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...software from the Adobe website (www.adobe.com). US "Reader" - "PRS-505 User's Guide" to the Help within eBook Library. Hint • To view the User's Guide, you can refer to start Adobe Reader and open the User's Guide. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free from the supplied CD-ROM, ...you should have installed Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. For details on...
...software from the Adobe website (www.adobe.com). US "Reader" - "PRS-505 User's Guide" to the Help within eBook Library. Hint • To view the User's Guide, you can refer to start Adobe Reader and open the User's Guide. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free from the supplied CD-ROM, ...you should have installed Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. For details on...
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...browse Help. Click the Start menu from the Book list. "eBook Library." Click "Help" - "eBook Library Help" on this Guide using eBook Library, such as importing books to your computer, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - The User's Guide can be opened by Title" - For details... on how to open books or PDF files, refer to the eBook Library Help for details about using the Reader From the Home menu, select "Books by selecting "Option Menu" - Help appears. US Using the eBook Library Help Refer to page 35, 39. Browsing this Guide indicates ...
...browse Help. Click the Start menu from the Book list. "eBook Library." Click "Help" - "eBook Library Help" on this Guide using eBook Library, such as importing books to your computer, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - The User's Guide can be opened by Title" - For details... on how to open books or PDF files, refer to the eBook Library Help for details about using the Reader From the Home menu, select "Books by selecting "Option Menu" - Help appears. US Using the eBook Library Help Refer to page 35, 39. Browsing this Guide indicates ...
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Table of Contents About the Manuals 2 Browsing the User's Guide 2 Using the eBook Library Help 3 Introduction What You Can Do with Reader 7 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations 13 Turning on Reader 15 Inserting a Memory Card 19 Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks 23 Importing Content from Your Computer 25 Importing content files 26 Transferring Content Transferring Content to Reader Connected with Your Computer 27 Transferring content via a memory card 30 Synchronizing content in Library with Reader 34 Continued US
Table of Contents About the Manuals 2 Browsing the User's Guide 2 Using the eBook Library Help 3 Introduction What You Can Do with Reader 7 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations 13 Turning on Reader 15 Inserting a Memory Card 19 Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks 23 Importing Content from Your Computer 25 Importing content files 26 Transferring Content Transferring Content to Reader Connected with Your Computer 27 Transferring content via a memory card 30 Synchronizing content in Library with Reader 34 Continued US
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 68 Restoring default settings 76 Uninstalling eBook Library 77 Other Information Updating the Reader's Firmware 78 About Books Pre-installed on Reader 79 Notes on Reader Disposal 80 Precautions 81 On safety 84 On installation 84 On heat build-up 85 On the headphones 85 Notes on memory cards 86 On software 88 On Cleaning 89 On Copyrights 90 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 91 Specifications 93 Index 94 US
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 68 Restoring default settings 76 Uninstalling eBook Library 77 Other Information Updating the Reader's Firmware 78 About Books Pre-installed on Reader 79 Notes on Reader Disposal 80 Precautions 81 On safety 84 On installation 84 On heat build-up 85 On the headphones 85 Notes on memory cards 86 On software 88 On Cleaning 89 On Copyrights 90 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 91 Specifications 93 Index 94 US
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... store) *2 Book/Audio/Picture files that you need to charge the Reader battery and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on your computer. Importing Download eBooks from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you can transfer content from CONNECT eBooks on the Reader. US Transferring Transfer content from your computer. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy...
... store) *2 Book/Audio/Picture files that you need to charge the Reader battery and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on your computer. Importing Download eBooks from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you can transfer content from CONNECT eBooks on the Reader. US Transferring Transfer content from your computer. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy...
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... Internet-accessible environment on your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to CONNECT eBooks to the eBook Library Help. Double-click the eBook Library icon ( ) on the Reader. "Reader" - The View area is switched to access CONNECT eBooks. For details, refer to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on Windows desktop. You also need to download...
... Internet-accessible environment on your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to CONNECT eBooks to the eBook Library Help. Double-click the eBook Library icon ( ) on the Reader. "Reader" - The View area is switched to access CONNECT eBooks. For details, refer to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on Windows desktop. You also need to download...
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Follow the page instructions to "Library" in the collection. Hints • eBooks can be read on your computer. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. • The Source view appearance may vary depending on eBook Library using your computer. 24 US Library Downloaded content Source view Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to purchase (download). Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view.
