Important Product Information
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PRS-950 Important Product Information Wireless Connectivity SONY provides wireless connectivity at any time, including but not limited to the amount and terms applicable for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. SONY reserves the right to limit the... number and size of data files that you for such services through the Reader™ Store. Your use of the wireless connectivity ...
PRS-950 Important Product Information Wireless Connectivity SONY provides wireless connectivity at any time, including but not limited to the amount and terms applicable for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. SONY reserves the right to limit the... number and size of data files that you for such services through the Reader™ Store. Your use of the wireless connectivity ...
Quick Start Guide
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Choose from Sony is the place to the User Guide for eReading. When you do not have a Wi-Fi home router or you are at a Wi-Fi hotspot area, please select "Continue with Wi-Fi set to the User Guide. To access Reader Store, tap the [Store] in the bottom left of ...eBooks including best sellers, new releases and periodicals. If you have Wi-Fi access. Accessing Reader Store Wirelessly First, make sure the WIRELESS switch is displayed in the Home menu. If...
Choose from Sony is the place to the User Guide for eReading. When you do not have a Wi-Fi home router or you are at a Wi-Fi hotspot area, please select "Continue with Wi-Fi set to the User Guide. To access Reader Store, tap the [Store] in the bottom left of ...eBooks including best sellers, new releases and periodicals. If you have Wi-Fi access. Accessing Reader Store Wirelessly First, make sure the WIRELESS switch is displayed in the Home menu. If...
Quick Start Guide
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... need to register an account. You can also access Reader Store via Reader Library software on the Reader device while it only takes a quick moment to your computer. Here is tethered to set up. Reader Store For details about the Reader Store, refer to the User Guide. Accessing Reader Store from the Reader Store, you already have one, simply sign in with...
... need to register an account. You can also access Reader Store via Reader Library software on the Reader device while it only takes a quick moment to your computer. Here is tethered to set up. Reader Store For details about the Reader Store, refer to the User Guide. Accessing Reader Store from the Reader Store, you already have one, simply sign in with...
Quick Start Guide
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...] tab in the book list on your Sony dealer regarding this product. Support: Support web site: www.sony.com/readersupport Contact: 1-866-962-7669 Notice for users Before use, please read through the End User License Agreement (EULA) that is stored on the rear side of the Reader. Help For more information about features...
...] tab in the book list on your Sony dealer regarding this product. Support: Support web site: www.sony.com/readersupport Contact: 1-866-962-7669 Notice for users Before use, please read through the End User License Agreement (EULA) that is stored on the rear side of the Reader. Help For more information about features...
User Guide
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... Support]. Otherwise, you receive the message select "Download Now" if the Reader is currently connected to the Reader Store Help and Support page: Tap [Store] at http://www.sony.com/readersupport for instructions on -screen message) about the Reader Store, see 35. Support Support for the Reader™ device First, check "Troubleshooting" ( 142) to take advantage...
... Support]. Otherwise, you receive the message select "Download Now" if the Reader is currently connected to the Reader Store Help and Support page: Tap [Store] at http://www.sony.com/readersupport for instructions on -screen message) about the Reader Store, see 35. Support Support for the Reader™ device First, check "Troubleshooting" ( 142) to take advantage...
User Guide
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Useful Features Mobile network and Wi-Fi® Connecting to a mobile network ( 35) Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ( 132) Reader Store ( 35) Google Books ( 94) Annotation Bookmarking ( 61) Highlighting Word(s) ( 62) Handwriting a note ( 63) Adding a note (...
Useful Features Mobile network and Wi-Fi® Connecting to a mobile network ( 35) Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ( 132) Reader Store ( 35) Google Books ( 94) Annotation Bookmarking ( 61) Highlighting Word(s) ( 62) Handwriting a note ( 63) Adding a note (...
