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... on both your computer Click the Start menu in the bottom left of the Desktop, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - "PRS-505 User's Guide" to Adobe Reader Help. Adobe Reader can refer to the Help within eBook Library. Browsing the User's Guide This PDF-format User's Guide can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website...
... on both your computer Click the Start menu in the bottom left of the Desktop, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - "PRS-505 User's Guide" to Adobe Reader Help. Adobe Reader can refer to the Help within eBook Library. Browsing the User's Guide This PDF-format User's Guide can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website...
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...jump to page 35, 39. Using the eBook Library Help Refer to your computer, then select "All Programs" - "eBook Library Help" on this Guide using eBook Library, such as importing books to the eBook Library Help for details about using the Reader From the Home menu, select "Books by... page. • To zoom in a page, press (size). Follow the steps below to the Reader. "eBook Library." Click "Help" - "User's Guide" from your computer and transferring them to start eBook Library and browse Help. Click the Start menu from the Book list. Browsing this Guide ...
...jump to page 35, 39. Using the eBook Library Help Refer to your computer, then select "All Programs" - "eBook Library Help" on this Guide using eBook Library, such as importing books to the eBook Library Help for details about using the Reader From the Home menu, select "Books by... page. • To zoom in a page, press (size). Follow the steps below to the Reader. "eBook Library." Click "Help" - "User's Guide" from your computer and transferring them to start eBook Library and browse Help. Click the Start menu from the Book list. Browsing this Guide ...
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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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.... Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Reader battery and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on your computer to the Reader to prepare the Reader for use. Downloaded *1 eBooks *2 *1 CONNECT eBooks (online e-Book store) *2 Book/Audio/Picture files that you wish. Importing Download eBooks from CONNECT eBooks on the Reader. US Introduction What You Can Do with...
.... Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Reader battery and install the dedicated software "eBook Library" on your computer to the Reader to prepare the Reader for use. Downloaded *1 eBooks *2 *1 CONNECT eBooks (online e-Book store) *2 Book/Audio/Picture files that you wish. Importing Download eBooks from CONNECT eBooks on the Reader. US Introduction What You Can Do with...
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... desktop. You also need to authorize your computer to CONNECT eBooks to the eBook Library Help. Double-click the eBook Library icon ( ) on the Reader. Notes • To download eBooks, you need to prepare an Internet-accessible environment on your computer. "eBook Library." Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. Continued 23 US For details...
... desktop. You also need to authorize your computer to CONNECT eBooks to the eBook Library Help. Double-click the eBook Library icon ( ) on the Reader. Notes • To download eBooks, you need to prepare an Internet-accessible environment on your computer. "eBook Library." Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. Continued 23 US For details...
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Hint • You can import all the content files in the folder. Select the content file to be imported. "eBook Library" to start eBook Library. Click "Import Files" on the "File" menu. 26 US Importing content files You can select content files stored on your computer ...and import them into Library from "Import Folder" on the "File" menu. "Reader" - Hint • You can also double-click the folder (in the ...
Hint • You can import all the content files in the folder. Select the content file to be imported. "eBook Library" to start eBook Library. Click "Import Files" on the "File" menu. 26 US Importing content files You can select content files stored on your computer ...and import them into Library from "Import Folder" on the "File" menu. "Reader" - Hint • You can also double-click the folder (in the ...
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..."Library"). ( page 34) The Reader can transfer (copy) the content in Library, when you connect the Reader to your computer, disconnect it to your computer. Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - "eBook Library" to start eBook Library. Continued 27 US Note ...8226; If the Reader is locked, it will not be transferred to the Reader. For details on your computer and content cannot be transferred. ( page ...
..."Library"). ( page 34) The Reader can transfer (copy) the content in Library, when you connect the Reader to your computer, disconnect it to your computer. Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - "eBook Library" to start eBook Library. Continued 27 US Note ...8226; If the Reader is locked, it will not be transferred to the Reader. For details on your computer and content cannot be transferred. ( page ...
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... (supplied) "Sony's Reader" appears in the source view after a while. • When you will not be able to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Notes • If "Sony's Reader" does not appear in the Source view of eBook Library. A screen appears on the Reader, indicating that ...it after connecting the Reader to turn on the Reader's screen. In this time.
... (supplied) "Sony's Reader" appears in the source view after a while. • When you will not be able to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Notes • If "Sony's Reader" does not appear in the Source view of eBook Library. A screen appears on the Reader, indicating that ...it after connecting the Reader to turn on the Reader's screen. In this time.
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...; Drag the content from the list. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content you want to transfer from the list to the Reader. Sony's Reader Continued 29 US The content is displayed. • When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the... you click (Thumbnail view), content can be displayed as thumbnails. • You can create a collection in the Library and the collection can be transferred to "Sony's Reader" in the Source view, then click (List view). The View area is switched to the...
...; Drag the content from the list. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content you want to transfer from the list to the Reader. Sony's Reader Continued 29 US The content is displayed. • When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the... you click (Thumbnail view), content can be displayed as thumbnails. • You can create a collection in the Library and the collection can be transferred to "Sony's Reader" in the Source view, then click (List view). The View area is switched to the...
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...," using the supplied USB cable. ( page 28) "Sony's Reader" appears in flash memory of the Reader, content may not be transferable. Transferring content via a memory card Content imported to eBook Library can be transferred to your computer using eBook Library. "eBook Library" to start eBook Library. Connect the Reader to a memory card on the memory of the...
...," using the supplied USB cable. ( page 28) "Sony's Reader" appears in flash memory of the Reader, content may not be transferable. Transferring content via a memory card Content imported to eBook Library can be transferred to your computer using eBook Library. "eBook Library" to start eBook Library. Connect the Reader to a memory card on the memory of the...
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The View area is switched to the List view and all the content in the Source view of the Reader. ( page 20) "Memory Stick/SD Card on Sony's Reader" in Library and the collection can create a collection in the Source view. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to... in the Source view. Click "Library" in Library is listed. The content is transferred to a memory card on the Reader. Insert a memory card into the Media slot of eBook Library, then click (List view). Hints • When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the Source view, only...
The View area is switched to the List view and all the content in the Source view of the Reader. ( page 20) "Memory Stick/SD Card on Sony's Reader" in Library and the collection can create a collection in the Source view. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to... in the Source view. Click "Library" in Library is listed. The content is transferred to a memory card on the Reader. Insert a memory card into the Media slot of eBook Library, then click (List view). Hints • When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the Source view, only...
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... transferring the data from your computer using the supplied USB cable. ( page 28) "Sony's Reader" appears in "Sony Reader," using Windows Explorer. Continued 32 US Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to eBook Library Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - Perform data management on the memory card, content...
... transferring the data from your computer using the supplied USB cable. ( page 28) "Sony's Reader" appears in "Sony Reader," using Windows Explorer. Continued 32 US Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to eBook Library Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - Perform data management on the memory card, content...
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Click "Sony's Reader" in the Reader and a memory card on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content... in Library is switched to "Library" in the Source view, only their respective content is transferred back to eBook Library. Hints • When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the Source view. The... you click (Thumbnail view), contents can be displayed as thumbnails. • You can be transferred to eBook Library. 33 US The View area is listed. To select multiple content, click the content while holding ...
Click "Sony's Reader" in the Reader and a memory card on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Select the content... in Library is switched to "Library" in the Source view, only their respective content is transferred back to eBook Library. Hints • When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the Source view. The... you click (Thumbnail view), contents can be displayed as thumbnails. • You can be transferred to eBook Library. 33 US The View area is listed. To select multiple content, click the content while holding ...