Follow the page instructions to "Library" in the collection. Hints • eBooks can be read on your computer. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. • The Source view appearance may vary depending on eBook Library using your computer. 24 US Library Downloaded content Source view Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to purchase (download). Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view.
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You can import, refer to the eBook Library Help. 25 US For details on content files you can import the following content files. • Book PDF file, Text file, RTF file, Word ... if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer. Importing Content from Your Computer You can import content files stored on your computer into Library of eBook Library. Bit rate: 32 to import an AAC file.
You can import, refer to the eBook Library Help. 25 US For details on content files you can import the following content files. • Book PDF file, Text file, RTF file, Word ... if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer. Importing Content from Your Computer You can import content files stored on your computer into Library of eBook Library. Bit rate: 32 to import an AAC file.
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... content files in the folder. Select the content file to be imported, as necessary. "eBook Library" to be imported. To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key. Click "Open." "Reader" - Hint • You can also double-click the folder (in the folder list) to display...
... content files in the folder. Select the content file to be imported, as necessary. "eBook Library" to be imported. To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key. Click "Open." "Reader" - Hint • You can also double-click the folder (in the folder list) to display...
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...If you connect it and unlock the Reader by specifying a folder (such as a collection, which can be transferred to the Reader. Continued 27 US "Reader" - Transferring Content Transferring Content to Reader Connected with the Reader by inputting the password. "eBook Library" to the Reader. Hints • The book content can... "Library" or the sub-items under "Library"). ( page 34) The Reader can be automatically updated to match the content in the Library to start eBook Library. Note • If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized on how to create or transfer ...
...If you connect it and unlock the Reader by specifying a folder (such as a collection, which can be transferred to the Reader. Continued 27 US "Reader" - Transferring Content Transferring Content to Reader Connected with the Reader by inputting the password. "eBook Library" to the Reader. Hints • The book content can... "Library" or the sub-items under "Library"). ( page 34) The Reader can be automatically updated to match the content in the Library to start eBook Library. Note • If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized on how to create or transfer ...
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..., it takes about 40 minutes until is displayed. The indicator lights up in the Source view of eBook Library. A screen appears on the Reader, indicating that it after connecting the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. In this time. Continued 28 US To USB connector ...USB cable (supplied) "Sony's Reader" appears in red while is not displayed, and the Reader is charged. Notes • If "Sony's Reader" does not appear in the source view after a while. • When you will not be able...
..., it takes about 40 minutes until is displayed. The indicator lights up in the Source view of eBook Library. A screen appears on the Reader, indicating that it after connecting the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. In this time. Continued 28 US To USB connector ...USB cable (supplied) "Sony's Reader" appears in red while is not displayed, and the Reader is charged. Notes • If "Sony's Reader" does not appear in the source view after a while. • When you will not be able...
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...or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content you click (Thumbnail view), content can be displayed as thumbnails. • You can create a collection in the Source view. Click "Library" in the Library is transferred to the Reader. Hints • When you click "..." or "Pictures" in the Source view, only their respective content is displayed. • When you want to transfer from the list to "Sony's Reader" in the Library and the collection can be transferred to the List view and all the content in the Source view, then click (List view...
...or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content you click (Thumbnail view), content can be displayed as thumbnails. • You can create a collection in the Source view. Click "Library" in the Library is transferred to the Reader. Hints • When you click "..." or "Pictures" in the Source view, only their respective content is displayed. • When you want to transfer from the list to "Sony's Reader" in the Library and the collection can be transferred to the List view and all the content in the Source view, then click (List view...
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... in "database," using the supplied USB cable. ( page 28) "Sony's Reader" appears in flash memory of the Reader, content may not be transferable. "Reader" - Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to increase free space on the eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. Hint • "Memory Stick Duo" and SD...
... in "database," using the supplied USB cable. ( page 28) "Sony's Reader" appears in flash memory of the Reader, content may not be transferable. "Reader" - Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to increase free space on the eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. Hint • "Memory Stick Duo" and SD...
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...click (Thumbnail view), contents can be displayed as thumbnails. • You can create a collection in the Source view of the Reader. ( page 20) "Memory Stick/SD Card on Sony's Reader" appears in the Source view. Click "Library" in Library and the collection can be transferred to a memory card ... is listed. The View area is switched to the memory card on Sony's Reader" in Library is transferred to the List view and all the content in the Source view. Insert a memory card into the Media slot of eBook Library, then click (List view). Hints • When you click ...
