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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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... eBook Library. Downloaded eBooks *1 *2 Transferring eBooks/Audio/ Picture file to prepare the Reader for use. Importing Downloaded eBooks from your computer to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you wish. Introduction What You Can...
... eBook Library. Downloaded eBooks *1 *2 Transferring eBooks/Audio/ Picture file to prepare the Reader for use. Importing Downloaded eBooks from your computer to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you wish. Introduction What You Can...
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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 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.
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 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.
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...USB cable (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). You can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or picture from the Option menu. ...58160; VOL -/+ button Adjusts the volume ( page 130). Continued You can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Hint The Reader can use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the...
...USB cable (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). You can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or picture from the Option menu. ...58160; VOL -/+ button Adjusts the volume ( page 130). Continued You can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Hint The Reader can use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the...
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... 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...
... 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...
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Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is on the label on the top right side of the holder. The number is stored on the rear of the Reader. Note When you use it fully to insert it . Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is for customer registration purposes. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to the bottom of the Reader. Do not remove the label.
Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is on the label on the top right side of the holder. The number is stored on the rear of the Reader. Note When you use it fully to insert it . Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is for customer registration purposes. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to the bottom of the Reader. Do not remove the label.
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Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on and the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) ... moments for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. If you turn on the Reader. Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader before connecting to turn on the Reader for the Reader to turn on , charging is required. Make sure to your computer. When you select "English...
Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on and the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) ... moments for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. If you turn on the Reader. Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader before connecting to turn on the Reader for the Reader to turn on , charging is required. Make sure to your computer. When you select "English...
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... Management is set to avoid unnecessary battery consumption. The Power Management operates as follows: After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode automatically while the battery power is consumed slightly. After 5 days of inactivity. About the Power Management of...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 Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power...
... Management is set to avoid unnecessary battery consumption. The Power Management operates as follows: After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode automatically while the battery power is consumed slightly. After 5 days of inactivity. About the Power Management of...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 Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power...
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...Management" is set to "On." - 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 connected... to charge - 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" menu ( page 149). 12 When connected to the ...
...Management" is set to "On." - 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 connected... to charge - 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" 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 ...; Connect to a computer via USB connection, follow the steps below. Make sure your computer is low. S5220E) (optional). Continued 13 Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to fully charge the battery. It will take approximately 4 hours 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 an AC outlet and turned on (not ...; Connect to a computer via USB connection, follow the steps below. Make sure your computer is low. S5220E) (optional). Continued 13 Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to fully charge the battery. It will take approximately 4 hours to an AC outlet using it for...
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Hints If eBook Library has not been installed 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 the...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. Continued 14 The same applies when the Reader's battery is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. Getting Started...
Hints If eBook Library has not been installed 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 the...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. Continued 14 The same applies when the Reader's battery is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. Getting Started...
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... the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in progress (the bottom left of the screen. Continued 15 These operations may cause the Reader to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in red while charging) goes off, and the icon indicating that charging is...58320; While charging via an extension cable or USB hub is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Charge the battery when remaining power is not guaranteed. It will consume the battery of the touch...
... the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in progress (the bottom left of the screen. Continued 15 These operations may cause the Reader to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in red while charging) goes off, and the icon indicating that charging is...58320; While charging via an extension cable or USB hub is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Charge the battery when remaining power is not guaranteed. It will consume the battery of the touch...
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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). 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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...screen instructions. To install eBook Library in the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that is stored on the Reader manually. Hint If you use with the Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Install eBook Library" in the "Installer for eBook Library. Getting Started Installing eBook...connected to your computer are turned on -screen instructions. 17 From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is required to install eBook Library. Your computer needs to meet the minimum system requirements for...
...screen instructions. To install eBook Library in the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that is stored on the Reader manually. Hint If you use with the Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Install eBook Library" in the "Installer for eBook Library. Getting Started Installing eBook...connected to your computer are turned on -screen instructions. 17 From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is required to install eBook Library. Your computer needs to meet the minimum system requirements for...
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Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book. You can select menu items by tapping them. Getting Started How 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 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. Getting Started How 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 The actual operation for the example is the starting point to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows.
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You can be rearranged in the bottom left of the last book being read. These items can readily display the Home menu by default. Continued 24 To display other items, tap ("More"). You can change the items ... to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups. Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of the Home menu in books within the Reader ( page 26). Displays a list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in "Customize...
You can be rearranged in the bottom left of the last book being read. These items can readily display the Home menu by default. Continued 24 To display other items, tap ("More"). You can change the items ... to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups. Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of the Home menu in books within the Reader ( page 26). Displays a list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in "Customize...
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... Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can add a comment to them. Also, you can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. For details on bookmarks, refer to page 98. - The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on -screen keyboard (... page 29). Continued 26 For details on markups, refer to as "note(s)." - For details on highlights, refer to page 94. - Hint You can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on...
... Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can add a comment to them. Also, you can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. For details on bookmarks, refer to page 98. - The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on -screen keyboard (... page 29). Continued 26 For details on markups, refer to as "note(s)." - For details on highlights, refer to page 94. - Hint You can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on...
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... and scroll bar" ( 59). page Types of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of bar varies depending on the Reader appears. Added comment. Sorted "by Date": Scroll bar - bookmarked page. Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date.../Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of a page. First sentence of all ...
... and scroll bar" ( 59). page Types of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of bar varies depending on the Reader appears. Added comment. Sorted "by Date": Scroll bar - bookmarked page. Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date.../Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of a page. First sentence of all ...