Using the Option menu of Pictures 137 Settings Changing Settings 139 Settings menu items 141 Advanced Settings menu items 146 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 150 Restoring default settings 163 Uninstalling eBook Library 166 Other Information Updating the Reader Device Software 167 About Books Pre-installed on the Reader 168 Notes on Reader Disposal 169 Precautions 170 On safety...
User's Guide
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... Used to connect the USB cable (supplied) ( page 13). DC IN jack Used to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible ( page 150). Hint The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). You can use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays...
... Used to connect the USB cable (supplied) ( page 13). DC IN jack Used to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible ( page 150). Hint The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). You can use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays...
User's Guide
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..." slot Used to insert a "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card (optional) ( page 33). SD Memory Card slot Used to insert an SD Memory Card (optional) ( page 33). Stylus The stylus enables you to attach the cover (optional). Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. POWER switch Switches the Reader on the touch screen ( page 9, 18, 150). Flashes in red while charging...
..." slot Used to insert a "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card (optional) ( page 33). SD Memory Card slot Used to insert an SD Memory Card (optional) ( page 33). Stylus The stylus enables you to attach the cover (optional). Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. POWER switch Switches the Reader on the touch screen ( page 9, 18, 150). Flashes in red while charging...
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... time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" Continued 10 After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. If not, Home menu appears. For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). Make sure to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on , charging...
... time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" Continued 10 After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. If not, Home menu appears. For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). Make sure to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on , charging...
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... USB cable - When playing audio files or a slideshow To shut down the Reader manually in one of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." - When connected to charge - Getting Started Hint You can shut down the Reader manually You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from "Power Management" in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 When connected to the AC Adapter for more than 3 seconds. Use "Device Shutdown" in the "Settings" menu...
... USB cable - When playing audio files or a slideshow To shut down the Reader manually in one of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." - When connected to charge - Getting Started Hint You can shut down the Reader manually You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from "Power Management" in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 When connected to the AC Adapter for more than 3 seconds. Use "Device Shutdown" in the "Settings" menu...
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... your computer are turned on, then connect them via USB ( page 14). Hint If you use with the Reader. "Installer for Reader" window appears. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. To install eBook Library in the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that is stored on the Reader manually. Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay...
... your computer are turned on, then connect them via USB ( page 14). Hint If you use with the Reader. "Installer for Reader" window appears. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. To install eBook Library in the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that is stored on the Reader manually. Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay...
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..." Memory Card and SD Memory Card can set to a memory card on the Reader. Perform data management using the eBook Library. Transferring content via a memory card You can synchronize content in "database" on your computer. For details on the eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. In eBook Library, you copy a book from eBook Library to the Reader, the notes of the Reader will be replaced with...
..." Memory Card and SD Memory Card can set to a memory card on the Reader. Perform data management using the eBook Library. Transferring content via a memory card You can synchronize content in "database" on your computer. For details on the eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. In eBook Library, you copy a book from eBook Library to the Reader, the notes of the Reader will be replaced with...
User's Guide
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... AC Adapter for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to a computer using the supplied USB cable - On (default setting): After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode automatically while the battery power is consumed slightly. After 5 days of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts down after 60 minutes of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "About the Power Management of inactivity. When connected to charge - Note...
... AC Adapter for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to a computer using the supplied USB cable - On (default setting): After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode automatically while the battery power is consumed slightly. After 5 days of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts down after 60 minutes of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "About the Power Management of inactivity. When connected to charge - Note...
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... 160 Troubleshooting Connection to the computer (continued) Symptom Cause or corrective action Content cannot be charged properly. Verify and try again. (The charge Are you using a USB hub or USB indicator does not extension cable? Disconnect the USB cable, then reconnect it to increase free space on the Readers memory. Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library or to a "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card, then delete...
... 160 Troubleshooting Connection to the computer (continued) Symptom Cause or corrective action Content cannot be charged properly. Verify and try again. (The charge Are you using a USB hub or USB indicator does not extension cable? Disconnect the USB cable, then reconnect it to increase free space on the Readers memory. Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library or to a "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card, then delete...
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... that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Continued 173 This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly...
... that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Continued 173 This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly...
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... handling memory cards When using miniSD Card on memory cards About "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card is required. The Reader does not comply with compact memory card standard and is commonly used as a storage media for digital still cameras. Continued 179 Not only can you exchange data among "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card compatible devices, but also you can use as an external removable data storage. About SD Memory Card SD Memory Card...
... handling memory cards When using miniSD Card on memory cards About "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card is required. The Reader does not comply with compact memory card standard and is commonly used as a storage media for digital still cameras. Continued 179 Not only can you exchange data among "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card compatible devices, but also you can use as an external removable data storage. About SD Memory Card SD Memory Card...
