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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)
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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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...initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you wish. Importing Downloaded eBooks from your computer to the Reader to the Reader *1 Online eBook store. An Internet connection is complete, you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated... software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to the Reader using eBook Library. Transferring Transfer content from your ...
...initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you wish. Importing Downloaded eBooks from your computer to the Reader to the Reader *1 Online eBook store. An Internet connection is complete, you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated... software "eBook Library" on the Reader. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to the Reader using eBook Library. Transferring Transfer content from your ...
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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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Continued You can use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). To restore the sound, press the VOL -/+ button again. (Headphones) jack Used to connect headphones (optional) ( page 127). ...-/+ button. You can be charged by connecting to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible ( page 150). Hint The Reader can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or picture from the Option menu. VOL -/+ button Adjusts...
Continued You can use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). To restore the sound, press the VOL -/+ button again. (Headphones) jack Used to connect headphones (optional) ( page 127). ...-/+ button. You can be charged by connecting to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible ( page 150). Hint The Reader can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or picture from the Option menu. VOL -/+ button Adjusts...
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Continued 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).
Continued 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. The number is on the label on the top right side of the Reader. Note When you use it fully to insert it . Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to the bottom of the holder. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is stored on the rear of the Reader. Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is for customer registration purposes.
Do not remove the label. The number is on the label on the top right side of the Reader. Note When you use it fully to insert it . Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to the bottom of the holder. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is stored on the rear of the Reader. Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is for customer registration purposes.
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.... If you turn on , charging is required. After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader 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 the Reader. Continued 10 Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on and the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the first...
.... If you turn on , charging is required. After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader 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 the Reader. Continued 10 Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on and the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the first...
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... and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down and stops consuming the battery power. If the battery power is activated. After turned off the Reader, if you do not turn off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. Getting Started To turn ...After 5 days of inactivity. When turning off , the Reader enters sleep mode. Continued 11 About the Power Management 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 . Hint When the "...
... and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down and stops consuming the battery power. If the battery power is activated. After turned off the Reader, if you do not turn off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. Getting Started To turn ...After 5 days of inactivity. When turning off , the Reader enters sleep mode. Continued 11 About the Power Management 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 . Hint When the "...
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...in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 Note In the following ways. Slide the Power switch and hold it for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to the computer using the supplied USB cable - When connected to charge - Getting Started Hint You can 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 "On." - When connected...
...in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 Note In the following ways. Slide the Power switch and hold it for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to the computer using the supplied USB cable - When connected to charge - Getting Started Hint You can 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 "On." - When connected...
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... in sleep mode). It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery. S5220E) (optional). Continued 13 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 connected to an AC outlet and...
... in sleep mode). It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery. S5220E) (optional). Continued 13 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 connected to an AC outlet and...
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... your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15). Continued 14 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 varies depending ...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. The same applies when the Reader's battery is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. Hints ...
... your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15). Continued 14 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 varies depending ...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. The same applies when the Reader's battery is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. Hints ...
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... can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in progress (the bottom left of the touch screen) disappears. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Continued 15 Charge the battery when remaining power is connected to your computer, do not ... the bottom left of the screen. Connect the USB cable directly to a notebook computer which is not guaranteed. These operations may cause the Reader to an AC outlet for an extended period. Notes While charging via an extension cable or USB hub is not connected to malfunction...
... can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in progress (the bottom left of the touch screen) disappears. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Continued 15 Charge the battery when remaining power is connected to your computer, do not ... the bottom left of the screen. Connect the USB cable directly to a notebook computer which is not guaranteed. These operations may cause the Reader to an AC outlet for an extended period. Notes While charging via an extension cable or USB hub is not connected to malfunction...
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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 13). 16 If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the Reader and turn off automatically. Charge the battery ( page 13).
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 If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the Reader and turn off automatically. Charge the battery ( page 13).
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...installation launcher that is stored on -screen instructions. 17 "Setup eBook Library." Click "Install eBook Library" in Macintosh When the Reader is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the .... To install eBook Library in the "Installer for eBook Library. Hint If you use with the Reader. Click it - "Installer for Reader" window appears. Notes An Internet connection is required to install eBook Library. Your computer needs to ...
...installation launcher that is stored on -screen instructions. 17 "Setup eBook Library." Click "Install eBook Library" in Macintosh When the Reader is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Mac" "Setup eBook Library," and then follow the .... To install eBook Library in the "Installer for eBook Library. Hint If you use with the Reader. Click it - "Installer for Reader" window appears. Notes An Internet connection is required to install eBook Library. Your computer needs to ...
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In this manual, the operating instructions on the Reader are described as below: Press the (Home) button. (Home) button Continued 22 You can select menu items by tapping them. 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. 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 You can select menu items by tapping them. 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. Getting Started How to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings.
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..., frequently used items are arranged by pressing the (Home) button. Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of the Home menu in the bottom left of the last book being read. Displays a list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu...
..., frequently used items are arranged by pressing the (Home) button. Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of the Home menu in the bottom left of the last book being read. Displays a list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu...
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...All Notes") in the Home menu, you can search the "All Notes" list for notes. For details on the Reader and memory cards. The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on highlights, refer to as "note(s)." - Continued 26 Hint You can search the... Reader for a note containing text comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 29). In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without...
...All Notes") in the Home menu, you can search the "All Notes" list for notes. For details on the Reader and memory cards. The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on highlights, refer to as "note(s)." - Continued 26 Hint You can search the... Reader for a note containing text comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 29). In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without...
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... Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of bar varies depending on the Reader appears. Bookmark containing a text comment. Getting Started In the Home menu, tap ("All Notes"). Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list...
... Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of bar varies depending on the Reader appears. Bookmark containing a text comment. Getting Started In the Home menu, tap ("All Notes"). Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list...