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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 wish. Downloaded eBooks *1 *2 Transferring eBooks/Audio/ Picture file to prepare the Reader for use. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Initially after purchase, you already have Getting Started Charge the...
..., you wish. Downloaded eBooks *1 *2 Transferring eBooks/Audio/ Picture file to prepare the Reader for use. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Initially after purchase, you already have Getting Started Charge the...
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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 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.
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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. ... from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29, 32, 57, 84, 111, 125, 131, 137). Hint The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Getting Started (Size) button Displays the Size menu ( page 79, 136).
...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. ... from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29, 32, 57, 84, 111, 125, 131, 137). Hint The Reader can be charged by connecting 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). 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). 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 the bottom of the holder. The number is stored on the rear of the Reader. Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is on the label on the top right side of the Reader. 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 . Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is for customer registration purposes.
Note When you use it fully to the bottom of the holder. The number is stored on the rear of the Reader. Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is on the label on the top right side of the Reader. 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 . Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is for customer registration purposes.
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screen appears in all four languages followed by the "Calibrate Touch Screen" ( page 18). Note If the Reader does not turn on and the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( ..." and "Advanced Settings menu items" ( page 144, 147). It may take a few moments for the Reader to turn on , charging is required. If you turn on the Reader. For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. If not, Home menu appears. Getting Started...
screen appears in all four languages followed by the "Calibrate Touch Screen" ( page 18). Note If the Reader does not turn on and the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( ..." and "Advanced Settings menu items" ( page 144, 147). It may take a few moments for the Reader to turn on , charging is required. If you turn on the Reader. For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. If not, Home menu appears. Getting Started...
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...inactivity. 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, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power. If the battery power ...is at a low level, the Reader will shut down . Continued 11 Getting Started To turn off the Reader, if you do not turn off manually. When turning off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. At purchase, the Power Management is set...
...inactivity. 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, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power. If the battery power ...is at a low level, the Reader will shut down . Continued 11 Getting Started To turn off the Reader, if you do not turn off manually. When turning off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. At purchase, the Power Management is set...
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... in one of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." - Getting Started Hint You can shut down the Reader manually You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from "Power Management" in the "Settings" menu ( page 142). When connected to the AC Adapter for more ...than 3 seconds. Use "Device Shutdown" in the "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...
... in one of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." - Getting Started Hint You can shut down the Reader manually You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from "Power Management" in the "Settings" menu ( page 142). When connected to the AC Adapter for more ...than 3 seconds. Use "Device Shutdown" in the "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...
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... USB. Connect to fully charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the Reader About 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 ... steps below. Make sure your computer is low. Continued 13 S5220E) (optional). It will take approximately 4 hours to an AC outlet using it for Reader (AC- Charge in sleep mode).
... USB. Connect to fully charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the Reader About 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 ... steps below. Make sure your computer is low. Continued 13 S5220E) (optional). It will take approximately 4 hours to an AC outlet using it for Reader (AC- Charge in sleep mode).
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The same applies when the Reader's battery is fully depleted.) Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending on the Reader and charging starts. (At purchase, the Reader is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. ...Continued 14 Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15). appears on the using the supplied USB cable. Hints If eBook ...
The same applies when the Reader's battery is fully depleted.) Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending on the Reader and charging starts. (At purchase, the Reader is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. ...Continued 14 Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15). appears on the using the supplied USB cable. Hints If eBook ...
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...) goes off, and the icon indicating that charging is in the bottom left of the touch screen) disappears. Continued 15 Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. To check the battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by 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 malfunction. It will consume the battery of the screen. These operations may...
...) goes off, and the icon indicating that charging is in the bottom left of the touch screen) disappears. Continued 15 Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. To check the battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by 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 malfunction. It will consume the battery of the screen. These operations may...
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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). 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
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... An Internet connection is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window, then follow the on the Reader manually. From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is required to install eBook Library. Your computer needs to your ...computer are turned on the desktop. Click it - The "Installer for Reader" - Hint If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen...
... An Internet connection is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window, then follow the on the Reader manually. From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is required to install eBook Library. Your computer needs to your ...computer are turned on the desktop. Click it - The "Installer for Reader" - Hint If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen...
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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. Getting Started How to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows. You can select menu items by tapping them.
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. Getting Started How to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows. You can select menu items by tapping them.
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... all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in "Customize Home Menu" under "Advanced Settings." To display other items, tap ("More"). Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Refer to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups. Continued 24 You can readily display the Home .... You can be rearranged in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of the Home menu in books within the Reader ( page 26). These items can change the items in the bottom left of the last...
... all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in "Customize Home Menu" under "Advanced Settings." To display other items, tap ("More"). Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Refer to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups. Continued 24 You can readily display the Home .... You can be rearranged in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of the Home menu in books within the Reader ( page 26). These items can change the items in the bottom left of the last...
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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. For details on bookmarks, refer to as "note(s)." - In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without a comment and markups are ...collectively referred to page 94. - For details on markups, refer to page 98. - The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books ...
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. For details on bookmarks, refer to as "note(s)." - In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without a comment and markups are ...collectively referred to page 94. - For details on markups, refer to page 98. - The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books ...
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...containing a handwritten comment. The list of a page. page Types of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the "Sort" type. - Bookmark containing a text comment. First sentence of bar... varies depending on the Reader appears. Sorted "by Date": Scroll bar - Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of a bookmarked page...
...containing a handwritten comment. The list of a page. page Types of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the "Sort" type. - Bookmark containing a text comment. First sentence of bar... varies depending on the Reader appears. Sorted "by Date": Scroll bar - Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of a bookmarked page...