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Table of Contents Index ©2010 Sony Corporation User Guide PRS-650 Digital Book Reader 4-257-661-11(3) Click for instant access!
Table of Contents Index ©2010 Sony Corporation User Guide PRS-650 Digital Book Reader 4-257-661-11(3) Click for instant access!
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simply double-tap a word to see its meaning and to bookmark, take a closer look. Dictionary - Read on. CONGRATULATIONS Your Reader Touch Edition™ comes with your preference, or zoom into images to your favorite picture. There's so much more. Personalize the standby screen with these useful features: Clear touch - Table of Contents Index increase or decrease the text size to take notes and highlight. Font Zoom - a high quality touch screen that allows you to navigate effortlessly by swiping to turn pages, tap to translate it.
simply double-tap a word to see its meaning and to bookmark, take a closer look. Dictionary - Read on. CONGRATULATIONS Your Reader Touch Edition™ comes with your preference, or zoom into images to your favorite picture. There's so much more. Personalize the standby screen with these useful features: Clear touch - Table of Contents Index increase or decrease the text size to take notes and highlight. Font Zoom - a high quality touch screen that allows you to navigate effortlessly by swiping to turn pages, tap to translate it.
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Table of time with the clock* view (whenever the OPTIONS button is pressed). * Set the time using the [Date and Time] setting ( 90). Use the "Collections" feature to organize your library on your Reader™ to find the book you want to this User Guide. For more details, please refer to read. Never lose track of Contents Index
Table of time with the clock* view (whenever the OPTIONS button is pressed). * Set the time using the [Date and Time] setting ( 90). Use the "Collections" feature to organize your library on your Reader™ to find the book you want to this User Guide. For more details, please refer to read. Never lose track of Contents Index
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 8-20 Parts and Controls 8 Charging the Reader 12 Power Saving Tips 14 How to Get eBooks 17 Support 18 Specifications 19 Table of Contents Index
Chapter 1 Getting Started 8-20 Parts and Controls 8 Charging the Reader 12 Power Saving Tips 14 How to Get eBooks 17 Support 18 Specifications 19 Table of Contents Index
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... [Standby Screen], see 94. Charge/Busy indicator Red: Charging in progress Orange: When booting/shutting down/internal memory access Off: Off/Sleep mode/Reader in sleep mode slide and hold for more than 3 seconds. from sleep mode*1 Enter sleep mode Slide and release quickly. Power off completely When not...
... [Standby Screen], see 94. Charge/Busy indicator Red: Charging in progress Orange: When booting/shutting down/internal memory access Off: Off/Sleep mode/Reader in sleep mode slide and hold for more than 3 seconds. from sleep mode*1 Enter sleep mode Slide and release quickly. Power off completely When not...
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Table of the Reader, an optional accessory cover can be attached. Parts and Controls - VOL +*1 Volume button ( 87) Adjusts the volume when playing an audio file. *1 A tactile dot on the + button helps with ease of operation. Headphones jack Micro USB connector ( 12) Used for transferring data and charging the Reader. RESET hole ( 96) Holes for optional cover attachment With the same hole in the left top corner of Contents Index 11
Table of the Reader, an optional accessory cover can be attached. Parts and Controls - VOL +*1 Volume button ( 87) Adjusts the volume when playing an audio file. *1 A tactile dot on the + button helps with ease of operation. Headphones jack Micro USB connector ( 12) Used for transferring data and charging the Reader. RESET hole ( 96) Holes for optional cover attachment With the same hole in the left top corner of Contents Index 11
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The time to completely charge a depleted battery is about 3 hours with a USB connection, or about 2 hours by connecting it to 3 hours Charging complete Charging battery* * The screen will appear after about 5 minutes if charging starts with the USB cable (supplied). Turns off Lights up in red Charging time up to your Reader by the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). Table of Contents Index 12 Begin Charging Charge Completed! Charging the Reader Charging the Reader Charge your computer with a completely depleted battery.
The time to completely charge a depleted battery is about 3 hours with a USB connection, or about 2 hours by connecting it to 3 hours Charging complete Charging battery* * The screen will appear after about 5 minutes if charging starts with the USB cable (supplied). Turns off Lights up in red Charging time up to your Reader by the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). Table of Contents Index 12 Begin Charging Charge Completed! Charging the Reader Charging the Reader Charge your computer with a completely depleted battery.