...click (Thumbnail view), contents can be displayed as thumbnails. • You can create a collection in the Source view of the Reader. ( page 20) "Memory Stick/SD Card on Sony's Reader" appears in the Source view. Click "Library" in Library and the collection can be transferred to a memory card ... is listed. The View area is switched to the memory card on Sony's Reader" in Library is transferred to the List view and all the content in the Source view. Insert a memory card into the Media slot of eBook Library, then click (List view). Hints • When you click ...
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.... ( page 32) • Do not delete files in the folder under "Sony Reader," and files in the Source view. Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to eBook Library Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - Hint • You can store computer data into the memory card on...
.... ( page 32) • Do not delete files in the folder under "Sony Reader," and files in the Source view. Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to eBook Library Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - Hint • You can store computer data into the memory card on...
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... a memory card on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content you want to transfer back from the list to eBook Library. Click "Sony's Reader" in Library is listed. To select multiple content, click the content while holding down the Ctrl key. Drag the... is transferred back to the List view and all the content in the Source view, then click (List view). The View area is switched to eBook Library. 33 US
... a memory card on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content you want to transfer back from the list to eBook Library. Click "Sony's Reader" in Library is listed. To select multiple content, click the content while holding down the Ctrl key. Drag the... is transferred back to the List view and all the content in the Source view, then click (List view). The View area is switched to eBook Library. 33 US
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...to specify a folder (such as "Library" or the sub-items under "Library"). "Reader" - Synchronizing content in Library with Reader You can also synchronize them manually. Hint • If you want to the eBook Library Help. Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - Hint ...• When you start eBook Library. Connect the Reader to your computer, eBook Library also starts synchronizing content in the Library with the Reader automatically. 34 US For details on how to specify a folder, refer to your ...
...to specify a folder (such as "Library" or the sub-items under "Library"). "Reader" - Synchronizing content in Library with Reader You can also synchronize them manually. Hint • If you want to the eBook Library Help. Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - Hint ...• When you start eBook Library. Connect the Reader to your computer, eBook Library also starts synchronizing content in the Library with the Reader automatically. 34 US For details on how to specify a folder, refer to your ...
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...remove all bookmarks or clear history. ( page 49, 50) Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by the Reader and their characteristics. To open the first page of the book. eBook (.lrf and .lrx file extension) A book in PDF format (Version 1.4 or before) ...Bookmark and link tool on PDF files can download from CONNECT eBooks. The link tool embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc...
...remove all bookmarks or clear history. ( page 49, 50) Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by the Reader and their characteristics. To open the first page of the book. eBook (.lrf and .lrx file extension) A book in PDF format (Version 1.4 or before) ...Bookmark and link tool on PDF files can download from CONNECT eBooks. The link tool embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc...
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... PDF file: The scale switches between "Fit width" (page fits the width of window) and "Fit Visible" (texts and graphics fit the width of eBooks/PDF files on the screen. To use the link tool of window). • By pressing and holding (size) for a few seconds, screen orientation can ...use the embedded link tool. The link appears highlighted on the Reader When an eBook or a PDF file is displayed, you press (size), the page is magnified in steps and returns to the original scale after the maximum magnification...
... PDF file: The scale switches between "Fit width" (page fits the width of window) and "Fit Visible" (texts and graphics fit the width of eBooks/PDF files on the screen. To use the link tool of window). • By pressing and holding (size) for a few seconds, screen orientation can ...use the embedded link tool. The link appears highlighted on the Reader When an eBook or a PDF file is displayed, you press (size), the page is magnified in steps and returns to the original scale after the maximum magnification...
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The Collection list appears. Press / to select "Collections," then press Enter. Selecting a book from the Collection list You can select and read a book from the list, then press Enter. Hint • For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. In the Home menu, press / to select the desired collection from the list of collections created on eBook Library. The Book list appears. Select the desired book from the list, then press Enter. 46 US
The Collection list appears. Press / to select "Collections," then press Enter. Selecting a book from the Collection list You can select and read a book from the list, then press Enter. Hint • For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. In the Home menu, press / to select the desired collection from the list of collections created on eBook Library. The Book list appears. Select the desired book from the list, then press Enter. 46 US