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... 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 175 On heat build-up 176 On...
... 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 175 On heat build-up 176 On...
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... the POWER switch to turn on the Reader are not affected by pressing the RESET button with the tip of the tip that is erased. Removing the tip from the supplied stylus Twist the tip until it . Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the Reader does not function as expected, try the... following steps to resolve the issue. Reset the Reader by resetting, and no information is stored in the body. Continued 150
... the POWER switch to turn on the Reader are not affected by pressing the RESET button with the tip of the tip that is erased. Removing the tip from the supplied stylus Twist the tip until it . Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the Reader does not function as expected, try the... following steps to resolve the issue. Reset the Reader by resetting, and no information is stored in the body. Continued 150
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...switch to turn on the Reader again. Check the symptoms in "Troubleshooting" ( page 153). Check for information about the issue in eBook Library Help. Make sure to turn on the screen of the Reader. Continued 151 Troubleshooting Notes If you reset the Reader and connect it to your... computer without turning it on, the Reader is not recognized by your computer, and does not appear on the...
...switch to turn on the Reader again. Check the symptoms in "Troubleshooting" ( page 153). Check for information about the issue in eBook Library Help. Make sure to turn on the screen of the Reader. Continued 151 Troubleshooting Notes If you reset the Reader and connect it to your... computer without turning it on, the Reader is not recognized by your computer, and does not appear on the...
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Continued 152 For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/readersupport Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ Phone number: 1-877-899-7669 For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult Sony Service Center. Troubleshooting Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites.
Continued 152 For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/readersupport Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ Phone number: 1-877-899-7669 For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult Sony Service Center. Troubleshooting Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites.
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...charging.) Continued 153 Otherwise, the charging may not start. The operating temperature is due to charge fully. Consult your nearest Sony Service Center. The battery has not been given enough time to the battery characteristics and not a malfunction. You ...have not used the Reader for a prolonged period. Cause or corrective action Charge the battery within the temperature range of the battery will be charged (the charge indicator does not light up). Battery life seems short. Troubleshooting Power Symptom Battery cannot be improved ...
...charging.) Continued 153 Otherwise, the charging may not start. The operating temperature is due to charge fully. Consult your nearest Sony Service Center. The battery has not been given enough time to the battery characteristics and not a malfunction. You ...have not used the Reader for a prolonged period. Cause or corrective action Charge the battery within the temperature range of the battery will be charged (the charge indicator does not light up). Battery life seems short. Troubleshooting Power Symptom Battery cannot be improved ...
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Wait for a few hours and then turn on the screen. The charge indicator lights up in red and charging starts. Charge the Reader via USB) appears on the Reader. Battery power has been fully depleted. Cause or corrective action Moisture condensation may have occurred. After about 5 minutes, the Reader automatically turns on and (indicating connection via USB ( page 13). Continued 154 Troubleshooting Power (continued) Symptom The Reader cannot be turned on.
Wait for a few hours and then turn on the screen. The charge indicator lights up in red and charging starts. Charge the Reader via USB) appears on the Reader. Battery power has been fully depleted. Cause or corrective action Moisture condensation may have occurred. After about 5 minutes, the Reader automatically turns on and (indicating connection via USB ( page 13). Continued 154 Troubleshooting Power (continued) Symptom The Reader cannot be turned on.
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...such as outdoors, it to "Off," then authorize/deauthorize the Reader. Then, slide the POWER switch to appear. The Reader authorization/ deauthorization is not possible with eBook stores if "Device Lock" of them. Troubleshooting Screen Symptom It takes time for the display to appear. This... is frozen. Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button....
...such as outdoors, it to "Off," then authorize/deauthorize the Reader. Then, slide the POWER switch to appear. The Reader authorization/ deauthorization is not possible with eBook stores if "Device Lock" of them. Troubleshooting Screen Symptom It takes time for the display to appear. This... is frozen. Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button....
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...its file will not appear in the headphone jack. A picture cannot be displayed. Picture files that are not supported by the Reader cannot be read . For details on supported picture files, refer to low. If sound is not output through headphones, make ... by the Reader cannot be read on any device other than the authorized one. If the book has an expiration date, confirm whether the book has already expired ( page 55). The Reader is firmly inserted in the list. Troubleshooting Reading/playing/viewing contents Symptom A book cannot be viewed...
