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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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...your computer. Downloaded eBooks *1 *2 Transferring eBooks/Audio/ Picture file to prepare the Reader for use. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start 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. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer to the Reader to the Reader using eBook Library. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that...
...your computer. Downloaded eBooks *1 *2 Transferring eBooks/Audio/ Picture file to prepare the Reader for use. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start 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. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer to the Reader to the Reader using eBook Library. Once initial preparation is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that...
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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 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.
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...; VOL -/+ button Adjusts the volume ( page 130). 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 use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to connect the AC Adapter for...
...; VOL -/+ button Adjusts the volume ( page 130). 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 use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to connect the AC Adapter for...
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... 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). Continued... To shut down the Reader, slide and hold for cover attachment Used to perform drawing or precise operations, such as selecting a word,...
... 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). Continued... To shut down the Reader, slide and hold for cover attachment Used to perform drawing or precise operations, such as selecting a word,...
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Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is on the label on the top right side of the Reader. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to insert it . Do not remove the label. The number is stored on the rear of the holder. Note When you use it fully to the bottom of the Reader. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is for customer registration purposes.
Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is on the label on the top right side of the Reader. Pull it out from the top when you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to insert it . Do not remove the label. The number is stored on the rear of the holder. Note When you use it fully to the bottom of the Reader. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is for customer registration purposes.
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..., 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 for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" If you turn on and the... the battery has been fully depleted. After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on, charging is required. If not, Home menu appears. Make sure to turn on the...
..., 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 for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" If you turn on and the... the battery has been fully depleted. After completing the calibration, "Menu Language" screen appears. For details, see "Charging the Reader" ( page 13). Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on, charging is required. If not, Home menu appears. Make sure to turn on the...
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...follows: After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode automatically while the battery power is consumed slightly. After 5 days 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 ...you slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down after 60 minutes of inactivity. The Reader turns off manually. About the Power Management of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power. If the ...
...follows: After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode automatically while the battery power is consumed slightly. After 5 days 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 ...you slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down after 60 minutes of inactivity. The Reader turns off manually. About the Power Management of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming the battery power. If the ...
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... Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 When playing audio files or a slideshow To shut down the Reader manually in one of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." - Note In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of 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 the AC Adapter for more than 3 seconds. Use "Device Shutdown" ...
... Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 When playing audio files or a slideshow To shut down the Reader manually in one of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On." - Note In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of 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 the AC Adapter for more than 3 seconds. Use "Device Shutdown" ...
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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 turned on (not ...in one of the following ways. Connect to fully charge the battery. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for Reader (AC- It will take approximately 4 hours to a computer via USB connection, follow the steps below. ...
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 turned on (not ...in one of the following ways. Connect to fully charge the battery. Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using it for Reader (AC- It will take approximately 4 hours to a computer via USB connection, follow the steps below. ...
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... more until appears. Continued 14 appears 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... 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 on the ...
... more until appears. Continued 14 appears 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... 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 on the ...
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... is not guaranteed. It will consume the battery of the notebook computer. Connection via USB, you cannot operate the Reader. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not connected to malfunction. To check the battery status You can verify the remaining battery... power by checking the battery indicator in the bottom left of the screen. Continued 15 Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. These operations may cause the Reader to an AC outlet for an extended period. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. ...
... is not guaranteed. It will consume the battery of the notebook computer. Connection via USB, you cannot operate the Reader. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not connected to malfunction. To check the battery status You can verify the remaining battery... power by checking the battery indicator in the bottom left of the screen. Continued 15 Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. These operations may cause the Reader to an AC outlet for an extended period. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. ...
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If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the battery ( page 13). 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
If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears. Charge the battery ( page 13). 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
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...58209; Click "Install eBook Library" in the "Installer for Reader" window appears. The "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on the Reader manually. From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is required to install eBook Library. Your computer ...To install eBook Library in the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that is the content management software you use with the Reader. Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is stored on -screen instructions. 17 For details, see "System Requirements" ( page 187...
...58209; Click "Install eBook Library" in the "Installer for Reader" window appears. The "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on the Reader manually. From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in Macintosh When the Reader is required to install eBook Library. Your computer ...To install eBook Library in the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that is the content management software you use with the Reader. Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is stored on -screen instructions. 17 For details, see "System Requirements" ( page 187...
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The actual operation for the example is the starting point 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. Getting Started How to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is shown as follows. Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book.
The actual operation for the example is the starting point 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. Getting Started How 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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... 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. These items can readily display the Home menu by default. Refer to page 94 ...for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups. To display other items, tap ("More"). Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Displays a list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). You can...
... 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. These items can readily display the Home menu by default. Refer to page 94 ...for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups. To display other items, tap ("More"). Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Displays a list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). You can...
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... add a comment to as "note(s)." - Also, 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. Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can search the "All Notes" list for notes. In...
... add a comment to as "note(s)." - Also, 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. Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can search the "All Notes" list for notes. In...
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... First sentence of bar varies depending on the Reader appears. Sorted "by Type": Index bar with icons - Bookmark containing a text comment. Continued 27 Bookmark containing a handwritten comment. Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All.... bookmarked page. The list of a page. page Types of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the "Sort" type. - Sorted "by Comment": Alphabetic index bar For...
... First sentence of bar varies depending on the Reader appears. Sorted "by Type": Index bar with icons - Bookmark containing a text comment. Continued 27 Bookmark containing a handwritten comment. Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of note "All.... bookmarked page. The list of a page. page Types of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the "Sort" type. - Sorted "by Comment": Alphabetic index bar For...