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... within a book - "Search 80 Creating a bookmark - Getting Content 34 Accessing the Reader Store 34 Accessing the Reader Store via wireless network 34 Using the Reader Store 37 Accessing the Reader Store via Reader Library 41 Installing Reader Library 41 Accessing the Reader Store via Reader Library 44 Managing content on your computer 45 Reading Books...
... within a book - "Search 80 Creating a bookmark - Getting Content 34 Accessing the Reader Store 34 Accessing the Reader Store via wireless network 34 Using the Reader Store 37 Accessing the Reader Store via Reader Library 41 Installing Reader Library 41 Accessing the Reader Store via Reader Library 44 Managing content on your computer 45 Reading Books...
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...34) With a 3G network connection, you can purchase and download content wirelessly from the Reader Store whenever, wherever you subscribe to periodicals on the Reader Store, a new issue will be automatically delivered to prepare the Reader Daily Edition ("Reader" is used... in this User's Guide) for use. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start Guide to the Reader if within the network coverage area. * "eBook Store from Sony" has been renamed "Reader Store...
...34) With a 3G network connection, you can purchase and download content wirelessly from the Reader Store whenever, wherever you subscribe to periodicals on the Reader Store, a new issue will be automatically delivered to prepare the Reader Daily Edition ("Reader" is used... in this User's Guide) for use. Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start Guide to the Reader if within the network coverage area. * "eBook Store from Sony" has been renamed "Reader Store...
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Introduction Accessing the Reader Store via Reader Library ( page 41) "Reader Library" software enables you to purchase eBooks and periodicals in the Reader Store from your computer to the Reader. Continued You can also transfer various content such as, audio files, pictures and documents, from outside the wireless network, and transfer them to the Reader using Reader Library. * "eBook Library" has been renamed "Reader Library."
Introduction Accessing the Reader Store via Reader Library ( page 41) "Reader Library" software enables you to purchase eBooks and periodicals in the Reader Store from your computer to the Reader. Continued You can also transfer various content such as, audio files, pictures and documents, from outside the wireless network, and transfer them to the Reader using Reader Library. * "eBook Library" has been renamed "Reader Library."
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Continued 13 Please do not remove it. Battery box ( page 16) Used to store the supplied rechargeable battery pack (PRSA-BP9). Holes for cover attachment Used to provide wireless communication. Getting Started Rear Battery cover ( page 16) Remove the battery cover when installing the battery pack. SIM card A SIM card is installed to attach the cover ( page 18).
Continued 13 Please do not remove it. Battery box ( page 16) Used to store the supplied rechargeable battery pack (PRSA-BP9). Holes for cover attachment Used to provide wireless communication. Getting Started Rear Battery cover ( page 16) Remove the battery cover when installing the battery pack. SIM card A SIM card is installed to attach the cover ( page 18).
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... up until it may take time for the Reader to recognize the content files in the memory card if the number of the content files stored on the memory card is large. For details on handling memory cards, refer to "Notes on memory cards" ( page 186). Continued 14 Getting Started...
... up until it may take time for the Reader to recognize the content files in the memory card if the number of the content files stored on the memory card is large. For details on handling memory cards, refer to "Notes on memory cards" ( page 186). Continued 14 Getting Started...
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Pull it out from the top to the bottom of the Reader. Continued 15 Note This Reader only meets the RF Exposure guidelines when used with the supplied cover accessory (PRSA-ZC9). Getting Started Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is stored on the top left side of the holder when you replace it . Attaching the supplied cover accessory (PRSA-ZC9) Attach the supplied cover accessory (PRSA-ZC9) after removing the soft cover ( page 18). Note Make sure to insert the stylus fully to use it .
Pull it out from the top to the bottom of the Reader. Continued 15 Note This Reader only meets the RF Exposure guidelines when used with the supplied cover accessory (PRSA-ZC9). Getting Started Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is stored on the top left side of the holder when you replace it . Attaching the supplied cover accessory (PRSA-ZC9) Attach the supplied cover accessory (PRSA-ZC9) after removing the soft cover ( page 18). Note Make sure to insert the stylus fully to use it .
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... in one of the following ways. Slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds. Use "Device Shutdown" in the Reader Store, where previous issues are available ( page 39). 21 Note You cannot receive periodicals by shutting down ( page 40). If you miss any new issues...
... in one of the following ways. Slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds. Use "Device Shutdown" in the Reader Store, where previous issues are available ( page 39). 21 Note You cannot receive periodicals by shutting down ( page 40). If you miss any new issues...
