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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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For details on your computer and Sony Reader. Additionally, after installing CONNECT Reader software from the Adobe website (www.adobe.com). 2 "PRS-500 Operation Guide" to start Adobe Acrobat Reader and open the Operation Guide. Hint • To view the Operation Guide, you can refer to the Help within CONNECT Reader. "CONNECT Reader" - Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free...
For details on your computer and Sony Reader. Additionally, after installing CONNECT Reader software from the Adobe website (www.adobe.com). 2 "PRS-500 Operation Guide" to start Adobe Acrobat Reader and open the Operation Guide. Hint • To view the Operation Guide, you can refer to the Help within CONNECT Reader. "CONNECT Reader" - Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free...
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... button, press / to select the desired link, then press ENT to jump to Sony Reader. Using the CONNECT Reader Help Refer to the CONNECT Reader Help for details about using Sony Reader From the Home menu, select "Books" - "CONNECT Reader." Click "Help" - "Begin." For details on the Menu bar. "Operation Guide" from the Book...
... button, press / to select the desired link, then press ENT to jump to Sony Reader. Using the CONNECT Reader Help Refer to the CONNECT Reader Help for details about using Sony Reader From the Home menu, select "Books" - "CONNECT Reader." Click "Help" - "Begin." For details on the Menu bar. "Operation Guide" from the Book...
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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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... after purchase, you wish. Importing Transferring Download the eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to Sony Reader to take anywhere you need to Sony Reader computer. using CONNECT Reader. Downloaded *1 eBooks *2 *1 CONNECT eBooks (online e-Book store) *2 Audio/Picture/Text files that... transfer content from your CONNECT eBooks on your computer to charge the Sony Reader battery and install the dedicated software "CONNECT Reader" on Sony Reader. 7 Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader First, read the Quick Start Guide to your computer. Once initial ...
... after purchase, you wish. Importing Transferring Download the eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to Sony Reader to take anywhere you need to Sony Reader computer. using CONNECT Reader. Downloaded *1 eBooks *2 *1 CONNECT eBooks (online e-Book store) *2 Audio/Picture/Text files that... transfer content from your CONNECT eBooks on your computer to charge the Sony Reader battery and install the dedicated software "CONNECT Reader" on Sony Reader. 7 Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader First, read the Quick Start Guide to your computer. Once initial ...
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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. Rear Soft cover attachment clip button The soft cover is possible. ( page 57) Continued 11
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The number is required for Sony Reader is on the label on the rear of Sony Reader. 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 the customer registration.
The number is required for Sony Reader is on the label on the rear of Sony Reader. 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 the customer registration.
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Sony Reader turns on for the first time, or after reset, or when the battery is turned on after charging a depleted battery. The start-up in orange when Sony Reader is depleted. Lights up screen appears when turning on . Sony Reader turns off Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on . To turn on Sony Reader. Turning on Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again. Slide the POWER switch. Note • Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn off . 15
Sony Reader turns on for the first time, or after reset, or when the battery is turned on after charging a depleted battery. The start-up in orange when Sony Reader is depleted. Lights up screen appears when turning on . Sony Reader turns off Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on . To turn on Sony Reader. Turning on Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again. Slide the POWER switch. Note • Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn off . 15
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...charge is not possible if the battery becomes depleted. Notes • If the remaining battery power of the screen. About the resume function Sony Reader automatically turns off even if no operation is performed for the first time. Charge the battery when remaining power is low, charging via USB... ( page 26). Note • When playing audio files or viewing a slideshow, Sony Reader does not turn off if no operation is performed for 60 minutes. The previously displayed screen appears when turning on by the indication in ...
...charge is not possible if the battery becomes depleted. Notes • If the remaining battery power of the screen. About the resume function Sony Reader automatically turns off even if no operation is performed for the first time. Charge the battery when remaining power is low, charging via USB... ( page 26). Note • When playing audio files or viewing a slideshow, Sony Reader does not turn off if no operation is performed for 60 minutes. The previously displayed screen appears when turning on by the indication in ...
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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. 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.
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"Memory Stick"*1 SD Memory Card*2 "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick Duo" *3 "Memory Stick Pro Duo" *3 Sony Reader is not guaranteed. 18 Notes • An operation check is performed when using a "Memory Stick" of up to 4 GB, however, ...MagicGate standard, and the data requiring the copyright protection function cannot be inserted in the Media slot 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 copyright protection of SD Memory Cards. *3 "Memory Stick Duo" adaptor (sold ...
"Memory Stick"*1 SD Memory Card*2 "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick Duo" *3 "Memory Stick Pro Duo" *3 Sony Reader is not guaranteed. 18 Notes • An operation check is performed when using a "Memory Stick" of up to 4 GB, however, ...MagicGate standard, and the data requiring the copyright protection function cannot be inserted in the Media slot 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 copyright protection of SD Memory Cards. *3 "Memory Stick Duo" adaptor (sold ...
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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. 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 Memory Stick SD Memory Card Remove the memory card squarely from Sony Reader Gently push in the memory card. You will hear a click, and the memory card pops out.
Removing a memory card from the Media slot. 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 Memory Stick SD Memory Card Remove the memory card squarely from Sony Reader Gently push in the memory card. You will hear a click, and the memory card pops out.
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..., you need to prepare an Internet-accessible environment on your computer. • You need to authorize Sony Reader to CONNECT eBooks to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on Sony Reader. Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks You can download eBooks from the online e-Book store "CONNECT... eBooks" to your computer to CONNECT eBooks to download eBooks. Continued 22 Use the dedicated software CONNECT Reader to the Store view...
..., you need to prepare an Internet-accessible environment on your computer. • You need to authorize Sony Reader to CONNECT eBooks to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on Sony Reader. Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks You can download eBooks from the online e-Book store "CONNECT... eBooks" to your computer to CONNECT eBooks to download eBooks. Continued 22 Use the dedicated software CONNECT Reader to the Store view...
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Library Downloaded content Source view Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to "Library" in the collection. 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 Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view.
Library Downloaded content Source view Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to "Library" in the collection. 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 Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view.
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Continued 24 You can import the content files stored on your computer. Bit rate: 32 to the CONNECT Reader Help. Importing Content from Your Computer You can import the following content files. • Book PDF file, Text file, RTF file, Word file*, BBeB Book ... be met in order to import an AAC file. MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following specifications should be automatically converted into Library of CONNECT Reader. Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz • Picture Bitmap file, JPEG file, GIF file, PNG file * Word files will...
Continued 24 You can import the content files stored on your computer. Bit rate: 32 to the CONNECT Reader Help. Importing Content from Your Computer You can import the following content files. • Book PDF file, Text file, RTF file, Word file*, BBeB Book ... be met in order to import an AAC file. MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following specifications should be automatically converted into Library of CONNECT Reader. Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz • Picture Bitmap file, JPEG file, GIF file, PNG file * Word files will...
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... You can import all the content files in a selected folder at the same time into Library from "Import Folder" on the "File" menu. 25 "CONNECT Reader" - Hint • You can also double-click the folder (in the folder list) to display the content files in the folder. Select the content... the "Look in the selected folder are listed. To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key. Click "Open." "CONNECT Reader" to be imported. The content files in " list to select the folder containing the content file(s) to start CONNECT...
... You can import all the content files in a selected folder at the same time into Library from "Import Folder" on the "File" menu. 25 "CONNECT Reader" - Hint • You can also double-click the folder (in the folder list) to display the content files in the folder. Select the content... the "Look in the selected folder are listed. To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key. Click "Open." "CONNECT Reader" to be imported. The content files in " list to select the folder containing the content file(s) to start CONNECT...