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Browsing this Guide using Sony Reader Jumps to the table of contents Operation Guide PRS-500 Portable Reader System © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-680-300-01(1)
Browsing this Guide using Sony Reader Jumps to the table of contents Operation Guide PRS-500 Portable Reader System © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-680-300-01(1)
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...Sony Reader. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free from the supplied CD-ROM, you should have installed either Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. Browsing the Operation Guide This PDF-format Operation Guide can be browsed on both your computer Click the Start menu in the bottom left of the Desktop, then select "All programs" - "PRS-500... Operation Guide" to start Adobe Acrobat Reader ...
...Sony Reader. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free from the supplied CD-ROM, you should have installed either Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. Browsing the Operation Guide This PDF-format Operation Guide can be browsed on both your computer Click the Start menu in the bottom left of the Desktop, then select "All programs" - "PRS-500... Operation Guide" to start Adobe Acrobat Reader ...
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... Menu bar. Follow the steps below to the linked page. • To zoom in a page, press SIZE. "CONNECT Reader." Click "Help" - "CONNECT Reader Help" on how to open books or PDF files, refer to Sony Reader. Browsing this Guide indicates a link. PDF Link SIZE button Hints • A mark on this Guide using CONNECT...
... Menu bar. Follow the steps below to the linked page. • To zoom in a page, press SIZE. "CONNECT Reader." Click "Help" - "CONNECT Reader Help" on how to open books or PDF files, refer to Sony Reader. Browsing this Guide indicates a link. PDF Link SIZE button Hints • A mark on this Guide using CONNECT...
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Table of Contents About the Manuals 2 Browsing the Operation Guide 2 Using the CONNECT Reader Help 3 Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader 7 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations 13 Turning on Sony Reader 15 Inserting a Memory Card 18 Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks 22 Importing Content from Your Computer 24 Importing content files 25 Transferring Content Transferring Content to Sony Reader Connected with Your Computer 26 Transferring content via a memory card 28 Continued 4
Table of Contents About the Manuals 2 Browsing the Operation Guide 2 Using the CONNECT Reader Help 3 Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader 7 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations 13 Turning on Sony Reader 15 Inserting a Memory Card 18 Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks 22 Importing Content from Your Computer 24 Importing content files 25 Transferring Content Transferring Content to Sony Reader Connected with Your Computer 26 Transferring content via a memory card 28 Continued 4
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... books while playing an audio file 47 Viewing Pictures 49 Viewing pictures transferred from your computer 49 Settings Setting screen orientation 52 Locking the Sony Reader Screen 53 Setting the Slideshow 55 Checking Version Information for Sony Reader 56 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 57 Restoring default settings 63 Uninstalling CONNECT...
... books while playing an audio file 47 Viewing Pictures 49 Viewing pictures transferred from your computer 49 Settings Setting screen orientation 52 Locking the Sony Reader Screen 53 Setting the Slideshow 55 Checking Version Information for Sony Reader 56 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 57 Restoring default settings 63 Uninstalling CONNECT...
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Other Information Updating the Sony Reader's Firmware 65 About Books Pre-installed on Sony Reader 66 Notes on Sony Reader Disposal 67 Precautions 68 On safety 71 On installation 71 On heat build-up 72 On the headphones 72 Notes on memory cards 73 On software 75 On Cleaning 76 On Copyrights 77 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 78 Specifications 80 Index 81 6
Other Information Updating the Sony Reader's Firmware 65 About Books Pre-installed on Sony Reader 66 Notes on Sony Reader Disposal 67 Precautions 68 On safety 71 On installation 71 On heat build-up 72 On the headphones 72 Notes on memory cards 73 On software 75 On Cleaning 76 On Copyrights 77 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 78 Specifications 80 Index 81 6
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... eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to Sony Reader to take anywhere you already have Getting Started Charge Sony Reader, then install CONNECT Reader to Sony Reader computer. Downloaded *1 eBooks *2 *1 CONNECT eBooks (online e-Book store) *2 Audio/Picture/Text files that you wish. Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader First, read the Quick Start Guide to charge...
... eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to Sony Reader to take anywhere you already have Getting Started Charge Sony Reader, then install CONNECT Reader to Sony Reader computer. Downloaded *1 eBooks *2 *1 CONNECT eBooks (online e-Book store) *2 Audio/Picture/Text files that you wish. Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader First, read the Quick Start Guide to charge...
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Rear Soft cover attachment clip button The soft cover is possible. ( page 57) Continued 11 Removing/attaching the soft cover Folds open in use Note • Do not leave Sony Reader in a high ambient temperature, as it may damage the soft cover. Reset button To reset Sony Reader if no operation is attached when purchased.
Rear Soft cover attachment clip button The soft cover is possible. ( page 57) Continued 11 Removing/attaching the soft cover Folds open in use Note • Do not leave Sony Reader in a high ambient temperature, as it may damage the soft cover. Reset button To reset Sony Reader if no operation is attached when purchased.
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About the serial number The serial number provided for Sony Reader is on the label on the rear of Sony Reader. The number is required for the customer registration. Do not remove the label. 12 Hint • Remove the soft cover to access the Reset button.
About the serial number The serial number provided for Sony Reader is on the label on the rear of Sony Reader. The number is required for the customer registration. Do not remove the label. 12 Hint • Remove the soft cover to access the Reset button.
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Turning on Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again. The start-up in the direction of to turn off . 15 Sony Reader turns off Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in orange when Sony Reader is depleted. To turn on after reset, or when the battery is turned on Sony Reader. Slide the POWER switch. Note • Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn on . Sony Reader turns on for the first time, or after charging a depleted battery. Lights up screen appears when turning on .
Turning on Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again. The start-up in the direction of to turn off . 15 Sony Reader turns off Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in orange when Sony Reader is depleted. To turn on after reset, or when the battery is turned on Sony Reader. Slide the POWER switch. Note • Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn on . Sony Reader turns on for the first time, or after charging a depleted battery. Lights up screen appears when turning on .
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...possible if the battery becomes depleted. Charge the battery when remaining power is not connected to an AC outlet for the first time. Sony Reader can check remaining battery power by sliding the POWER switch from this state. The previously displayed screen appears when turning on by the...AC outlet (refer to the Quick Start Guide). • Connect to a computer via USB connection may not be possible. • If you connect Sony Reader to a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet, the battery of a connected notebook computer is low, charging via USB ( page ...
...possible if the battery becomes depleted. Charge the battery when remaining power is not connected to an AC outlet for the first time. Sony Reader can check remaining battery power by sliding the POWER switch from this state. The previously displayed screen appears when turning on by the...AC outlet (refer to the Quick Start Guide). • Connect to a computer via USB connection may not be possible. • If you connect Sony Reader to a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet, the battery of a connected notebook computer is low, charging via USB ( page ...
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Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and Sony Reader will turn it on again. 17 Charge the battery. Charge Sony Reader and turn off automatically. If you continue use without charging, the following warning appears.
Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and Sony Reader will turn it on again. 17 Charge the battery. Charge Sony Reader and turn off automatically. If you continue use without charging, the following warning appears.
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... Card*2 "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick Duo" *3 "Memory Stick Pro Duo" *3 Sony Reader is not guaranteed. 18 SD Memory Card miniSD Card *4 *1 Sony Reader does not comply with MagicGate standard, and the data requiring the copyright protection function cannot be inserted in the ... up to 2 GB, however, operation of all SD Cards is compatible with copyright protection of Sony Reader. Inserting a Memory Card The following memory cards can be copied or played on Sony Reader. *2 Sony Reader does not comply with both "MagicGate Memory Stick" and standard "Memory Stick."