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Getting Started How to the upper-case keyboard. Continued 28 If you enter your information at the Reader Store, or search for items, enter comments or create text memos on -screen keyboard appears when you tap the predictive word, it will appear in the input area. / (Shift key): Switches the character type. Tap to switch to use the on-screen keyboard The on the Reader. Input area: Displays tapped character. Keyboard history area: Shows predictive words from previously typed ones.
Getting Started How to the upper-case keyboard. Continued 28 If you enter your information at the Reader Store, or search for items, enter comments or create text memos on -screen keyboard appears when you tap the predictive word, it will appear in the input area. / (Shift key): Switches the character type. Tap to switch to use the on-screen keyboard The on the Reader. Input area: Displays tapped character. Keyboard history area: Shows predictive words from previously typed ones.
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... area, tap the first or last character and drag to include all the characters you can change the keyboard format from "Keyboard" in the Reader Store has / icons next to the input area. To input additional characters Hint The Reader provides the following keyboard language formats. - If you use in...
... area, tap the first or last character and drag to include all the characters you can change the keyboard format from "Keyboard" in the Reader Store has / icons next to the input area. To input additional characters Hint The Reader provides the following keyboard language formats. - If you use in...
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Menu tabs By tapping a menu tab, you can go to configure the settings. Continued 32 Getting Started Using the Reader Home Menu The "Home" menu is the starting point to read content, visit the Reader Store, to use various applications and to the Reader Store, "Applications" menu and "Settings" menu. Menu items Status bar Menu tabs Menu items By tapping an item on the menu items area, you can open the selected content or content list(s).
Menu tabs By tapping a menu tab, you can go to configure the settings. Continued 32 Getting Started Using the Reader Home Menu The "Home" menu is the starting point to read content, visit the Reader Store, to use various applications and to the Reader Store, "Applications" menu and "Settings" menu. Menu items Status bar Menu tabs Menu items By tapping an item on the menu items area, you can open the selected content or content list(s).
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.... The Reader is faster than a 2G network. appears while charging via USB (disappears when USB charging completes). 33 Shows the text size in the Reader Store. Shows the page position in the book or periodical page, the page jump panel appears ( page 75). Shows the volume level. When you tap it...
.... The Reader is faster than a 2G network. appears while charging via USB (disappears when USB charging completes). 33 Shows the text size in the Reader Store. Shows the page position in the book or periodical page, the page jump panel appears ( page 75). Shows the volume level. When you tap it...
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... area. The Reader cannot receive a wireless signal. The more bars, the stronger the signal. Accessing the Reader Store via wireless network Before accessing the Reader Store, confirm: The WIRELESS switch is set to ON ( page 11). The wireless network is... connected to the wireless network. Continued 34 Getting Content Accessing the Reader Store With wireless network connection, you cannot access the Reader Store. For information on the network coverage area, please visit: http://www.sony.com/readersupport Icon Status The Reader is available.
... area. The Reader cannot receive a wireless signal. The more bars, the stronger the signal. Accessing the Reader Store via wireless network Before accessing the Reader Store, confirm: The WIRELESS switch is set to ON ( page 11). The wireless network is... connected to the wireless network. Continued 34 Getting Content Accessing the Reader Store With wireless network connection, you cannot access the Reader Store. For information on the network coverage area, please visit: http://www.sony.com/readersupport Icon Status The Reader is available.
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...feature, slide the WIRELESS switch to avoid unnecessary battery consumption caused by the wireless feature. Continued 35 Note Accessing the Reader Store from "Wireless Standby" in which radio communications are in a location in the "Settings" menu ( page 155). You can receive ...periodicals while minimizing battery consumption. To access the Reader Store again, tap the "Store" tab. If you are prohibited. During the wireless standby mode, you can activate/deactivate the setting from the wireless ...
...feature, slide the WIRELESS switch to avoid unnecessary battery consumption caused by the wireless feature. Continued 35 Note Accessing the Reader Store from "Wireless Standby" in which radio communications are in a location in the "Settings" menu ( page 155). You can receive ...periodicals while minimizing battery consumption. To access the Reader Store again, tap the "Store" tab. If you are prohibited. During the wireless standby mode, you can activate/deactivate the setting from the wireless ...
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For details about the Reader Store, refer to the wireless network ( page 33). When you access the Reader Store for the first time, the registration appears ( page 37). 36 appears in the status bar when connecting to "Browsing the Reader Store" ( page 38). Getting Content Accessing the Reader Store In the "Home" menu, tap "Store" tab. "Home" menu "Store" Browse the Reader Store.
For details about the Reader Store, refer to the wireless network ( page 33). When you access the Reader Store for the first time, the registration appears ( page 37). 36 appears in the status bar when connecting to "Browsing the Reader Store" ( page 38). Getting Content Accessing the Reader Store In the "Home" menu, tap "Store" tab. "Home" menu "Store" Browse the Reader Store.
