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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)
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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... Downloaded eBooks from your computer. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your eBook store computer to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you can transfer content from eBook store Transferring eBooks to the Reader using eBook Library. Once initial preparation is required. Introduction What You Can Do with the...
... Downloaded eBooks from your computer. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your eBook store computer to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you can transfer content from eBook store Transferring eBooks to the Reader using eBook Library. Once initial preparation is required. Introduction What You Can Do with the...
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... attachment Used to attach the cover (optional). Hole for hand strap Used to attach the hand strap. 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...
... attachment Used to attach the cover (optional). Hole for hand strap Used to attach the hand strap. 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. Do not remove the label. The number is required for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). 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. Do not remove the label. The number is required for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). 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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... used for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been depleted. Note • If the Reader is required. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued For details, see "Settings menu items." ( page 59) It may take a few ...moments to turn on , charging is not turned on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. Getting Started Turning on the...
... used for the first time after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been depleted. Note • If the Reader is required. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued For details, see "Settings menu items." ( page 59) It may take a few ...moments to turn on , charging is not turned on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. Getting Started Turning on the...
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.... When connected to a computer using "Device Shutdown" in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) About the sleep mode of the Reader You can set the Reader to charge 10 To stop consuming battery power, use "Device Shutdown" in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) Note • ...In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in the "Settings" menu...
.... When connected to a computer using "Device Shutdown" in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) About the sleep mode of the Reader You can set the Reader to charge 10 To stop consuming battery power, use "Device Shutdown" in the "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) Note • ...In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page appears (resume function). • You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in the "Settings" menu...
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...58208; Before connecting via USB. (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect to an AC outlet using it takes at least 40 minutes). The Reader is turned on , the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to a computer via USB, slide the POWER switch. Note • ... time required to fully charge the battery. Although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the Reader will not turn on . 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 low.
...58208; Before connecting via USB. (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect to an AC outlet using it takes at least 40 minutes). The Reader is turned on , the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to a computer via USB, slide the POWER switch. Note • ... time required to fully charge the battery. Although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the Reader will not turn on . 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 low.
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... varies depending 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. Hints • If eBook Library has not been installed on the using the supplied USB cable.... computer, then check the battery icon. ( page 13) • When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep mode). Connect the Reader to an AC outlet and turned on the Reader and charging starts. Continued 12 appears on (not in red while charging) goes...
... varies depending 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. Hints • If eBook Library has not been installed on the using the supplied USB cable.... computer, then check the battery icon. ( page 13) • When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep mode). Connect the Reader to an AC outlet and turned on the Reader and charging starts. Continued 12 appears on (not in red while charging) goes...
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... may not work and is in progress (charge indicator lights up from the computer before the USB connection. • At purchase, the Reader is not supported. To check the battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator 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 in the shutdown state. It will not appear on the...
... may not work and is in progress (charge indicator lights up from the computer before the USB connection. • At purchase, the Reader is not supported. To check the battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator 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 in the shutdown state. It will not appear on the...
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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. 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.
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...," and then follow the on-screen instructions. Hint • If you use with the Reader. "Installer for Reader" window appears. For details, see "System Requirements." ( page 90) Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on the desktop. Click it - Getting Started Installing...Library. • Your computer needs to your computer are turned on, then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" - Notes • The Internet connection is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - From the Start ...
...," and then follow the on-screen instructions. Hint • If you use with the Reader. "Installer for Reader" window appears. For details, see "System Requirements." ( page 90) Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on the desktop. Click it - Getting Started Installing...Library. • Your computer needs to your computer are turned on, then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The "Installer for Reader" - Notes • The Internet connection is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - From the Start ...
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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). Continued 16 Hint • In addition to the number buttons, you can operate the Reader by using the Enter buttons.
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). Continued 16 Hint • In addition to the number buttons, you can operate the Reader by using the Enter buttons.
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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." 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
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...Although charging is authorized for the eBook Store." In this case, go to authorize the Reader and your computer. Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is displayed. Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the screen (it...Adobe DRM content." is turned on. Continued 20 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, the battery has been fully depleted. or "This device is in ...
...Although charging is authorized for the eBook Store." In this case, go to authorize the Reader and your computer. Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is displayed. Note • If the Reader does not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the screen (it...Adobe DRM content." is turned on. Continued 20 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, the battery has been fully depleted. or "This device is in ...
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... 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 to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. eBook Library ...starts automatically. Continued 21 The View area is connected to the Store view. Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not ...
... 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 to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer using the supplied USB cable. eBook Library ...starts automatically. Continued 21 The View area is connected to the Store view. Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not ...
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For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer" ( page 20) or refer to purchase (download). Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. The View area is required on the Reader. You also need to authorize your computer... to your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to "Library" in the Library. Continued 23 Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased...
For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer" ( page 20) or refer to purchase (download). Hint • Purchased eBooks are automatically imported to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on your computer. The View area is required on the Reader. You also need to authorize your computer... to your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to "Library" in the Library. Continued 23 Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased...
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... A file in PDF format (Version 1.4 or before). Text file (.txt) RTF file (.rtf) Word file*1 (.doc, .docx*2) Supported only by the Reader and eBook Library File type (file extension) Description BBeB (.lrf, .lrx) A file in BBeB format used in digital books and publications. Word files will be...2On Macintosh, eBook Library does not support .docx files. Bookmarks and links on PDF files can be used . Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by eBook Library. EPUB file (.epub) A file in EPUB format used in digital books and ...
... A file in PDF format (Version 1.4 or before). Text file (.txt) RTF file (.rtf) Word file*1 (.doc, .docx*2) Supported only by the Reader and eBook Library File type (file extension) Description BBeB (.lrf, .lrx) A file in BBeB format used in digital books and publications. Word files will be...2On Macintosh, eBook Library does not support .docx files. Bookmarks and links on PDF files can be used . Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by eBook Library. EPUB file (.epub) A file in EPUB format used in digital books and ...
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... automatically converted into Library of eBook Library. Hint • You can import audio and photo files to eBook Library, you cannot transfer them to the Reader. Note • Although you can import the following content files. You can import, refer to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click.... Importing and Transferring Content Importing content to eBook Library You can import content files stored on your computer into RTF files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer.
... automatically converted into Library of eBook Library. Hint • You can import audio and photo files to eBook Library, you cannot transfer them to the Reader. Note • Although you can import the following content files. You can import, refer to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click.... Importing and Transferring Content Importing content to eBook Library You can import content files stored on your computer into RTF files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer.