Sony PRS-600 User's Guide PDF

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PRS-600

2009 Sony Corporation

Users Guide

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Digital Book Reader

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Table of Contents

Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader ................................................ 5

Getting Started Parts and Controls ........................................................................ 6 Turning on the Reader ................................................................ 10

About the Power Management of the Reader .............................11 Charging the Reader ................................................................... 13

About charging ...........................................................................13 Charging the Reader via USB connection ..................................13

Installing Reader Library ............................................................. 17 How to Use the Touch Screen ..................................................... 18 How to Use the Home 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 Reader 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

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Switching the list display format ..............................................61 Searching for a book with a keyword ......................................62

Operations on the book page .....................................................69 Using the Useful Features ........................................................... 76

Embedded dictionaries ...............................................................76 Adjusting the text size .................................................................79 Zooming in/out ............................................................................82 Using the Option menu of the book page ...................................84

Jumping to pages (Go to Page) ............................................86 Going back to previously displayed pages (History) .............89 Searching a book for keywords (Search) .............................90 Creating a bookmark on a book page (Create/Edit Notes) ..............................................................................................94

Highlighting a word(s) (Create/Edit Notes) ...........................98 Marking up a book page by handwriting (Create/Edit Notes) ............................................................................................102

Adding a comment to a bookmark or highlight .....................104 Selecting a note (Create/Edit Notes) ..................................109 Using the Option menu of the Notes List ............................111 Hiding notes (Hide Notes) ..................................................112 Deleting a book (Delete Book) ...........................................112 Displaying book information (Info) ......................................113 Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) (Orientation) .....................................................................114

Creating Drawings and Text Memos Creating Drawings and Text Memos .......................................... 116

Drawing by handwriting ............................................................116 Creating a text memo ..............................................................121 Using the Option menu of the Handwriting and Text Memo lists ................................................................................................125

Playing Audio Files Playing Audio Files .................................................................... 127

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Playing audio files transferred from your computer ..................127 Using the Option menu of Audio ...............................................131

Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures ....................................................................... 133

Viewing pictures transferred from your computer .....................133 Using the Option menu of Pictures ...........................................137

Settings Changing Settings ..................................................................... 139

Settings menu items .................................................................141 Advanced Settings menu items ................................................146

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 150

Restoring default settings .........................................................163 Uninstalling Reader 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 ..............................................................................177 Notes on memory cards ...........................................................179 On software ..............................................................................181

On Cleaning .............................................................................. 182 On Copyrights ........................................................................... 183

About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE ...............................184 Specifications ............................................................................ 186 Index ......................................................................................... 188

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What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start Guide to prepare the Reader for use. Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software Reader Library on your computer. Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer content from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you wish.

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*2

Downloaded eBooks

Transferring eBooks/Audio/ Picture file to the Reader

*1 Online eBook store. An Internet connection is required. *2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you already have

Transferring

Charge the Reader, then install Reader Library.

Downloaded eBooks from eBook store.

Transfer content from your computer to the Reader using Reader Library.

Enjoy content on the Reader.

Reading/ Playing/Viewing

Importing

Getting Started

Introduction

Introduction

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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 multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. You can also turn the page using the touch screen ( page 19).

(Home) button Displays the Home menu ( page 24).

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(Size) button Displays the Size menu ( page 79, 136). You can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or picture from the Size menu.

OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29, 32, 57, 84, 111, 125, 131, 137). You can use various functions such as creating notes, jumping to a page, etc., from the Option menu.

VOL /+ button Adjusts the volume ( page 130). To mute the sound, press and hold either edge of the VOL /+ button. To restore the sound, press the VOL /+ button again.

(Headphones) jack Used to connect headphones (optional) ( page 127).

USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied) ( page 13).

DC IN jack Used to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (AC- S5220E) (optional).

Hint The Reader 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).

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Hole for hand strap Used to attach the hand strap (optional).

Holes for cover attachment Used to attach the cover (optional).

Charge indicator Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging is complete ( page 14). Flashes in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB.

POWER switch Switches the Reader on/off ( page 10). To shut down the Reader, slide and hold for more than 3 seconds ( page 11).

Memory Stick PRO Duo slot Used to insert a Memory Stick Duo media (optional) ( page 33).

SD Memory Card slot Used to insert an SD Memory Card (optional) ( page 33).

Stylus The stylus enables you to perform drawing or precise operations, such as selecting a word, on the touch screen ( page 9, 18, 150).

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About the serial number The serial number is for customer registration purposes. The number is on the label on the rear of the Reader. Do not remove the label.

Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is stored on the top right side of the Reader. Pull it out from the top when you use it.

Note

When you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to insert it fully to the bottom of the holder.

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Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader. Make sure to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer.

When you turn on the Reader for the first time after purchase, Welcome! screen appears in all four languages followed by the Calibrate Touch Screen ( page 18). After completing the calibration, Menu Language screen appears. If you select English, the Keyboard screen appears. If not, Home menu appears. For details about settings, 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 and the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 12), or after the battery has been fully depleted.

Note

If the Reader does not turn on, charging is required. For details, see Charging the Reader ( page 13).

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To turn off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. The Reader turns off. After turned off, the Reader enters sleep mode. When turning off the Reader, if you slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down.

Hint When the Power Management setting is set to On ( page 142),

the Reader enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if you do not turn off manually.

About the Power Management of the Reader

The Reader has a Power Management feature to avoid unnecessary battery consumption. At purchase, the Power Management is activated. 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 and stops consuming the battery power.

If the battery power is at a low level, the Reader will shut down after 60 minutes of inactivity.

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Hint You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from Power

Management in the Settings menu ( page 142).

Note

In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if Power Management is set to On. When connected to the computer using the supplied USB cable When connected to the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-S5220E)

(optional) to charge When playing audio files or a slideshow

To shut down the Reader manually You can shut down the Reader manually in one of the following ways. Slide the Power switch and hold it for more than

3 seconds. Use Device Shutdown in the Advanced Settings menu

( page 149).

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Charging the Reader

About charging

You need to charge the Reader when using it for the first time, or when the remaining battery power is low. Charge in one of the following ways. Connect to a computer via USB. Connect to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-

S5220E) (optional). It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery.

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 sleep mode).

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Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable.

appears on the Reader and charging starts. (At purchase, the Reader is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. The same applies when the Readers battery is fully depleted.)

To AC outlet

USB cable (supplied)

Charge indicator

* The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending on the using environment.

Hints If Reader Library has not been installed 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, then check the battery icon ( page 15).

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When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in red while charging) goes off, and the icon indicating that charging is in progress (the bottom left of the touch screen) disappears.

Notes

While charging via USB, you cannot operate the Reader. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer

which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period. It will consume the battery of the notebook computer.

Connection via an extension cable or USB hub is not guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.

While the Reader is connected to your computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. These operations may cause the Reader to malfunction. Disconnect the Reader from the computer before performing these operations.

To check the battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in the bottom left of the screen. Charge the battery when remaining power is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power).

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Note

If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears. Charge the battery ( page 13).

If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears, and the Reader will turn off automatically. Charge the Reader and turn it on again ( page 13).

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Installing Reader Library Reader Library is the content management software you use with the Reader.

Notes

An Internet connection is required to install Reader Library. Your computer needs to meet the minimum system requirements

for Reader Library. For details, see System Requirements ( page 187).

Make sure the Reader and your computer are turned on, then connect them via USB ( page 14). The Installer for Reader window appears.

Hint If the installation launcher does not start, access the

Installation launcher stored on the Reader manually. From the Start menu, click My Computer (Computer in the case of Vista) - Installer for Reader - Windows - Setup Reader Library.

Click Install Reader Library in the Installer for Reader window, then follow the on-screen instructions.

To install Reader Library in Macintosh When the Reader is connected to your computer, LAUNCHER appears on the desktop. Click it - Mac - Setup Reader Library, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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How to Use the Touch Screen Using the touch screen, you can perform various operations with a finger or with the supplied stylus.

