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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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... to the Reader to take anywhere you need to the Reader using eBook Library. Initially after purchase, you wish. An Internet connection is complete, 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 can transfer content from your computer. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to ...
... to the Reader to take anywhere you need to the Reader using eBook Library. Initially after purchase, you wish. An Internet connection is complete, 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 can transfer content from your computer. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to ...
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Continued 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. 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.
Continued 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. 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.
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...a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29, 32, 57, 84, 111, 125, 131, 137). 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). Getting... 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. Continued You can be charged...
...a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29, 32, 57, 84, 111, 125, 131, 137). 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). Getting... 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. Continued You can be charged...
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... 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). To shut down the Reader, slide and hold for cover attachment Used to perform drawing or precise operations, such as selecting...
... 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). To shut down the Reader, slide and hold for cover attachment Used to perform drawing or precise operations, such as selecting...
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Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is stored on the rear of the Reader. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to insert it . Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is on the label on the top right side of the holder. The number is for customer registration purposes. Do not remove the label. Note When you use it fully to the bottom of the Reader.
Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is stored on the rear of the Reader. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to insert it . Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is on the label on the top right side of the holder. The number is for customer registration purposes. Do not remove the label. Note When you use it fully to the bottom of the Reader.
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...after purchase, "Welcome!" screen appears in all four languages followed by the "Calibrate Touch Screen" ( page 18). If you turn on the Reader for the Reader to turn on and the initial setting screen to turn on , charging is required. If not, Home menu appears. For details about settings, ...58320; It may take a few moments for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. Continued 10 Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. Make sure to turn on the...
...after purchase, "Welcome!" screen appears in all four languages followed by the "Calibrate Touch Screen" ( page 18). If you turn on the Reader for the Reader to turn on and the initial setting screen to turn on , charging is required. If not, Home menu appears. For details about settings, ...58320; It may take a few moments for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. Continued 10 Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. Make sure to turn on the...
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... days of inactivity. At purchase, the Power Management is at a low level, the Reader will shut down . The Power Management operates as follows: After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode automatically while the battery power is set to avoid unnecessary battery consumption. ... 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, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power....
... days of inactivity. At purchase, the Power Management is at a low level, the Reader will shut down . The Power Management operates as follows: After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode automatically while the battery power is set to avoid unnecessary battery consumption. ... 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, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power....
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..." menu ( page 149). 12 Getting Started Hint You can shut down the Reader manually in the "Settings" menu ( page 142). When playing audio files or a slideshow To shut down the Reader manually You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from "Power Management" in one of the following... states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if "Power Management" is ...
..." menu ( page 149). 12 Getting Started Hint You can shut down the Reader manually in the "Settings" menu ( page 142). When playing audio files or a slideshow To shut down the Reader manually You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from "Power Management" in one of the following... states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if "Power Management" is ...
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Charge in sleep mode). S5220E) (optional). Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for the first time, or when the remaining battery power is connected to an AC ..., follow the steps below. Make sure your computer is low. It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging You need to charge the Reader when using the AC Adapter for...
Charge in sleep mode). S5220E) (optional). Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for the first time, or when the remaining battery power is connected to an AC ..., follow the steps below. Make sure your computer is low. It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging You need to charge the Reader when using the AC Adapter for...
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... Hints If eBook Library has not been installed on the using the supplied USB cable. appears on the Reader and charging starts. (At purchase, the Reader is fully depleted.) Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection ... depending on your 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. Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15).
... Hints If eBook Library has not been installed on the using the supplied USB cable. appears on the Reader and charging starts. (At purchase, the Reader is fully depleted.) Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection ... depending on your 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. Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15).
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... the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. While the Reader is connected to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in red while charging) goes off, and the icon indicating that ...segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Notes While charging via an extension cable or USB hub is not guaranteed. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Charge the battery when remaining power is not connected to malfunction. It will consume the ...
... the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. While the Reader is connected to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in red while charging) goes off, and the icon indicating that ...segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Notes While charging via an extension cable or USB hub is not guaranteed. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Charge the battery when remaining power is not connected to malfunction. It will consume the ...
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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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...the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - The "Installer for Reader" - From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is stored on -screen instructions. To install eBook Library in the case of Windows..."Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on the Reader manually. "Installer for Reader" window appears. Click it - Hint If you use with the Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Install eBook Library" in the "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on , then connect them...
...the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - The "Installer for Reader" - From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is stored on -screen instructions. To install eBook Library in the case of Windows..."Setup eBook Library," and then follow the on the Reader manually. "Installer for Reader" window appears. Click it - Hint If you use with the Reader. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Install eBook Library" in the "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on , then connect them...
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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. In this manual, the operating instructions on the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. (Home) button Continued 22 Getting Started How to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings.
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. In this manual, the operating instructions on the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. (Home) button Continued 22 Getting Started How to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings.
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... bottom left of the Home menu in "Customize Home Menu" under "Advanced Settings." Displays a list of the last book being read. 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"...page 31). Continued 24 You can readily display the Home menu by default. Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). To display other items, tap ("More"). You can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). Refer to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for ...
... bottom left of the Home menu in "Customize Home Menu" under "Advanced Settings." Displays a list of the last book being read. 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"...page 31). Continued 24 You can readily display the Home menu by default. Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). To display other items, tap ("More"). You can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). Refer to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for ...
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... page 94. - From ("All Notes") in the Home menu, you can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on the Reader and memory cards. Hint You can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without a comment and markups are collectively referred...
... page 94. - From ("All Notes") in the Home menu, you can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on the Reader and memory cards. Hint You can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without a comment and markups are collectively referred...
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...note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of a bookmarked page. Continued 27 First sentence of a page. Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * ...The type of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the "Sort" type. - Added comment. Sorted "by Type": Index bar with icons - Sorted "by Date": Scroll bar - bookmarked page. The list of bar varies depending on the Reader...
...note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of a bookmarked page. Continued 27 First sentence of a page. Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * ...The type of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the "Sort" type. - Added comment. Sorted "by Type": Index bar with icons - Sorted "by Date": Scroll bar - bookmarked page. The list of bar varies depending on the Reader...