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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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About the Manuals Included with Sony Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this Guide on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, refer to start Adobe Acrobat Reader and open the Operation Guide. Hint • To view the Operation Guide, you can be downloaded ..., after installing CONNECT Reader software from the Adobe website (www.adobe.com). 2 "CONNECT Reader" - Browsing the Operation Guide This PDF-format Operation Guide can refer to the Help within CONNECT Reader. Browsing this PDF-format Operation Guide. For details on your computer and Sony Reader. "PRS-500 Operation Guide" to...
About the Manuals Included with Sony Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this Guide on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, refer to start Adobe Acrobat Reader and open the Operation Guide. Hint • To view the Operation Guide, you can be downloaded ..., after installing CONNECT Reader software from the Adobe website (www.adobe.com). 2 "CONNECT Reader" - Browsing the Operation Guide This PDF-format Operation Guide can refer to the Help within CONNECT Reader. Browsing this PDF-format Operation Guide. For details on your computer and Sony Reader. "PRS-500 Operation Guide" to...
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... steps below to page 32, 37. "CONNECT Reader Help" on this Guide using CONNECT Reader, such as importing books to your computer and transferring them to Sony Reader. "Operation Guide" from the Book list. PDF Link SIZE button Hints • A mark on the Menu bar. Help appears. 3 "CONNECT Reader." Click "Help" - Browsing this Guide...
... steps below to page 32, 37. "CONNECT Reader Help" on this Guide using CONNECT Reader, such as importing books to your computer and transferring them to Sony Reader. "Operation Guide" from the Book list. PDF Link SIZE button Hints • A mark on the Menu bar. Help appears. 3 "CONNECT Reader." Click "Help" - Browsing this Guide...
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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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...Initially after purchase, you already have Getting Started Charge Sony Reader, then install CONNECT Reader to your computer. using CONNECT Reader. Reading/Playing/ Viewing Enjoy the content on your computer to Sony Reader to charge the Sony Reader battery and install the dedicated software "CONNECT Reader" on your computer. Downloaded *1 eBooks *2 *1 CONNECT... you wish. Importing Transferring Download the eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to prepare Sony Reader for use. Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer content from your CONNECT eBooks on...
...Initially after purchase, you already have Getting Started Charge Sony Reader, then install CONNECT Reader to your computer. using CONNECT Reader. Reading/Playing/ Viewing Enjoy the content on your computer to Sony Reader to charge the Sony Reader battery and install the dedicated software "CONNECT Reader" on your computer. Downloaded *1 eBooks *2 *1 CONNECT... you wish. Importing Transferring Download the eBooks from Transfer content from your computer to prepare Sony Reader for use. Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer content from your CONNECT eBooks on...
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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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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. Do not remove the label. 12 The number is required for the customer registration.
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. Do not remove the label. 12 The number is required for the customer registration.
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The start-up in orange when Sony Reader is depleted. Lights up screen appears when turning on for the first time, or after charging a depleted battery. Slide the POWER switch. To turn off . 15 Sony Reader turns off Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on Sony Reader. Note • Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn on after reset, or when the battery is turned on. Sony Reader turns on. Turning on Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again.
The start-up in orange when Sony Reader is depleted. Lights up screen appears when turning on for the first time, or after charging a depleted battery. Slide the POWER switch. To turn off . 15 Sony Reader turns off Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on Sony Reader. Note • Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn on after reset, or when the battery is turned on. Sony Reader turns on. Turning on Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again.
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...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 for an extended period. • USB charge is not possible if the ...battery becomes depleted. About charging Charging Sony Reader is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). About the resume function Sony Reader automatically turns off even if no operation is performed for 60 minutes. Do not leave...
...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 for an extended period. • USB charge is not possible if the ...battery becomes depleted. About charging Charging Sony Reader is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). About the resume function Sony Reader automatically turns off even if no operation is performed for 60 minutes. Do not leave...
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If you continue use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the battery. Charge Sony Reader and turn off automatically. Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and Sony Reader will turn it on again. 17
If you continue use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the battery. Charge Sony Reader and turn off automatically. Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and Sony Reader will turn it on again. 17
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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 Sony Reader. SD Memory Card miniSD Card *4 *1 Sony Reader does not comply with both "MagicGate Memory Stick" and standard "Memory Stick." Notes • An operation check is performed when using a "Memory Stick" of up...) required. *4 miniSD Card adaptor (sold separately) required. "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
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 Sony Reader. SD Memory Card miniSD Card *4 *1 Sony Reader does not comply with both "MagicGate Memory Stick" and standard "Memory Stick." Notes • An operation check is performed when using a "Memory Stick" of up...) required. *4 miniSD Card adaptor (sold separately) required. "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
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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. Inserting a memory card into the place.
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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. 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
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...; You need to authorize Sony Reader to CONNECT eBooks to access CONNECT eBooks. Use the dedicated software CONNECT Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. For details, refer to start CONNECT Reader. Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. "CONNECT Reader" to the CONNECT Reader Help. Click ... e-Book store "CONNECT eBooks" to download eBooks. Notes • To download eBooks, you need to prepare an Internet-accessible environment on Sony Reader. Continued 22 The View area is switched to the Store view and CONNECT eBooks appears. "CONNECT...
...; You need to authorize Sony Reader to CONNECT eBooks to access CONNECT eBooks. Use the dedicated software CONNECT Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. For details, refer to start CONNECT Reader. Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. "CONNECT Reader" to the CONNECT Reader Help. Click ... e-Book store "CONNECT eBooks" to download eBooks. Notes • To download eBooks, you need to prepare an Internet-accessible environment on Sony Reader. Continued 22 The View area is switched to the Store view and CONNECT eBooks appears. "CONNECT...
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Follow the page instructions to "Library" in the collection. For details on CONNECT Reader operations, refer 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 purchase (download). Hints • eBooks can be read on your computer. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view.
Follow the page instructions to "Library" in the collection. For details on CONNECT Reader operations, refer 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 purchase (download). Hints • eBooks can be read on your computer. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view.
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Bit rate: 32 to the CONNECT Reader Help. For details on content files you can import, refer to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz - Importing Content from Your Computer You ...) The following specifications should be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into Library of CONNECT Reader. Continued 24 Bit rate: 40 to import an AAC file. MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following content files. • Book PDF file, Text file...
Bit rate: 32 to the CONNECT Reader Help. For details on content files you can import, refer to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz - Importing Content from Your Computer You ...) The following specifications should be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer into Library of CONNECT Reader. Continued 24 Bit rate: 40 to import an AAC file. MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following content files. • Book PDF file, Text file...
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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" to display the content files in the selected folder are listed. Hint • You can also double-click the folder (in the folder list) to...
... 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" to display the content files in the selected folder are listed. Hint • You can also double-click the folder (in the folder list) to...