Note

When you use the supplied stylus, make sure to use the pointed end of it for tapping dragging, or drawing on the touch screen. Do not use a ballpoint pen, pencil, or other sharp object.

Tapping By tapping on the touch screen, you can select an item on the menu or list, etc.

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Double-tapping By tapping twice (double-tap) on the touch screen, you can create bookmarks ( page 94), highlight ( page 99), search ( page 90), or look up words ( page 76), etc.

Dragging By dragging on the touch screen, you can turn a page ( page 70), drag a magnified page in Zoom mode ( page 83) or select a word to highlight ( page 101).

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Double-tapping and dragging By double-tapping and dragging on the touch screen, you can select consecutive words ( page 91, 99).

Dragging and Holding By holding on the touch screen after dragging, you can turn pages repeatedly ( page 70).

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Handwriting Using the supplied stylus or a finger, you can create drawing on the touch screen ( page 102, 104, 116).

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How to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is the starting point 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 follows.

Example: Reading a book

In the Home menu, tap (Books) desired book.

The actual operation for the example is shown as below:

Press the (Home) button.

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In the Home menu, tap (Books).

Tap the desired book on the Books list. If more than 10 books are

stored, the index bar appears on the right side of the list. The books are stored alphabetically. If your desired book is not displayed in the list, drag the index bar until the book appears or tap the first letter of the book title in the index bar. You can also turn the list page by pressing < > (Page Turn) buttons.

To return to the Home menu Press the (Home) button.

Home menu

Books list

Index bar

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About the Home menu

In the Home menu, frequently used items are arranged by default. To display other items, tap (More). You can change the items in the bottom left of the Home menu in Customize Home Menu under Advanced Settings. You can readily display the Home menu by pressing the

(Home) button.

Home menu

These items can be rearranged in the Advanced Settings menu ( page 31).

Menu item Description

(Continue Reading) Displays the page of the last book being read.

(Books) Displays the Books list ( page 54).

(All Notes) Displays a list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in books within the Reader ( page 26). Refer to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups.

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Menu item Description

(Collections)*1 Displays the list of collections created by Reader Library ( page 30).

(More) Displays items that are not displayed on the Home menu ( page 24).

(Handwriting)*2 Displays the Handwriting list ( page 116).

(Text Memo)*2 Displays the Text Memo list ( page 121).

(Audio)*2 Displays the Audio list ( page 127).

(Pictures)*2 Displays the Pictures list ( page 133).

(Settings)*2 Displays the Settings menu ( page 139).

*1 Collections can only be created in Reader Library. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the Reader Library Help.

*2 Interchangeable items in Customize Home Menu ( page 31).

Using the Option menu in the Home menu You can display the Option menu by pressing the OPTIONS button. From the Option menu, you can search for a book by title or author ( page 62), display the audio Playback screen ( page 130), or change the screen orientation ( page 114).

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Searching notes Using the Reader, you can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. Also, you can add a comment to them. In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without a comment and markups are collectively referred to as note(s).

For details on highlights, refer to page 98. For details on bookmarks, refer to page 94. For details on markups, refer to page 102.

From (All Notes) in the Home menu, you can search the Reader for notes. The All Notes list includes all the notes of all the books stored on the Reader and memory cards.

Hint You can search the All Notes list for a note containing text

comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 29).

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In the Home menu, tap (All Notes). The list of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the Reader appears.

Back icon

Indicates type of note

All Notes list

Annotated date/Book title/Page number

Headline Scroll bar*

* The type of bar varies depending on the Sort type. Sorted by Date: Scroll bar Sorted by Type: Index bar with icons Sorted by Comment: Alphabetic index bar

For details, refer to About the index bar and scroll bar ( page 59).

Types of note

Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline

Bookmark created on a book page.

First sentence of a bookmarked page.

Bookmark containing a text comment.

Added comment.

Bookmark containing a handwritten comment.

First sentence of a bookmarked page.

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Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline

Highlight on a word(s). Highlighted word.

Highlight containing a text comment.

Added comment.

Highlight containing a handwritten comment.

Highlighted word.

Markup drawn on a book page.

First sentence of a marked page.

Tap a note. The page that contains the note is displayed.

Hints You can also create notes (excluding markups and handwritten

comments) in Reader Library. In Reader Library, you can set to merge the notes of the Reader and Reader Library while synchronizing. When merging the notes, any inconsistent note for the same word will be replaced with the latest note.

When you copy a book from Reader Library to the Reader, the notes of the Reader will be replaced with the ones of the Reader Library (or vice versa).

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Using the Option menu of the All Notes list Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu. (Now Playing appears only while a track is playing.)

Option menu

Option item Description

Sort Sorts the list by date, type, or comment ( page 58).

Search Searches a desired note by keyword ( page 62).

Now Playing Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130).

Orientation Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ( page 114).

To close the Option menu Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.

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Selecting a book from the Collections list Using Reader Library, you can group books by genre or author, etc., in a folder which is called collection. In the Collections list, you can select and read a book from a folder list of collections.

Hints For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the

Reader Library Help. You can display the Option menu of the Collections folder list by

pressing the OPTIONS button. You can switch the screen orientation from the Option menu ( page 114).

You can also display the Option menu of the book list in the Collections folder list by pressing the OPTIONS button ( page 56).

For details on the book list, refer to Using the Option menu of the book list ( page 56).

In the Home menu, tap (Collections). The Collections folder list appears.

Tap the desired collection on the list. The book list appears.

Tap the desired book.

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To customize the Home menu Of the Home menu items, Handwriting, Text Memo, Audio, Pictures and Settings can be rearranged. You can select two of these items to display on the Home menu. By default, Handwriting and Text Memo are displayed on the Home menu.

In the Home menu, tap (More) (Settings) (Advanced Settings) (Customize Home Menu). The Customize Home Menu screen appears.

Indicates the position at the bottom of the Home menu

Preview area

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Tap the item that you want to display on the left bottom of the Home menu. The tapped item is placed on the left of the preview area. The item already set on the left moves to the center, and the one in the center disappears. You can confirm the result in the preview area.

Below illustrates the movement of items when you select Pictures.

Tap OK to apply the setting.

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Inserting a Memory Card You can use the following memory cards with the Reader.

Note

The Reader has separate slots for Memory Stick Duo media and the SD Memory Card. Be sure to insert the memory card in the correct slot. Otherwise, you may damage the slot or the memory card.

Memory Stick Duo media *1

Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo

SD Memory Card*2 SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card miniSD Card *3

*1 The Reader does not comply with MagicGate standard, and the data requiring the copyright protection function cannot be copied or played on the Reader.

*2 The Reader does not comply with copyright protection of SD Memory Cards.

*3 miniSD Card adapter (sold separately) required.

Notes

Do not remove a memory card from the memory card slot while the data on the memory card is being edited. Otherwise, edited data will not be saved.

Sonys Memory Stick Duo media of up to 16 GB has been tested to work with the Reader. For other brands Memory Stick Duo media, please check compatibility before use.

SD Memory Card of up to 16 GB has been tested to work with the Reader; however, not all SD Memory Cards are guaranteed to work.

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When inserting the memory card into the Reader, 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.

Inserting a memory card into the Reader The Memory slot protective inserts are inserted in the Memory Stick PRO Duo slot and the SD Memory Card slot at purchase. Before inserting a memory card, remove the Memory slot protective inserts from the Memory Stick PRO Duo slot and SD Memory Card slot.

Press the protective insert until it clicks, then release your finger to let it eject automatically. Gently remove the protective insert. When not using the memory card, insert the Memory slot protective insert into the slot.

Note

If the Memory slot protective insert is not inserted in the slot, foreign objects may enter the slot, and cause malfunction or damage.

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Insert a memory card in the direction with its label side up until it clicks into the place.

Note

The Reader has separate slots for Memory Stick Duo media and the SD Memory Card. Be sure to insert the memory card in the correct slot. Inserting the memory card in the wrong slot may damage the slot and the memory card.

Mark

Memory Stick Duo media

SD Memory Card

Mark

Notes

Be sure to insert the memory card in the correct direction. Forced insertion may damage the slot.

