User's 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
User's Guide
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MENU button To return to the previous screen or show a menu. ( page 13) (page) / (>/)/ previous (
MENU button To return to the previous screen or show a menu. ( page 13) (page) / (>/)/ previous (
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Slide the POWER switch. The Reader turns on the Reader and the start-up in the direction of again. The Reader turns off the Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on the Reader. The indicator lights up screen to turn off . 15 US Turning on Reader Slide the POWER switch in orange when the Reader is turned on. It may take a few moments to appear when used for the first time, after a reset or shut down, or when the battery has depleted. To turn on .
Slide the POWER switch. The Reader turns on the Reader and the start-up in the direction of again. The Reader turns off the Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on the Reader. The indicator lights up screen to turn off . 15 US Turning on Reader Slide the POWER switch in orange when the Reader is turned on. It may take a few moments to appear when used for the first time, after a reset or shut down, or when the battery has depleted. To turn on .
User's Guide
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... to the AC Adaptor for 60 minutes. - The Sleep Mode setting can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode. Note • In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn off if no operation is performed for 60 minutes (resume function). The previously displayed screen... appears when turned on by sliding the POWER switch from the Setting menu ( page 61). When...
... to the AC Adaptor for 60 minutes. - The Sleep Mode setting can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode. Note • In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn off if no operation is performed for 60 minutes (resume function). The previously displayed screen... appears when turned on by sliding the POWER switch from the Setting menu ( page 61). When...
User's Guide
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...(indicating connection via USB (Refer to the Quick Start Guide and page 27). (Charging time: approx. 4 hours*) • Connect to turn on the Reader by the POWER switch during this case, wait until is displayed, and you will be consumed. Continued 17 US If the battery has been...connected to an AC outlet for the first time. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is displayed. Notes • When you connect the Reader to a notebook computer which is not supported. Turn on the Reader's screen. Connect the USB cable directly to a computer via USB) ...
...(indicating connection via USB (Refer to the Quick Start Guide and page 27). (Charging time: approx. 4 hours*) • Connect to turn on the Reader by the POWER switch during this case, wait until is displayed, and you will be consumed. Continued 17 US If the battery has been...connected to an AC outlet for the first time. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is displayed. Notes • When you connect the Reader to a notebook computer which is not supported. Turn on the Reader's screen. Connect the USB cable directly to a computer via USB) ...
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Note • If the remaining battery power is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Charge the Reader and turn off automatically. Charge the battery. If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the battery when remaining power is low, the following warning appears, and the Reader will turn it on again. 18 US You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the indicator in the bottom left of the screen.
Note • If the remaining battery power is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Charge the Reader and turn off automatically. Charge the battery. If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the battery when remaining power is low, the following warning appears, and the Reader will turn it on again. 18 US You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the indicator in the bottom left of the screen.
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Notes • Do not remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading or writing data, as data may be damaged. • For details on handling memory cards, refer to page 86. 22 US Removing a memory card from the "Memory Stick Duo" slot or the SD Memory Card slot. "Memory SD Memory Stick Duo" Card Remove the memory card squarely from the Reader Gently push in the memory card. You will hear a click, and the memory card pops out.
Notes • Do not remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading or writing data, as data may be damaged. • For details on handling memory cards, refer to page 86. 22 US Removing a memory card from the "Memory Stick Duo" slot or the SD Memory Card slot. "Memory SD Memory Stick Duo" Card Remove the memory card squarely from the Reader Gently push in the memory card. You will hear a click, and the memory card pops out.
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Continued 28 US To USB connector USB cable (supplied) "Sony's Reader" appears in the source view after a while. • When you will not be able to turn on the Reader by the POWER switch during this case, wait until is displayed, and you connect the Reader to your computer, (indicating connection via USB) is displayed. A screen...
Continued 28 US To USB connector USB cable (supplied) "Sony's Reader" appears in the source view after a while. • When you will not be able to turn on the Reader by the POWER switch during this case, wait until is displayed, and you connect the Reader to your computer, (indicating connection via USB) is displayed. A screen...
User's Guide
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... Mode setting screen appears. Press Enter repeatedly to select "OK," then press Enter. On: The Reader automatically enter sleep mode. Press / to select "Off," or "On." In sleep mode, the Reader automatically turns off if no operation is performed for 60 minutes (resume function). In the Home menu...
... Mode setting screen appears. Press Enter repeatedly to select "OK," then press Enter. On: The Reader automatically enter sleep mode. Press / to select "Off," or "On." In sleep mode, the Reader automatically turns off if no operation is performed for 60 minutes (resume function). In the Home menu...
