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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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... 86 Going back to previously displayed pages ("History 89 Searching a book for keywords ("Search 90 Creating a bookmark on a book page ("Create/Edit Notes") 94 Highlighting a word(s) ("Create/Edit Notes 98 Marking up a book page by handwriting ("Create/Edit Notes") 102 Adding a comment to.../Edit Notes 109 Using the Option 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...
... 86 Going back to previously displayed pages ("History 89 Searching a book for keywords ("Search 90 Creating a bookmark on a book page ("Create/Edit Notes") 94 Highlighting a word(s) ("Create/Edit Notes 98 Marking up a book page by handwriting ("Create/Edit Notes") 102 Adding a comment to.../Edit Notes 109 Using the Option 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...
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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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... the Quick Start to the Reader *1 Online eBook store. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you already have Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Importing Downloaded eBooks from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you need to the Reader using eBook Library. Transferring Transfer...
... the Quick Start to the Reader *1 Online eBook store. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you already have Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Importing Downloaded eBooks from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you need to the Reader using eBook Library. Transferring Transfer...
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You can also turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. Continued 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).
You can also turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. Continued 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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You can be charged by connecting 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 the volume ( page 130). Continued You can use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Getting Started (Size) button Displays the Size menu ( page 79, 136). To restore the sound, press the VOL -/+ ...
You can be charged by connecting 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 the volume ( page 130). Continued You can use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Getting Started (Size) button Displays the Size menu ( page 79, 136). To restore the sound, press the VOL -/+ ...
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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). 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 Flashes in red while charging, and goes off ( page 10).
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Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is stored on the rear of the Reader. 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 . 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. 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 . 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.
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...to turn on, charging is required. If not, Home menu appears. Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader. For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). If you turn on the Reader for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after... settings, refer to "Settings menu items" and "Advanced Settings menu items" ( page 144, 147). It may take a few moments for the Reader to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. screen appears in all four languages followed by the "Calibrate Touch Screen"...
...to turn on, charging is required. If not, Home menu appears. Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader. For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). If you turn on the Reader for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after... settings, refer to "Settings menu items" and "Advanced Settings menu items" ( page 144, 147). It may take a few moments for the Reader to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. screen appears in all four languages followed by the "Calibrate Touch Screen"...
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... of inactivity even if you slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down after 60 minutes of inactivity. When turning off the Reader, if you do not turn off . The Power Management operates as follows: After 60 minutes... unnecessary battery consumption. Getting Started To turn off , the Reader enters sleep mode. At purchase, the Power Management is at a low level, the Reader will shut down . Continued 11 About the Power Management of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power. ...
... of inactivity even if you slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down after 60 minutes of inactivity. When turning off the Reader, if you do not turn off . The Power Management operates as follows: After 60 minutes... unnecessary battery consumption. Getting Started To turn off , the Reader enters sleep mode. At purchase, the Power Management is at a low level, the Reader will shut down . Continued 11 About the Power Management of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power. ...
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... 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 in one of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set 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 ...
... 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 in one of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set 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 ...
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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 an AC outlet and turned on (not ... of the following ways. Connect to fully charge the battery. Continued 13 S5220E) (optional). Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for Reader (AC- Charge in sleep mode). It will take approximately 4 hours to a computer via USB connection, follow...
... 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 an AC outlet and turned on (not ... of the following ways. Connect to fully charge the battery. Continued 13 S5220E) (optional). Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for Reader (AC- Charge in sleep mode). It will take approximately 4 hours to a computer via USB connection, follow...
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...58320; If eBook Library has not been installed on the using the supplied USB cable. 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 ... 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. Getting...
...58320; If eBook Library has not been installed on the using the supplied USB cable. 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 ... 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. Getting...
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...checking the battery indicator in progress (the bottom left of the notebook computer. Connection via USB, you cannot operate the Reader. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period. Charge the battery when remaining power... sleep mode, or shut down the computer. It will consume the battery of the screen. Getting Started When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. Notes While charging via an extension ...
...checking the battery indicator in progress (the bottom left of the notebook computer. Connection via USB, you cannot operate the Reader. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period. Charge the battery when remaining power... sleep mode, or shut down the computer. It will consume the battery of the screen. Getting Started When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. Notes While charging via an extension ...
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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 Reader and turn off automatically. Charge the battery ( page 13).
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 Reader and turn off automatically. Charge the battery ( page 13).
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...Library" in the "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on the Reader manually. The "Installer for Reader" - From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is stored on -screen instructions. 17 "Windows" - "Installer for Reader" window appears. Hint ...; If you use with the Reader. Click it - Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is required...
...Library" in the "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on the Reader manually. The "Installer for Reader" - From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is stored on -screen instructions. 17 "Windows" - "Installer for Reader" window appears. Hint ...; If you use with the Reader. Click it - Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is required...
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Tapping By tapping on the touch screen, you can perform various operations with a finger or with the supplied stylus. Do not use the pointed end of it for tapping dragging, or drawing on the touch screen. Continued 18 Note When you use the supplied stylus, make sure to Use the Touch Screen Using the touch screen, you can select an item on the menu or list, etc. Getting Started How to use a ballpoint pen, pencil, or other sharp object.
Tapping By tapping on the touch screen, you can perform various operations with a finger or with the supplied stylus. Do not use the pointed end of it for tapping dragging, or drawing on the touch screen. Continued 18 Note When you use the supplied stylus, make sure to Use the Touch Screen Using the touch screen, you can select an item on the menu or list, etc. Getting Started How to use a ballpoint pen, pencil, or other sharp object.
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Getting Started Double-tapping By tapping twice (double-tap) on the touch screen, you can turn a page ( page 70), drag a magnified page in Zoom mode ( page 83) or select a word to highlight ( page 101). Dragging By dragging on the touch screen, you can create bookmarks ( page 94), highlight ( page 99), search ( page 90), or look up words ( page 76), etc. Continued 19
Getting Started Double-tapping By tapping twice (double-tap) on the touch screen, you can turn a page ( page 70), drag a magnified page in Zoom mode ( page 83) or select a word to highlight ( page 101). Dragging By dragging on the touch screen, you can create bookmarks ( page 94), highlight ( page 99), search ( page 90), or look up words ( page 76), etc. Continued 19
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Continued 20 Dragging and Holding By holding on the touch screen, you can select consecutive words ( page 91, 99). Getting Started Double-tapping and dragging By double-tapping and dragging on the touch screen after dragging, you can turn pages repeatedly ( page 70).
Continued 20 Dragging and Holding By holding on the touch screen, you can select consecutive words ( page 91, 99). Getting Started Double-tapping and dragging By double-tapping and dragging on the touch screen after dragging, you can turn pages repeatedly ( page 70).