Do not insert an incompatible memory card, as it may cause malfunction.

Do not use a deformed memory card or adapter.

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Removing a memory card from the Reader

Gently push in the memory card. You will hear a click, and the memory card should pop out.

Memory Stick Duo media

SD Memory Card

Remove the memory card squarely from the slot.

Notes

Do not remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading or writing data as data may be damaged.

For details on handling memory cards, refer to Notes on memory cards ( page 179).

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Importing Content

Authorizing the Reader and your computer

Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from an online eBook store, the Reader and your computer need to be authorized.

Hint You can check whether the Reader is authorized from About in

the Settings menu ( page 145). If it has already been authorized, This device is authorized for Adobe DRM protected content. is displayed.

Note

An Internet connection is required to authorize the Reader and your computer.

Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is turned on.

Note

If the Reader does not turn on, the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to the next step. Although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the Reader will not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the screen (it takes about 5 minutes).

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Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Reader Library starts automatically.

Reader

Source view

Notes

If Reader Library does not start automatically, start it manually by double-clicking the desktop icon.

If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection.

Click eBook Store in the Source view. The View area is switched to the Store view.

Hint The available eBook store varies depending on the country.

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Follow the store instructions.

To download Adobe DRM-protected files When you download Adobe DRM-protected PDF or EPUB files for the first time, you are required to enter your Adobe ID. Enter your Adobe ID by following the on-screen instructions. If you do not have an Adobe ID, create it by following the on-screen instructions, or refer to Sony support web sites.

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Downloading eBooks from eBook store

You can download eBooks from an online eBook store to your computer.

Notes

To download eBooks, an Internet connection is required on your computer.

You need to authorize your computer to download eBooks from an eBook store. You also need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on the Reader. For details, see Authorizing the Reader and your computer ( page 37) or refer to the Reader Library Help.

Start Reader Library.

Click eBook Store in the Source view. The View area is switched to the Store view and the eBook store page appears.

Follow the store instructions to purchase (download). Downloaded eBooks are automatically imported to Purchased folder under Library in the Source view.

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Hint eBooks can be read on Reader Library using your computer. For

details on Reader Library operations, refer to the Reader Library Help.

Importing content to Reader Library

You can import content files stored on your computer into Reader Library.

You can import the following content files. Book

PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1, BBeB Book

Audio MP3 and AAC format audio files (unsecured)

MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following specifications should be met in order to import an MP3 file. Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz

AAC file ( .mp4, .m4a, .mov, or .qt file extension) The following specifications should be met in order to import an AAC file. Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz

Note

Movie files are not supported. Picture

Bitmap file, JPEG file, GIF file*2, PNG file

*1 Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer.

*2 For an animation GIF file, only the first frame will be shown.

For details on content files you can import, refer to the Reader Library Help.

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Start Reader Library.

Click Import Files on the File menu. The Import Files dialog box appears.

Select the content file to be imported.

Hint You can import all the content files in a selected folder at the same

time from Import Folder on the File menu.

Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by the Reader and Reader Library.

File type (file extension)

Description

BBeB (.lrf, .lrx) A file in BBeB format used in digital books and publications. The links embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be used ( page 75).

PDF file (.pdf) A file in PDF format (Version 1.4 or before). Bookmarks and links on PDF files can be used.

EPUB file (.epub) A file in EPUB format used in digital books and publications that can adjust the layout automatically to fit the screen size.

Text file (.txt) A computer file that contains only characters, which is readable on most computers.

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File type (file extension)

Description

RTF file (.rtf) A document file format that can contain information such as font type, size or color in addition to text content.

Word file*1 (.doc, .docx*2)

Supported only by Reader Library. Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files transferred to the Reader.

*1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer. *2 On Macintosh, Reader Library does not support .docx files.

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Transferring Content

Transferring content to the Reader

You can transfer (copy) the content from Reader Library to the Reader.

You can transfer the following content files. Book

PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1, BBeB Book

Audio MP3 and AAC format audio files (unsecured)

MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following specifications should be met in order to import an MP3 file. Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz

AAC file ( .mp4, .m4a, .mov, or .qt file extension) The following specifications should be met in order to import an AAC file. Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz

Note

Movie files are not supported. Picture

Bitmap file, JPEG file, GIF file*2, PNG file

*1 Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer.

*2 For an animation GIF file, only the first frame will be shown.

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Notes

If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized on your computer and content cannot be transferred. Deactivate the Device Lock setting before USB connection ( page 146).

If the Reader has not been authorized, Reader Library will not transfer the DRM-protected files to the Reader. Make sure to authorize the Reader before the file transfer ( page 39).

Hints The book content can be grouped in the Library as a collection,

which can be transferred to the Reader. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the Reader Library Help.

You can synchronize content in Reader Library with the Reader ( page 52).

Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is turned on.

Note

If the Reader does not turn on, the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to the next step. Although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the Reader will not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the screen (it takes about 5 minutes).

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Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable ( page 14). Reader Library starts automatically and Reader appears in the Source view of Reader Library.

Reader

Source view

Notes

If Reader Library does not start automatically, start it manually by double-clicking the desktop icon.

If Reader does not appear in the Source view after connecting the Reader to your computer, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it after a while.

If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader before USB connection.

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Click Library in the Source view, then click (List view). The View area is switched to the List view and all the content in the Library is listed.

Hint When you click (Thumbnail View), content can be displayed

as thumbnails.

Select the content you want to transfer from the list.

Drag the content from the list to Reader in the Source view. The content is transferred to the Reader.

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Notes

If there is not enough free space on the internal memory of the Reader, content may not be transferable. The internal memory of the Reader can be increased in the following 2 ways. Transfer any unnecessary content back to Reader Library, then

delete it to increase free space on the Reader. Delete any unnecessary books on the Reader ( page 112).

Do not delete files in the folder under database, or files in database on your computer. Perform data management using the Reader Library. For details on the Reader Library operations, refer to the Reader Library Help.

In Reader Library, you can set to merge the notes (bookmark/ highlight/markup) of the Reader and Reader Library while synchronizing. When merging the notes, any inconsistent note for the same word will be replaced with the latest note.

When you copy a book from Reader Library to the Reader, the notes of the Reader will be replaced with the ones of the Reader Library (or vice versa).

Transferring content via a memory card

You can transfer the content imported into Reader Library to a memory card on the Reader.

Hints Memory Stick Duo media and SD Memory Card can be used. You can synchronize content in Reader Library with a memory card

on the Reader by specifying a folder (such as Library or the sub- items under Library) ( page 52). For details on how to synchronize content with a memory card, refer to the Reader Library Help.

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Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is turned on.

Note

If the Reader does not turn on, the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to the next step. Although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the Reader will not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the screen (it takes about 5 minutes).

Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable ( page 14). Reader Library starts automatically and Reader appears in the Source view of Reader Library.

Notes

If Reader Library does not start automatically, start it manually by double-clicking the desktop icon.

If Reader does not appear in the Source view after connecting the Reader to your computer, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it after a while.

If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader before USB connection.

Insert a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot of the Reader ( page 33). Memory Stick on Reader/SD Card on Reader appears in the Source view.

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Click Library in the Source view, then click (List view). The View area is switched to the List view and all the content in Library is listed.

Hint When you click (Thumbnail view), contents can be displayed

as thumbnails.

Select the content you want to transfer from the list.

Drag the content from the list to Memory Stick on Reader/SD Card on Reader in the Source view. The content is transferred to the memory card on the Reader.

Notes

If there is not enough free space on the memory card, content may not be transferred. The free space of the memory card can be increased in the following two ways. Transfer any unnecessary content back to Reader Library, then

delete it to increase free space on the memory card. Delete any unnecessary book on the Reader ( page 112).

Do not delete files and folders in the Sony Reader folder. Perform data management on Reader Library. For details on Reader Library operations, refer to the Reader Library Help.

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To transfer content back to Reader Library

Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is turned on.

Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable ( page 14). Reader Library starts automatically and Reader appears in the Source view of Reader Library.