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...• In the following two modes. - To turn Reader on again, slide the Power switch, and the start-up screen will immediately resume to enter Device Shutdown mode. Device Shutdown: Reader can be set to charge - To turn off if no longer consume power and conserve it... playing audio files Hint • To reduce the power consumption, the Reader provides the following states, the Reader does not automatically turn Reader on again, slide the Power switch and Reader will appear in Sleep Mode, the Reader goes into a power savings mode and prevents any unintended keypad input.
...• In the following two modes. - To turn Reader on again, slide the Power switch, and the start-up screen will immediately resume to enter Device Shutdown mode. Device Shutdown: Reader can be set to charge - To turn off if no longer consume power and conserve it... playing audio files Hint • To reduce the power consumption, the Reader provides the following states, the Reader does not automatically turn Reader on again, slide the Power switch and Reader will appear in Sleep Mode, the Reader goes into a power savings mode and prevents any unintended keypad input.
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Once the password is set , next time you lost your password, please call Sony Support 1-(866)-9627669. 64 US Note • Be careful not to select "OK," then press Enter. Press the number buttons to input the password, press to forget the password. If you turn on the Reader, the screen asking for the password appears. The 4-digit password is set . Press to input the password. Press to select "Code," then press the number buttons to select "OK," then press Enter.
Once the password is set , next time you lost your password, please call Sony Support 1-(866)-9627669. 64 US Note • Be careful not to select "OK," then press Enter. Press the number buttons to input the password, press to forget the password. If you turn on the Reader, the screen asking for the password appears. The 4-digit password is set . Press to input the password. Press to select "Code," then press the number buttons to select "OK," then press Enter.
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...reconnect it is charged. Notes • When turning on by sliding the POWER switch from the Reader, then turn on the Reader again. In this case, disconnect the USB cable from this state, the Reader may take a few moments to turn on the Reader by shutting down the Reader. In the Home menu, press... . 66 US The indicator lights up in red while is not displayed, and the Reader is necessary to turn on. • When you connect the Reader to select "Settings," then press Enter. Shutting down Reader If you will not be minimized by the POWER switch during this time. The Settings ...
...reconnect it is charged. Notes • When turning on by sliding the POWER switch from the Reader, then turn on the Reader again. In this case, disconnect the USB cable from this state, the Reader may take a few moments to turn on the Reader by shutting down the Reader. In the Home menu, press... . 66 US The indicator lights up in red while is not displayed, and the Reader is necessary to turn on. • When you connect the Reader to select "Settings," then press Enter. Shutting down Reader If you will not be minimized by the POWER switch during this time. The Settings ...
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...indicating connection via USB) is displayed, and you connect the Reader to resolve the issue. Reset the Reader by the POWER switch during this case, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then turn on the Reader and reconnect it is erased. Continued 68 US Troubleshooting Troubleshooting... If the Reader does not function as expected, try the following steps to your computer after a reset, it . ...
...indicating connection via USB) is displayed, and you connect the Reader to resolve the issue. Reset the Reader by the POWER switch during this case, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then turn on the Reader and reconnect it is erased. Continued 68 US Troubleshooting Troubleshooting... If the Reader does not function as expected, try the following steps to your computer after a reset, it . ...
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... for the display to appear. The indicator lights up in red while is not displayed, and the Reader is displayed. Screen Symptom It takes time for a few hours and then turn on the Reader. If the battery has been fully depleted, connect to your computer via USB) is set...action In a cold place such as outdoors, it to appear. The Reader authorization/deauthorization is not possible with CONNECT eBooks if "Device Lock" of the Reader is displayed, and you will not be turned on the Reader by the POWER switch during this case, wait until (indicating connection via USB ...
... for the display to appear. The indicator lights up in red while is not displayed, and the Reader is displayed. Screen Symptom It takes time for a few hours and then turn on the Reader. If the battery has been fully depleted, connect to your computer via USB) is set...action In a cold place such as outdoors, it to appear. The Reader authorization/deauthorization is not possible with CONNECT eBooks if "Device Lock" of the Reader is displayed, and you will not be turned on the Reader by the POWER switch during this case, wait until (indicating connection via USB ...