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... power during use Table of Contents Charging battery recommended Index 13 fully charged. Follow the on . The Reader cannot be operated when connected to a computer via USB. Fully charged [Charging stopped] The Reader is powered on -screen instructions. appears when To check battery status in the status bar ( 30) during...
... power during use Table of Contents Charging battery recommended Index 13 fully charged. Follow the on . The Reader cannot be operated when connected to a computer via USB. Fully charged [Charging stopped] The Reader is powered on -screen instructions. appears when To check battery status in the status bar ( 30) during...
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Power Saving Tips Power Saving Tips Charging Battery To fully charge your Reader, continue charging until indicator shows completion of charge ( 12). Charging a completely depleted battery will take 3 hours when connected to the USB port of ...Contents Index 14 Table of a powered on computer, 2 hours when connected to fully charge depending on how the Reader is being operated. Recommended Temperature Please use your Reader while charging with the optional AC adapter may extend time to the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). Operating your...
Power Saving Tips Power Saving Tips Charging Battery To fully charge your Reader, continue charging until indicator shows completion of charge ( 12). Charging a completely depleted battery will take 3 hours when connected to the USB port of ...Contents Index 14 Table of a powered on computer, 2 hours when connected to fully charge depending on how the Reader is being operated. Recommended Temperature Please use your Reader while charging with the optional AC adapter may extend time to the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). Operating your...
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Power Saving Tips Tips to save Power If you do not use the Reader for more than one day, power off the Reader completely ( 8, 89). Do not leave the Reader uncharged for a prolonged period of any third party charger is not guaranteed. Please keep the Reader at normal temperature operation ( 19). The performance of time. Table of Contents Index 16 This may reduce the charging capability. We recommend the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1).
Power Saving Tips Tips to save Power If you do not use the Reader for more than one day, power off the Reader completely ( 8, 89). Do not leave the Reader uncharged for a prolonged period of any third party charger is not guaranteed. Please keep the Reader at normal temperature operation ( 19). The performance of time. Table of Contents Index 16 This may reduce the charging capability. We recommend the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1).
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...transfer purchased eBooks to enjoy more eBooks. Drag the "How to get eBooks on Reader" file and drop it on the desktop. Mac: Double-click "READER" on the desktop, and drag the "How to get eBooks on Reader" file and drop it on the desktop. Double-click the file to access ... instructions. After the initial steps, you only need steps 3 and 5 to your Reader. PC: From the "Start" menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in the case of Windows Vista, Windows 7) and then double-click the "READER" drive. Reader comes with step-by -step instructions. 17 Here is how to open it and...
...transfer purchased eBooks to enjoy more eBooks. Drag the "How to get eBooks on Reader" file and drop it on the desktop. Mac: Double-click "READER" on the desktop, and drag the "How to get eBooks on Reader" file and drop it on the desktop. Double-click the file to access ... instructions. After the initial steps, you only need steps 3 and 5 to your Reader. PC: From the "Start" menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in the case of Windows Vista, Windows 7) and then double-click the "READER" drive. Reader comes with step-by -step instructions. 17 Here is how to open it and...
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Support Web site and contact list: USA: www.sony.com/readersupport Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 Canada: www.sony.ca/readersupport Phone number: 1-877-899-7669 Europe: support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS Australia: www.sony.com.au/support Phone number: 1300-137-669 Warranty Information for Australia customers: www.sony.com.au/warranty Table of Contents Index 18 Support Support First, check "Troubleshooting" ( 96) and refer to the Reader Library Help to resolve the issue.
Support Web site and contact list: USA: www.sony.com/readersupport Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 Canada: www.sony.ca/readersupport Phone number: 1-877-899-7669 Europe: support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS Australia: www.sony.com.au/support Phone number: 1300-137-669 Warranty Information for Australia customers: www.sony.com.au/warranty Table of Contents Index 18 Support Support First, check "Troubleshooting" ( 96) and refer to the Reader Library Help to resolve the issue.
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Table of Contents Index 20 Specifications Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 118.8 × 168 × 9.6 mm (4 3/4 × 6 5/8 × 13/32 inches) Mass Approx. 215 g (7.58 oz.) Display: 152.4 mm (6") diagonal electrophoretic display 600 × 800 pixel, 0.151 × 0.153 pixel/mm 16-level gray scale Expansion slots Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot, SD card slot Please see 114 regarding memory card usage. Optional Accessories: AC Adapter for Reader (PRSA-AC1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Table of Contents Index 20 Specifications Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 118.8 × 168 × 9.6 mm (4 3/4 × 6 5/8 × 13/32 inches) Mass Approx. 215 g (7.58 oz.) Display: 152.4 mm (6") diagonal electrophoretic display 600 × 800 pixel, 0.151 × 0.153 pixel/mm 16-level gray scale Expansion slots Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot, SD card slot Please see 114 regarding memory card usage. Optional Accessories: AC Adapter for Reader (PRSA-AC1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... instructions. To enlarge a page See "Zooming in" ( 49). Basic Operation About the User Guide When using your Reader to view this manual may be different from the actual display in the Reader. Table of Contents" or "Index". To use the page links Tap the page link to jump to ] [Previous...