User Guide
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Getting Content Accessing the Reader™ Store Wirelessly 35 Creating a Reader™ Store Account 38 Making Purchases 39 OPTIONS menu of the Reader Store 40 Downloading Content 41 Accessing the Reader™ Store with your computer....46 Step 1: Installing Reader™ Library 48 Step 2: Sign in your account and purchasing eBooks 51 Step 3: Transferring your eBooks to your Reader device 52 Table of Contents Index
Getting Content Accessing the Reader™ Store Wirelessly 35 Creating a Reader™ Store Account 38 Making Purchases 39 OPTIONS menu of the Reader Store 40 Downloading Content 41 Accessing the Reader™ Store with your computer....46 Step 1: Installing Reader™ Library 48 Step 2: Sign in your account and purchasing eBooks 51 Step 3: Transferring your eBooks to your Reader device 52 Table of Contents Index
User Guide
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Chapter 2 Getting Started 22 - 26 Charging the Reader 22 Power Saving Tips 24 Basic Operation 27 - 34 Touch Screen 27 Home Menu 32 Getting Content 35 - 53 Accessing the Reader™ Store Wirelessly........... 35 Creating a Reader™ Store Account 38 Making Purchases 39 OPTIONS menu of the Reader Store 40 Downloading Content 41 Accessing the Reader™ Store with your computer 46 Table of Contents Index 21
Chapter 2 Getting Started 22 - 26 Charging the Reader 22 Power Saving Tips 24 Basic Operation 27 - 34 Touch Screen 27 Home Menu 32 Getting Content 35 - 53 Accessing the Reader™ Store Wirelessly........... 35 Creating a Reader™ Store Account 38 Making Purchases 39 OPTIONS menu of the Reader Store 40 Downloading Content 41 Accessing the Reader™ Store with your computer 46 Table of Contents Index 21
User Guide
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Home Menu Home Menu Press the (Home) button to list book(s) ( 55) Newly loaded book(s) Collection list ( 103) Bookmarks and annotations ( 69) Reader settings ( 123) [Home] menu More applications ( 111) Reader Store ( 35) Status bar ( 33) Periodicals ( 88) Tip Book and periodical recommendations, special promotions and exclusive offers will periodically appear on your Reader's [Home] menu ( 44). Table of Contents Index 32 Last read content Tap to display the [Home] menu.
Home Menu Home Menu Press the (Home) button to list book(s) ( 55) Newly loaded book(s) Collection list ( 103) Bookmarks and annotations ( 69) Reader settings ( 123) [Home] menu More applications ( 111) Reader Store ( 35) Status bar ( 33) Periodicals ( 88) Tip Book and periodical recommendations, special promotions and exclusive offers will periodically appear on your Reader's [Home] menu ( 44). Table of Contents Index 32 Last read content Tap to display the [Home] menu.
User Guide
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... encrypted using SSL. Current page position in the Reader Store or accessing the network menu. The currently displayed site is automatically connected to a 3G network when available. Tap this to jump to a 3G network. Mobile ...
... encrypted using SSL. Current page position in the Reader Store or accessing the network menu. The currently displayed site is automatically connected to a 3G network when available. Tap this to jump to a 3G network. Mobile ...
User Guide
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...Wi-Fi network. Table of Contents Index 35 Follow the on-screen set -up a Wi-Fi network in the [Setting] menu [Store] later. * To switch the connection between mobile network and WiFi, see 132. You can purchase and download eBooks and periodicals directly... from the Reader Store. Tap [Store] at [Home] menu. For more details, see [Wireless Controls] ( 131). Getting Content Accessing the Reader™ Store Wirelessly With a mobile or a Wi-Fi connection you can set up instructions. Connect...
...Wi-Fi network. Table of Contents Index 35 Follow the on-screen set -up a Wi-Fi network in the [Setting] menu [Store] later. * To switch the connection between mobile network and WiFi, see 132. You can purchase and download eBooks and periodicals directly... from the Reader Store. Tap [Store] at [Home] menu. For more details, see [Wireless Controls] ( 131). Getting Content Accessing the Reader™ Store Wirelessly With a mobile or a Wi-Fi connection you can set up instructions. Connect...
User Guide
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... the [Mobile Network] setting in standby mode ( 131). In this state, you cannot access the Reader Store. The more bars, the stronger the signal. Accessing the Reader Store Wirelessly To check the network status You can verify the wireless status by the wireless status icon that is... set to "OFF" ( 18). Mobile network status For information on the network coverage area, please visit: http://www.sony.com/readersupport Icon Status The Reader is...
... the [Mobile Network] setting in standby mode ( 131). In this state, you cannot access the Reader Store. The more bars, the stronger the signal. Accessing the Reader Store Wirelessly To check the network status You can verify the wireless status by the wireless status icon that is... set to "OFF" ( 18). Mobile network status For information on the network coverage area, please visit: http://www.sony.com/readersupport Icon Status The Reader is...
User Guide
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... the [Wi-Fi] setting in standby mode ( 131). Tip The displayed Wi-Fi network status icon varies according to "OFF" ( 18). Accessing the Reader Store Wirelessly Wi-Fi status For details about the Wi-Fi settings, see 132. The more bars, the stronger the signal. The Wi-Fi network... feature of Contents Index 37 The WIRELESS switch is in the [Wireless Controls] setting ( 131). In this state, you cannot access the Reader Store and the network menu.
... the [Wi-Fi] setting in standby mode ( 131). Tip The displayed Wi-Fi network status icon varies according to "OFF" ( 18). Accessing the Reader Store Wirelessly Wi-Fi status For details about the Wi-Fi settings, see 132. The more bars, the stronger the signal. The Wi-Fi network... feature of Contents Index 37 The WIRELESS switch is in the [Wireless Controls] setting ( 131). In this state, you cannot access the Reader Store and the network menu.
User Guide
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The Reader will be associated with your e-mail address using the on-screen keyboard ( 30). Tap [Create Account] Enter your account in via your e-mail address and password. Table of Contents Index 38 Creating a Reader Store Account Creating a Reader™ Store Account In order to purchase and download eBooks or periodicals, you need to register an account at the Reader Store, or if you already have a Reader Store account or Sony Style account, sign in the Reader Store.
