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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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...Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer to the Reader to the Reader using eBook Library. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you need to prepare the Reader for use. Importing Downloaded eBooks from your computer. Introduction ...What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to charge the Reader battery, and install the...
...Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer to the Reader to the Reader using eBook Library. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you need to prepare the Reader for use. Importing Downloaded eBooks from your computer. Introduction ...What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to charge the Reader battery, and install the...
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You can also turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. 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. Continued
You can also turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. 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. Continued
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... use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible ( page 150). Hint The Reader can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or picture from the Option menu. VOL -/+ button Adjusts...) ( page 127). USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied) ( page 13). DC IN jack Used to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Getting Started (Size) button Displays the Size menu ( page 79, 136).
... use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible ( page 150). Hint The Reader can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or picture from the Option menu. VOL -/+ button Adjusts...) ( page 127). USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied) ( page 13). DC IN jack Used to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Getting Started (Size) button Displays the Size menu ( page 79, 136).
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Flashes in red while charging, and goes off ( page 10). Continued 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).
Flashes in red while charging, and goes off ( page 10). Continued 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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Note When you use it fully to insert it . The number is on the label on the top right side of the Reader. Do not remove the label. Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is for customer registration purposes. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is stored on the rear of the Reader. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to the bottom of the holder.
Note When you use it fully to insert it . The number is on the label on the top right side of the Reader. Do not remove the label. Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is for customer registration purposes. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is stored on the rear of the Reader. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to the bottom of the holder.
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..., "Menu Language" screen appears. If not, Home menu appears. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on, charging is required. Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader. screen appears in all four languages followed by the "Calibrate Touch Screen" ( page 18).... about settings, refer to "Settings menu items" and "Advanced Settings menu items" ( page 144, 147). It may take a few moments for the Reader to turn on and the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. If...
..., "Menu Language" screen appears. If not, Home menu appears. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on, charging is required. Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader. screen appears in all four languages followed by the "Calibrate Touch Screen" ( page 18).... about settings, refer to "Settings menu items" and "Advanced Settings menu items" ( page 144, 147). It may take a few moments for the Reader to turn on and the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. If...
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.... After 5 days of the Reader The Reader has a Power Management feature to "On" ( page 142), the Reader enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if you do not turn off , the Reader enters sleep mode. Continued 11 The Reader turns off manually. About the Power Management ...of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power. If the battery power ...
.... After 5 days of the Reader The Reader has a Power Management feature to "On" ( page 142), the Reader enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if you do not turn off , the Reader enters sleep mode. Continued 11 The Reader turns off manually. About the Power Management ...of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power. If the battery power ...
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..." in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 Note In the following ways. Slide the Power switch and hold it for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to the computer using the supplied USB cable - When connected to the AC Adapter for more than 3 seconds. Use ..."Device Shutdown" in the "Settings" menu ( page 142). When connected to charge - Getting Started Hint You can shut down the Reader manually in one of the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." -
..." in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 Note In the following ways. Slide the Power switch and hold it for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to the computer using the supplied USB cable - When connected to the AC Adapter for more than 3 seconds. Use ..."Device Shutdown" in the "Settings" menu ( page 142). When connected to charge - Getting Started Hint You can shut down the Reader manually in one of the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." -
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... charging You need to charge the Reader when using the AC Adapter for the first time, or when the remaining battery power is connected to fully charge the battery. S5220E) (optional). Continued ... ways. Connect to a computer via USB connection, follow the steps below. Make sure your computer is low. Charge in sleep mode). Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for...
... charging You need to charge the Reader when using the AC Adapter for the first time, or when the remaining battery power is connected to fully charge the battery. S5220E) (optional). Continued ... ways. Connect to a computer via USB connection, follow the steps below. Make sure your computer is low. Charge in sleep mode). Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for...
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... is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. 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 on your 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. Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15).
... is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. 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 on your 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. Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15).
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... by checking the battery indicator in progress (the bottom left of the touch screen) disappears. Continued 15 Getting Started When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. It will consume the battery of the notebook... computer. Connection via USB, you cannot operate the Reader. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is in the bottom left of the screen. Connect the USB cable directly to the ...
... by checking the battery indicator in progress (the bottom left of the touch screen) disappears. Continued 15 Getting Started When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. It will consume the battery of the notebook... computer. Connection via USB, you cannot operate the Reader. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is in the bottom left of the screen. Connect the USB cable directly to the ...
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Charge the battery ( page 13). 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 If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears.
Charge the battery ( page 13). 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 If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears.
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... you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - The "Installer for Reader" - Hint If you use with the Reader. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on the desktop. "Installer for Reader" window appears. Click it - From the Start menu, click "My Computer... computer are turned on -screen instructions. 17 "Windows" - For details, see "System Requirements" ( page 187). Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on -screen instructions. To install eBook Library in the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that...
... you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - The "Installer for Reader" - Hint If you use with the Reader. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on the desktop. "Installer for Reader" window appears. Click it - From the Start menu, click "My Computer... computer are turned on -screen instructions. 17 "Windows" - For details, see "System Requirements" ( page 187). Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on -screen instructions. To install eBook Library in the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that...
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You can select menu items by tapping them. Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book. The actual operation for the example is the starting point to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings. Getting Started How to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows. In this manual, the operating instructions on the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. (Home) button Continued 22
You can select menu items by tapping them. Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book. The actual operation for the example is the starting point to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings. Getting Started How to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows. 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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...Displays the page of the Home menu in "Customize Home Menu" under "Advanced Settings." You can readily display the Home menu by default. Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Displays a list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). These ...items can change the items in the bottom left of the last book being read. Continued 24 You can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). Getting Started About the Home menu In the Home menu, frequently used items are arranged by ...
...Displays the page of the Home menu in "Customize Home Menu" under "Advanced Settings." You can readily display the Home menu by default. Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Displays a list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). These ...items can change the items in the bottom left of the last book being read. Continued 24 You can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). Getting Started About the Home menu In the Home menu, frequently used items are arranged by ...
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...to as "note(s)." - Hint You can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on bookmarks, refer to page 98. - Continued 26 The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on highlights, refer to page 94. - From ("All Notes... and markups are collectively referred to page 102. For details on -screen keyboard ( page 29). For details on the Reader and memory cards. Also, you can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can add a comment to them.
...to as "note(s)." - Hint You can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on bookmarks, refer to page 98. - Continued 26 The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on highlights, refer to page 94. - From ("All Notes... and markups are collectively referred to page 102. For details on -screen keyboard ( page 29). For details on the Reader and memory cards. Also, you can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can add a comment to them.
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...( 59). page Types of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of a bookmarked page. Continued 27 Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of all the ...bookmarks, highlights and markups on the "Sort" type. - Bookmark containing a text comment. The list of bar varies depending on the Reader appears. Sorted "by Type":...
...( 59). page Types of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of a bookmarked page. Continued 27 Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of all the ...bookmarks, highlights and markups on the "Sort" type. - Bookmark containing a text comment. The list of bar varies depending on the Reader appears. Sorted "by Type":...