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... Is the power of the Reader turned on your computer. the USB cable connected properly? If the Reader still cannot be recognized. If the Reader is locked, it will not be operated during while it is connected to a computer. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. Verify ...via a USB hub or extension cable may not work and is set to "On," set it after a while. If "Device Lock" of the Reader's screen. Verify the above and try again. Are you using a USB hub or USB extension cable? Continued 72 US Is be recognized, disconnect the...
... Is the power of the Reader turned on your computer. the USB cable connected properly? If the Reader still cannot be recognized. If the Reader is locked, it will not be operated during while it is connected to a computer. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. Verify ...via a USB hub or extension cable may not work and is set to "On," set it after a while. If "Device Lock" of the Reader's screen. Verify the above and try again. Are you using a USB hub or USB extension cable? Continued 72 US Is be recognized, disconnect the...
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... harmful interference in a residential installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved...
... harmful interference in a residential installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved...
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Sony does not provide any guarantee for damaged data. − Remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading or writing data. − Operate the Reader in the location where static charge or electrical noise is locked. • Keep a memory card in a sun-heated car. − direct sunlight. − high... switch is present. • Do not use a label other than the dedicated one in the label area. • Do not use or store the Reader in a location subject: − extreme high temperature, such as in its case when you carry or store it. • Do not touch the connector...
Sony does not provide any guarantee for damaged data. − Remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading or writing data. − Operate the Reader in the location where static charge or electrical noise is locked. • Keep a memory card in a sun-heated car. − direct sunlight. − high... switch is present. • Do not use a label other than the dedicated one in the label area. • Do not use or store the Reader in a location subject: − extreme high temperature, such as in its case when you carry or store it. • Do not touch the connector...
Quick Start Guide
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...trademarks, of Bitstream Inc. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of this Sony Portable Reader System PRS-505. CONNECT eBooks*1 Content (book/audio/ picture files, etc.)*2 *1 Online eBook store *2 Content that your computer meets the system requirements listed ...countries. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from the online eBook store "CONNECT eBooks" to turn on the Reader and the memory card exceed 30 items, the Index menu appears. Please wait for Windows Vista) Free space on hard...
...trademarks, of Bitstream Inc. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of this Sony Portable Reader System PRS-505. CONNECT eBooks*1 Content (book/audio/ picture files, etc.)*2 *1 Online eBook store *2 Content that your computer meets the system requirements listed ...countries. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from the online eBook store "CONNECT eBooks" to turn on the Reader and the memory card exceed 30 items, the Index menu appears. Please wait for Windows Vista) Free space on hard...
Service Manual
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...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Front Enter button*1 To decide an item or apply a setting, press the Enter button. SECTION 2 GENERAL PRS-505 This section is attached when purchased. Guide to the previous screen or show a menu. (page) / (>/)/ previous ( Enter button buttons*1 To select an...; (right). *1 In this manual, the operation of the Enter buttons are explained as follows. (Example) Press to select "Away" on the Book list, then press Enter. MENU button To return to Parts and Controls Holes for soft cover attachment The soft cover is extracted...
...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Front Enter button*1 To decide an item or apply a setting, press the Enter button. SECTION 2 GENERAL PRS-505 This section is attached when purchased. Guide to the previous screen or show a menu. (page) / (>/)/ previous ( Enter button buttons*1 To select an...; (right). *1 In this manual, the operation of the Enter buttons are explained as follows. (Example) Press to select "Away" on the Book list, then press Enter. MENU button To return to Parts and Controls Holes for soft cover attachment The soft cover is extracted...
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... All Key tab of TEST MODE MENU is written on the label on OK. Please note it satisfies the standard. PRS-505 11 SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT PRS-505 VCOM VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT Vcom voltage for the display panel varies for the SD memory card or memory stick. 2. The lot number is...state of a Factory Initialize tab of the INK INDICATOR ELEMENT. Note: It is turned off . Make the new directly as the files from parameter by each time of VCOM is refreshed. 4. Download the as follow as "/Sony Reader/software" on TEST MODE MENU is -1.16 V.) Fig. 1 660 ms 500 mV...
... All Key tab of TEST MODE MENU is written on the label on OK. Please note it satisfies the standard. PRS-505 11 SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT PRS-505 VCOM VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT Vcom voltage for the display panel varies for the SD memory card or memory stick. 2. The lot number is...state of a Factory Initialize tab of the INK INDICATOR ELEMENT. Note: It is turned off . Make the new directly as the files from parameter by each time of VCOM is refreshed. 4. Download the as follow as "/Sony Reader/software" on TEST MODE MENU is -1.16 V.) Fig. 1 660 ms 500 mV...