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.... This software is not supported by the following are subject to use eBook Library. Multi-monitor environment Design and specifications are requirements to change without notice. 187 Other Information System requirements The following environments: - OS Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 1 or...
.... This software is not supported by the following are subject to use eBook Library. Multi-monitor environment Design and specifications are requirements to change without notice. 187 Other Information System requirements The following environments: - OS Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 1 or...
Service Manual
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.... s Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in rechargeable battery: DC 3.7 V AC adapter: DC 5.2 V USB Battery life (continuous playback) Maximum Battery: Approx. 7,500 continuous page turns when reading only * * Measured using a fully charged battery and counting consecutive BBeB Book and ePub format page-turns at approx 1 page per sec. User available capacity Approx. 380MB Available memory capacity of the Reader may...
.... s Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in rechargeable battery: DC 3.7 V AC adapter: DC 5.2 V USB Battery life (continuous playback) Maximum Battery: Approx. 7,500 continuous page turns when reading only * * Measured using a fully charged battery and counting consecutive BBeB Book and ePub format page-turns at approx 1 page per sec. User available capacity Approx. 380MB Available memory capacity of the Reader may...
Service Manual
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...updated. Note 3: To create the SD memory card exclusive for the confirm method of the LUT version and the method of changing LUT. • Confirm method of LUT version Enters the test mode when SD memory card with single. PRS-600 SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES NOTE THE EACH BOARDS REPAIRING The mount parts...when you want to update to the folder under "/Sony Reader/software/data/" in CHASSIS_ASSY. • VCOM VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT: Refer to page 10. • REWRITING THE LUT: Refer to TEST MODE (Page 8). (Screen display) 2 Refer to rewrite the LUT. Update Waveform" as in ...
...updated. Note 3: To create the SD memory card exclusive for the confirm method of the LUT version and the method of changing LUT. • Confirm method of LUT version Enters the test mode when SD memory card with single. PRS-600 SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES NOTE THE EACH BOARDS REPAIRING The mount parts...when you want to update to the folder under "/Sony Reader/software/data/" in CHASSIS_ASSY. • VCOM VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT: Refer to page 10. • REWRITING THE LUT: Refer to TEST MODE (Page 8). (Screen display) 2 Refer to rewrite the LUT. Update Waveform" as in ...
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... "17. PRS-600 SECTION 3 TEST MODE HOW TO MAKE THE SD MEMORY CARD FOR TEST MODE USE ONLY 1. Make the new file as "/Sony Reader/software" on test mode menu changes into the "Done". 5. The screen is changed from "Not Yet" into the display of "Check battery" on the SD memory card. 3. Touch the "Test Panel" in the test mode menu page 1. Press the [HOME] button, return to the test mode menu. 2. Check battery Touch the "Check battery" in...
... "17. PRS-600 SECTION 3 TEST MODE HOW TO MAKE THE SD MEMORY CARD FOR TEST MODE USE ONLY 1. Make the new file as "/Sony Reader/software" on test mode menu changes into the "Done". 5. The screen is changed from "Not Yet" into the display of "Check battery" on the SD memory card. 3. Touch the "Test Panel" in the test mode menu page 1. Press the [HOME] button, return to the test mode menu. 2. Check battery Touch the "Check battery" in...
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... used in the directly as "/Sony Reader/software/audio") 2. However, rewriting is not required if the lot number is changed white, so power is not used in the test mode menu page 1, it touch the "Slideshow Setting". Touch the "Calibration" in the test mode menu page 2. The screen is the same. The current LUT version displayed at the right side of using right now. 12. Touch the "Update Waveform" in servicing...
... used in the directly as "/Sony Reader/software/audio") 2. However, rewriting is not required if the lot number is changed white, so power is not used in the test mode menu page 1, it touch the "Slideshow Setting". Touch the "Calibration" in the test mode menu page 2. The screen is the same. The current LUT version displayed at the right side of using right now. 12. Touch the "Update Waveform" in servicing...
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... or CHASSIS_ASSY. Test Panel". Voltage is generated only when the screen is "ON". 2. Observe the TP940 on the flexible card wire of the display panel with a marker. (-1 V to -2.5 V) (refer to test mode "17. The setting is changed so that the slideshow start. 3. Use the slideshow function to test mode "1. Slideshow Setting". Fig. 1: VCOM voltage Procedure: 1. Refer to change the screen sequentially.
... or CHASSIS_ASSY. Test Panel". Voltage is generated only when the screen is "ON". 2. Observe the TP940 on the flexible card wire of the display panel with a marker. (-1 V to -2.5 V) (refer to test mode "17. The setting is changed so that the slideshow start. 3. Use the slideshow function to test mode "1. Slideshow Setting". Fig. 1: VCOM voltage Procedure: 1. Refer to change the screen sequentially.