...its file will not appear in the headphone jack. A picture cannot be displayed. Picture files that are not supported by the Reader cannot be read . For details on supported picture files, refer to low. If sound is not output through headphones, make ... by the Reader cannot be read on any device other than the authorized one. If the book has an expiration date, confirm whether the book has already expired ( page 55). The Reader is firmly inserted in the list. Troubleshooting Reading/playing/viewing contents Symptom A book cannot be viewed...
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Continued 157 Cause or corrective action If the file status has changed (such as in the following cases), the data on Continue Reading or notes may be deleted. A Text/RTF/PDF file is edited. An eBook purchased with an authorized Reader is read on another de-authorized Reader by memory card transfer. Troubleshooting Reading/playing/viewing contents (continued) Symptom "Continue Reading" does not work or the bookmarks are missing.
Continued 157 Cause or corrective action If the file status has changed (such as in the following cases), the data on Continue Reading or notes may be deleted. A Text/RTF/PDF file is edited. An eBook purchased with an authorized Reader is read on another de-authorized Reader by memory card transfer. Troubleshooting Reading/playing/viewing contents (continued) Symptom "Continue Reading" does not work or the bookmarks are missing.
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...by the computer. Continued 158 These operations may render the Reader unrecognizable by your computer. While the Reader is set to "On," set it after a while. If "Device Lock" of the Reader's screen. If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized, disconnect the... the Reader is connected to a computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up from the computer before performing these operations. Verify the above and try again. A USB hub or USB extension cable is not guaranteed. Connection via USB) is not connected properly. Troubleshooting Connection...
...by the computer. Continued 158 These operations may render the Reader unrecognizable by your computer. While the Reader is set to "On," set it after a while. If "Device Lock" of the Reader's screen. If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized, disconnect the... the Reader is connected to a computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up from the computer before performing these operations. Verify the above and try again. A USB hub or USB extension cable is not guaranteed. Connection via USB) is not connected properly. Troubleshooting Connection...
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... red and charging starts. when connected to be recognized by the computer. The charge indicator lights up in shutdown state. Troubleshooting Connection to the computer (continued) Symptom Cause or corrective action The Reader cannot be recognized. Use the supplied USB cable. There may take a while for a moment. If none...
... red and charging starts. when connected to be recognized by the computer. The charge indicator lights up in shutdown state. Troubleshooting Connection to the computer (continued) Symptom Cause or corrective action The Reader cannot be recognized. Use the supplied USB cable. There may take a while for a moment. If none...
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...not authorized to transfer DRM content. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. The Reader becomes unstable while it . There is not enough free space on the Reader. The Reader is not guaranteed. extension cable or USB hub is not connected cannot be transferred to ... back to eBook Library or to a "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card, then delete it to increase free space on the Readers memory. Troubleshooting Connection to the computer (continued) Symptom Cause or corrective action Content cannot be charged properly. Connection via an light up).
...not authorized to transfer DRM content. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. The Reader becomes unstable while it . There is not enough free space on the Reader. The Reader is not guaranteed. extension cable or USB hub is not connected cannot be transferred to ... back to eBook Library or to a "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card, then delete it to increase free space on the Readers memory. Troubleshooting Connection to the computer (continued) Symptom Cause or corrective action Content cannot be charged properly. Connection via an light up).
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Troubleshooting eBook Symptom An eBook cannot be read . Deauthorize your computer and the Reader. You may have tried to read the content owned by another user. Cause or corrective action You may have signed up or performed authorization for the service (which is necessary for reading secure eBooks). Continued 161 Authorize your computer and the Reader, then authorize again. The content owned by another user cannot be read . The authorization data may not have been damaged as a result of shutting down while reading an eBook.
Troubleshooting eBook Symptom An eBook cannot be read . Deauthorize your computer and the Reader. You may have tried to read the content owned by another user. Cause or corrective action You may have signed up or performed authorization for the service (which is necessary for reading secure eBooks). Continued 161 Authorize your computer and the Reader, then authorize again. The content owned by another user cannot be read . The authorization data may not have been damaged as a result of shutting down while reading an eBook.
