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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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... Menu 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 ...
... Menu 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 ...
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... 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...
... 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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...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. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook... Library" on the Reader. Importing Downloaded eBooks from ...
...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. Reading/ Playing/Viewing Enjoy content on your computer to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "eBook... Library" on the Reader. Importing Downloaded eBooks from ...
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You can turn the page using the touch screen ( page 19). (Home) button Displays the Home menu ( page 24). Continued 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.
You can turn the page using the touch screen ( page 19). (Home) button Displays the Home menu ( page 24). Continued 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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... use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible ( page 150). Getting Started (Size) button Displays the Size menu ( page 79, 136). You can be charged by connecting ...) ( page 127). USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied) ( page 13). DC IN jack Used to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional).
... use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the Reader if no operation is possible ( page 150). Getting Started (Size) button Displays the Size menu ( page 79, 136). You can be charged by connecting ...) ( page 127). USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied) ( page 13). DC IN jack Used to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional).
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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).
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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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. Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is for customer registration purposes. Do not remove the label. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is stored on the rear of the Reader. 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. Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is for customer registration purposes. Do not remove the label. Getting Started About the serial number The serial number is stored on the rear of the Reader. The number is on the label on the top right side of the Reader.
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... when using it for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" If you turn on the Reader. For details about settings, refer to "Settings menu items" and "Advanced Settings menu items" ( page 144, 147). It may take a few moments ... screen appears in all four languages followed by the "Calibrate Touch Screen" ( page 18). Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. If not, Home menu appears. Continued 10 Make sure to...
... when using it for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after purchase, "Welcome!" If you turn on the Reader. For details about settings, refer to "Settings menu items" and "Advanced Settings menu items" ( page 144, 147). It may take a few moments ... screen appears in all four languages followed by the "Calibrate Touch Screen" ( page 18). Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader for the first time after the battery has been fully depleted. If not, Home menu appears. Continued 10 Make sure to...
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..., the Power Management is at a low level, the Reader will shut down after 60 minutes of inactivity. After turned off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. The Reader turns off the Reader, if you do not turn 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 ...
..., the Power Management is at a low level, the Reader will shut down after 60 minutes of inactivity. After turned off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. The Reader turns off the Reader, if you do not turn 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 ...
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..." in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 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 "Settings" menu ( page 142). Note In the following ways...
..." in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 149). 12 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 "Settings" menu ( page 142). Note In the following ways...
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...; Make sure your computer is low. Continued 13 Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader 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...
...; Make sure your computer is low. Continued 13 Charging the Reader via USB connection To charge the Reader 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...
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...varies 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.... Continued 14 The same applies when the Reader's battery is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15).
...varies 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.... Continued 14 The same applies when the Reader's battery is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. Getting Started Connect the Reader to your computer, then check the battery icon ( page 15).
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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 connected to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in red while ...black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. While the Reader is not connected to malfunction. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Continued 15 To check the battery status You can verify the remaining...
... 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 connected to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up in red while ...black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power). Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. While the Reader is not connected to malfunction. Disconnect the Reader from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. Continued 15 To check the battery status You can verify the remaining...
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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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Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is stored on the desktop. Hint If you use with the Reader. Click it - Notes An Internet connection is required to install eBook Library. Your computer needs to your computer are turned on -screen...the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Installer for Reader" window appears. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Install eBook Library" in the "Installer for eBook Library. The "Installer for...
Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is stored on the desktop. Hint If you use with the Reader. Click it - Notes An Internet connection is required to install eBook Library. Your computer needs to your computer are turned on -screen...the case of Windows, start the installation launcher that is the content management software you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Vista) - "Installer for Reader" window appears. "Setup eBook Library." Click "Install eBook Library" in the "Installer for eBook Library. The "Installer for...
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Getting Started How to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings. Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book. 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. You can select menu items by tapping them.
Getting Started How to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings. Example: Reading a book In the Home menu, tap ("Books") desired book. 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. You can select menu items by tapping them.
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... markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). Displays a list of the last book being read. You can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). You can readily display the Home menu by default. To display other items, tap ("More"). Getting Started About the Home menu In the...
... markups created in the "Advanced Settings" menu ( page 31). Displays a list of the last book being read. You can be rearranged in books within the Reader ( page 26). You can readily display the Home menu by default. To display other items, tap ("More"). Getting Started About the Home menu In the...
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Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can add a comment to them. Also, you can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. The "All Notes" list includes all the ... ("All Notes") in the Home menu, you can search the "All Notes" list for notes. Hint You can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on the Reader and memory cards. For details on markups, refer to as "note(s)." - In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without a comment and...
Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can add a comment to them. Also, you can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. The "All Notes" list includes all the ... ("All Notes") in the Home menu, you can search the "All Notes" list for notes. Hint You can search the Reader for a note containing text comment using the on the Reader and memory cards. For details on markups, refer to as "note(s)." - In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without a comment and...
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...). First sentence of a page. Sorted "by Type": Index bar with icons - Bookmark containing a text comment. Continued 27 The list of bar varies depending on the Reader appears. Getting Started In the Home menu, tap ("All Notes"). Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of...
...). First sentence of a page. Sorted "by Type": Index bar with icons - Bookmark containing a text comment. Continued 27 The list of bar varies depending on the Reader appears. Getting Started In the Home menu, tap ("All Notes"). Back icon Headline Scroll bar* Annotated date/Book title/Page number Indicates type of...