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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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...Library" on your eBook store computer to the Reader using eBook Library. Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on the Reader. Reading Enjoy content on your computer Downloaded eBooks from eBook store Transferring eBooks to prepare the Reader for use. Once initial preparation is required. ...Initially after purchase, you wish. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you ...
...Library" on your eBook store computer to the Reader using eBook Library. Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on the Reader. Reading Enjoy content on your computer Downloaded eBooks from eBook store Transferring eBooks to prepare the Reader for use. Once initial preparation is required. ...Initially after purchase, you wish. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you ...
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... 9) Charge indicator Lights up 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 46) (...
... 9) Charge indicator Lights up 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 46) (...
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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. 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.
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...the "Menu Language" and "Date and Time Format" settings. Note • If the Reader is not turned on, charging is turned on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is required. For details, 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. Make sure to turn on the Reader. The charge indicator lights up screen to appear when used for the first time after a reset or...
...the "Menu Language" and "Date and Time Format" settings. Note • If the Reader is not turned on, charging is turned on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is required. For details, 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. Make sure to turn on the Reader. The charge indicator lights up screen to appear when used for the first time after a reset or...
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When connected to automatically enter sleep mode. The sleep mode setting is consumed slightly. 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 ... again. When connected to charge 10 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 Reader is performed for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to a computer using "Device Shutdown" in the "Settings...
When connected to automatically enter sleep mode. The sleep mode setting is consumed slightly. 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 ... again. When connected to charge 10 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 Reader is performed for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to a computer using "Device Shutdown" in the "Settings...
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.... (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect to fully charge the battery. 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 an AC outlet using it... takes at least 40 minutes). Continued 11 The Reader is turned on , the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to a computer via USB, slide the POWER switch. Although ...
.... (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect to fully charge the battery. 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 an AC outlet using it... takes at least 40 minutes). Continued 11 The Reader is turned on , the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to a computer via USB, slide the POWER switch. Although ...
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...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. appears on the using the supplied USB cable. Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (...supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending on the Reader and charging starts. Continued 12 Getting Started Make sure your computer is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep...
...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. appears on the using the supplied USB cable. Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (...supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending on the Reader and charging starts. Continued 12 Getting Started Make sure your computer is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep...
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...computer, do not 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 low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). To check the... status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in red), will consume the battery of the screen. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Be sure to an AC outlet for at least 40 minutes. Continued 13
...computer, do not 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 low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). To check the... status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in red), will consume the battery of the screen. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Be sure to an AC outlet for at least 40 minutes. Continued 13
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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 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.
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... your computer are turned on, then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" window appears. "Windows" - To install eBook Library in the "Installer for Reader" - Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for eBook... Library. Hint • If you use with the Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in Macintosh When the Reader is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Installer ...
... your computer are turned on, then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" window appears. "Windows" - To install eBook Library in the "Installer for Reader" - Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for eBook... Library. Hint • If you use with the Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in Macintosh When the Reader is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Installer ...
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Continued 16 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). 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 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). 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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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." The actual operation for the example is shown as follows.
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...it takes at least 40 minutes). In this case, go to be authorized. Hint • You can check whether 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 authorized from the eBook ...store, the Reader and your computer. Slide the POWER switch. Continued 20 Note • The Internet connection is turned on the screen (it has already been authorized...
...it takes at least 40 minutes). In this case, go to be authorized. Hint • You can check whether 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 authorized from the eBook ...store, the Reader and your computer. Slide the POWER switch. Continued 20 Note • The Internet connection is turned on the screen (it has already been authorized...
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Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer. Hint • The available eBook store varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to the Store view. The View area ...is connected to turn on the country. Make sure to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. Continued 21 eBook Library starts automatically. Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. ...
Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer. Hint • The available eBook store varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to the Store view. The View area ...is connected to turn on the country. Make sure to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. Continued 21 eBook Library starts automatically. Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. ...
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...• Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to "Library" in the Library. For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. The View area is required on the Reader. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. Importing and Transferring Content Downloading eBooks from eBook...Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. You also need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to authorize your computer to download eBooks from an online eBook...
...• Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to "Library" in the Library. For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. The View area is required on the Reader. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. Importing and Transferring Content Downloading eBooks from eBook...Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. You also need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to authorize your computer to download eBooks from an online eBook...
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...in digital books and publications. The links embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be automatically converted into RTF files transferred to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer. Bookmarks and links on PDF files can be read on eBook Library operations,...For details on eBook Library using your computer. *2On Macintosh, eBook Library does not support .docx files. Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by eBook Library. Importing and Transferring Content Hint • eBooks can adjust the layout automatically ...
...in digital books and publications. The links embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be automatically converted into RTF files transferred to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer. Bookmarks and links on PDF files can be read on eBook Library operations,...For details on eBook Library using your computer. *2On Macintosh, eBook Library does not support .docx files. Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by eBook Library. Importing and Transferring Content Hint • eBooks can adjust the layout automatically ...
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... and photo files to eBook Library, you can import content files stored on the "File" menu. 25 Importing and Transferring Content Importing content to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into RTF files during transfer to eBook Library You can import, refer to the... Reader. You can import all the content files in a selected folder at the same time by selecting "Import Folder" on your computer. The "Import Files" dialog ...
... and photo files to eBook Library, you can import content files stored on the "File" menu. 25 Importing and Transferring Content Importing content to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into RTF files during transfer to eBook Library You can import, refer to the... Reader. You can import all the content files in a selected folder at the same time by selecting "Import Folder" on your computer. The "Import Files" dialog ...