Click Reader in the Source view, then click (List view). The View area is switched to the List view and all the content in Library is listed.

Select the content you want to transfer back from the list.

Drag the content from the list to Library in the Source view. The content is transferred back to Reader Library.

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Synchronizing content in Library with the Reader

You can synchronize content in Reader Library with the Reader by specifying a folder (such as Library or the sub- items under Library). The Reader will be automatically updated to match the content in Reader Library when you connect it to your computer. For details, refer to the Reader Library Help.

Note

To synchronize content in Reader Library with the Reader, you need to specify a folder (such as Library or the sub-items under Library). For details on how to specify a folder, refer to the Reader Library Help.

Hint When you want to synchronize content in Reader Library with the

Reader right away, you can also synchronize them manually. For details on how to synchronize content manually, refer to the Reader Library Help.

Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is turned on.

Note

If the Reader does not turn on, the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to the next step. Although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the Reader will not turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the screen (it takes about 5 minutes).

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Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable ( page 14). Reader Library starts and synchronizes content in the Library with the Reader automatically.

Notes

If Reader Library does not start automatically, start it manually by double-clicking the desktop icon.

If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection.

Hints Reader Library also starts synchronizing content in Library with the

Reader automatically in the following situations: When you start Reader Library after connecting the Reader to

your computer. After a period of time when any changes have been made to the

specified folder. You can also synchronize content in the computer drive with the

Reader by specifying a folder as a favorite folder. For details, refer to the Reader Library Help.

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Reading Books Follow the steps below to find books transferred from your computer.

Note

If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the screen.

In the Home menu, tap (Books).

Home menu

Hints If you want to continue reading from the last displayed page, tap

(Continue Reading) in the Home menu. The last displayed page appears.

If you want to select a book from a collection, tap (Collections) in the Home menu. Then, tap the desired

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Tap the desired book on the list.

(Expiration): Indicates days remaining until expiration. Expired is displayed when the book has expired.

Index bar: The type of index bar varies depending on the Sort type. For details, refer to About the index bar and scroll bar ( page 59).

Indicates that content is stored on a memory card.

: Memory Stick Duo media : SD Memory Card

Back icon

Books list

Hints If more than 10 books are stored, the index bar appears on

the right side of the list. The books are stored alphabetically. If your desired book is not displayed in the list, drag the index bar until the book appears or tap the first letter of the book title in the index bar. You can also turn the list page by pressing < > (Page Turn) buttons.

If you have read the book before, the last displayed page of the book appears when you open the book.

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To return to the Books list Press the OPTIONS button to display the Option menu, and tap Return to List.

Using the Option menu of the book list

In the book list, press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu. (Now Playing appears only while a track is playing.)

Option menu of the Books list

Option menu of the book list in the Collections folder

Option item Description/Reference page

Sort Sorts the Books list by title, author, or date. Sorts the book list in the Collections folder by title, author, date, or order ( page 58).

View Switches the list display format ( page 61). Search Searches a desired book title by keyword ( page

62).

Now Playing Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130).

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Option item Description/Reference page

Orientation Switches the screen orientation (vertical/ horizontal) ( page 114).

To close the Option menu Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.

Hint You can display the Option menu of the Collections folder list by

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Sorting a list You can sort the lists of books, collections, notes, audio files and pictures. Here the instructions to sort the Books list are given as an example. You can sort the list by title, author, or transferred date.

Hint The sorting criteria vary depending on the list. The default sorting

criteria are as follows: Books list: by Title Book list in the Collections folder: by Order All Notes list: by Date Notes list: by Page Audio list: by Title Pictures list: by Title

In the Option menu, tap by Title, by Author or by Date to sort the list. The Books list is sorted as specified.

Sorted by Date

Transferred date

Sorted by Author

Author name

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About the index bar and scroll bar If more than 10 items are stored in a list, the index bar or scroll bar appears on the right side of the list. You can use them to search for an item that does not appear on the current page. The appearance of the index bar differs depending on the sorting criteria.

Alphabetic index bar If this appears, drag the bar until the desired item appears, or tap the first letter of its title/author/artist/comment, by which the list is sorted, in the index bar.

Alphabetic index bar # contains books or authors that begin with a number. Bold letter indicates that the letter contains any applicable book or author.

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Index bar with icons This bar appears when you sort the All Notes or Notes list by Type. Respective icons on the bar represent the type of note. Tap the desired note type to find it. For details about the icons displayed on the bar, refer to Searching notes ( page 26).

Index bar with icons

Scroll bar If this appears, drag the bar until the desired item appears.

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Switching the list display format You can choose to display the list format in either List or Thumbnail view. In the Option menu, tap Thumbnail of View to switch the list display format.

List (default) Thumbnail

When you change the list display format, the Audio list and the Pictures list are also switched to the selected format.

Notes

In the Handwriting list, only Thumbnail view is available, and in the Text Memo list, only List view is available.

In the Books list and the Audio list, the thumbnail can be displayed only if the book or the track has cover art information.

Some cover art may not be displayable, depending on the file format.

If a book or track does not include cover art information, the default image will be displayed in the Thumbnail list.

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Searching for a book with a keyword Using the on-screen keyboard, you can search for a desired book, note or word from the Option menus. Here the instruction to search the Books list for a book is given as an example. You can search for a book by entering the book title or author.

Hint For details on how to use the on-screen keyboard, refer to How to

use the on-screen keyboard ( page 65).

In the Option menu, tap Search to display the keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears.

Search

Input area

On-screen keyboard

Enter a word in the input area of the keyboard. The word appears in the input area.

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Tap Search. The Search Results list appears. Books including the input word in their titles/authors are displayed.

Search Results list

Tap the desired book. The book page appears.

To close the Search Results list Tap (Back).

Hints You can perform other search operations in the same manner as

above after selecting Search in each Option menu (excluding searching a book for a word.)

For details on searching a book for a word, refer to Searching a book for keywords ( page 90).

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Search target and criteria Search target and criteria (metadata) vary depending on the type of Option menu as follows:

Option menu type Search target Criteria

Books list Book list in the Collections folder

Book Title, author

Collections folder list

Collection Collection folder

All Notes list Note Book title, created date, first sentence of the page containing a bookmark or markup, target word in an added comment, target word which is highlighted

Notes list Note First sentence of the page containing a bookmark or markup, target word in an added comment, target word which is highlighted

Home menu Book Title, author

Book page Word Word in a book

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How to use the on-screen keyboard The Reader provides United States, United Kingdom, French, German and Dutch keyboards. When you set the language in the Menu Language screen for the first time, the keyboard type is automatically set depending on the language set. However, you can change the keyboard type in the Advanced Settings menu at any time ( page 147).

Input areaCursor

Keyboard history

Character keys

(Backspace)/@#$ (Shift key)

Symbols/Abc Return key (not available for searching)

To input a character Tap any character key on the keyboard. The tapped character is

entered in the input area. As you input characters, predictive words from previously typed ones will appear in the Keyboard History area. If you tap the word, it appears in the input area.

To input characters with umlaut or accent, etc., tap and hold a character key to pop up candidate characters, and select the desired one. For details on available characters, refer to Characters available from the pop-up window ( page 67).

To toggle alphabetic characters between lower-case and upper- case, tap (Shift key).

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To input symbols, tap Symbols to display the symbol keyboard. You can also tap @#$ to display another type of symbol keyboard.

To return to the alphabet keyboard, tap Abc. To give a line feed, tap the Return key. (The Return key is only

available in the Comment editor and Text memo editor ( page 106 and 123).

A maximum of 64 (in vertical screen) / 98 (in horizontal screen) characters can be input in the input area.

To edit an input word Tap the input word directly to move the cursor.

To delete a character Locate the cursor right next to the character by tapping and then tap (Backspace).

Notes

Keyboard history records letters and hyphens. Numbers or other symbols are not recorded.

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Characters available from the pop-up window If you tap and hold a character key, optional characters will pop up, from which you can select the desired one. Characters selectable from the pop-up window are as follows:

Character key Selectable characters

A

a

C

c

D

d

E

e

I

i

N

n

O

o

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Character key Selectable characters

s

U

u

Y

y

Z

z

!