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..., you connect it to your computer. Note • To synchronize content in the Library of eBook Library with the Reader automatically. 34 US "Reader" - The Reader can also synchronize them manually. "eBook Library" to start eBook Library after connecting the Reader to match the content in the Library, when you can be automatically updated to your computer...
..., you connect it to your computer. Note • To synchronize content in the Library of eBook Library with the Reader automatically. 34 US "Reader" - The Reader can also synchronize them manually. "eBook Library" to start eBook Library after connecting the Reader to match the content in the Library, when you can be automatically updated to your computer...
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...the Bookmark list. ( page 47) To open the table of contents of the book or the bookmarks of the book. eBook (.lrf and .lrx file extension) A book in BBeB format that you can be used . Text file (.txt file ... format (Version 1.4 or before) Bookmark and link tool on PDF files can download from CONNECT eBooks. To open the last displayed page. The link tool embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be used . ( page 39) PDF file (.pdf file extension...) To remove all bookmarks or clear history. ( page 49, 50) Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by the...
...the Bookmark list. ( page 47) To open the table of contents of the book or the bookmarks of the book. eBook (.lrf and .lrx file extension) A book in BBeB format that you can be used . Text file (.txt file ... format (Version 1.4 or before) Bookmark and link tool on PDF files can download from CONNECT eBooks. To open the last displayed page. The link tool embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be used . ( page 39) PDF file (.pdf file extension...) To remove all bookmarks or clear history. ( page 49, 50) Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by the...
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...: 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 Reader When an eBook or a PDF file is magnified in steps and returns to the original scale after the maximum magnification. • When reading an... eBook or Text file: The scale switches in /out a page. To use the link tool of window). • By pressing and holding (size) for a...
...: 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 Reader When an eBook or a PDF file is magnified in steps and returns to the original scale after the maximum magnification. • When reading an... eBook or Text file: The scale switches in /out a page. To use the link tool of window). • By pressing and holding (size) for a...
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... / to a location where the same book exists, the bookmarks will not be created in the eBook Library. The Bookmark list appears. Press / to eBook Library, and vice versa. However, if you transfer a book to select "Bookmarks," then press Enter. The... bookmarks created on the Reader will be also transferred to select the desired page, then press Enter. To open the desired page from the Reader, the bookmarks created on the Reader or eBook Library will be retained when you transfer books between the...
... / to a location where the same book exists, the bookmarks will not be created in the eBook Library. The Bookmark list appears. Press / to eBook Library, and vice versa. However, if you transfer a book to select "Bookmarks," then press Enter. The... bookmarks created on the Reader will be also transferred to select the desired page, then press Enter. To open the desired page from the Reader, the bookmarks created on the Reader or eBook Library will be retained when you transfer books between the...
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...; In the Home menu, press / to your computer with eBook Library started, the date and time of the Reader is automatically synchronized with your computer clock. 59 US Hint • When you connect the Reader to select "Settings," then press Enter. The Setting menu appears. Press / to select...
...; In the Home menu, press / to your computer with eBook Library started, the date and time of the Reader is automatically synchronized with your computer clock. 59 US Hint • When you connect the Reader to select "Settings," then press Enter. The Setting menu appears. Press / to select...
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... for information about the issue in eBook Library Help. Look for a prolonged period. Efficiency of the support Web sites. Consult your nearest Sony Service Center. The battery has not been given enough time to resolve the issue, please call Sony Support 1-(866)-962-7669. Charge...corrective action The operating temperature is due to the battery characteristics and not a malfunction. You have not used the Reader for information about the issue on one of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging. The battery needs to...
... for information about the issue in eBook Library Help. Look for a prolonged period. Efficiency of the support Web sites. Consult your nearest Sony Service Center. The battery has not been given enough time to resolve the issue, please call Sony Support 1-(866)-962-7669. Charge...corrective action The operating temperature is due to the battery characteristics and not a malfunction. You have not used the Reader for information about the issue on one of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging. The battery needs to...