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Browsing this Guide using Sony Reader Jumps to the table of contents Operation Guide PRS-500 Portable Reader System © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-680-300-01(1)
Browsing this Guide using Sony Reader Jumps to the table of contents Operation Guide PRS-500 Portable Reader System © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-680-300-01(1)
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... installed either Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. "CONNECT Reader" - Hint • To view the Operation Guide, you can be browsed on both your computer Click the Start menu in the bottom left of the Desktop, then select "All programs" - Adobe Reader can refer to the Help within CONNECT Reader. About the Manuals Included with Sony...
... installed either Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. "CONNECT Reader" - Hint • To view the Operation Guide, you can be browsed on both your computer Click the Start menu in the bottom left of the Desktop, then select "All programs" - Adobe Reader can refer to the Help within CONNECT Reader. About the Manuals Included with Sony...
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Table of Contents About the Manuals 2 Browsing the Operation Guide 2 Using the CONNECT Reader Help 3 Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader 7 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations 13 Turning on Sony Reader 15 Inserting a Memory Card 18 Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks 22 Importing Content from Your Computer 24 Importing content files 25 Transferring Content Transferring Content to Sony Reader Connected with Your Computer 26 Transferring content via a memory card 28 Continued 4
Table of Contents About the Manuals 2 Browsing the Operation Guide 2 Using the CONNECT Reader Help 3 Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader 7 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations 13 Turning on Sony Reader 15 Inserting a Memory Card 18 Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks 22 Importing Content from Your Computer 24 Importing content files 25 Transferring Content Transferring Content to Sony Reader Connected with Your Computer 26 Transferring content via a memory card 28 Continued 4
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... transferred from your computer 45 Reading books while playing an audio file 47 Viewing Pictures 49 Viewing pictures transferred from your computer 49 Settings Setting screen orientation 52 Locking the Sony Reader Screen 53 Setting the Slideshow 55 Checking Version Information for Sony Reader 56 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 57 Restoring default settings 63 Uninstalling CONNECT Reader 64 Continued 5
... transferred from your computer 45 Reading books while playing an audio file 47 Viewing Pictures 49 Viewing pictures transferred from your computer 49 Settings Setting screen orientation 52 Locking the Sony Reader Screen 53 Setting the Slideshow 55 Checking Version Information for Sony Reader 56 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 57 Restoring default settings 63 Uninstalling CONNECT Reader 64 Continued 5
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To decide an item or apply a setting, press down (), or right (). In this manual, the operation of the 5-way control button is explained as follows. (Example) Press to the previous screen or show a menu. ( page 13) 5-way control ENT) button To select an item or scroll around the screen, press the ENT button, left ENT ENT button (), up (), down on the Book list, then press ENT. Continued 8 Guide to Parts and Controls Front MENU button To return to select "1984" on the ENT button.
To decide an item or apply a setting, press down (), or right (). In this manual, the operation of the 5-way control button is explained as follows. (Example) Press to the previous screen or show a menu. ( page 13) 5-way control ENT) button To select an item or scroll around the screen, press the ENT button, left ENT ENT button (), up (), down on the Book list, then press ENT. Continued 8 Guide to Parts and Controls Front MENU button To return to select "1984" on the ENT button.
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About the serial number The serial number provided for the customer registration. Do not remove the label. 12 The number is required for Sony Reader is on the label on the rear of Sony Reader. Hint • Remove the soft cover to access the Reset button.
About the serial number The serial number provided for the customer registration. Do not remove the label. 12 The number is required for Sony Reader is on the label on the rear of Sony Reader. Hint • Remove the soft cover to access the Reset button.
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Sony Reader turns on for the first time, or after charging a depleted battery. The start-up in orange when Sony Reader is depleted. Lights up screen appears when turning on . To turn off . 15 Sony Reader turns off Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on after reset, or when the battery is turned on Sony Reader. Turning on Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again. Note • Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn on . Slide the POWER switch.
Sony Reader turns on for the first time, or after charging a depleted battery. The start-up in orange when Sony Reader is depleted. Lights up screen appears when turning on . To turn off . 15 Sony Reader turns off Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on after reset, or when the battery is turned on Sony Reader. Turning on Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again. Note • Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn on . Slide the POWER switch.