... instructions. To enlarge a page See "Zooming in" ( 49). Basic Operation About the User Guide When using your Reader to view this manual may be different from the actual display in the Reader. Table of Contents" or "Index". To use the page links Tap the page link to jump to ] [Previous...
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Home Menu Home Menu Press the (Home) button to list book(s) ( 36) Newly loaded book(s) Collection list ( 68) Bookmarks and annotations ( 46) Reader settings ( 88) [Home] menu More applications ( 76) Status bar ( 30) Periodicals ( 65) Tip [New Delivery] appears when a periodical is transferred. Table of Contents Index 29 Last read content Tap to display the [Home] menu.
Home Menu Home Menu Press the (Home) button to list book(s) ( 36) Newly loaded book(s) Collection list ( 68) Bookmarks and annotations ( 46) Reader settings ( 88) [Home] menu More applications ( 76) Status bar ( 30) Periodicals ( 65) Tip [New Delivery] appears when a periodical is transferred. Table of Contents Index 29 Last read content Tap to display the [Home] menu.
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... status bar ( 29) Home Menu Icon Description Current text Size ( 47). Current page position indicator when in the middle of Contents Index 30 Reader shows current time in either blank or page indicator).
... status bar ( 29) Home Menu Icon Description Current text Size ( 47). Current page position indicator when in the middle of Contents Index 30 Reader shows current time in either blank or page indicator).
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Table of the content. [Delete Book], [Delete Drawing], [Delete Issue], [Delete Memo] Deletes the currently-viewed book, drawing, issue or text memo from the Reader. Item Description/Reference page [Add Content], Adds content to a collection ( 70). [Add to Collection] [Add Bookmark] Creates a bookmark on the page ( 39). [Adjust ...
Table of the content. [Delete Book], [Delete Drawing], [Delete Issue], [Delete Memo] Deletes the currently-viewed book, drawing, issue or text memo from the Reader. Item Description/Reference page [Add Content], Adds content to a collection ( 70). [Add to Collection] [Add Bookmark] Creates a bookmark on the page ( 39). [Adjust ...
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.../Reference page [Delete Audio], Selects and deletes audio, books, [Delete Books], collections, drawings, issues, text [Delete Collections], memos, notes or pictures from the [Delete Drawings], Reader ( 74). [Delete Issues], [Delete Memos], [Delete Notes], [Delete Pictures] [Delete Word Logs] Selects and deletes previous dictionary word searches ( 64). [Go to] [Previous...
.../Reference page [Delete Audio], Selects and deletes audio, books, [Delete Books], collections, drawings, issues, text [Delete Collections], memos, notes or pictures from the [Delete Drawings], Reader ( 74). [Delete Issues], [Delete Memos], [Delete Notes], [Delete Pictures] [Delete Word Logs] Selects and deletes previous dictionary word searches ( 64). [Go to] [Previous...
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Tap a desired book to open a book Conditional icon display ( 37) Scroll bar Tips About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. To transfer eBooks to change sorting order Title Date of Contents Index 36 Tap to previous page Tap to the Reader, please see 17. Table of transfer to Reader Tap to view a book list. Reading Content Reading Books Tap [Books] at [Home] menu to open .
Tap a desired book to open a book Conditional icon display ( 37) Scroll bar Tips About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. To transfer eBooks to change sorting order Title Date of Contents Index 36 Tap to previous page Tap to the Reader, please see 17. Table of transfer to Reader Tap to view a book list. Reading Content Reading Books Tap [Books] at [Home] menu to open .
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... to the screen. - Notes While writing, make sure that you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on the screen - try not to mark your Reader: - the notes functionality is not designed for very detailed drawings or for writing small characters. Table of the screen. If you write with the...
... to the screen. - Notes While writing, make sure that you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on the screen - try not to mark your Reader: - the notes functionality is not designed for very detailed drawings or for writing small characters. Table of the screen. If you write with the...