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Jump to the table of contents User's Guide PRS-300 Digital Book Reader ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-151-151-12(1)
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Table of Contents Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader 5 Getting Started Parts and Controls 6 Turning on the Reader 9 About the sleep mode of the Reader 10 Charging the Reader 11 About charging 11 Charging the Reader via USB connection 11 Installing eBook Library 15 Basic Menu Operation 16 Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content...
Table of Contents Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader 5 Getting Started Parts and Controls 6 Turning on the Reader 9 About the sleep mode of the Reader 10 Charging the Reader 11 About charging 11 Charging the Reader via USB connection 11 Installing eBook Library 15 Basic Menu Operation 16 Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content...
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Other Information Updating the Reader's Firmware 74 About Books Pre-installed on the Reader 75 Notes on the Reader Disposal 76 Precautions 77 On safety 82 Note on use 82 On heat build-up 83 On software 84 On Cleaning 85 On Copyrights 86 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 87 Specifications 89 Index 91
Other Information Updating the Reader's Firmware 74 About Books Pre-installed on the Reader 75 Notes on the Reader Disposal 76 Precautions 77 On safety 82 Note on use 82 On heat build-up 83 On software 84 On Cleaning 85 On Copyrights 86 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 87 Specifications 89 Index 91
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... computer Downloaded eBooks from your eBook store computer to prepare the Reader for use. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to the Reader using eBook Library. Once initial preparation is complete, you need to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is required. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer...
... computer Downloaded eBooks from your eBook store computer to prepare the Reader for use. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to the Reader using eBook Library. Once initial preparation is complete, you need to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is required. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer...
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... Used to attach the cover (optional). Hole for hand strap Used to attach the hand strap. Continued Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the...
... Used to attach the cover (optional). Hole for hand strap Used to attach the hand strap. Continued Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the...
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Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for customer registration. The number is required for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Do not remove the label. Getting Started USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 11) DC IN jack Used to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible. ( page 64) About the serial number The serial number provided for the Reader is on the label on the rear of the Reader.
Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for customer registration. The number is required for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Do not remove the label. Getting Started USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 11) DC IN jack Used to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible. ( page 64) About the serial number The serial number provided for the Reader is on the label on the rear of the Reader.
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... to proceed to your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on , charging is required.... when used for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been depleted. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is not turned on the Reader. The charge indicator lights up screen to turn on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears...
... to proceed to your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on , charging is required.... when used for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been depleted. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is not turned on the Reader. The charge indicator lights up screen to turn on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears...
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... When connected to the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - The sleep mode setting is performed for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to charge 10 Hints • If you turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep... mode in the "Settings" menu. ( page 58) • You can set the Reader to a computer using "Device Shutdown" in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) About the sleep mode of inactivity, at which point, the battery...
... When connected to the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - The sleep mode setting is performed for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to charge 10 Hints • If you turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep... mode in the "Settings" menu. ( page 58) • You can set the Reader to a computer using "Device Shutdown" in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) About the sleep mode of inactivity, at which point, the battery...
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... * Approximate time required to the next step. In this case, go to fully charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging Charging the Reader is required when using the AC Adapter for the first time or the remaining battery is turned on until (indicating connection via USB..., slide the POWER switch. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Before connecting via USB) appears on , the battery has been ...
... * Approximate time required to the next step. In this case, go to fully charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging Charging the Reader is required when using the AC Adapter for the first time or the remaining battery is turned on until (indicating connection via USB..., slide the POWER switch. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Before connecting via USB) appears on , the battery has been ...
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...computer is connected to an AC outlet and turned on (not in sleep mode). Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon. ( page 13) • When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in red while charging) goes off. Hints •...not been installed on your computer, the AutoPlay window appears (Windows only). ( page 15) • To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer using environment. Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies...
...computer is connected to an AC outlet and turned on (not in sleep mode). Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon. ( page 13) • When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in red while charging) goes off. Hints •...not been installed on your computer, the AutoPlay window appears (Windows only). ( page 15) • To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer using environment. Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies...
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..., restart, wake up in the shutdown state is not supported. Be sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection. • While the Reader is connected to turn on the Reader before performing these operations. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a USB hub or extension ... to your computer, although charging is in the bottom left of the notebook computer. • Connecting the Reader via USB, the Reader cannot be operated. • Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power...
..., restart, wake up in the shutdown state is not supported. Be sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection. • While the Reader is connected to turn on the Reader before performing these operations. Getting Started Notes • While charging via a USB hub or extension ... to your computer, although charging is in the bottom left of the notebook computer. • Connecting the Reader via USB, the Reader cannot be operated. • Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power...