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...power). Do not leave Sony Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not possible if the battery becomes depleted. The previously displayed screen appears when turning on by the indication in the following 2 ways. • Connect to an AC outlet (refer to the Quick Start Guide). • Connect to... a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period. • USB charge is not connected to an AC outlet, the battery of the notebook computer will be possible. • If you connect Sony Reader to a ...
...power). Do not leave Sony Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not possible if the battery becomes depleted. The previously displayed screen appears when turning on by the indication in the following 2 ways. • Connect to an AC outlet (refer to the Quick Start Guide). • Connect to... a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period. • USB charge is not connected to an AC outlet, the battery of the notebook computer will be possible. • If you connect Sony Reader to a ...
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Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and Sony Reader will turn it on again. 17 Charge the battery. Charge Sony Reader and turn off automatically. If you continue use without charging, the following warning appears.
Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and Sony Reader will turn it on again. 17 Charge the battery. Charge Sony Reader and turn off automatically. If you continue use without charging, the following warning appears.
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... (sold separately) required. "Memory Stick"*1 SD Memory Card*2 "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick Duo" *3 "Memory Stick Pro Duo" *3 Sony Reader is not guaranteed. 18 Notes • An operation check is performed when using a "Memory Stick" of up to 4 GB, however, operation of all...to 2 GB, however, operation of all SD Cards is compatible with copyright protection of Sony Reader. Inserting a Memory Card The following memory cards can be copied or played on Sony Reader. *2 Sony Reader does not comply with both "MagicGate Memory Stick" and standard "Memory Stick."
... (sold separately) required. "Memory Stick"*1 SD Memory Card*2 "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory Stick Duo" *3 "Memory Stick Pro Duo" *3 Sony Reader is not guaranteed. 18 Notes • An operation check is performed when using a "Memory Stick" of up to 4 GB, however, operation of all...to 2 GB, however, operation of all SD Cards is compatible with copyright protection of Sony Reader. Inserting a Memory Card The following memory cards can be copied or played on Sony Reader. *2 Sony Reader does not comply with both "MagicGate Memory Stick" and standard "Memory Stick."
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Pull out the Media slot cover Insert a memory card in the direction with its label side up until it clicks into Sony Reader Open the Media slot cover. Memory Stick Mark SD Memory Card Mark Continued 19 Inserting a memory card into the place.
Pull out the Media slot cover Insert a memory card in the direction with its label side up until it clicks into Sony Reader Open the Media slot cover. Memory Stick Mark SD Memory Card Mark Continued 19 Inserting a memory card into the place.
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"CONNECT Reader" - For details on the CONNECT Reader operations, refer to increase free space on Sony Reader. ( page 30) • You cannot delete or copy transferred content on Sony Reader. Transferring content via a memory card Content imported to CONNECT Reader can be used. Click the Start menu...then delete it to the CONNECT Reader Help. Notes • If there is not enough free space on Sony Reader's memory, content may not be transferred to a memory card on Sony Reader. Hint • "Memory Stick" and SD Memory Card can be transferable. "CONNECT Reader" to start...
"CONNECT Reader" - For details on the CONNECT Reader operations, refer to increase free space on Sony Reader. ( page 30) • You cannot delete or copy transferred content on Sony Reader. Transferring content via a memory card Content imported to CONNECT Reader can be used. Click the Start menu...then delete it to the CONNECT Reader Help. Notes • If there is not enough free space on Sony Reader's memory, content may not be transferred to a memory card on Sony Reader. Hint • "Memory Stick" and SD Memory Card can be transferable. "CONNECT Reader" to start...
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...Code," then press the number buttons to select "Screen Lock," then press ENT. The Screen Lock setting screen appears. Press ENT repeatedly to select "OK," then press ENT. The 4-digit password is set . Press to select "OFF" or "ON." Once the password is set , next time you turn on Sony... Continued 53 Locking the Sony Reader Screen You can lock the Sony Reader screen by setting a password. Follow the steps below. ...
