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Reading Books Reading Books 34 Selecting a book 37 About the Options menu 40 Operations on the book page 42 Using the Useful Features 44 Adjusting text size 44 Creating a bookmark on a page 46 Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal 49 Jumping to the specified number page directly 50 Going back to previously displayed pages 51 Deleting a book 52 Checking the book information 53 Settings Changing Settings 55 Settings menu items 57 Advanced Settings menu items 61 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 64 Restoring default settings 72 Uninstalling eBook Library 73 Continued
Reading Books Reading Books 34 Selecting a book 37 About the Options menu 40 Operations on the book page 42 Using the Useful Features 44 Adjusting text size 44 Creating a bookmark on a page 46 Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal 49 Jumping to the specified number page directly 50 Going back to previously displayed pages 51 Deleting a book 52 Checking the book information 53 Settings Changing Settings 55 Settings menu items 57 Advanced Settings menu items 61 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 64 Restoring default settings 72 Uninstalling eBook Library 73 Continued
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... computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. Also 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 on the book page. ( page 50) • Enters a numeric value on the "Settings" menu. POWER switch Switches on the list screen. • Inputs the page number that...
... computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. Also 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 on the book page. ( page 50) • Enters a numeric value on the "Settings" menu. POWER switch Switches on the list screen. • Inputs the page number that...
User's Guide
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The number is required for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Do not remove the label. Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for customer registration. 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). Do not remove the label. Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for customer registration. 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.
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... time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. Make sure to turn on the Reader. Press the Enter button to proceed to the next screen and set the "Menu Language" and "Date and Time Format" settings. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is required. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. Note • If the Reader is not turned on, charging is turned...
... time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. Make sure to turn on the Reader. Press the Enter button to proceed to the next screen and set the "Menu Language" and "Date and Time Format" settings. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is required. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. Note • If the Reader is not turned on, charging is turned...
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... Settings" menu. ( page 63) About the sleep mode of inactivity, at which point, the battery power is activated by using the supplied USB cable - Hints • If you turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in the "Settings" menu. ( page 58) • You can minimize battery consumption by default. When connected to charge 10 Getting Started To turn...
... Settings" menu. ( page 63) About the sleep mode of inactivity, at which point, the battery power is activated by using the supplied USB cable - Hints • If you turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in the "Settings" menu. ( page 58) • You can minimize battery consumption by default. When connected to charge 10 Getting Started To turn...
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... using it takes at least 40 minutes). 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 fully charge the battery. Continued 11 The Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in one of the following ways. • Connect to a computer via USB, slide the POWER...
... using it takes at least 40 minutes). 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 fully charge the battery. Continued 11 The Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in one of the following ways. • Connect to a computer via USB, slide the POWER...
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... in red), will consume the battery of the screen. It will not appear on the Reader for an extended period. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, do not turn on the Reader before performing these operations. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a USB hub or extension cable may cause the Reader to...
... in red), will consume the battery of the screen. It will not appear on the Reader for an extended period. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, do not turn on the Reader before performing these operations. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a USB hub or extension cable may cause the Reader to...
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Hint • If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is stored on the Reader manually. For details, see "System Requirements." ( page 90) Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on , then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on -screen instructions. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the...
Hint • If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is stored on the Reader manually. For details, see "System Requirements." ( page 90) Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on , then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on -screen instructions. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the...
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Hint • In addition to the number buttons, you can operate the Reader by using the Enter buttons. 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). 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.
Hint • In addition to the number buttons, you can operate the Reader by using the Enter buttons. 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). 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.
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... authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." In this case, go to be authorized. 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, the battery has been fully depleted. or "This device is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If...
... authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." In this case, go to be authorized. 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, the battery has been fully depleted. or "This device is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If...
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... using the supplied USB cable. Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer. Make sure to the Store view. 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 it manually...
... using the supplied USB cable. Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer. Make sure to the Store view. 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 it manually...
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Make sure to transfer from the Reader, then reconnect it after connecting the Reader to your computer. Hint • When you want to turn on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "Library" in the Source view, then click (List view). Importing and Transferring Content Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If "Reader" does not appear in the Source...
Make sure to transfer from the Reader, then reconnect it after connecting the Reader to your computer. Hint • When you want to turn on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "Library" in the Source view, then click (List view). Importing and Transferring Content Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If "Reader" does not appear in the Source...
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However, the Reader can annotate books in eBook Library. Continued 30 Perform data management using the supplied USB cable. ( page 11) eBook Library starts automatically and "Reader" appears in "database" on your computer using eBook Library. To transfer content back to increase free space on the Reader. Delete any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to eBook Library Slide the POWER switch...
However, the Reader can annotate books in eBook Library. Continued 30 Perform data management using the supplied USB cable. ( page 11) eBook Library starts automatically and "Reader" appears in "database" on your computer using eBook Library. To transfer content back to increase free space on the Reader. Delete any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to eBook Library Slide the POWER switch...
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... you start it manually. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by specifying a folder as a favorite folder. Make sure to your computer. After a period of time when any changes have been made to the eBook Library Help. 33 Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to turn on the Reader before the USB connection...
... you start it manually. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by specifying a folder as a favorite folder. Make sure to your computer. After a period of time when any changes have been made to the eBook Library Help. 33 Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to turn on the Reader before the USB connection...
User's Guide
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... supplied USB cable - Hints When the Reader is required in the start -up setting. When connected to the AC Adapter for the first time, setting the language is turned on for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to charge Sets the language of inactivity even if "Sleep Mode" is completed, setting the language will not set to "On." - Available language: "English," "Français, "Deutsch," "Nederlands" Setting operation 1. Continued 59 Settings Setting item "Sleep Mode" (Continued) "Menu Language...
... supplied USB cable - Hints When the Reader is required in the start -up setting. When connected to the AC Adapter for the first time, setting the language is turned on for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to charge Sets the language of inactivity even if "Sleep Mode" is completed, setting the language will not set to "On." - Available language: "English," "Français, "Deutsch," "Nederlands" Setting operation 1. Continued 59 Settings Setting item "Sleep Mode" (Continued) "Menu Language...
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... for a prolonged period. Consult your nearest Sony Service Center. The battery has not been given enough time to 86 °F). Otherwise, the charging may be turned on the Reader. Troubleshooting Power Symptom Cause or corrective action Battery cannot be replaced. Charge the battery until the charge indicator goes off. (The battery icon does not indicate remaining battery power while charging.) The Reader cannot Moisture condensation may not start.
... for a prolonged period. Consult your nearest Sony Service Center. The battery has not been given enough time to 86 °F). Otherwise, the charging may be turned on the Reader. Troubleshooting Power Symptom Cause or corrective action Battery cannot be replaced. Charge the battery until the charge indicator goes off. (The battery icon does not indicate remaining battery power while charging.) The Reader cannot Moisture condensation may not start.
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... enough free space on the Reader. The Reader is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. Continued 70 The Reader's battery The USB cable is not connected cannot be transferred to the computer. A USB hub or USB extension cable is used for the connection. Verify and try again. (The charge A USB hub or USB extension cable indicator does not is used for the connection. light up.) Connecting the Reader via a USB...
... enough free space on the Reader. The Reader is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. Continued 70 The Reader's battery The USB cable is not connected cannot be transferred to the computer. A USB hub or USB extension cable is used for the connection. Verify and try again. (The charge A USB hub or USB extension cable indicator does not is used for the connection. light up.) Connecting the Reader via a USB...
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The latest firmware updates can ensure your Reader has the latest features. For details on eBook Library from the update menu on updates, refer to the eBook Library Help or the following website. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/readersupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS 74 "Check for Updates." Other Information Updating the Reader's Firmware By updating the Reader's firmware, you can be performed from "Help" -
The latest firmware updates can ensure your Reader has the latest features. For details on eBook Library from the update menu on updates, refer to the eBook Library Help or the following website. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/readersupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS 74 "Check for Updates." Other Information Updating the Reader's Firmware By updating the Reader's firmware, you can be performed from "Help" -
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... harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may not comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this equipment. Continued 80 Other versions may cause harmful interference to comply with FCC technical regulations. However, there is connected. - INFORMATION: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. Increase the separation between the...
... harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may not comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this equipment. Continued 80 Other versions may cause harmful interference to comply with FCC technical regulations. However, there is connected. - INFORMATION: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. Increase the separation between the...
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... 512 MB for Windows Vista) Free space on 20 MB or more hard disc Depending on your computer. This software is not supported by the following are subject to use eBook Library. Personally built computer or operating system - Multi-boot environment - Multi-monitor environment Design and specifications are requirements to change without notice. 90 Upgraded manufacturer-installed operating system - An operating system other than...
... 512 MB for Windows Vista) Free space on 20 MB or more hard disc Depending on your computer. This software is not supported by the following are subject to use eBook Library. Personally built computer or operating system - Multi-boot environment - Multi-monitor environment Design and specifications are requirements to change without notice. 90 Upgraded manufacturer-installed operating system - An operating system other than...