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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)
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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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... eBook Library. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to the Reader to the Reader using eBook Library. Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on your eBook store computer... Downloaded eBooks from eBook store Transferring eBooks to prepare the Reader for use. Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on the Reader. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you wish.
... eBook Library. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to the Reader to the Reader using eBook Library. Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on your eBook store computer... Downloaded eBooks from eBook store Transferring eBooks to prepare the Reader for use. Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on the Reader. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you wish.
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Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on or off when charging is complete. ( page 11) Flashes in red while charging, and goes off . Holes for cover attachment Used to attach ...; (Size) button Adjusts the text size or switches the screen orientation. ( page 44, 49) Number (1 - 9,0) buttons • Selects the numbered items on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the...
Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on or off when charging is complete. ( page 11) Flashes in red while charging, and goes off . Holes for cover attachment Used to attach ...; (Size) button Adjusts the text size or switches the screen orientation. ( page 44, 49) Number (1 - 9,0) buttons • Selects the numbered items on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the...
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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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Make sure to turn on . The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is turned on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on the Reader before connecting to your computer. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued The charge ...to the next screen and set the "Menu Language" and "Date and Time Format" settings. Note • If the Reader is not turned on the Reader. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on , charging is required. For details, see "Settings menu items." ( page 59...
Make sure to turn on . The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is turned on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on the Reader before connecting to your computer. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued The charge ...to the next screen and set the "Menu Language" and "Date and Time Format" settings. Note • If the Reader is not turned on the Reader. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on , charging is required. For details, see "Settings menu items." ( page 59...
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... ( page 63) About the sleep mode of inactivity, at which point, the battery power is activated, the Reader automatically enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of the Reader You can minimize battery consumption by default. When the sleep mode setting is consumed slightly. When connected to the AC... not automatically turn off and enters sleep mode. The sleep mode setting is turned off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. Hints • If you turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in ...
... ( page 63) About the sleep mode of inactivity, at which point, the battery power is activated, the Reader automatically enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of the Reader You can minimize battery consumption by default. When the sleep mode setting is consumed slightly. When connected to the AC... not automatically turn off and enters sleep mode. The sleep mode setting is turned off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. Hints • If you turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in ...
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... a computer via USB. (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect to the next step. Although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the Reader will not turn on . In this case, go to an AC outlet using it takes at least 40 minutes). Getting Started Charging the... Reader About charging Charging the Reader is required when using the AC Adapter for the first time or the remaining battery is low. Turn on until (indicating connection via USB...
... a computer via USB. (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect to the next step. Although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the Reader will not turn on . In this case, go to an AC outlet using it takes at least 40 minutes). Getting Started Charging the... Reader About charging Charging the Reader is required when using the AC Adapter for the first time or the remaining battery is low. Turn on until (indicating connection via USB...
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...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 Reader is connected to your computer is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep mode...). Connect the Reader to an AC outlet and turned on (not in red while charging) goes off. appears on the using the supplied USB cable. Getting Started ...
...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 Reader is connected to your computer is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep mode...). Connect the Reader to an AC outlet and turned on (not in red while charging) goes off. appears on the using the supplied USB cable. Getting Started ...
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... an AC outlet for at least 40 minutes. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a USB hub or extension cable may cause the Reader to malfunction. It will consume the battery of the screen. These operations may not work and is in the shutdown state is low (the ... 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 the computer. • If the Reader in the shutdown state. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Connect the USB cable...
... an AC outlet for at least 40 minutes. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a USB hub or extension cable may cause the Reader to malfunction. It will consume the battery of the screen. These operations may not work and is in the shutdown state is low (the ... 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 the computer. • If the Reader in the shutdown state. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Connect the USB cable...
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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. 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.
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... "My Computer" ("Computer" in the "Installer for eBook Library. "Installer for Reader" window appears. To install eBook Library in Macintosh When the Reader is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window, then follow the on-screen instructions. 15 Click it - Notes •...appears on , then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on the Reader manually. "Windows" - Hint • If you use with the Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in the case ...
... "My Computer" ("Computer" in the "Installer for eBook Library. "Installer for Reader" window appears. To install eBook Library in Macintosh When the Reader is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window, then follow the on-screen instructions. 15 Click it - Notes •...appears on , then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on the Reader manually. "Windows" - Hint • If you use with the Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Installing eBook Library" in the case ...
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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 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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... Continued 20 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 screen (it has already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content."... 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). Although ...
... Continued 20 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 screen (it has already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content."... 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). Although ...
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...The View area is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the Source view. Continued 21 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 ...
...The View area is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the Source view. Continued 21 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 ...
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You also need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to authorize your computer to ...Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. The View area is required on the Reader. Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to purchase (download). Notes • To download eBooks, the Internet connection is switched to ... eBooks from eBook store You can download eBooks from an eBook store. For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Continued 23
You also need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to authorize your computer to ...Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. The View area is required on the Reader. Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to purchase (download). Notes • To download eBooks, the Internet connection is switched to ... eBooks from eBook store You can download eBooks from an eBook store. For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Continued 23
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... the screen size. EPUB file (.epub) A file in EPUB format used in digital books and publications that can adjust the layout automatically to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. Book types supported by the... by eBook Library. For details on your computer. Continued 24 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.
... the screen size. EPUB file (.epub) A file in EPUB format used in digital books and publications that can adjust the layout automatically to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. Book types supported by the... by eBook Library. For details on your computer. Continued 24 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.
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... by selecting "Import Folder" on your computer. For details on content files you cannot transfer them to the Reader. The "Import Files" dialog box appears. Select the content file to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into RTF files during transfer to be automatically converted into...
... by selecting "Import Folder" on your computer. For details on content files you cannot transfer them to the Reader. The "Import Files" dialog box appears. Select the content file to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into RTF files during transfer to be automatically converted into...