...Code," then press the number buttons to select "Screen Lock," then press ENT. The Screen Lock setting screen appears. Press ENT repeatedly to select "OK," then press ENT. The 4-digit password is set . Press to select "OFF" or "ON." Once the password is set , next time you turn on Sony... Continued 53 Locking the Sony Reader Screen You can lock the Sony Reader screen by setting a password. Follow the steps below. ...
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... button with a small pin or clip. http://www.sony.com/readersupport If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue. Reset Sony Reader by resetting, and no information is erased. The content and settings stored on one of the support Web sites. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If Sony Reader does not function as expected, try the...
... button with a small pin or clip. http://www.sony.com/readersupport If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue. Reset Sony Reader by resetting, and no information is erased. The content and settings stored on one of the support Web sites. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If Sony Reader does not function as expected, try the...
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...Continue Reading, Bookmark missing. Sound is not output. Raise the volume if it is set low. If sound is not output through headphones, make sure the headphone plug is on supported audio files, refer to page 49. A picture of some files is firmly inserted... in the list. For details on another de-authorized Sony Reader by memory card transfer. 59 by Sony Reader cannot be displayed. Picture files that are not supported by Sony Reader cannot be played. or History may not be read on...
...Continue Reading, Bookmark missing. Sound is not output. Raise the volume if it is set low. If sound is not output through headphones, make sure the headphone plug is on supported audio files, refer to page 49. A picture of some files is firmly inserted... in the list. For details on another de-authorized Sony Reader by memory card transfer. 59 by Sony Reader cannot be displayed. Picture files that are not supported by Sony Reader cannot be played. or History may not be read on...
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... Authorize your computer and Sony Reader, then authorize again. connected to the computer (continued) Symptom Cause or corrective action There is not supported. eBook Symptom An eBook cannot be read . The authorization data may have signed up for the service or authorized which is ...extension cable? USB hub or extension cable may not have tried to the computer. The content owned by a shut down while reading an eBook. Continued 61 Connection to the Connecting Sony Reader via a computer.
... Authorize your computer and Sony Reader, then authorize again. connected to the computer (continued) Symptom Cause or corrective action There is not supported. eBook Symptom An eBook cannot be read . The authorization data may have signed up for the service or authorized which is ...extension cable? USB hub or extension cable may not have tried to the computer. The content owned by a shut down while reading an eBook. Continued 61 Connection to the Connecting Sony Reader via a computer.
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... Name: SONY Model No.: PRS-500 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product: Visit: www.sony.com/readersupport Contact: Sony Portable Reader System Support Center at 1-(866)962-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Services Center...
... Name: SONY Model No.: PRS-500 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product: Visit: www.sony.com/readersupport Contact: Sony Portable Reader System Support Center at 1-(866)962-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Services Center...
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...problem occurring with the desired language you are familiar with the basic operations of this Sony Reader cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated. • Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, software specifications may not be displayed. • Explanations in this manual assume that the installed... the languages on your CONNECT Reader will replace it in whole or in part, or renting the software without notice. • Operation of Windows. However, SONY bears no event will SONY be changed without the permission of the ...
...problem occurring with the desired language you are familiar with the basic operations of this Sony Reader cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated. • Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, software specifications may not be displayed. • Explanations in this manual assume that the installed... the languages on your CONNECT Reader will replace it in whole or in part, or renting the software without notice. • Operation of Windows. However, SONY bears no event will SONY be changed without the permission of the ...
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Operating temperature 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 6.9 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches (maximum, without soft cover) Mass Approx. 8.8 oz (without soft cover) Optional Accessories Cradle for Reader BCR-RU1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 80 Specifications Model name PRS-500 Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: DC IN 3.7 V AC power adapter: DC IN 5.2 V Battery life (continuous playback) Approx. 7500 pages (when the battery is fully charged) User available capacity Approx. 64MB Available storage capacity of Sony Reader may vary.
Operating temperature 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 6.9 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches (maximum, without soft cover) Mass Approx. 8.8 oz (without soft cover) Optional Accessories Cradle for Reader BCR-RU1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 80 Specifications Model name PRS-500 Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: DC IN 3.7 V AC power adapter: DC IN 5.2 V Battery life (continuous playback) Approx. 7500 pages (when the battery is fully charged) User available capacity Approx. 64MB Available storage capacity of Sony Reader may vary.