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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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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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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*1 eBooks stored on your computer Downloaded eBooks from eBook store Transferring eBooks to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Initially after purchase, you can transfer content from your computer. Introduction What You Can Do...
... store*1 eBooks stored on your computer Downloaded eBooks from eBook store Transferring eBooks to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Initially after purchase, you can transfer content from your computer. Introduction What You Can Do...
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Enter button Directional buttons • Moves the cursor on the number tab of the list screen. • Turns pages on the book page. (Home) button Displays the "Home" menu. Continued Getting Started Parts and Controls Enter button Selects an item or applies a setting.
Enter button Directional buttons • Moves the cursor on the number tab of the list screen. • Turns pages on the book page. (Home) button Displays the "Home" menu. Continued Getting Started Parts and Controls Enter button Selects an item or applies a setting.
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... 9) Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. Continued Getting Started (Return) button Goes to an upper menu or cancels the operation. (Bookmark) button Creates/Removes a bookmark. ( page 46) ...
... 9) Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. Continued Getting Started (Return) button Goes to an upper menu or cancels the operation. (Bookmark) button Creates/Removes a bookmark. ( page 46) ...
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Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter 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. The number is required for customer registration.
Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter 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. The number is required for customer registration.
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...-up in orange when the Reader turns on. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Note • If the Reader is not turned on the Reader. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is turned on the Reader before connecting to your computer.... Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn ...
...-up in orange when the Reader turns on. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Note • If the Reader is not turned on the Reader. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is turned on the Reader before connecting to your computer.... Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn ...
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...optional) to the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - Getting Started To turn off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. The Reader 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 "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) Note • In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn off , even if no operation is consumed slightly. When the sleep mode setting is activated, the...
...optional) to the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - Getting Started To turn off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. The Reader 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 "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) Note • In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn off , even if no operation is consumed slightly. When the sleep mode setting is activated, the...
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...indicator lights up in one of the following ways. • Connect to a computer 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. (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect... takes at least 40 minutes). In this case, go to fully charge the battery. The Reader 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 the...
...indicator lights up in one of the following ways. • Connect to a computer 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. (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect... takes at least 40 minutes). In this case, go to fully charge the battery. The Reader 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 the...
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...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 Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the ...USB connection varies depending on the using the supplied USB cable. appears on the Reader and charging starts. Getting Started Make sure your computer is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep mode). ...
...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 Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the ...USB connection varies depending on the using the supplied USB cable. appears on the Reader and charging starts. Getting Started Make sure your computer is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep mode). ...
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.... Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. • If the Reader 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 your computer, although... power by checking the battery indicator in the shutdown state is connected to malfunction. Be sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection. • While the Reader is connected to an AC outlet for at least 40 minutes. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a ...
.... Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. • If the Reader 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 your computer, although... power by checking the battery indicator in the shutdown state is connected to malfunction. Be sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection. • While the Reader is connected to an AC outlet for at least 40 minutes. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a ...
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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 Charge the battery. ( page 11) If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears.
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... follow the on-screen instructions. 15 Click it - Hint • If you use with the Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in the "Installer for Reader" - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. Getting Started Installing...Vista) - Notes • The Internet connection is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window appears. For details, see "System Requirements." ( page 90) Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on , then connect them via USB. ( page 11) ...
... follow the on-screen instructions. 15 Click it - Hint • If you use with the Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in the "Installer for Reader" - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. Getting Started Installing...Vista) - Notes • The Internet connection is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window appears. For details, see "System Requirements." ( page 90) Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on , then connect them via USB. ( page 11) ...
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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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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. 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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Getting Started Press the number button of the desired book, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto the desired book and then press the Enter button. If more than 30 books are stored, the Index menu appears. ( page 39) If the list is divided into the several pages, you can display the rest of the list by pressing the button. Book list Continued 18
Getting Started Press the number button of the desired book, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto the desired book and then press the Enter button. If more than 30 books are stored, the Index menu appears. ( page 39) If the list is divided into the several pages, you can display the rest of the list by pressing the button. Book list Continued 18
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Getting Started Press the number 2 button, or press the / buttons to the "Home" menu Press the (Home) button. Hint If you open the book from "Continue Reading," you can display the "Options" menu from the book page by pressing the (Return) button. ( page 41) 19 "Options" menu To return to move the cursor onto "Begin" and then press the Enter button. To return to the previous menu Press the (Return) button.
Getting Started Press the number 2 button, or press the / buttons to the "Home" menu Press the (Home) button. Hint If you open the book from "Continue Reading," you can display the "Options" menu from the book page by pressing the (Return) button. ( page 41) 19 "Options" menu To return to move the cursor onto "Begin" and then press the Enter button. To return to the previous menu Press the (Return) button.
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... connection is displayed. Although charging is authorized from the eBook store, the Reader and your computer need to the next step. In this case, go to be authorized. Continued 20 Hint • You can check whether the Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ...( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes). The Reader is authorized for the eBook Store." Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on . or "This device is turned on the screen ...
... connection is displayed. Although charging is authorized from the eBook store, the Reader and your computer need to the next step. In this case, go to be authorized. Continued 20 Hint • You can check whether the Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ...( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes). The Reader is authorized for the eBook Store." Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on . or "This device is turned on the screen ...