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Jump to the table of contents User's Guide PRS-300 Digital Book Reader ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-151-151-12(1)
Jump to the table of contents User's Guide PRS-300 Digital Book Reader ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-151-151-12(1)
User's Guide
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Table of Contents Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader 5 Getting Started Parts and Controls 6 Turning on the Reader 9 About the sleep mode of the Reader 10 Charging the Reader 11 About charging 11 Charging the Reader via USB connection 11 Installing eBook Library 15 Basic Menu Operation 16 Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content...
Table of Contents Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader 5 Getting Started Parts and Controls 6 Turning on the Reader 9 About the sleep mode of the Reader 10 Charging the Reader 11 About charging 11 Charging the Reader via USB connection 11 Installing eBook Library 15 Basic Menu Operation 16 Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content...
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Other Information Updating the Reader's Firmware 74 About Books Pre-installed on the Reader 75 Notes on the Reader Disposal 76 Precautions 77 On safety 82 Note on use 82 On heat build-up 83 On software 84 On Cleaning 85 On Copyrights 86 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 87 Specifications 89 Index 91
Other Information Updating the Reader's Firmware 74 About Books Pre-installed on the Reader 75 Notes on the Reader Disposal 76 Precautions 77 On safety 82 Note on use 82 On heat build-up 83 On software 84 On Cleaning 85 On Copyrights 86 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 87 Specifications 89 Index 91
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...store Transferring eBooks to the Reader using eBook Library. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you need to prepare the Reader for use. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start... to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Once initial preparation...
...store Transferring eBooks to the Reader using eBook Library. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you need to prepare the Reader for use. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start... to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Once initial preparation...
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...to jump to on the book page. ( page 50) • Enters a numeric value on the "Settings" menu. POWER switch Switches on/off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging is complete. ( page 11) Flashes in orange when switching the... Reader on or off. Holes for cover attachment Used to attach the cover (optional). Hole for hand strap Used to attach the hand strap...
...to jump to on the book page. ( page 50) • Enters a numeric value on the "Settings" menu. POWER switch Switches on/off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging is complete. ( page 11) Flashes in orange when switching the... Reader on or off. Holes for cover attachment Used to attach the cover (optional). Hole for hand strap Used to attach the hand strap...
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Do not remove the label. Getting Started USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 11) DC IN jack Used to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible. ( page 64) About the serial number The serial number provided for the Reader is on the label on the rear of the Reader. The number is required for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for customer registration.
Do not remove the label. Getting Started USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 11) DC IN jack Used to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible. ( page 64) About the serial number The serial number provided for the Reader is on the label on the rear of the Reader. The number is required for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for customer registration.
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... the POWER switch to your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader before connecting to turn on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on . When the Reader is required. The Reader is turned on . For details, see "Settings menu items." ( page 59) It may take a...used for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been depleted. Note • If the Reader is not turned on, charging is turned on the Reader. The charge indicator lights up screen to the next screen and set the "Menu Language" and "Date and Time Format" ...
... the POWER switch to your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader before connecting to turn on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on . When the Reader is required. The Reader is turned on . For details, see "Settings menu items." ( page 59) It may take a...used for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been depleted. Note • If the Reader is not turned on, charging is turned on the Reader. The charge indicator lights up screen to the next screen and set the "Menu Language" and "Date and Time Format" ...
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..." in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) Note • In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. Hints • If you turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep... can minimize battery consumption by default. Getting Started To turn off, even if no operation is performed for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to charge 10 The sleep mode setting is activated by using the supplied USB cable - When connected to a computer using "...
..." in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) Note • In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. Hints • If you turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep... can minimize battery consumption by default. Getting Started To turn off, even if no operation is performed for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to charge 10 The sleep mode setting is activated by using the supplied USB cable - When connected to a computer using "...
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...case, go to fully charge the battery. Continued 11 Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB, slide the POWER switch. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Before connecting via USB) ... on , the battery has been fully depleted. Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging Charging the Reader is required when using the AC Adapter for the first time or the remaining battery is low. The Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in one of the following ways...
...case, go to fully charge the battery. Continued 11 Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB, slide the POWER switch. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Before connecting via USB) ... on , the battery has been fully depleted. Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging Charging the Reader is required when using the AC Adapter for the first time or the remaining battery is low. The Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in one of the following ways...
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... charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep mode). Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon. ( page 13) • When the Reader is connected to an AC outlet and turned on the Reader and charging starts. appears on (not in red while charging) goes off. Charge indicator... • If eBook Library has not been installed on your computer, the AutoPlay window appears (Windows only). ( page 15) • To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer using environment. Continued 12
... charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep mode). Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon. ( page 13) • When the Reader is connected to an AC outlet and turned on the Reader and charging starts. appears on (not in red while charging) goes off. Charge indicator... • If eBook Library has not been installed on your computer, the AutoPlay window appears (Windows only). ( page 15) • To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer using environment. Continued 12
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... to an AC outlet for at least 40 minutes. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a USB hub or extension cable may cause the Reader to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in red), will consume the battery of the screen. To check the battery status...These operations may not work and is in progress (charge indicator lights up from the computer before the USB connection. • At purchase, the Reader is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Charge the battery when remaining power is in the shutdown state is connected...