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... memory card gently with a soft cloth if it is dirty. Check whether the books/pictures/ tracks are using the Reader. Delete unnecessary data. Continued 162 Troubleshooting Memory card Symptom Cause or corrective action Content on a Check that is supported by... the Reader. Clean the terminal area of content. When formatting a memory card, format ...
... memory card gently with a soft cloth if it is dirty. Check whether the books/pictures/ tracks are using the Reader. Delete unnecessary data. Continued 162 Troubleshooting Memory card Symptom Cause or corrective action Content on a Check that is supported by... the Reader. Clean the terminal area of content. When formatting a memory card, format ...
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Troubleshooting Restoring default settings You can restore all the default settings of the Reader. The default settings will be restored as shown in the table below: Items Default settings Option Sort menu Books: by Title Book list in the "Collections" folder: by Order Audio: by Title Pictures: by Title All Notes: by Date Notes: by Page View List Orientation Vertical Repeat Off Shuffle Off Show Notes/Hide Notes Show Notes Continued 163
Troubleshooting Restoring default settings You can restore all the default settings of the Reader. The default settings will be restored as shown in the table below: Items Default settings Option Sort menu Books: by Title Book list in the "Collections" folder: by Order Audio: by Title Pictures: by Title All Notes: by Date Notes: by Page View List Orientation Vertical Repeat Off Shuffle Off Show Notes/Hide Notes Show Notes Continued 163
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...") "Restore Defaults." If "Device Lock" ( page 146) is Home Menu displayed in the right of bottom row, and ("Handwriting") in the center. Continued 164 Troubleshooting Settings menu VOL -/+ button Items Default settings Power Management On Page Turn Gesture Left-to-right to turn to "On," the screen asking for the...
...") "Restore Defaults." If "Device Lock" ( page 146) is Home Menu displayed in the right of bottom row, and ("Handwriting") in the center. Continued 164 Troubleshooting Settings menu VOL -/+ button Items Default settings Power Management On Page Turn Gesture Left-to-right to turn to "On," the screen asking for the...
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To cancel the operation, tap (Back). Follow the on-screen instructions to restore default settings. Troubleshooting Tap "Yes" to set the initial settings ( page 10). 165
To cancel the operation, tap (Back). Follow the on-screen instructions to restore default settings. Troubleshooting Tap "Yes" to set the initial settings ( page 10). 165
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... Library by Sony" in the case of Windows Vista. *2 "Uninstall" in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, then click "Remove." *2 Follow the on-screen instructions and restart your computer, follow the procedures below. Note For details on de-authorization, refer to the eBook Library Help. 166 The uninstallation is authorized. Troubleshooting Uninstalling...
... Library by Sony" in the case of Windows Vista. *2 "Uninstall" in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, then click "Remove." *2 Follow the on-screen instructions and restart your computer, follow the procedures below. Note For details on de-authorization, refer to the eBook Library Help. 166 The uninstallation is authorized. Troubleshooting Uninstalling...
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Other Information S SD Memory Card 33, 179 Search........29, 56, 62, 84, 90, 111 Setting 139 About 145 Date and Time 141 Date and Time Format........141 Menu Language 144 Page Turn Gesture 143 Power Management............142 Restore Defaults 145 Slideshow 143 Slideshow 138 Sort 29, 56, 111, 131, 137 Stylus 8, 9, 150 Synchronizing 52 V Vertical 114 View 56, 131, 137 VOL -/+ button 7, 130 Z Zoom in/out 136 T Table of Contents 84 Tool bar 95 Touch Screen 6 Transfer 44 Troubleshooting 150 U Updating 167 USB 13, 46, 49 USB connector 7 190
Other Information S SD Memory Card 33, 179 Search........29, 56, 62, 84, 90, 111 Setting 139 About 145 Date and Time 141 Date and Time Format........141 Menu Language 144 Page Turn Gesture 143 Power Management............142 Restore Defaults 145 Slideshow 143 Slideshow 138 Sort 29, 56, 111, 131, 137 Stylus 8, 9, 150 Synchronizing 52 V Vertical 114 View 56, 131, 137 VOL -/+ button 7, 130 Z Zoom in/out 136 T Table of Contents 84 Tool bar 95 Touch Screen 6 Transfer 44 Troubleshooting 150 U Updating 167 USB 13, 46, 49 USB connector 7 190