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Jump to the table of contents User's Guide PRS-600 Digital Book Reader ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-153-621-12(1)
Jump to the table of contents User's Guide PRS-600 Digital Book Reader ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-153-621-12(1)
User's Guide
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... 22 About the Home menu 24 Inserting a Memory Card 33 Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content 37 Authorizing the Reader and your computer 37 Downloading eBooks from eBook store 40 Importing content to eBook Library 41 Transferring Content 44 Transferring content to ...the Reader 44 Transferring content via a memory card 48 Synchronizing content in Library with the Reader 52 Reading Books Reading Books 54 Using the Option menu of the book list 56 Sorting a list 58 Continued
... 22 About the Home menu 24 Inserting a Memory Card 33 Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content 37 Authorizing the Reader and your computer 37 Downloading eBooks from eBook store 40 Importing content to eBook Library 41 Transferring Content 44 Transferring content to ...the Reader 44 Transferring content via a memory card 48 Synchronizing content in Library with the Reader 52 Reading Books Reading Books 54 Using the Option menu of the book list 56 Sorting a list 58 Continued
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... Advanced Settings menu items 146 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 150 Restoring default settings 163 Uninstalling eBook Library 166 Other Information Updating the Reader Device Software 167 About Books Pre-installed on the Reader 168 Notes on Reader Disposal 169 Precautions 170 On safety 175 On heat build-up 176 On the headphones 176 Note on use...
... Advanced Settings menu items 146 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 150 Restoring default settings 163 Uninstalling eBook Library 166 Other Information Updating the Reader Device Software 167 About Books Pre-installed on the Reader 168 Notes on Reader Disposal 169 Precautions 170 On safety 175 On heat build-up 176 On the headphones 176 Note on use...
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... eBook store. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer to take anywhere you already have Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you wish. Importing Downloaded eBooks from your computer. Transferring Transfer content from eBook store. Introduction...
... eBook store. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer to take anywhere you already have Getting Started Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you wish. Importing Downloaded eBooks from your computer. Transferring Transfer content from eBook store. Introduction...
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Continued You can turn the page using the touch screen ( page 19). (Home) button Displays the Home menu ( page 24). You can also turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. Getting Started Parts and Controls Touch screen The touch screen gives you simple access to the various functions on the Reader ( page 18). < > (Page Turn) buttons Turns the page.
Continued You can turn the page using the touch screen ( page 19). (Home) button Displays the Home menu ( page 24). You can also turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. Getting Started Parts and Controls Touch screen The touch screen gives you simple access to the various functions on the Reader ( page 18). < > (Page Turn) buttons Turns the page.
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... menu ( page 29, 32, 57, 84, 111, 125, 131, 137). Getting Started (Size) button Displays the Size menu ( page 79, 136). Hint The Reader can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or picture from the Option menu. VOL -/+ button Adjusts the volume ( page 130). Continued... to connect the USB cable (supplied) ( page 13). DC IN jack Used to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible ( page 150). To mute the sound, press and hold either edge of the VOL -/+ button. You can be charged by...
... menu ( page 29, 32, 57, 84, 111, 125, 131, 137). Getting Started (Size) button Displays the Size menu ( page 79, 136). Hint The Reader can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or picture from the Option menu. VOL -/+ button Adjusts the volume ( page 130). Continued... to connect the USB cable (supplied) ( page 13). DC IN jack Used to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible ( page 150). To mute the sound, press and hold either edge of the VOL -/+ button. You can be charged by...
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Flashes in red while charging, and goes off ( page 10). To shut down the Reader, slide and hold for cover attachment Used to perform drawing or precise operations, such as selecting a word, on /off when charging is complete ( page 14). ... 33). Stylus The stylus enables you to attach the cover (optional). Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. POWER switch Switches the Reader on the touch screen ( page 9, 18, 150).
Flashes in red while charging, and goes off ( page 10). To shut down the Reader, slide and hold for cover attachment Used to perform drawing or precise operations, such as selecting a word, on /off when charging is complete ( page 14). ... 33). Stylus The stylus enables you to attach the cover (optional). Charge indicator Lights up in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. POWER switch Switches the Reader on the touch screen ( page 9, 18, 150).
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Do not remove the label. Note When you use it fully to insert it . The number is on the label on the top right side of the Reader. Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is for customer registration purposes. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to the bottom of the Reader. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is stored on the rear of the holder.
Do not remove the label. Note When you use it fully to insert it . The number is on the label on the top right side of the Reader. Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is for customer registration purposes. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to the bottom of the Reader. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is stored on the rear of the holder.
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...the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" If you turn on the Reader before connecting to appear when using it for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. For details about settings, refer to "...Settings menu items" and "Advanced Settings menu items" ( page 144, 147). It may take a few moments for the Reader to turn on and the initial setting screen to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. Getting Started Turning on the...