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Registration screen Enter your e-mail address and password. Getting Content Using the Reader Store The Reader Store registration In order to purchase and download eBooks or periodicals, you need to register an account at the Reader Store, or if you already have a Reader Store account or Sony Style account, sign in the Reader Store. Continued 37 The Reader will be associated with your account in via your e-mail address using the on-screen keyboard ( page 28).
Registration screen Enter your e-mail address and password. Getting Content Using the Reader Store The Reader Store registration In order to purchase and download eBooks or periodicals, you need to register an account at the Reader Store, or if you already have a Reader Store account or Sony Style account, sign in the Reader Store. Continued 37 The Reader will be associated with your account in via your e-mail address using the on-screen keyboard ( page 28).
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...from the "My Account" page in the option menu of the Reader Store ( page 39). Continued 38 Hint For more detailed information about the Reader Store, go to find your purchased books in the option menu of the Reader Store ( page 39). If download fails and you cannot find your desired ... You can find the content on the Reader, download it again from "Help and Support" in the "Home" menu ( page 48, 117). The Reader Store home screen * The above image is a sample of the home screen. Note Do not turn off the wireless feature or the Reader while downloading ...
...from the "My Account" page in the option menu of the Reader Store ( page 39). Continued 38 Hint For more detailed information about the Reader Store, go to find your purchased books in the option menu of the Reader Store ( page 39). If download fails and you cannot find your desired ... You can find the content on the Reader, download it again from "Help and Support" in the "Home" menu ( page 48, 117). The Reader Store home screen * The above image is a sample of the home screen. Note Do not turn off the wireless feature or the Reader while downloading ...
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... the OPTIONS button to display the option menu. Refresh Page Refreshes the page when the page in the Reader Store. Now Playing* Takes you to the Reader Store legal information page. Legal Information Takes you to the audio playback screen. * "Now Playing" appears only while a track is ...not displayed properly. For details about deauthorization, refer to the "My Account" page in the Reader Store is playing. Continued 39 About deauthorization If you are planning to provide the Reader to another person, you may want to the Reader...
... the OPTIONS button to display the option menu. Refresh Page Refreshes the page when the page in the Reader Store. Now Playing* Takes you to the Reader Store legal information page. Legal Information Takes you to the audio playback screen. * "Now Playing" appears only while a track is ...not displayed properly. For details about deauthorization, refer to the "My Account" page in the Reader Store is playing. Continued 39 About deauthorization If you are planning to provide the Reader to another person, you may want to the Reader...
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Getting Content Subscribing to periodicals You can also find the issue from the "My Account" page in the Reader Store, where previous issues are available. While the Reader is available ( page 34). You can subscribe to your computer via USB, the wireless feature (...). The Wireless network is connected to periodicals in the "Home" menu. When a new issue is set to the periodical menu and follow the store instructions. About auto delivery Once you miss any new issues while the wireless feature is off, download them from the "Periodicals" list and "Collections" list...
Getting Content Subscribing to periodicals You can also find the issue from the "My Account" page in the Reader Store, where previous issues are available. While the Reader is available ( page 34). You can subscribe to your computer via USB, the wireless feature (...). The Wireless network is connected to periodicals in the "Home" menu. When a new issue is set to the periodical menu and follow the store instructions. About auto delivery Once you miss any new issues while the wireless feature is off, download them from the "Periodicals" list and "Collections" list...
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Getting Content Accessing the Reader Store via Reader Library Reader Library is required to install Reader Library. Your computer needs to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader Library. The ... Reader again later. Accessing the install launcher manually (for Windows XP, Vista users who enable the feature) ( page 42) - Once you can access the Reader Store from your computer and transfer eBooks, periodicals, audio files and pictures from your computer from the Reader. Hint If there is not enough free...
Getting Content Accessing the Reader Store via Reader Library Reader Library is required to install Reader Library. Your computer needs to meet the minimum system requirements for Reader Library. The ... Reader again later. Accessing the install launcher manually (for Windows XP, Vista users who enable the feature) ( page 42) - Once you can access the Reader Store from your computer and transfer eBooks, periodicals, audio files and pictures from your computer from the Reader. Hint If there is not enough free...
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... follow the on the Reader. These operations may cause the Reader to your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on , restart, wake up the installation launcher that is stored on -screen instructions. "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on-screen instructions. 43 Click it -
... follow the on the Reader. These operations may cause the Reader to your computer, "LAUNCHER" appears on , restart, wake up the installation launcher that is stored on -screen instructions. "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on-screen instructions. 43 Click it -