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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)
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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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... computer Downloaded eBooks from your computer. Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on your eBook store computer to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you need to prepare the Reader for use. Once initial preparation is required. 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. Initially after purchase, you can...
... computer Downloaded eBooks from your computer. Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on your eBook store computer to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you need to prepare the Reader for use. Once initial preparation is required. 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. Initially after purchase, you can...
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... or off when charging is complete. ( page 11) Flashes in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. Getting Started (Return) button Goes to an upper menu or cancels the operation. (Bookmark) button Creates/Removes a bookmark. ( page ...button Adjusts the text size or switches the screen orientation. ( page 44, 49) Number (1 - 9,0) buttons • Selects the numbered items on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in red while charging, and goes off . Holes for cover attachment Used to attach the cover (optional). ...
... or off when charging is complete. ( page 11) Flashes in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. Getting Started (Return) button Goes to an upper menu or cancels the operation. (Bookmark) button Creates/Removes a bookmark. ( page ...button Adjusts the text size or switches the screen orientation. ( page 44, 49) Number (1 - 9,0) buttons • Selects the numbered items on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in red while charging, and goes off . Holes for cover attachment Used to attach the cover (optional). ...
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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. 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).
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...for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been depleted. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is turned on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on , charging is not turned on . For details about the settings, see "Charging ... few moments to turn on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. Note • If the Reader is required. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. Press the Enter button to proceed to turn on the...
...for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been depleted. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is turned on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on , charging is not turned on . For details about the settings, see "Charging ... few moments to turn on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. Note • If the Reader is required. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. Press the Enter button to proceed to turn on the...
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... page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in the "Settings" menu. ( page 58) • You can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode. When connected to charge 10 When connected to the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - When the sleep mode setting is... activated, the Reader automatically enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of the Reader You can minimize battery consumption by default. The sleep mode setting is activated by using the supplied USB cable -...
... page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in the "Settings" menu. ( page 58) • You can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode. When connected to charge 10 When connected to the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - When the sleep mode setting is... activated, the Reader automatically enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of the Reader You can minimize battery consumption by default. The sleep mode setting is activated by using the supplied USB cable -...
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... following ways. • Connect to a computer via USB, slide the POWER switch. Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the screen (it for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). (Charging time: approx. 2 hours*) * Approximate time required to the next step. Although ... not turn on . Continued 11 In this case, go to fully charge the battery. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Before connecting via USB. (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect to an AC...
... following ways. • Connect to a computer via USB, slide the POWER switch. Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the screen (it for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). (Charging time: approx. 2 hours*) * Approximate time required to the next step. Although ... not turn on . Continued 11 In this case, go to fully charge the battery. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Before connecting via USB. (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect to an AC...
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... appears (Windows only). ( page 15) • To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from 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. Continued 12 appears on (not in red while...
... appears (Windows only). ( page 15) • To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from 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. Continued 12 appears on (not in red while...
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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 malfunction. Connect the USB cable directly to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in progress (charge indicator lights up ... before performing these operations. Continued 13 It will not appear on the Reader before the USB connection. • While the Reader is connected to your computer, although charging is connected to the computer. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is in red), will consume the battery of ...
...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 malfunction. Connect the USB cable directly to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in progress (charge indicator lights up ... before performing these operations. Continued 13 It will not appear on the Reader before the USB connection. • While the Reader is connected to your computer, although charging is connected to the computer. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is in red), will consume the battery of ...
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Charge the Reader and turn off automatically. Charge the battery. ( page 11) If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. 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 Reader and turn off automatically. Charge the battery. ( page 11) If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. 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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...8226; Your computer needs to your computer are turned on, then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" window appears. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. Notes • The Internet connection is stored on ...the Reader manually. To install eBook Library in Macintosh When the Reader is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - Getting Started Installing eBook Library ...
...8226; Your computer needs to your computer are turned on, then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" window appears. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. Notes • The Internet connection is stored on ...the Reader manually. To install eBook Library in Macintosh When the Reader is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - Getting Started Installing 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. Continued 16 "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). 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. Continued 16 "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). Hint • In addition to the number buttons, you can operate the Reader by using the Enter buttons.
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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 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."
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... indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes). In this case, go to authorize the Reader and your computer. Slide the POWER switch. Although charging is required to the next step. Continued 20 The...been fully depleted. Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content Authorizing the Reader and your computer Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from "About" in red), the Reader will not turn on . or "This device is displayed. Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on...
... indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes). In this case, go to authorize the Reader and your computer. Slide the POWER switch. Although charging is required to the next step. Continued 20 The...been fully depleted. Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content Authorizing the Reader and your computer Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from "About" in red), the Reader will not turn on . or "This device is displayed. Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on...
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...The View area is connected to your computer. eBook Library starts automatically. Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. Hint • The available eBook store varies ...depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to turn on the country. Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start...
...The View area is connected to your computer. eBook Library starts automatically. Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. Hint • The available eBook store varies ...depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to turn on the country. Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start...
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... 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 your computer" ( page 20) or refer to ... the Store view and the eBook store page appears. Follow the page instructions to "Library" in the Source view. For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Importing and Transferring Content Downloading eBooks from eBook store You can download eBooks from an eBook store.
... 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 your computer" ( page 20) or refer to ... the Store view and the eBook store page appears. Follow the page instructions to "Library" in the Source view. For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Importing and Transferring Content Downloading eBooks from eBook store You can download eBooks from an eBook store.
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... the book types supported by eBook Library. 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 eBooks (page jumps, etc.)... can adjust the layout automatically to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. Continued 24 Importing and Transferring Content Hint ...
... the book types supported by eBook Library. 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 eBooks (page jumps, etc.)... can adjust the layout automatically to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. Continued 24 Importing and Transferring Content Hint ...
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... import all the content files in a selected folder at the same time by selecting "Import Folder" on content files you cannot transfer them to the Reader. The "Import Files" dialog box appears. Select the content file to be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer to the... Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into Library of eBook Library. You can import the following content files. Book PDF file, EPUB ...
... import all the content files in a selected folder at the same time by selecting "Import Folder" on content files you cannot transfer them to the Reader. The "Import Files" dialog box appears. Select the content file to be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer to the... Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into Library of eBook Library. You can import the following content files. Book PDF file, EPUB ...