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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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... connection is complete, you can transfer content 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 need to the Reader using eBook Library. Transferring Transfer content from eBook store. Importing Downloaded eBooks...
... connection is complete, you can transfer content 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 need to the Reader using eBook Library. Transferring Transfer content from eBook store. Importing Downloaded eBooks...
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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. 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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Hint The Reader can be charged by connecting to a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29, 32, 57, 84, 111, ...) ( 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). Continued You can use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the...
Hint The Reader can be charged by connecting to a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29, 32, 57, 84, 111, ...) ( 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). Continued You can use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the...
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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). Flashes in red while charging, and goes off ( page 10).
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The 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 Reader. Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is on the label on the top right side of the holder. Note When you use it fully to insert it . Do not remove the label. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is for customer registration purposes.
The 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 Reader. Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is on the label on the top right side of the holder. Note When you use it fully to insert it . Do not remove the label. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is for customer registration purposes.
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...after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). Make sure to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. For details 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, charging is required. If not, Home menu appears. Continued 10 After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. screen appears...
...after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). Make sure to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. For details 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, charging is required. If not, Home menu appears. Continued 10 After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. screen appears...
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...At purchase, the Power Management is set to avoid unnecessary battery consumption. When turning off the Reader, if you slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down after 60 minutes of inactivity. Hint When the "Power Management" setting is... activated. After turned off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. Getting Started To turn off . The Reader turns off manually. 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 ...
...At purchase, the Power Management is set to avoid unnecessary battery consumption. When turning off the Reader, if you slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down after 60 minutes of inactivity. Hint When the "Power Management" setting is... activated. After turned off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. Getting Started To turn off . The Reader turns off manually. 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 ...
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... 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 the AC Adapter for more than 3 seconds. Use "Device Shutdown" ...in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 When playing audio files or a slideshow To shut down the Reader manually in one of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." - Getting Started Hint You can shut down the...
... 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 the AC Adapter for more than 3 seconds. Use "Device Shutdown" ...in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 When playing audio files or a slideshow To shut down the Reader manually in one of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." - Getting Started Hint You can shut down the...
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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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...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 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...
...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 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...
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... to a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period. 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.... Charge the battery when remaining power is not guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. While the Reader is connected to malfunction. Getting Started When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. Disconnect the...
... to a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period. 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.... Charge the battery when remaining power is not guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. While the Reader is connected to malfunction. Getting Started When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. Disconnect the...
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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 Charge the battery ( page 13). If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. 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 Charge the battery ( page 13). If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the Reader and turn off automatically.
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... required to install eBook Library. Your computer needs to your computer are turned on -screen instructions. 17 Hint If you use with the Reader. "Windows" - Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library...
... required to install eBook Library. Your computer needs to your computer are turned on -screen instructions. 17 Hint If you use with the Reader. "Windows" - Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library...
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You can select menu items by tapping them. The actual operation for the example is the starting point to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows. 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 Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book.
You can select menu items by tapping them. The actual operation for the example is the starting point to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows. 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 Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book.
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...Settings." Refer to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups. To display other items, tap ("More"). Continued 24 Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Getting Started About the Home menu In the Home menu, frequently used items are arranged by pressing the (Home) button. ... be rearranged in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). These items can change the items in the bottom left of the last book being read. Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of the Home menu in books within the Reader ( page 26).
...Settings." Refer to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups. To display other items, tap ("More"). Continued 24 Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Getting Started About the Home menu In the Home menu, frequently used items are arranged by pressing the (Home) button. ... be rearranged in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). These items can change the items in the bottom left of the last book being read. Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of the Home menu in books within the Reader ( page 26).
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...page 29). From ("All Notes") in the Home menu, you can search the "All Notes" list for notes. Hint You can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on bookmarks, refer to page 98. - In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without a comment and markups...to page 102. The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on markups, refer to as "note(s)." - Continued 26 For details on the Reader and memory cards. Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can add a comment to them. Also, you can highlight a word(s), ...
...page 29). From ("All Notes") in the Home menu, you can search the "All Notes" list for notes. Hint You can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on bookmarks, refer to page 98. - In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without a comment and markups...to page 102. The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on markups, refer to as "note(s)." - Continued 26 For details on the Reader and memory cards. Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can add a comment to them. Also, you can highlight a word(s), ...
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... sentence of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on the Reader appears. page Types of a page. Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of a bookmarked page. Sorted "by Date": Scroll bar - Added comment. Continued 27...
... sentence of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on the Reader appears. page Types of a page. Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of a bookmarked page. Sorted "by Date": Scroll bar - Added comment. Continued 27...