... to an AC outlet for at least 40 minutes. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a USB hub or extension cable may cause the Reader to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in red), will consume the battery of the screen. To check the battery status...These operations may not work and is in progress (charge indicator lights up from the computer before the USB connection. • At purchase, the Reader is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Charge the battery when remaining power is in the shutdown state is connected...
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Charge the battery. ( page 11) 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 11) Continued 14
Charge the battery. ( page 11) 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 11) Continued 14
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...Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on , then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on the Reader manually. Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista...) - Hint • If you use with the Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in the "Installer for Reader" window appears. Notes • The Internet connection is required to install eBook Library. •...
...Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on , then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on the Reader manually. Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista...) - Hint • If you use with the Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in the "Installer for Reader" window appears. Notes • The Internet connection is required to install eBook Library. •...
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Getting Started Basic Menu Operation You can also select an item by selecting item from the menu, press the number buttons as indicated on the number tabs. "Home" menu Number tabs Cursor Number buttons (Home) button (Return) button (Bookmark) button (Size) button Enter button Directional buttons To select an item from the menu (list). Continued 16 Hint • In addition to the number buttons, you can operate the Reader by using the Enter buttons.
Getting Started Basic Menu Operation You can also select an item by selecting item from the menu, press the number buttons as indicated on the number tabs. "Home" menu Number tabs Cursor Number buttons (Home) button (Return) button (Bookmark) button (Size) button Enter button Directional buttons To select an item from the menu (list). Continued 16 Hint • In addition to the number buttons, you can operate the Reader by using the Enter buttons.
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Getting Started In this manual, the operating instructions of the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. Press the number 2 button, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto "Books by title" desired book "Begin." The actual operation for the example is shown as follows. Example: Selecting a book from the Book list From the "Home" menu, select "Books by Title" and then press the Enter button. (Home) button "Home" menu Continued 17
Getting Started In this manual, the operating instructions of the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. Press the number 2 button, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto "Books by title" desired book "Begin." The actual operation for the example is shown as follows. Example: Selecting a book from the Book list From the "Home" menu, select "Books by Title" and then press the Enter button. (Home) button "Home" menu Continued 17
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...the screen (it has already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." Continued 20 Hint • You can check whether the Reader is required to authorize the Reader and your computer need to the next step. Note • The Internet connection is authorized from the eBook store, the...This device is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes). The Reader is displayed. In this case, go to be authorized. is turned on , the battery has been fully depleted. Importing and Transferring Content Importing ...
...the screen (it has already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." Continued 20 Hint • You can check whether the Reader is required to authorize the Reader and your computer need to the next step. Note • The Internet connection is authorized from the eBook store, the...This device is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes). The Reader is displayed. In this case, go to be authorized. is turned on , the battery has been fully depleted. Importing and Transferring Content Importing ...
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... starts automatically. Make sure to the Store view. Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer. Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is switched to turn on the country. Hint • The available...
... starts automatically. Make sure to the Store view. Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer. Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is switched to turn on the country. Hint • The available...
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For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Continued 23 Notes • To download eBooks, the Internet connection is switched to the Store view and the eBook store page appears. ... Help. Start eBook Library. Click "eBook Store" in the Library. You also need to authorize your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer to download eBooks from an online eBook store to purchase (download). The View area is required...
For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Continued 23 Notes • To download eBooks, the Internet connection is switched to the Store view and the eBook store page appears. ... Help. Start eBook Library. Click "eBook Store" in the Library. You also need to authorize your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer to download eBooks from an online eBook store to purchase (download). The View area is required...
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... following are the book types supported by eBook Library. Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files transferred to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on eBook Library operations, refer to fit the screen size. Continued 24 Text file (.txt) RTF... file (.rtf) Word file*1 (.doc, .docx*2) Supported only by the Reader and eBook Library File type (file extension) Description BBeB (.lrf, .lrx) A file in BBeB format used in digital books and publications. For details ...
... following are the book types supported by eBook Library. Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files transferred to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on eBook Library operations, refer to fit the screen size. Continued 24 Text file (.txt) RTF... file (.rtf) Word file*1 (.doc, .docx*2) Supported only by the Reader and eBook Library File type (file extension) Description BBeB (.lrf, .lrx) A file in BBeB format used in digital books and publications. For details ...
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...selecting "Import Folder" on the "File" menu. 25 The "Import Files" dialog box appears. Select the content file to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into RTF files during transfer to be imported. For details on content files you cannot transfer... them to the Reader. Importing and Transferring Content Importing content to eBook Library You can import content files stored on your computer. Book PDF file, EPUB file...
...selecting "Import Folder" on the "File" menu. 25 The "Import Files" dialog box appears. Select the content file to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into RTF files during transfer to be imported. For details on content files you cannot transfer... them to the Reader. Importing and Transferring Content Importing content to eBook Library You can import content files stored on your computer. Book PDF file, EPUB file...