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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)
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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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...Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you wish. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer. Introduction What 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..., you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Importing Downloaded eBooks from your computer to take anywhere you already have Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Transferring...
...Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you wish. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer. Introduction What 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..., you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Importing Downloaded eBooks from your computer to take anywhere you already have Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Transferring...
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Continued You can also turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. 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 turn the page using the touch screen ( page 19). (Home) button Displays the Home menu ( page 24).
Continued You can also turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. 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 turn the page using the touch screen ( page 19). (Home) button Displays the Home menu ( page 24).
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... the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29, 32, 57, 84, 111, 125, 131, 137). Hint The Reader can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or picture from the Option menu. VOL -/+ button Adjusts the volume ( page 130). To... mute the sound, press and hold either edge of the VOL -/+ button. Continued You can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). To restore the sound, press the VOL -/+ button again. (Headphones) jack Used to connect headphones (optional) ( page 127...
... the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29, 32, 57, 84, 111, 125, 131, 137). Hint The Reader can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or picture from the Option menu. VOL -/+ button Adjusts the volume ( page 130). To... mute the sound, press and hold either edge of the VOL -/+ button. Continued You can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). To restore the sound, press the VOL -/+ button again. (Headphones) jack Used to connect headphones (optional) ( page 127...
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Flashes in red while charging, and goes off ( page 10). 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). Continued
Flashes in red while charging, and goes off ( page 10). 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). Continued
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Do not remove the label. 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 Reader. The number is for customer registration purposes. Note When you use it fully to the bottom of the holder. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to insert it .
Do not remove the label. 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 Reader. The number is for customer registration purposes. Note When you use it fully to the bottom of the holder. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to insert it .
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... initial setting screen to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader. If not, Home menu appears. For details about settings, refer to "Settings menu items" and "Advanced Settings menu items" ( page... for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on, charging is required. Continued 10 screen appears in all four languages followed by the "Calibrate Touch Screen" (...
... initial setting screen to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader. If not, Home menu appears. For details about settings, refer to "Settings menu items" and "Advanced Settings menu items" ( page... for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on, charging is required. Continued 10 screen appears in all four languages followed by the "Calibrate Touch Screen" (...
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...stops consuming the battery power. If the battery power is activated. About the Power Management 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 slide the POWER switch and hold it for ...more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down. The Reader turns off , the Reader enters sleep mode. Continued 11 When turning off the Reader, if you do not turn off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. Getting Started To turn off manually.
...stops consuming the battery power. If the battery power is activated. About the Power Management 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 slide the POWER switch and hold it for ...more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down. The Reader turns off , the Reader enters sleep mode. Continued 11 When turning off the Reader, if you do not turn off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. Getting Started To turn off manually.
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... in the "Settings" menu ( page 142). 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 "On." - When playing audio files or a slideshow To... shut down the Reader manually You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from "Power Management" in the "Advanced Settings" ...
... in the "Settings" menu ( page 142). 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 "On." - When playing audio files or a slideshow To... shut down the Reader manually You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from "Power Management" in the "Advanced Settings" ...
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... charging You need to an AC outlet using it for Reader (AC- Charge in sleep mode). 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 charge...
... charging You need to an AC outlet using it for Reader (AC- Charge in sleep mode). 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 charge...
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Hints If eBook Library has not been installed on the using the supplied USB cable. 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 ...AutoPlay window appears (Windows only) ( page 17). To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer using environment. Continued 14 The same applies when the Reader's battery is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears....
Hints If eBook Library has not been installed on the using the supplied USB cable. 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 ...AutoPlay window appears (Windows only) ( page 17). To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer using environment. Continued 14 The same applies when the Reader's battery is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears....
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...down the computer. It will consume the battery of the notebook computer. Connection via USB, you cannot operate the Reader. Do not leave the Reader connected to an AC outlet for an extended period. Charge the battery when remaining power is not guaranteed. To check the ...an extension cable or USB hub is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Getting Started When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. &#...
...down the computer. It will consume the battery of the notebook computer. Connection via USB, you cannot operate the Reader. Do not leave the Reader connected to an AC outlet for an extended period. Charge the battery when remaining power is not guaranteed. To check the ...an extension cable or USB hub is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Getting Started When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. &#...
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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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...connect them via USB ( page 14). From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is stored on the Reader manually. Click it - Notes An Internet connection is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of...Windows" - Hint If you use with the Reader. The "Installer for Reader" - For details, see "System Requirements" ( page 187). Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on -screen instructions. 17 "Installer for Reader" window appears. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then...
...connect them via USB ( page 14). From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is stored on the Reader manually. Click it - Notes An Internet connection is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of...Windows" - Hint If you use with the Reader. The "Installer for Reader" - For details, see "System Requirements" ( page 187). Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on -screen instructions. 17 "Installer for Reader" window appears. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then...
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The actual operation for the example is the starting point to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings. In this manual, the operating instructions on the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. (Home) button Continued 22 Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book. You can select menu items by tapping them. Getting Started How to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows.
The actual operation for the example is the starting point to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings. In this manual, the operating instructions on the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. (Home) button Continued 22 Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book. You can select menu items by tapping them. Getting Started How to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows.
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... items in the bottom left of the Home menu in "Customize Home Menu" under "Advanced Settings." Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Continued 24 You can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). Refer to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups. Displays a list... of the last book being read. Getting Started About the Home menu In the Home menu, frequently used items ...
... items in the bottom left of the Home menu in "Customize Home Menu" under "Advanced Settings." Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Continued 24 You can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). Refer to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups. Displays a list... of the last book being read. Getting Started About the Home menu In the Home menu, frequently used items ...
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.... Continued 26 The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on -screen keyboard ( page 29). Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on the Reader and memory cards. Also, you can add a comment to page 102. For... Notes") in the Home menu, you can search the "All Notes" list for notes. Hint You can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page.
.... Continued 26 The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on -screen keyboard ( page 29). Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on the Reader and memory cards. Also, you can add a comment to page 102. For... Notes") in the Home menu, you can search the "All Notes" list for notes. Hint You can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page.
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... of a page. Bookmark containing a text comment. page Types of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of a bookmarked page. Getting Started In the Home menu, tap ("All Notes"). The list of bar varies depending on the... Reader appears. 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...
... of a page. Bookmark containing a text comment. page Types of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of a bookmarked page. Getting Started In the Home menu, tap ("All Notes"). The list of bar varies depending on the... Reader appears. 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...