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Getting Started Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and the Reader will turn it on again. ( page 11) Continued 14 Charge the battery. ( page 11) If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the Reader and turn off automatically.
Getting Started Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and the Reader will turn it on again. ( page 11) Continued 14 Charge the battery. ( page 11) If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the Reader and turn off automatically.
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... case of Windows, start the install launcher that is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" - From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is stored on the desktop. Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is required to install eBook ... Library. "Windows" - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on , then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on-screen instructions. 15 For details, see "System Requirements." ( page 90) Make sure the...
... case of Windows, start the install launcher that is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" - From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is stored on the desktop. Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is required to install eBook ... Library. "Windows" - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on , then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on-screen instructions. 15 For details, see "System Requirements." ( page 90) Make sure the...
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Getting Started Basic Menu Operation You can also select an item by selecting item from the menu, press the number buttons as indicated on the number tabs. "Home" menu Number tabs Cursor Number buttons (Home) button (Return) button (Bookmark) button (Size) button Enter button Directional buttons To select an item from the menu (list). Hint • In addition to the number buttons, you can operate the Reader by using the Enter buttons. Continued 16
Getting Started Basic Menu Operation You can also select an item by selecting item from the menu, press the number buttons as indicated on the number tabs. "Home" menu Number tabs Cursor Number buttons (Home) button (Return) button (Bookmark) button (Size) button Enter button Directional buttons To select an item from the menu (list). Hint • In addition to the number buttons, you can operate the Reader by using the Enter buttons. Continued 16
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Example: Selecting a book from the Book list From the "Home" menu, select "Books by Title" and then press the Enter button. (Home) button "Home" menu Continued 17 The actual operation for the example is shown as follows. Getting Started In this manual, the operating instructions of the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. Press the number 2 button, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto "Books by title" desired book "Begin."
Example: Selecting a book from the Book list From the "Home" menu, select "Books by Title" and then press the Enter button. (Home) button "Home" menu Continued 17 The actual operation for the example is shown as follows. Getting Started In this manual, the operating instructions of the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. Press the number 2 button, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto "Books by title" desired book "Begin."
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...(it has already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." Note • The Internet connection is authorized for the eBook Store." The Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes). Importing and... Transferring Content Importing Content Authorizing the Reader and your computer Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from "About" in red), the Reader will not turn on . is authorized from the eBook store, the Reader and your computer need to the next step. Although ...
...(it has already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." Note • The Internet connection is authorized for the eBook Store." The Reader is in progress (charge indicator lights up in the "Settings" menu. ( page 60) If it takes at least 40 minutes). Importing and... Transferring Content Importing Content Authorizing the Reader and your computer Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from "About" in red), the Reader will not turn on . is authorized from the eBook store, the Reader and your computer need to the next step. Although ...
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...start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the Source view. Continued 21 eBook Library starts automatically. Make sure to turn on the country. Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer. Hint • The available eBook store... varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched...
...start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the Source view. Continued 21 eBook Library starts automatically. Make sure to turn on the country. Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer. Hint • The available eBook store... varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched...
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For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to "Library" in the Source view. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Library. ...The View area is required on the Reader. You also need to authorize your computer to download eBooks from an online eBook store to your computer" ( page 20) or ...
For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer. Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to "Library" in the Source view. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Library. ...The View area is required on the Reader. You also need to authorize your computer to download eBooks from an online eBook store to your computer" ( page 20) or ...
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Continued 24 EPUB file (.epub) A file in EPUB format used in digital books and publications. Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by eBook Library. For details on PDF files can be used. ( page 43) PDF file (.pdf) A file in... eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be used in digital books and publications that can adjust the layout automatically ...
Continued 24 EPUB file (.epub) A file in EPUB format used in digital books and publications. Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by eBook Library. For details on PDF files can be used. ( page 43) PDF file (.pdf) A file in... eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be used in digital books and publications that can adjust the layout automatically ...
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... import, refer to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "Import Files" on your computer into RTF files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on the "File" menu. For details on content files you cannot transfer them to the... Reader. Hint • You can import all the content files in a selected folder at the same time by selecting "Import Folder" on your computer. You can ...
... import, refer to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "Import Files" on your computer into RTF files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on the "File" menu. For details on content files you cannot transfer them to the... Reader. Hint • You can import all the content files in a selected folder at the same time by selecting "Import Folder" on your computer. You can ...