?

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Operations on the book page

On the book page screen, you can perform the following operations.

Size indicator Current page number/ Total page number Volume indicator

Note

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Turning a page Drag on the touch screen.

To go back to the previous page, drag on the page the opposite direction or press the < (Page Turn) button.

Turning pages repeatedly Hold on the touch screen after dragging, or press and hold the < > (Page Turn) buttons.

Hint You can reverse the direction of dragging in the Settings menu

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Tapping operations

Double-tapping on the top right corner of a book page

You can add/remove a bookmark ( page 94).

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Tapping the page number at the bottom of the screen

You can jump to the desired page from the Page Jump panel ( page 86).

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Double-tapping a word You can highlight ( page 99), search ( page 90), or look up the word ( page 76) from the pop-up menu.

Pop-up menu

Double-tapping and dragging the consecutive words

You can highlight ( page 99) or search the consecutive words from the pop-up menu ( page 90).

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Tapping a bookmark or a highlighted word(s) You can add a comment by text/handwriting to the tapped bookmark/highlighted word(s), or edit the comment from the displayed menu ( page 104).

Highlighted word

Example: Tapping a highlighted word

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To use the links of eBooks files on the Reader You can use the links on a BBeB, PDF or EPUB file. The link appears highlighted on the screen. Tap to jump to the linked page.

Link

Hint If you want to return to the previous page after you jumped to the

linked page, press the OPTIONS button to display the Option menu, and then tap History (Previous View).

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Using the Useful Features You can use the various features to enhance readability.

Embedded dictionaries

You can look up words using the English dictionaries incorporated in the Reader.

Notes

Only English dictionaries (New Oxford American Dictionary and Oxford Dictionary of English) are available.

If you set English for Menu Language at the initial setting, the dictionary used is automatically selected from New Oxford American Dictionary or Oxford Dictionary of English according to the type of English keyboard you selected. However, you can change it in the Advanced Settings menu at any time ( page 148).

If you set a language other than English for Menu Language at the initial setting, the dictionary function becomes disabled. To enable a dictionary, set either New Oxford American Dictionary or Oxford Dictionary of English in the Dictionary setting ( page 148).

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In the book page, double-tap the desired word. The pop-up menu appears, in which the headline of the word definition is displayed.

(Dictionary) Pop-up menu

Close icon

Tap (Dictionary). The definition is fully displayed in the dictionary viewer.

Close icon

(Keyboard) ( page 78)

Dictionary viewer

Definition area

Hints You can turn the dictionary pages by dragging the definition

area or pressing the < > (Page Turn) buttons. If you press and hold the < or > (Page Turn) button while

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To close the dictionary viewer Tap .

Looking up other words You can view a list of words found by the same keyword and select a headword to read its detailed definition.

In the dictionary viewer, tap (Keyboard). The lookup result screen with the on-screen keyboard appears.

Lookup result screen

Close icon

Scrolls the page

Number of entries and page number/ total pages

Candidate words in a list

Tap the desired headword. The definition is fully displayed in the dictionary viewer.

Hints You can also look up another word by modifying the selected

word using the on-screen keyboard. As you modify the characters in the input area of the keyboard, the lookup result changes accordingly.

You can input up to 39 (in vertical screen) / 72 (in horizontal screen) characters in the input area.

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Note

When using the embedded dictionary, you cannot input alphabet with umlaut or accent. The tap and hold operation on the on-screen keyboard is not available.

Adjusting the text size

You can adjust the text size using the size menu. Select from 5 different text sizes (S, M, L, XL or XXL). S (original size) is set by default.

In the book page, press the (Size) button. The Size menu appears.

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Tap M, L, XL or XXL. The text size is changed, and the text and layout of the book page are adjusted automatically to fit the screen size. The selected size is indicated at the bottom of the screen.

Size indicator Size icons

Close icon Zoom In ( page 82)

Tap , or press the (Size) button. After the Size menu is closed, the texts are displayed in the selected size. To return the texts to the default size, tap S in the Size menu.

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Hints When the texts on a PDF or EPUB file are magnified, the page is

divided into multiple sections. To display the rest of the page, drag the page or press the < > (Page Turn) buttons.

When viewing a PDF file in S size, you can magnify the text size by switching the screen orientation to Horizontal. This should be used only if you wish to retain the original layout of the PDF file.

The text size of BBeB, PDF or EPUB files will be magnified as follows: BBeB file: S(100%), M(120%), L(150%), XL(200%), XXL(260%) PDF file: S(100%), M(200%), L(300%), XL(450%), XXL(600%) EPUB file: S(100%), M(130%), L(180%), XL(230%), XXL(310%)

Notes

If you change the text size of a BBeB, Text or RTF file, the total page number displayed on the Reader increases with the number of divided sections.

When you view PDF files in M, L, XL, or XXL size, some functions such as highlighting, searching, or the temporary selection of a word, may not work correctly.

When you view PDF files in M, L, XL or XXL size, the page layout is adjusted automatically to fit the screen size. In certain situations, only text appears in these scales as some tables and graphics may be reformatted and altered. In these cases, viewing in S size will retain the original formatting.

Certain image-based pages such as the cover page of a book, or a PDF file created as an image file, cannot be magnified to M, L, XL or XXL size. In these cases, it is recommended to use the Zoom Mode.

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Zooming in/out

The book page enters zoom mode by tapping Zoom In on the size menu ( page 79).

In the book page, press the (Size) button, then tap Zoom In. The Zoom bar appears.

Slider

Zoom bar

Drag the slider, or tap + or of the Zoom bar repeatedly until the page is zoomed to the desired scale. The page is zoomed in.

Hints You can also zoom in a book page by tapping a point in the

Zoom bar. By double-tapping on a book page in zoom mode, the page is

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To scroll a magnified page When the book page is zoomed in, / / / appear at the edges of the screen. You can display the edge of the page by tapping / / / .

You can also scroll the page by dragging it.

To exit the Zoom mode Tap , or press the (Size) button. The Zoom bar disappears and the book page screen returns to the selected text size.

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Using the Option menu of the book page

Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu of the book page. The Option menu consists of 2 pages and includes various useful features. (Now Playing appears only while a track is playing.)

Close icon

Displays 2nd page

1st page

Close icon

Displays 1st page

2nd page

Option item Description/Reference page

Go to Page Displays the Page Jump panel ( page 86). History Navigates previously viewed pages ( page 89). Table of Contents*1

Displays the table of contents.

Search Searches words in the book ( page 90). Create/Edit Notes

Displays the tool bar to create/delete a bookmark ( page 95)/highlight ( page 100)/markup ( page 102) or displays the Notes list ( page 109).

Hide Notes/ Show Notes*2

Hides/Displays the bookmark/highlight/markup ( page 112).

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Option item Description/Reference page

Return to List Closes the book and goes back to the list from which you opened the book.

Delete Book Deletes a book ( page 112). Info Displays the book information ( page 113). Now Playing Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130). Orientation Switches the screen orientation (vertical/

horizontal) ( page 114).

*1 The displayed items vary depending on the content. *2 Hide Notes/Show Notes is displayed only when notes are present

in the book.

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Jumping to pages (Go to Page) You can jump to pages using the Page Jump panel. There are two ways to perform the operation:

Using the Page Jump bar. Specifying the page number ( page 87).

To jump to pages using the Page Jump bar

In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap Go to Page. The Page Jump panel appears.

Enter Page # ( page 87)

Page Jump bar

Close icon

Page Jump panel

Hints You can also display the Page Jump panel by tapping the

page number at the bottom of the screen. If you press and hold the < or > (Page Turn) button while

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Drag the slider, or tap a point on the Page Jump bar. The page is displayed based on the slider position in the Page Jump bar.

Slider

To close the Page Jump panel Tap or the page number at the bottom of the screen, or press the OPTIONS button.

Jumping directly to a specific page You can jump directly to a page by inputting the page number with the on-screen numeric keyboard.

