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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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.... Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on your computer Downloaded eBooks from your eBook store computer to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you can transfer content from your computer. Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from eBook store Transferring eBooks to...
.... Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on your computer Downloaded eBooks from your eBook store computer to the Reader *1 The Internet connection is complete, you can transfer content from your computer. Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Importing Transferring Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from eBook store Transferring eBooks to...
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... Switches on or off when charging is complete. ( page 11) Flashes in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. Continued Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in red while charging, and goes off . Holes for cover attachment...
... Switches on or off when charging is complete. ( page 11) Flashes in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. Continued Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on /off the Reader. ( page 9) Charge indicator Lights up in red while charging, and goes off . Holes for cover attachment...
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The number is required for customer registration. 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 Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for the Reader is on the label on the rear of the Reader. Do not remove the label.
The number is required for customer registration. 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 Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Hint • The Reader can be charged by connecting to connect the AC Adapter for the Reader is on the label on the rear of the Reader. Do not remove the label.
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... after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been depleted. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Note • If the Reader is not turned on, charging is turned on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. For details,... to turn on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on . When the Reader is required. Press the Enter button to proceed to turn on the Reader. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer...
... after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been depleted. For details about the settings, see "Charging the Reader." ( page 11) Continued Note • If the Reader is not turned on, charging is turned on for the first time, after purchase, the welcome screen appears. For details,... to turn on the Reader and the start-up in orange when the Reader turns on . When the Reader is required. Press the Enter button to proceed to turn on the Reader. Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer...
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... consumed slightly. When connected to the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - 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 "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) About... the sleep mode of inactivity, at which point, the battery power is turned off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. When connected to automatically enter sleep mode. To stop consuming battery power, use "Device Shutdown" in the "Settings" menu. ( ...
... consumed slightly. When connected to the AC Adapter for 60 minutes. - 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 "Advanced Settings" menu. ( page 63) About... the sleep mode of inactivity, at which point, the battery power is turned off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. When connected to automatically enter sleep mode. To stop consuming battery power, use "Device Shutdown" in the "Settings" menu. ( ...
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... connection via USB. (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect to the next step. The Reader is turned on , the battery has been fully depleted. Turn on the Reader, and then charge in red), the Reader will not turn on . In this case, go to an AC outlet using it takes at... least 40 minutes). Continued 11 Note • If the Reader does not turn on the screen (it for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). (Charging time: approx. 2 hours*) * Approximate time required to fully charge the battery. Although charging is low....
... connection via USB. (Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*) • Connect to the next step. The Reader is turned on , the battery has been fully depleted. Turn on the Reader, and then charge in red), the Reader will not turn on . In this case, go to an AC outlet using it takes at... least 40 minutes). Continued 11 Note • If the Reader does not turn on the screen (it for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). (Charging time: approx. 2 hours*) * Approximate time required to fully charge the battery. Although charging is low....
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... 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 depending on the using the supplied USB cable. appears on the Reader and charging starts. Continued 12 Getting Started Make sure your computer is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep ...
... 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 depending on the using the supplied USB cable. appears on the Reader and charging starts. Continued 12 Getting Started Make sure your computer is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in sleep ...
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... an extended period. Charge the battery when remaining power is connected to malfunction. It will not appear on the Reader before the USB connection. • At purchase, the Reader is in the shutdown state is not supported. Be sure to turn on, restart, wake up in red), will consume the battery of... sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Continued 13 Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. • If the Reader in the shutdown state. To check the battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in the bottom left ...
... an extended period. Charge the battery when remaining power is connected to malfunction. It will not appear on the Reader before the USB connection. • At purchase, the Reader is in the shutdown state is not supported. Be sure to turn on, restart, wake up in red), will consume the battery of... sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Continued 13 Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. • If the Reader in the shutdown state. To check the battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in the bottom left ...
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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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...of Windows, start the install launcher that is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window appears. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on the desktop. "Windows" - For details, see "System... Requirements." ( page 90) Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on -screen instructions. 15 Hint • If you use with the Reader. Notes • The Internet connection is the content management software you have disabled the ...
...of Windows, start the install launcher that is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window appears. "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on the desktop. "Windows" - For details, see "System... Requirements." ( page 90) Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on -screen instructions. 15 Hint • If you use with the Reader. Notes • The Internet connection is the content management software you have disabled the ...
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"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 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.
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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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... not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on . Although charging is authorized from the eBook store, the Reader and your computer need to be authorized. or "This device is displayed. Continued 20 is authorized for the eBook Store." Note... The Internet connection is turned on the screen (it has already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." The Reader is required to the next step. Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content Authorizing the Reader and your computer Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from "About" in red), the...
... not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on . Although charging is authorized from the eBook store, the Reader and your computer need to be authorized. or "This device is displayed. Continued 20 is authorized for the eBook Store." Note... The Internet connection is turned on the screen (it has already been authorized, "Authorized for Adobe DRM content." The Reader is required to the next step. Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content Authorizing the Reader and your computer Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from "About" in red), the...
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...available eBook store varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to the Store view. Make sure to turn on the country. The View area is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer... using the supplied USB cable. Continued 21 Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If...
...available eBook store varies depending on the Reader before the USB connection. Click "eBook Store" in the shutdown state is switched to the Store view. Make sure to turn on the country. The View area is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer... using the supplied USB cable. Continued 21 Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If...
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...to authorize your computer" ( page 20) or refer to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on the Reader. The View area is required on your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "eBook Store" in ...the Source view. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. Continued 23 For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer to your computer. Importing and Transferring Content Downloading eBooks from eBook store You can download eBooks from an online eBook store ...
...to authorize your computer" ( page 20) or refer to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on the Reader. The View area is required on your computer. • You need to authorize the Reader to the eBook Library Help. Start eBook Library. Click "eBook Store" in ...the Source view. Downloaded eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the Source view. Continued 23 For details, see "Authorizing the Reader and your computer to your computer. Importing and Transferring Content Downloading eBooks from eBook store You can download eBooks from an online eBook store ...
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... links embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be used in PDF format (Version 1.4 or before). Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by eBook Library. Word files will be read on eBook Library using your computer. *2On Macintosh,... eBook Library does not support .docx files. 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 . ( page 43) PDF file (.pdf) A file in...
... links embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be used in PDF format (Version 1.4 or before). Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by eBook Library. Word files will be read on eBook Library using your computer. *2On Macintosh,... eBook Library does not support .docx files. 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 . ( page 43) PDF file (.pdf) A file in...
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For details on content files you cannot transfer them to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on the "File" menu. The "Import Files" dialog box appears. Select the content file to the eBook Library ...Help. Start eBook Library. Click "Import Files" on your computer into RTF files during transfer to the Reader. Book PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1, BBeB file *1Word files will be imported. Note • Although you can import...
For details on content files you cannot transfer them to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on the "File" menu. The "Import Files" dialog box appears. Select the content file to the eBook Library ...Help. Start eBook Library. Click "Import Files" on your computer into RTF files during transfer to the Reader. Book PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1, BBeB file *1Word files will be imported. Note • Although you can import...