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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)
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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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... is complete, you can transfer content from your computer to the Reader to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is required. Reading Enjoy content on your eBook store computer to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on your computer Downloaded eBooks from...
... is complete, you can transfer content from your computer to the Reader to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is required. Reading Enjoy content on your eBook store computer to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on your computer Downloaded eBooks from...
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... attachment Used to attach the cover (optional). Hole for hand strap Used to attach the hand strap. Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the...
... attachment Used to attach the cover (optional). Hole for hand strap Used to attach the hand strap. Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the...
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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. Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for customer registration. The number is required for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional).
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. Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for customer registration. The number is required for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional).
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..., see "Settings menu items." ( page 59) It may take a few moments to turn on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is required. Press the Enter button to proceed to the next screen and set the "Menu Language... when used for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been depleted. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the...
..., see "Settings menu items." ( page 59) It may take a few moments to turn on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is required. Press the Enter button to proceed to the next screen and set the "Menu Language... when used for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been depleted. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the...
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...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 The Reader is activated by using the supplied USB cable - To stop consuming battery power, use "Device Shutdown" in the ...battery consumption by default. When connected to the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - Getting Started To turn off, even if no operation is performed for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to a computer using "Device Shutdown" in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) About the sleep mode of ...
...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 The Reader is activated by using the supplied USB cable - To stop consuming battery power, use "Device Shutdown" in the ...battery consumption by default. When connected to the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - Getting Started To turn off, even if no operation is performed for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to a computer using "Device Shutdown" in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) About the sleep mode of ...
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... required when using the AC Adapter for the first time or the remaining battery is turned on. 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 the next...this case, go to an AC outlet using it takes at least 40 minutes). The Reader is low. Continued 11 Turn on the Reader, and then charge in red), the Reader will not turn on the screen (it for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). (Charging time: approx. 2 hours*) * Approximate time required to...
... required when using the AC Adapter for the first time or the remaining battery is turned on. 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 the next...this case, go to an AC outlet using it takes at least 40 minutes). The Reader is low. Continued 11 Turn on the Reader, and then charge in red), the Reader will not turn on the screen (it for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). (Charging time: approx. 2 hours*) * Approximate time required to...
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...) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending on the using the supplied USB cable. appears on (not in sleep mode). Connect the Reader to your computer is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in red while charging) goes off. Getting Started Make sure your computer using...• 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, then check the battery icon. ( page 13) • When the...
...) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending on the using the supplied USB cable. appears on (not in sleep mode). Connect the Reader to your computer is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in red while charging) goes off. Getting Started Make sure your computer using...• 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, then check the battery icon. ( page 13) • When the...
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...in red), will consume the battery of the screen. It will not appear on the Reader before performing these operations. Be sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection. • While the Reader is not connected to an AC outlet for at least 40 minutes. Charge the battery when... the battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in the shutdown state. Continued 13 Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a USB hub or extension cable may cause the...
...in red), will consume the battery of the screen. It will not appear on the Reader before performing these operations. Be sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection. • While the Reader is not connected to an AC outlet for at least 40 minutes. Charge the battery when... the battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in the shutdown state. Continued 13 Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a USB hub or extension cable may cause the...
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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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...case of Windows, start the install launcher that is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window appears. To install eBook Library in the "Installer for Reader" - Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is required to install eBook Library. •.... Hint • If you use with the Reader. Click it - "Windows" - "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on the Reader manually. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in Macintosh When the Reader is stored on -screen instructions. 15 Notes •...
...case of Windows, start the install launcher that is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window appears. To install eBook Library in the "Installer for Reader" - Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is required to install eBook Library. •.... Hint • If you use with the Reader. Click it - "Windows" - "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on the Reader manually. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in Macintosh When the Reader is stored on -screen instructions. 15 Notes •...
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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. 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).
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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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... 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 . Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the... screen (it has already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." Continued 20 The Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes). Although ...
... 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 . Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the... screen (it has already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." Continued 20 The Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes). Although ...
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... varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to the Store view. Continued 21 Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the Source view.... The View area is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. eBook Library starts automatically. Make ...
... varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to the Store view. Continued 21 Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the Source view.... The View area is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. eBook Library starts automatically. Make ...
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... appears. Follow the page instructions to purchase (download). 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 your computer" ( page 20) or refer ...to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "eBook Store" 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.
... appears. Follow the page instructions to purchase (download). 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 your computer" ( page 20) or refer ...to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "eBook Store" 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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Bookmarks and links on PDF files can be read on your computer. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on eBook Library using your computer. *2On Macintosh, eBook Library does not support .docx files. EPUB file (....file in EPUB format used in digital books and publications. 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 that can adjust the...
Bookmarks and links on PDF files can be read on your computer. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on eBook Library using your computer. *2On Macintosh, eBook Library does not support .docx files. EPUB file (....file in EPUB format used in digital books and publications. 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 that can adjust the...
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...will be imported. 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. Note • Although you can import audio and photo files to... Help. Start eBook Library. Click "Import Files" on the "File" menu. 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.
...will be imported. 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. Note • Although you can import audio and photo files to... Help. Start eBook Library. Click "Import Files" on the "File" menu. 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.