Tap Enter Page # on the Page Jump panel. The numeric keyboard appears.

Input area

Number Keys

(Backspace) key

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Tap the number key to input the page number. The input number is displayed in the input area. To delete the number, tap the (Backspace) key.

Hint Up to 11-digit number can be input.

Tap Go. The input page appears.

To close the numeric keyboard Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.

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Going back to previously displayed pages (History) You can go back to previously displayed pages.

In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap History. The History Jump icons appear.

(Next View) (Previous View)

History Jump icons

Tap (Previous View). The previously displayed page appears. To return to the current page, tap (Next View).

Hints You can also perform the same operation by dragging on the

touch screen or pressing < > (Page Turn) buttons while the History Jump icons are displayed.

If you tap on the page number, the History Jump icons disappear, and the Page Jump bar appears.

To hide the History Jump icons Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.

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Searching a book for keywords (Search) You can search for keywords by using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65). There are two ways to search for a keyword:

Double-tapping a word in the book page of the book. Using the Option menu ( page 92).

To search by double-tapping a word

In the book page, double-tap the desired word. The pop-up menu appears.

(Search) Close icon Pop-up menu

Note

If you display the tool bar from Create/Edit Notes within the Options menu, you cannot display the pop-up menu, but only select the word temporarily by double-tapping on that page. (However, you can search a word by selecting Search from the Option menu.) To cancel the selection, deactivate all the items on the tool bar, then tap any point on that page of the book.

Hint To select consecutive words, double-tap the first word and

drag across the desired portion.

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Tap (Search). The search result page containing the input word(s) appears. The results are highlighted on the page.

Search result page

Tap (Next Search) to skip to the next page that contains the input word(s). The next page containing the input word(s) appears. To return to the previous page containing your input word(s), tap (Previous Search).

To exit the search result page Tap . The highlight of input word(s) disappears.

Hint If you select Search from the Option menu again, the on-screen

keyboard will appear with the searched word in its input area.

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To search from the Option menu

In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap Search. The on-screen keyboard appears.

Input area

Input a word using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65), then tap Search. The search result page containing the input word appears. The results are highlighted on the page.

Search result page

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Tap (Next Search) to skip to the next page that contains the input word(s). The next page containing the input word(s) appears. To return to the previous page containing your input word(s), tap (Previous Search).

To exit the search result page Tap .

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Creating a bookmark on a book page (Create/ Edit Notes) You can create a bookmark on a book page for your future reference. There are two ways to perform the operation:

Double-tapping a page. Using the Option menu ( page 95).

To create a bookmark by double-tapping a page

In the book page, double-tap near the upper right corner of the screen. The upper right corner of the page is shown as folded.

Bookmark

Hint To delete the bookmark, double-tap it again.

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To create a bookmark from the Option menu

In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap Create/Edit Notes. The tool bar appears.

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Tap (Bookmark). The upper right corner of the page is shown as folded, and the color of in the tool bar is shaded.

(Bookmark)

Bookmark

Hint To delete the bookmark, tap (Bookmark).

To close the tool bar Tap .

Hints You can add a comment to a bookmark. For details, refer to

Adding a comment to a bookmark or highlight ( page 104). While you are viewing a comment of a bookmark in the Comment

viewer, you can delete both the bookmark and comment by tapping Delete ( page 108).

You can delete all the notes within a book from the Option menu of the Notes list ( page 110).

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Notes

When you delete a bookmark with a comment, the comment will also be removed. Tap Yes in the confirmation message to delete both the bookmark and the comment.

By adjusting the text size, the displayed bookmark on the adjusted page may contain a variety of bookmark information. Note that all this bookmark information on the page will be deleted if the bookmark is removed.

While an item on the tool bar is active, you cannot select a word by double-tapping. While no item is active, you can select the word, but cannot display the pop-up menu. (However, you can search a word by selecting Search from the Option menu.) To cancel the selection, deactivate all the items on the tool bar, then tap any point on that page of the book.

To display a bookmarked page You can display the bookmarked page from the All Notes list ( page 26) and the Notes list ( page 109).

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Highlighting a word(s) (Create/Edit Notes) You can highlight a word(s) on a book page. There are two ways to perform the operation:

Double-tapping a word in the book page of the book. Using the Option menu ( page 100).

Hints You can add a comment to a highlight. For details, refer to Adding

a comment to a bookmark or highlight ( page 104). You can also highlight a word(s) with a hyperlink and add a

comment to it ( page 104).

Notes

When you tap a highlighted word(s) with a hyperlink, the Comment editor ( page 105, 106) or the Comment viewer ( page 108) appears instead of jumping to a page. To enable the hyperlink, hide the highlights using Hide Notes in the Option menu ( page 112), or delete the highlight ( page 99).

You cannot highlight the cover page and pictures, as well as book/ chapter titles that are displayed in the upper right of a book page.

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To highlight a word(s) by double-tapping

In the book page, double-tap the desired word, then tap (Highlight). The word is highlighted.

(Highlight) Close icon

Pop-up menu

Hints To highlight consecutive words or multiple lines, double-tap the

first word and drag across the desired portion, then tap (Highlight).

To delete the highlight, press the OPTIONS button, then tap Create/Edit Notes (Eraser) on the tool bar. Then, tap or stroke a part of the highlighted word(s).

Note

If you display the tool bar from Create/Edit Notes within the Options menu, you cannot display the pop-up menu, but only select the word temporarily by double-tapping on that page. (However, you can search a word by selecting Search from the Option menu.) To cancel the selection, deactivate all the items on the tool bar, then tap any point on that page of the book.

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To highlight a word(s) from the Option menu

In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap Create/Edit Notes (Highlight marker). The color of in the tool bar is shaded and the highlighting function becomes available.

Drag across the word(s) on the book page. The word(s) is highlighted.

(Highlight marker)

Highlighted word

Hints To highlight multiple lines of text all at once, drag across the

lines starting from the first character to the last character. To delete the highlight, tap (Eraser), then tap or stroke a

part of the highlighted word(s).

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Notes

Once you tap (Highlight marker) / (Eraser), it will remain active until you tap another item in the tool bar.

While an item on the tool bar is active, you cannot select a word by double-tapping. While no item is active, you can select the word, but cannot display the pop-up menu. (However, you can search a word by selecting Search from the Option menu.) To cancel the selection, deactivate all the items on the tool bar, then tap any point on that page of the book.

Hints While you are viewing a comment of a highlight in the Comment

viewer, you can delete both the highlight and comment by tapping Delete ( page 108).

You can delete all the notes within a book from the Option menu of the Notes list ( page 110).

Note

When you delete a highlight with a comment, both highlight and comment will be removed. Tap Yes in the confirmation message to delete both the highlight and comment.

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Marking up a book page by handwriting (Create/Edit Notes) You can freely mark up a book page using the supplied stylus or a finger.

In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap Create/Edit Notes (Pen). The color of in the tool bar is shaded and the markup function becomes available.

Mark up the book page. Lines are drawn as you drag on the touch screen.

Close icon

(Pen) (Eraser)

Hint To erase the line, tap (Eraser), then stroke a part of the

line. If the markup was drawn by multiple lines, stroke across all points of each line thoroughly in order to completely erase the markup.

Tap . The markup is saved, and the tool bar is closed.

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Note

During the markup operation, the current page is saved by performing the operations, such as pressing a button, closing a book.

To display a marked page You can display a marked page from the All Notes list ( page 26) and the Notes list ( page 109).

To display an iconized markup in original form If you magnify/reduce the text size, the markup is displayed as at the first character of the marked page. To display the markup on the original page, tap to pop up its thumbnail, and tap the thumbnail. (If the marked page was not created on the PRS-600, only the thumbnail will be displayed.)

Thumbnail of the marked page

Notes

If multiple fall on the same position, they appear side by side. This product (PRS-600) cannot display a markup that was created

on a model whose screen size is different.