The Reader will be associated with your e-mail address using the on-screen keyboard ( 30). Tap [Create Account] Enter your account in via your e-mail address and password. Table of Contents Index 38 Creating a Reader Store Account Creating a Reader™ Store Account In order to purchase and download eBooks or periodicals, you need to register an account at the Reader Store, or if you already have a Reader Store account or Sony Style account, sign in the Reader Store.
User Guide
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Return to find your desired books and purchase them by tapping [Purchased Content] under [Applications] at [Home] menu ( 93). Tip The purchased history can also be displayed by following the store instructions. Table of the Reader Store. Making Purchases Making Purchases Browse the Reader™ Store to the top page of Contents Index 39 Displays purchase history and credit card information.
Return to find your desired books and purchase them by tapping [Purchased Content] under [Applications] at [Home] menu ( 93). Tip The purchased history can also be displayed by following the store instructions. Table of the Reader Store. Making Purchases Making Purchases Browse the Reader™ Store to the top page of Contents Index 39 Displays purchase history and credit card information.
User Guide
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... audio playback ( 121). OPTIONS menu of the Reader Store OPTIONS menu of Contents Index 40 Item Description/Reference page [Store Home] Displays the top page of the Reader Store. [My Account] Displays the [My Account] page. [Help and Support] Displays the Reader Store Help page. [Legal Information] Displays the Reader Store Legal information page. [Refresh Page] Shows the...
... audio playback ( 121). OPTIONS menu of the Reader Store OPTIONS menu of Contents Index 40 Item Description/Reference page [Store Home] Displays the top page of the Reader Store. [My Account] Displays the [My Account] page. [Help and Support] Displays the Reader Store Help page. [Legal Information] Displays the Reader Store Legal information page. [Refresh Page] Shows the...
User Guide
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Table of Contents Index 41 To download content larger than 10MB, please make sure you wish to purchase, and tap [Buy Now]. Tap [Buy Now] Note There is a 10MB limit on -screen instructions to proceed to the store through the mobile network. Follow the on content downloads when connecting to the purchasing process. Downloading Content Downloading Content Select the eBooks that you have setup a Wi-Fi network connection ( 132).
Table of Contents Index 41 To download content larger than 10MB, please make sure you wish to purchase, and tap [Buy Now]. Tap [Buy Now] Note There is a 10MB limit on -screen instructions to proceed to the store through the mobile network. Follow the on content downloads when connecting to the purchasing process. Downloading Content Downloading Content Select the eBooks that you have setup a Wi-Fi network connection ( 132).
User Guide
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.... For details about reading books, see ( 55). Subscribing to newspapers/magazines You can be delivered to the Reader automatically. About auto delivery Once you have subscribed to newspapers/magazines in the Reader Store, newly published issues will be read from the [Home] menu. Table of the purchased book. Press the (Home) button... end of the eBook purchasing process, [Download Complete] is displayed in the status bar and the purchased eBook can subscribe to newspapers/magazines in the Reader Store.
.... For details about reading books, see ( 55). Subscribing to newspapers/magazines You can be delivered to the Reader automatically. About auto delivery Once you have subscribed to newspapers/magazines in the Reader Store, newly published issues will be read from the [Home] menu. Table of the purchased book. Press the (Home) button... end of the eBook purchasing process, [Download Complete] is displayed in the status bar and the purchased eBook can subscribe to newspapers/magazines in the Reader Store.
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...] list. Table of Contents Index 43 You can also find the issue from the [My Account] page in the Reader Store, where previous issues are available. While the Reader is connected to the Reader, it will be displayed in the [Home] menu. Downloading Content When a new issue is delivered to your computer via...
...] list. Table of Contents Index 43 You can also find the issue from the [My Account] page in the Reader Store, where previous issues are available. While the Reader is connected to the Reader, it will be displayed in the [Home] menu. Downloading Content When a new issue is delivered to your computer via...
User Guide
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Table of the book in the Reader Store Displays the previous or next three selections. To ensure this process, confirm the following: The WIRELESS switch is set to 12 selections. You can get up to "ON" ( 18). A wireless network is available ( 36). Close the Reader Store Notifications window Display the overview of Contents Index 44 Downloading Content Reader Store notifications You will automatically receive updates like book and periodical recommendations, special promotions and exclusive offers from the Reader Store on your [Home] menu.
Table of the book in the Reader Store Displays the previous or next three selections. To ensure this process, confirm the following: The WIRELESS switch is set to 12 selections. You can get up to "ON" ( 18). A wireless network is available ( 36). Close the Reader Store Notifications window Display the overview of Contents Index 44 Downloading Content Reader Store notifications You will automatically receive updates like book and periodical recommendations, special promotions and exclusive offers from the Reader Store on your [Home] menu.