... Card*2 "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick Duo" *3 "Memory Stick Pro Duo" *3 Sony Reader is not guaranteed. 18 SD Memory Card miniSD Card *4 *1 Sony Reader does not comply with MagicGate standard, and the data requiring the copyright protection function cannot be inserted in the ... up to 2 GB, however, operation of all SD Cards is compatible with copyright protection of Sony Reader. Inserting a Memory Card The following memory cards can be copied or played on Sony Reader. *2 Sony Reader does not comply with both "MagicGate Memory Stick" and standard "Memory Stick."
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Inserting a memory card into the place. Memory Stick Mark SD Memory Card Mark Continued 19 Pull out the Media slot cover Insert a memory card in the direction with its label side up until it clicks into Sony Reader Open the Media slot cover.
Inserting a memory card into the place. Memory Stick Mark SD Memory Card Mark Continued 19 Pull out the Media slot cover Insert a memory card in the direction with its label side up until it clicks into Sony Reader Open the Media slot cover.
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Removing a memory card from the Media slot. You will hear a click, and the memory card pops out. Memory Stick SD Memory Card Remove the memory card squarely from Sony Reader Gently push in the memory card. Notes • Do not remove a memory card or turn off Sony Reader while reading or writing data, as data may be damaged. • For details on handling memory cards, refer to page 73. 21
Removing a memory card from the Media slot. You will hear a click, and the memory card pops out. Memory Stick SD Memory Card Remove the memory card squarely from Sony Reader Gently push in the memory card. Notes • Do not remove a memory card or turn off Sony Reader while reading or writing data, as data may be damaged. • For details on handling memory cards, refer to page 73. 21
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... and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to authorize Sony Reader to CONNECT eBooks to start CONNECT Reader. Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. You also need to authorize your computer. Use the dedicated software CONNECT Reader to access CONNECT eBooks. Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks You...
... and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to authorize Sony Reader to CONNECT eBooks to start CONNECT Reader. Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. You also need to authorize your computer. Use the dedicated software CONNECT Reader to access CONNECT eBooks. Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks You...
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Library Downloaded content Source view Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to "Library" in the collection. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. Hints • eBooks can be read on your computer. For details on CONNECT Reader operations, refer to purchase (download). Follow the page instructions to the CONNECT Reader Help. • The Source view appearance may vary depending on CONNECT Reader using your computer. 23
Library Downloaded content Source view Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to "Library" in the collection. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. Hints • eBooks can be read on your computer. For details on CONNECT Reader operations, refer to purchase (download). Follow the page instructions to the CONNECT Reader Help. • The Source view appearance may vary depending on CONNECT Reader using your computer. 23
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... file * Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into Library of CONNECT Reader. You can import the following specifications should be met in order to import an AAC file. MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following content ...files. • Book PDF file, Text file, RTF file, Word file*, BBeB Book • Audio MP3 file, AAC file - Bit rate: 32 to the CONNECT Reader Help. Bit rate: 40 to import an MP3 file. For details on content files you can import, refer to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 22.05...
... file * Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into Library of CONNECT Reader. You can import the following specifications should be met in order to import an AAC file. MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following content ...files. • Book PDF file, Text file, RTF file, Word file*, BBeB Book • Audio MP3 file, AAC file - Bit rate: 32 to the CONNECT Reader Help. Bit rate: 40 to import an MP3 file. For details on content files you can import, refer to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 22.05...
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..."Import Files" dialog box appears. Click of the "Look in" list to select the folder containing the content file(s) to start CONNECT Reader. Click "Import Files" on the "File" menu. Hint • You can select content files stored on your computer and import them into... Library. Click the Start menu, then select "All programs" - "CONNECT Reader" - To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key. Click "Open." Importing content files You can import...
..."Import Files" dialog box appears. Click of the "Look in" list to select the folder containing the content file(s) to start CONNECT Reader. Click "Import Files" on the "File" menu. Hint • You can select content files stored on your computer and import them into... Library. Click the Start menu, then select "All programs" - "CONNECT Reader" - To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key. Click "Open." Importing content files You can import...