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Adding a comment to a bookmark or highlight You can add a comment to a bookmark or highlighted word. There are two ways to perform the operation:

by Drawing by Keyboard ( page 106)

Note

If the tool bar is displayed and if any of (Highlight marker), (Pen) or (Eraser) has been already selected, unselect by tapping it and tap either the highlighted word(s) or the bookmark to enter a comment.

Adding a comment by drawing

In the book page, tap the desired bookmark or highlighted word. The Method menu appears.

Close icon

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Tap by Drawing. The Comment editor with the freehand tool bar appears.

Drawing area

Comment editor

Draw freely in the drawing area. Lines are drawn as you drag on the touch screen.

Note

The handwritten comment cannot have multiple pages.

Hint To erase the line, tap (Eraser), then tap any point on the

line.

Tap Done to save the comment. The Comment editor is closed, and is attached to the bookmark or the highlight.

Note

Make sure to tap Done when you wish to save the comment. If you tap , the confirmation screen appears.

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Adding a comment using the on-screen keyboard

In the book page, tap the desired bookmark or highlighted word. The Method menu appears.

Close icon

Method menu

Tap by Keyboard. The Comment editor with the on-screen keyboard appears.

Comment editor

On-screen keyboard

Input area

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Enter your comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65).

Hints Up to 2048 characters can be input in a comment. The on-screen keyboard in the Comment editor has a Return

key. You can provide a line feed using this key.

Tap Done to save the comment. The Comment editor is closed, and is attached to the bookmark or the highlight.

Note

Make sure to tap Done when you wish to save the comment. If you tap , the confirmation screen appears.

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To view a comment Tap a bookmark or highlight with on a book page. The Comment viewer appears.

Page number of the comment (not displayed for handwritten comment)

Comment viewer

/: The arrows become available when the comment has multiple pages (not displayed for handwritten comment). To display the previous/next page of the comment, tap /.

Hint You can also view a comment from the Notes list ( page 109).

Note

When you tap a highlighted word(s) with a hyperlink, the Comment editor ( page 105, 106) or the Comment viewer ( page 108) appears instead of jumping to a page. To enable the hyperlink, hide the highlights using Hide Notes in the Option menu ( page 112), or delete the highlight ( page 99).

To edit a comment Tap Edit in the Comment viewer to display the Comment editor. Edit the comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65) or the Comment editor for handwriting.

To delete a comment Tap Delete in the Comment viewer. The comment and the bookmark/highlight will be deleted. You can also delete all the notes in a book from the Notes list.

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Selecting a note (Create/Edit Notes) You can display the Notes list by tapping Notes in the tool bar. The Notes list includes all the notes of the currently viewed book. You can jump to a page by tapping an item in the list.

Hint You can search the Notes list for a note containing a text

comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 111).

In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap Create/Edit Notes. The tool bar appears.

Tap Notes. The list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups in the current book appears.

Page number

Indicates type of note ( page 27)

Scroll bar

Tap a note. The page that includes the note is displayed.

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Hints You can also create notes (excluding markups and handwritten

comments) in Reader Library. In Reader Library, you can set to merge the notes of the Reader and Reader Library while synchronizing. When merging the notes, any inconsistent note for the same word will be replaced with the latest note.

When you copy a book from Reader Library to the Reader, the notes of the Reader will be replaced with the ones of the Reader Library (or vice versa).

To delete all the notes within a book In the Option menu of the Notes list, tap Delete Notes. Tap Yes to delete all the notes in the list.

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Using the Option menu of the Notes List Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu. (Now Playing appears only while a track is playing.)

Option menu

Option item Description

Sort Sorts the list by Page, by Type or by Comment ( page 58).

Search Searches a desired note by keyword ( page 62).

Delete Notes Deletes all the bookmarks, highlights, markups and comments within the book.

Now Playing Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130).

Orientation Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ( page 114).

To close the Option menu Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.

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Hiding notes (Hide Notes) Notes, such as bookmarks, highlights and markups in a book can be hidden/shown from the Option menu of a book page.

In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap Hide Notes. All bookmarks, highlights, and markups within a book are tentatively hidden. To show them, in the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap Show Notes.

Note

When you select Hide Notes in one book, the other books notes are also hidden.

Deleting a book (Delete Book) You can delete a book on the Reader or memory cards that are inserted into the Reader.

In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap to display the second page of the Option menu, and tap Delete Book.

Tap Yes. The book is deleted and the screen switches to the book list.

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Displaying book information (Info) You can check book information, such as title, author, book cover thumbnail and etc.

In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap to display the second page of the Option menu, and tap Info. The book information appears.

Items Description

Book cover thumbnail

The book cover thumbnail. (BBeB file only)

Title The book title. Author The name of author(s). Publisher The publisher. (BBeB file only) Category The book category (BBeB file only) eBook ID The Book ID. (BBeB file only) Kind The file type. Date The latest update and creation date. Size The file size. Location The memory location where the book is stored.

Internal memory: The book is stored on the Reader. Memory Stick/SD Memory Card: The book is stored on a memory card.

Path The file path location. Digital Rights This field is only displayed if a book with DRM is

selected. (BBeB, PDF and EPUB file only) Full viewable: The entire book can be read. Restricted: Some or all of the book cannot be read.

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Items Description

Expiration date

This field is only displayed when a book with DRM and an expiration date is selected. (PDF and EPUB file only)

Switching screen orientation (vertical/ horizontal) (Orientation) In the Option menu, you can switch the screen orientation from vertical to horizontal or vice versa. Once the screen orientation is switched, all menus and contents are displayed in the selected orientation.

Hint You can switch the screen orientation from any of the Option

menus.

In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap to display the second page of the Option menu, and tap Orientation. The orientation is switched from vertical to horizontal.

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About screen division when screen orientation is set to horizontal

When set to horizontal, the book page is divided into 2 parts (upper and lower). To display the lower part, drag the page horizontally or press the > (Page Turn) button.

Displaying upper half Displaying lower half

Position indicator Position indicator

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Creating Drawings and Text Memos You can create either a handwritten drawing or a text memo independent of any book stored in the Reader.

Note

If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the screen.

Drawing by handwriting

You can create handwritten drawings.

In the Home menu, tap (Handwriting).

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Hint When more than 8 drawings are stored, the scroll bar appears

on the right side of the list. You can display the next page of the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the > (Page Turn) button.

Tap New Drawing.

Indicates that content is stored on a memory card.

: Memory Stick Duo media

: SD Memory Card

Handwriting list

Scroll barCreated drawings

New Drawing

Created date and time

Note

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Start to draw in the drawing area.

Drawing editor

Drawing area

Hint To erase a line, tap (Eraser), then stroke a part of the line.

Tap Done to save the drawing.

Note

Make sure to tap Done when you wish to save the drawing. If you tap , the confirmation screen appears.

Newly created drawings will be saved only on the internal memory.

Hint If you tap New, the current drawing is saved, and a new

drawing editor opens.

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How to use the drawing editor

Drawing editor

(Pen)

(Eraser)

To draw With (Pen) selected, drag on the screen with the supplied stylus or your finger.

To erase a drawing Tap (Eraser), stroke across the drawing thoroughly. To erase only a line, tap any point on the line.

To create a new drawing Tap New. The current drawing is saved, and a new drawing editor opens.

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To close the drawing editor To save and close the current drawing, tap Done. To close without saving the drawing, tap , then Yes in the confirmation screen. Tap No to cancel the operation.

To view a drawing In the Handwriting list, tap the desired drawing. Press the < > (Page Turn) buttons or drag on the touch screen to display the previous/next drawing.

Current drawing number/ Total drawing numberDrawing viewer

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To edit a drawing In the drawing viewer, tap Edit to display the tool bar. Edit the drawing in the same manner as you drew it ( page 119).

To delete a drawing With the drawing viewer open, press the OPTIONS button. Tap Delete Drawing Yes in the confirmation screen.

Creating a text memo

You can create a text memo using the on-screen keyboard.

In the Home menu, tap (Text Memo).

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Hints When more than 9 text memos are stored, the scroll bar

appears on the right side of the list. You can display the next page of the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the > (Page Turn) button.

Tap New Memo.

