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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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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 eBook store. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer. Initially after purchase, you ...
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 eBook store. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer. Initially after purchase, you ...
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You can also turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. You can turn the page using the touch screen ( page 19). (Home) button Displays the Home menu ( page 24). 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 also turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. You can turn the page using the touch screen ( page 19). (Home) button Displays the Home menu ( page 24). 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
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...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). You 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 Getting Started (Size) button Displays the Size menu ( page 79, 136). Hint The Reader can use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29...
...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). You 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 Getting Started (Size) button Displays the Size menu ( page 79, 136). Hint The Reader can use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a page, etc., from the Size menu. OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29...
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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 . Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is stored on the rear of the Reader. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is on the label on the top right side of the holder. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to the bottom of the Reader. The number is for customer registration purposes.
Do not remove the label. Note When you use it fully to insert it . Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is stored on the rear of the Reader. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is on the label on the top right side of the holder. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to the bottom of the Reader. The number is for customer registration purposes.
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... 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 turn on the Reader for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. If you turn on the... Reader. Continued 10 If not, Home menu appears. Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. Getting Started ...
... 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 turn on the Reader for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. If you turn on the... Reader. Continued 10 If not, Home menu appears. Note If the Reader does not turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer. When you select "English", the "Keyboard" screen appears. Getting Started ...
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... 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 after 60 minutes of inactivity. At purchase, the Power Management is ...the battery power. If the battery power is activated. 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 even if you slide the POWER switch and hold ...
... 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 after 60 minutes of inactivity. At purchase, the Power Management is ...the battery power. If the battery power is activated. 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 even if you slide the POWER switch and hold ...
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...Power Management" in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 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 charge - Note ...; In the following ways. Slide the Power switch and hold it for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to "On." - When connected to the AC Adapter for more than 3 seconds. Use "Device Shutdown" in the "Settings...
...Power Management" in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 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 charge - Note ...; In the following ways. Slide the Power switch and hold it for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to "On." - When connected to the AC Adapter for more than 3 seconds. Use "Device Shutdown" in the "Settings...
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Charge in sleep mode). 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 (not in one of ... following ways. Connect to a computer via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for Reader (AC- Continued 13 S5220E) (optional). 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). 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 (not in one of ... following ways. Connect to a computer via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for Reader (AC- Continued 13 S5220E) (optional). 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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... it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15). appears on the Reader and charging starts. (At purchase, the Reader is fully depleted.) Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed... 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. Hints If eBook Library has not been installed on the using the supplied USB cable...
... it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15). appears on the Reader and charging starts. (At purchase, the Reader is fully depleted.) Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed... 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. Hints If eBook Library has not been installed on the using the supplied USB cable...
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... checking the battery indicator in progress (the bottom left of the notebook computer. Connection via USB, you cannot operate the Reader. Do not leave the Reader connected to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in red while charging) goes off, and the icon indicating ... left of the touch screen) disappears. Charge the battery when remaining power is not connected to malfunction. Getting Started When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. These operations may cause the...
... checking the battery indicator in progress (the bottom left of the notebook computer. Connection via USB, you cannot operate the Reader. Do not leave the Reader connected to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in red while charging) goes off, and the icon indicating ... left of the touch screen) disappears. Charge the battery when remaining power is not connected to malfunction. Getting Started When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up from the computer before performing these operations. These operations may cause the...
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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 13). 16 Charge the battery ( page 13). 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 13). 16 Charge the battery ( page 13). If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears.
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... the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - For details, see "System Requirements" ( page 187). Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on the Reader manually. The "Installer for Reader" - "Setup eBook Library." Click "Install eBook Library" in the "Installer for eBook Library. "Mac"...To install eBook Library in the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window, then follow the on , then connect them via USB ( page 14). Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is...
... the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - For details, see "System Requirements" ( page 187). Make sure the Reader and your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on the Reader manually. The "Installer for Reader" - "Setup eBook Library." Click "Install eBook Library" in the "Installer for eBook Library. "Mac"...To install eBook Library in the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that is connected to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader" window, then follow the on , then connect them via USB ( page 14). Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is...
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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 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. 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 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. You can select menu items by tapping them.
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... list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). These items can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). Getting Started About the Home menu In the Home 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 "Customize Home Menu" under "...
... list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). These items can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). Getting Started About the Home menu In the Home 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 "Customize Home Menu" under "...
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...For details on markups, refer to page 98. - Continued 26 The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on the Reader and memory cards. For details on highlights, refer to page 102. In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without a comment and ...markups are collectively referred to as "note(s)." - Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 29). Hint You can add a comment to page 94...
...For details on markups, refer to page 98. - Continued 26 The "All Notes" list includes all the notes of all the books stored on the Reader and memory cards. For details on highlights, refer to page 102. In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without a comment and ...markups are collectively referred to as "note(s)." - Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 29). Hint You can add a comment to page 94...
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.../Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of bar varies depending on a book First sentence of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on the "Sort" type. - page Types of a page. Bookmark containing a text...handwritten comment. Getting Started In the Home menu, tap ("All Notes"). bookmarked page. First sentence of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the Reader appears. Sorted "by Type": Index bar with icons - Sorted "by Comment": Alphabetic index bar For details, refer to "About the index bar and scroll ...
.../Page number Indicates type of note "All Notes" list * The type of bar varies depending on a book First sentence of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on the "Sort" type. - page Types of a page. Bookmark containing a text...handwritten comment. Getting Started In the Home menu, tap ("All Notes"). bookmarked page. First sentence of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the Reader appears. Sorted "by Type": Index bar with icons - Sorted "by Comment": Alphabetic index bar For details, refer to "About the index bar and scroll ...