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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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... 22 About the Home menu 24 Inserting a Memory Card 33 Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content 37 Authorizing the Reader and your computer 37 Downloading eBooks from eBook store 40 Importing content to eBook Library 41 Transferring Content 44 Transferring content to ...the Reader 44 Transferring content via a memory card 48 Synchronizing content in Library with the Reader 52 Reading Books Reading Books 54 Using the Option menu of the book list 56 Sorting a list 58 Continued
... 22 About the Home menu 24 Inserting a Memory Card 33 Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content 37 Authorizing the Reader and your computer 37 Downloading eBooks from eBook store 40 Importing content to eBook Library 41 Transferring Content 44 Transferring content to ...the Reader 44 Transferring content via a memory card 48 Synchronizing content in Library with the Reader 52 Reading Books Reading Books 54 Using the Option menu of the book list 56 Sorting a list 58 Continued
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... 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 the headphones 176 Note on use...
... 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 the headphones 176 Note on use...
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... You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to the Reader *1 Online eBook store. Downloaded eBooks *1 *2 Transferring eBooks/Audio/ Picture file to prepare the Reader for use. Initially after purchase, you already have Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture...
... You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to the Reader *1 Online eBook store. Downloaded eBooks *1 *2 Transferring eBooks/Audio/ Picture file to prepare the Reader for use. Initially after purchase, you already have Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture...
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You can turn the page using the touch screen ( page 19). (Home) button Displays the Home menu ( page 24). Getting Started Parts and Controls Touch screen The touch screen gives you simple access to the various functions on the Reader ( page 18). < > (Page Turn) buttons Turns the page. You can also turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. Continued
You can turn the page using the touch screen ( page 19). (Home) button Displays the Home menu ( page 24). Getting Started Parts and Controls Touch screen The touch screen gives you simple access to the various functions on the Reader ( page 18). < > (Page Turn) buttons Turns the page. You can also turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. Continued
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... (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 use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays... from the Option menu. VOL -/+ button Adjusts the volume ( page 130). Continued You can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional).
... (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 use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays... from the Option menu. VOL -/+ button Adjusts the volume ( page 130). Continued You can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional).
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To shut down the Reader, slide and hold for cover attachment Used to perform drawing or precise operations, such as selecting a word, on /off when charging is complete ( page 14). ... 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).
To shut down the Reader, slide and hold for cover attachment Used to perform drawing or precise operations, such as selecting a word, on /off when charging is complete ( page 14). ... 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).
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Do not remove the label. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to insert it . Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is stored on the rear of the Reader. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is on the label on the top right side of the holder. Note When you use it fully to the bottom of the Reader. The number is for customer registration purposes.
Do not remove the label. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to insert it . Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is stored on the rear of the Reader. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is on the label on the top right side of the holder. Note When you use it fully to the bottom of the Reader. The number is for customer registration purposes.
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... it for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. For details about settings, refer to "Settings menu items" and "Advanced Settings menu ...for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. Continued 10 Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader. Make sure to turn on the Reader for the Reader to turn on and the initial setting screen to your computer. When you select "English",...
... it for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. For details about settings, refer to "Settings menu items" and "Advanced Settings menu ...for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. Continued 10 Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader. Make sure to turn on the Reader for the Reader to turn on and the initial setting screen to your computer. When you select "English",...
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...purchase, the Power Management is at a low level, the Reader will shut down . Continued 11 The Reader turns off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. After turned off the Reader, if you do not turn off . When turning off , the Reader enters sleep mode. Hint When the "Power ...if you slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down after 60 minutes of the Reader The Reader has a Power Management feature to "On" ( page 142), the Reader enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity. The Power Management operates as follows: ...
...purchase, the Power Management is at a low level, the Reader will shut down . Continued 11 The Reader turns off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. After turned off the Reader, if you do not turn off . When turning off , the Reader enters sleep mode. Hint When the "Power ...if you slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down after 60 minutes of the Reader The Reader has a Power Management feature to "On" ( page 142), the Reader enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity. The Power Management operates as follows: ...
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... "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 Note In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of the following ways. Slide the Power switch and hold it for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to the computer using the supplied USB cable - When playing audio ...files or a slideshow To shut down the Reader manually You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from "Power Management" in one of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." - When ...