...the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" If you turn on the Reader before connecting to appear when using it for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. For details about settings, refer to "...Settings menu items" and "Advanced Settings menu items" ( page 144, 147). It may take a few moments for the Reader to turn on and the initial setting screen to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. Getting Started Turning on the...
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...you slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down after 60 minutes of the Reader The Reader has a Power Management feature to "On" ( page 142), the Reader enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity. After turned off . When turning...11 The Power Management operates as follows: After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode automatically while the battery power is consumed slightly. After 5 days of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power. If the battery power...
...you slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down after 60 minutes of the Reader The Reader has a Power Management feature to "On" ( page 142), the Reader enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity. After turned off . When turning...11 The Power Management operates as follows: After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode automatically while the battery power is consumed slightly. After 5 days of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power. If the battery power...
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... following ways. Slide the Power switch and hold it for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to "On." - When playing audio files or a slideshow To shut down the Reader manually in one of the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if "...Power Management" is set to charge - Getting Started Hint You can shut down the Reader manually You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from "Power Management" in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 When connected to the...
... following ways. Slide the Power switch and hold it for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to "On." - When playing audio files or a slideshow To shut down the Reader manually in one of the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if "...Power Management" is set to charge - Getting Started Hint You can shut down the Reader manually You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from "Power Management" in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 When connected to the...
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Charge in sleep mode). It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery. S5220E) (optional). Continued 13 Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Make sure your computer is connected to an AC outlet and turned on ...following ways. Connect to a computer via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for Reader (AC- Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging You need to charge the Reader when using the AC Adapter for the first time, or when the remaining battery power is low.
Charge in sleep mode). It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery. S5220E) (optional). Continued 13 Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps below. Make sure your computer is connected to an AC outlet and turned on ...following ways. Connect to a computer via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for Reader (AC- Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging You need to charge the Reader when using the AC Adapter for the first time, or when the remaining battery power is low.
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... Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending on the Reader and charging starts. (At purchase, the Reader is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. Hints If eBook Library... computer, the AutoPlay window appears (Windows only) ( page 17). To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer using environment. Continued 14 Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15).
... Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending on the Reader and charging starts. (At purchase, the Reader is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. Hints If eBook Library... computer, the AutoPlay window appears (Windows only) ( page 17). To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer using environment. Continued 14 Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15).
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... battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in the bottom left of the screen. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Charge the battery when remaining power is in red while charging) goes off, and... the icon indicating that charging is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Getting Started When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. Notes While charging via an extension cable ...
... battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in the bottom left of the screen. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Charge the battery when remaining power is in red while charging) goes off, and... the icon indicating that charging is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Getting Started When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. Notes While charging via an extension cable ...
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Charge the Reader and turn off automatically. Charge the battery ( page 13). If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Getting Started Note If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and the Reader will turn it on again ( page 13). 16
Charge the Reader and turn off automatically. Charge the battery ( page 13). If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Getting Started Note If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears, and the Reader will turn it on again ( page 13). 16
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... menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that is stored on the Reader manually. The "Installer for Reader" - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. To install eBook Library in the...." Click "Install eBook Library" in Macintosh When the Reader is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window, then follow the on , then connect them via USB ( page 14). "Windows" - "Installer for Reader" window appears. For details, see "System Requirements" ( page 187...
... menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that is stored on the Reader manually. The "Installer for Reader" - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on-screen instructions. To install eBook Library in the...." Click "Install eBook Library" in Macintosh When the Reader is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window, then follow the on , then connect them via USB ( page 14). "Windows" - "Installer for Reader" window appears. For details, see "System Requirements" ( page 187...
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You can select menu items by tapping them. Getting Started How to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings. In this manual, the operating instructions on the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. (Home) button Continued 22 The actual operation for the example is the starting point to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows. Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book.
You can select menu items by tapping them. Getting Started How to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings. In this manual, the operating instructions on the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. (Home) button Continued 22 The actual operation for the example is the starting point to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows. Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book.
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... by pressing the (Home) button. You can readily display the Home menu by default. These items can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page...
... by pressing the (Home) button. You can readily display the Home menu by default. These items can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page...
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... a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. For details on -screen keyboard ( page 29). The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on bookmarks, refer to them. For details on the Reader and memory cards. For details on markups, refer to as... "note(s)." - Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using...
... a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. For details on -screen keyboard ( page 29). The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on bookmarks, refer to them. For details on the Reader and memory cards. For details on markups, refer to as... "note(s)." - Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using...
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... the "Sort" type. - Sorted "by Type": Index bar with icons - page Types of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of bar varies depending on the Reader appears. Getting Started In the Home menu, tap ("All Notes"). Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date...
... the "Sort" type. - Sorted "by Type": Index bar with icons - page Types of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of bar varies depending on the Reader appears. Getting Started In the Home menu, tap ("All Notes"). Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date...