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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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... content from eBook store. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to the Reader using eBook Library. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you wish. Downloaded eBooks *1 *2 Transferring eBooks/...Audio/ Picture file 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 ...
... content from eBook store. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to the Reader using eBook Library. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you wish. Downloaded eBooks *1 *2 Transferring eBooks/...Audio/ Picture file 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 ...
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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. 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.
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... functions such as creating notes, jumping 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 -/+...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). You can be charged by connecting to a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29...
... functions such as creating notes, jumping 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 -/+...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). You can be charged by connecting to a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is on the label on the top right side of the holder. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to insert it . Note When you use it fully to the bottom of the Reader. The number is stored on the rear of the Reader. Do not remove the label. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is for customer registration purposes.
Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is on the label on the top right side of the holder. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to insert it . Note When you use it fully to the bottom of the Reader. The number is stored on the rear of the Reader. Do not remove the label. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is for customer registration purposes.
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... the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). If not, Home menu appears. Make sure to turn on the Reader. After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. Continued 10 For details about settings, refer to "Settings ... not turn on and the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the Reader to turn on , charging is required. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard...
... the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). If not, Home menu appears. Make sure to turn on the Reader. After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. Continued 10 For details about settings, refer to "Settings ... not turn on and the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the Reader to turn on , charging is required. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard...
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...unnecessary battery consumption. At purchase, the Power Management is at a low level, the Reader will shut down . 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 the Reader The Reader has a Power Management feature to "On" ( page 142), the Reader enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even...
...unnecessary battery consumption. At purchase, the Power Management is at a low level, the Reader will shut down . 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 the Reader The Reader has a Power Management feature to "On" ( page 142), the Reader enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even...
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...Shutdown" in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 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 "Settings" menu ( page 142). Getting Started Hint You can shut... down the Reader manually in one of the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." - Note ...
...Shutdown" in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 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 "Settings" menu ( page 142). Getting Started Hint You can shut... down the Reader manually in one of the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." - Note ...
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It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for the first time, or when the remaining battery power is connected to an AC ... ways. Connect to a computer via USB connection, follow the steps below. Make sure your computer is low. Continued 13 Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging You need to charge the Reader when using the AC Adapter for Reader (AC- Charge in sleep mode). S5220E) (optional).
It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for the first time, or when the remaining battery power is connected to an AC ... ways. Connect to a computer via USB connection, follow the steps below. Make sure your computer is low. Continued 13 Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging You need to charge the Reader when using the AC Adapter for Reader (AC- Charge in sleep mode). S5220E) (optional).
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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. Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page...
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. Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page...
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...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. 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. While the Reader is connected to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in red while charging) goes off, and the icon indicating ...
...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. 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. While the Reader is connected to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in red while charging) goes off, and the icon indicating ...
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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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... Click "Install eBook Library" in the "Installer for Reader" - From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window appears. Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is ... disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Windows" - For details, see "System Requirements" ( page 187). Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on -screen instructions. 17 "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. ...
... Click "Install eBook Library" in the "Installer for Reader" - From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window appears. Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is ... disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Windows" - For details, see "System Requirements" ( page 187). Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on -screen instructions. 17 "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. ...
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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. 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 read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings.
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. 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 read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings.
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...Home) button. To display other items, tap ("More"). Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in books within the Reader ( page 26). You can readily display the Home menu by default. Displays a list of the... last book being read. These items can change the items in the bottom left of the...
...Home) button. To display other items, tap ("More"). Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in books within the Reader ( page 26). You can readily display the Home menu by default. Displays a list of the... last book being read. These items can change the items in the bottom left of the...
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... a note containing text comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 29). For details on the Reader and memory cards. The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on highlights, refer to page 98. - For details on markups, refer to them. From ("All Notes") in the Home menu... a comment to page 102. For details on bookmarks, refer to as "note(s)." - Continued 26 Hint You can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can search the "All Notes" list for notes.
... a note containing text comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 29). For details on the Reader and memory cards. The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on highlights, refer to page 98. - For details on markups, refer to them. From ("All Notes") in the Home menu... a comment to page 102. For details on bookmarks, refer to as "note(s)." - Continued 26 Hint You can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can search the "All Notes" list for notes.
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... to "About the index bar and scroll bar" ( 59). Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of bar varies depending on a book First sentence of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on the "Sort" type... of a bookmarked page. bookmarked page. Sorted "by Type": Index bar with icons - Continued 27 First sentence of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the Reader appears. Bookmark containing a handwritten comment.
... to "About the index bar and scroll bar" ( 59). Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of bar varies depending on a book First sentence of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on the "Sort" type... of a bookmarked page. bookmarked page. Sorted "by Type": Index bar with icons - Continued 27 First sentence of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the Reader appears. Bookmark containing a handwritten comment.