... "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 Note In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of the following ways. Slide the Power switch and hold it for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to the computer using the supplied USB cable - When playing audio ...files or a slideshow To shut down the Reader manually You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from "Power Management" in one of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." - When ...
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... to a computer via USB connection, follow the steps below. Make sure your computer is low. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to charge the Reader when using the AC Adapter for the first time, or when the remaining battery power is connected to fully...
... to a computer via USB connection, follow the steps below. Make sure your computer is low. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to charge the Reader when using the AC Adapter for the first time, or when the remaining battery power is connected to fully...
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... your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15). Continued 14 appears on the Reader and charging starts. (At purchase, the Reader is fully depleted.) Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending ...computer, the AutoPlay window appears (Windows only) ( page 17). To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer using environment. The same applies when the Reader's battery is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. Hints ...
... your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15). Continued 14 appears on the Reader and charging starts. (At purchase, the Reader is fully depleted.) Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending ...computer, the AutoPlay window appears (Windows only) ( page 17). To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer using environment. The same applies when the Reader's battery is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. Hints ...
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... up from the computer before performing these operations. It will consume the battery of the touch screen) disappears. These operations may cause the Reader to a notebook computer which is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Continued 15 Connect the USB cable ...directly to the computer. While the Reader is connected to an AC outlet for an extended period. To check the battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking...
... up from the computer before performing these operations. It will consume the battery of the touch screen) disappears. These operations may cause the Reader to a notebook computer which is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Continued 15 Connect the USB cable ...directly to the computer. While the Reader is connected to an AC outlet for an extended period. To check the battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking...
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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 13). 16 Charge the battery ( page 13). 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 13). 16 Charge the battery ( page 13). If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears.
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...the installation launcher that is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - Click it - The "Installer for Reader" - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. To install eBook Library in the "Installer... page 187). Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on the desktop. "Installer for Reader" window appears. Hint If you use with the Reader. Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is stored on the Reader manually. "Setup eBook Library." Click...
...the installation launcher that is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - Click it - The "Installer for Reader" - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. To install eBook Library in the "Installer... page 187). Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on the desktop. "Installer for Reader" window appears. Hint If you use with the Reader. Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is stored on the Reader manually. "Setup eBook Library." Click...
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Getting Started How to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings. The actual operation for the example is the starting point to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows. Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book. You can select menu items by tapping them. In this manual, the operating instructions on the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. (Home) button Continued 22
Getting Started How to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings. The actual operation for the example is the starting point to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows. Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book. You can select menu items by tapping them. In this manual, the operating instructions on the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. (Home) button Continued 22
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These items can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Refer to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups. Continued 24 Displays a list of all the bookmarks, highlights, ... markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). You can change the items in the bottom left of the last book being read. Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of the Home menu in "Customize Home Menu" under "Advanced Settings." You can readily display...
These items can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Refer to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups. Continued 24 Displays a list of all the bookmarks, highlights, ... markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). You can change the items in the bottom left of the last book being read. Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of the Home menu in "Customize Home Menu" under "Advanced Settings." You can readily display...
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... memory cards. The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on highlights, refer to page 98. - Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on bookmarks, refer to page 94. - For details on -screen keyboard ( page 29... menu, you can add a comment to them. For details on markups, refer to as "note(s)." - Also, you can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page.
... memory cards. The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on highlights, refer to page 98. - Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on bookmarks, refer to page 94. - For details on -screen keyboard ( page 29... menu, you can add a comment to them. For details on markups, refer to as "note(s)." - Also, you can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page.
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The list of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on a book First sentence of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on the Reader appears. page Types of a page. Sorted "by Comment": Alphabetic index bar For details, refer to "About ...Bookmark containing a text comment. First sentence of bar varies depending on the "Sort" type. - Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of a bookmarked page. bookmarked page. Bookmark containing a handwritten ...
The list of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on a book First sentence of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on the Reader appears. page Types of a page. Sorted "by Comment": Alphabetic index bar For details, refer to "About ...Bookmark containing a text comment. First sentence of bar varies depending on the "Sort" type. - Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of a bookmarked page. bookmarked page. Bookmark containing a handwritten ...