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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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... install eBook Library. Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on your computer. Initially after purchase, you need to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you wish. Reading Enjoy content on your computer Downloaded eBooks from your eBook store computer to... take anywhere you can transfer content from eBook store Transferring eBooks to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to prepare the...
... install eBook Library. Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on your computer. Initially after purchase, you need to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you wish. Reading Enjoy content on your computer Downloaded eBooks from your eBook store computer to... take anywhere you can transfer content from eBook store Transferring eBooks to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to prepare the...
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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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Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for customer registration. Do not remove the label. The number is required for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). 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. Do not remove the label. The number is required for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). 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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... items." ( page 59) It may take a few moments to turn on , charging is not turned on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. The charge indicator lights up screen to appear when...details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Note • If the Reader is required. Press the Enter button to proceed to turn on the Reader. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. Make sure ...
... items." ( page 59) It may take a few moments to turn on , charging is not turned on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. The charge indicator lights up screen to appear when...details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Note • If the Reader is required. Press the Enter button to proceed to turn on the Reader. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. Make sure ...
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... 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 the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - When connected to charge 10 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 inactivity...
... 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 the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - When connected to charge 10 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 inactivity...
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... required when using the AC Adapter for the first time or the remaining battery is low. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Before connecting via USB) appears on , the battery has been fully depleted. In ... case, go to an AC outlet using it takes at least 40 minutes). Although charging is turned 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 fully charge the battery....
... required when using the AC Adapter for the first time or the remaining battery is low. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Before connecting via USB) appears on , the battery has been fully depleted. In ... case, go to an AC outlet using it takes at least 40 minutes). Although charging is turned 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 fully charge the battery....
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... red while charging) goes off. Hints • If eBook Library has not been installed on (not in sleep mode). Connect the Reader to an AC outlet and turned 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. Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending...
... red while charging) goes off. Hints • If eBook Library has not been installed on (not in sleep mode). Connect the Reader to an AC outlet and turned 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. Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending...
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.... Be sure to turn on , restart, wake up in the bottom left of the notebook computer. • Connecting the Reader via USB, the Reader cannot be operated. • Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not connected to malfunction. Continued 13 Connect the USB cable directly to the computer... indicator in red), will consume the battery of the screen. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a USB hub or extension cable may cause the Reader to an AC outlet for at least 40 minutes. Be sure to your computer, do not turn on the...
.... Be sure to turn on , restart, wake up in the bottom left of the notebook computer. • Connecting the Reader via USB, the Reader cannot be operated. • Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not connected to malfunction. Continued 13 Connect the USB cable directly to the computer... indicator in red), will consume the battery of the screen. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a USB hub or extension cable may cause the Reader to an AC outlet for at least 40 minutes. Be sure to your computer, do not turn on the...
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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 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 Charge the battery. ( page 11) If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the Reader and turn off automatically.
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... the install launcher that is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for eBook Library. To install eBook Library in the "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on-screen instructions. 15 Click it - "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in Macintosh When the... -screen instructions. Notes • The Internet connection is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Installer for Reader" - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on , then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for...
... the install launcher that is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for eBook Library. To install eBook Library in the "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on-screen instructions. 15 Click it - "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in Macintosh When the... -screen instructions. Notes • The Internet connection is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Installer for Reader" - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on , then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for...
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"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 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.
"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 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.
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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." 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 The actual operation for the example is shown as follows.
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." 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 The actual operation for the example is shown as follows.
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...been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." 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. Note • The Internet ...connection is displayed. Although charging is authorized from the eBook store, the Reader and your computer need to the next step. Hint • You can check whether the Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60...
...been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." 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. Note • The Internet ...connection is displayed. Although charging is authorized from the eBook store, the Reader and your computer need to the next step. Hint • You can check whether the Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60...
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... The available eBook store varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. 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 the Store view. eBook Library ...
... The available eBook store varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. 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 the Store view. eBook Library ...
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... Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. The View area is required on the Reader. Continued 23 For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer" ( page 20) or refer to your computer. Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to transfer and read downloaded... eBook store. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. You also need to authorize your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to "Library" in the Library.
... Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. The View area is required on the Reader. Continued 23 For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer" ( page 20) or refer to your computer. Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to transfer and read downloaded... eBook store. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. You also need to authorize your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to "Library" in the Library.
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... 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 PDF format (Version 1.4 or before). Continued ...24 Bookmarks and links on PDF files can be used . Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by eBook Library. The links embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be used . ( page ...
... 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 PDF format (Version 1.4 or before). Continued ...24 Bookmarks and links on PDF files can be used . Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by eBook Library. The links embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be used . ( page ...
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For details on content files you cannot transfer them to the Reader. Note • Although you can import audio and photo files to eBook Library, you can import the following content files. Hint • You can import ... the same time by 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 the "File" menu. You can import, refer to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click...
For details on content files you cannot transfer them to the Reader. Note • Although you can import audio and photo files to eBook Library, you can import the following content files. Hint • You can import ... the same time by 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 the "File" menu. You can import, refer to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click...