Indicates that content is stored on a memory card.

: Memory Stick Duo media

: SD Memory Card

Text Memo list

Scroll bar

Created text memos

New Memo

Created date and time

Note

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Enter text on the input area using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65)

Close icon

Text memo editor

Input area

Hint The on-screen keyboard in the Text memo editor has a

Return key. You can provide a line feed using this key.

Tap Done to save the text memo. The text memo is saved, and the text memo editor closes.

Notes

Make sure to tap Done when you wish to save the text. If you tap , the confirmation screen appears.

Newly created text memos will be saved only on the internal memory.

Hint If you tap New, the current text memo is saved, and a new

text memo editor opens.

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To view a text memo In the Text memo list, tap the desired text memo. Press the < > (Page Turn) buttons or drag on the touch screen to display the previous/next text memo.

Text memo viewer

/: The arrows become available when the memo has multiple pages. To display the previous/ next page of the memo, tap /.

Close icon

Current text memo number

of total

Current memo page/ Total memo page

To edit a text memo In the text memo viewer, tap Edit to display the on-screen keyboard, then edit the text.

To delete a text memo With the text memo viewer open, press the OPTIONS button. Then, tap Delete Memo Yes in the confirmation screen.

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Using the Option menu of the Handwriting and Text Memo lists

Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu. (Now Playing appears only while a track is playing.)

Option menu of the Handwriting list

Option menu of the Text Memo list

Option item Description/Reference page

Now Playing Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130).

Orientation Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ( page 114).

To close the Option menu Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.

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Option menus of the drawing and text memo viewers

Option menu of the drawing viewer

Option menu of the text memo viewer

Option item Description/Reference page

Delete Drawing/Delete Memo

Deletes the drawing/memo ( page 121, 124).

Now Playing Opens the audio Playback screen ( page 130).

Orientation Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ( page 114).

To close the Option menu Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.

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Playing Audio Files Playing audio files transferred from your computer

You can play back MP3 and AAC files (unsecured) on the Reader. You can also read books while listening to an audio file ( page 129). When listening to audio files, connect the optional headphones to the headphone jack.

Note

If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the screen.

In the Home menu, tap (More) (Audio).

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Hints The content on the memory card also appears in the Audio

list. When more than 10 tracks are stored, the index bar appears

on the right side of the list. You can display the next page of the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the > (Page Turn) button.

You can place (Audio) in the Home menu in Customize Home Menu ( page 31).

In the Audio list, tap the desired track.

Thumbnails of pictures (if contained on files)

Playback screen

Indicates that content is stored on a memory card.

: Memory Stick Duo media

: SD Memory Card

Audio list

To stop playback, tap on the screen. Succeeding tracks are played in the listed order.

To close the Audio list Tap (Back).

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To close the Playback screen Press the OPTIONS button to display the Option menu, and tap Return to List.

Hints You can read a book while playing tracks. To do so, play the track

before you begin to read a book. You can display the Option menu of Audio by pressing the

OPTIONS button ( page 131). While a track is playing, the volume indicator appears at the bottom

right of the screen.

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Operations on the Playback screen On the Playback screen, you can perform the following operations.

Play mode icon*1

: Shuffle play : Repeat (1 Song)

: Repeat (All Songs) Track name Artist name

Album name

Slider Volume indicator

Elapsed playback time/ Total time of the current track

Current track number/ total track number

Playback progress bar

(stop)/(play)

Picture area

*1 The play mode icons appear while tracks are playing in shuffle play or repeat play ( page 132).

Button/Gesture Operation

Dragging ( page 70) (Page Turn) buttons

Skips to the previous/next track.

Playback progress bar Rewinds/Fast-forwards the track by dragging the slider or tapping a point of the Playback progress bar.

/ Stops/Restarts the playback.

VOL /+ button Adjusts the volume. Mutes on/off by pressing and

holding it.

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Using the Option menu of Audio

Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu. (Now Playing appears only while a track is playing.)

Option menu of the Audio list

Option item Description/Reference page

Sort Sorts the Audio list by Titleor by Artist ( page 58).

View Switches the list display format ( page 61).

Now Playing Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130).

Orientation Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ( page 114).

To close the Option menu Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.

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Option menu of the Playback screen

Option item Description/Reference page

Repeat Off (default setting): Stops playback after playing all tracks. 1 Song: Plays the current track repeatedly. All Songs: Plays all tracks repeatedly.

Shuffle Off/ Shuffle On Plays all tracks in random order.

Continue Reading Goes to the book page screen. The last displayed page appears.

Return to List Closes the Playback screen and displays the Audio list.

Orientation Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ( page 114).

To close the Option menu Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.

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Viewing Pictures

Viewing pictures transferred from your computer

You can view BMP/JPEG/GIF/PNG files on the Reader.

Note

If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the screen.

In the Home menu, tap (More) (Pictures).

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Hints The content on the memory card also appears in the Pictures

list. When more than 10 pictures are stored, the index bar appears

on the right side of the list. You can display the next page of the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the > (Page Turn) button.

You can place (Pictures) in the Home menu in Customize Home Menu ( page 31).

In the Pictures list, tap the desired picture.

Picture viewer

Indicates that content is stored on a memory card.

: Memory Stick Duo media

: SD Memory Card

Pictures list

Thumbnails

To close the Picture list Tap (Back).

To close the Picture viewer screen Press the OPTIONS button to display the Option menu, and tap Return to List.

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Hints The Size menu of the Picture viewer can be displayed by pressing

the (Size) button. In the Size menu, you can zoom in/out a picture ( page 82).

You can display the Option menu of Pictures by pressing the OPTIONS button ( page 137).

To increase the resolution of landscape pictures, view them in horizontal mode ( page 114).

Operations on the Picture viewer On the Picture viewer, you can perform the following operations.

Current picture number/ total picture number

Picture viewer

Button/Gesture Operation

Dragging ( page 70) (Page Turn) buttons

To display the previous/next picture.

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To zoom in/out a picture You can zoom in/out a picture. On the Picture viewer, press the (Size) button to display the Zoom bar. For details about using the Zoom bar and scrolling the magnified picture, refer to Zooming in/out ( page 82).

Zoom bar

Slider

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Using the Option menu of Pictures

Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu. (Now Playing appears only while a track is playing.)

Option menu of the Pictures list

Option item Description/Reference page

Sort Sorts the Pictures list by Titleor by Date ( page 58).

View Switches the list display format ( page 61).

Now Playing Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130).

Orientation Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ( page 114).

To close the Option menu Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.

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Option menu of the Picture Viewer

Option item Description/Reference page

Slideshow On/Off Starts/Stops a slideshow of pictures. The Slideshow setting can be configured from the Settings menu ( page 143).

Return to List Closes the Picture viewer screen.

Now Playing Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130).

Orientation Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ( page 114).

Note

Even when the Slideshow setting in the Settings menu is set to Off, you can start a slideshow by selecting Slideshow On in the Option menu of the Picture Viewer.

To close the Option menu Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.

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Settings

Changing Settings You can configure various settings in the Settings menu.

Note

If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the screen.

In the Home menu, tap (More) (Settings).

Home menu

Hint You can place (Settings) in the Home menu in Customize

Home Menu ( page 31).

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In the Settings menu, select the setting item you want to change. Illustrations below show the Date and Time setting.

Settings menu

Tap the desired part or field to change the setting. To input a number, tap the numeric key.

Date and Time setting screen

Numeric Keys

Tap OK or Yes to confirm the setting, or tap (Back) to cancel the setting.

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Settings menu items

In the Settings menu, you can configure the following settings.

Setting item Description

Date and Time Sets date and time displayed on the Reader. To input the value, tap the numeric key.

Hint When you connect the Reader to your

computer with Reader Library open, the date and time of the Reader is automatically synchronized with your computer clock.

Date and Time Format

Sets the display format of date and time. Active settings are displayed in black. Date: Month-Day-Year, Day-Month- Year Time: 12 hour, 24 hour

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Setting item Description

Power Management

Activates or deactivates the Power Management. On (default setting): 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 and stops consuming the battery power.

If battery power is at a low level, the Reader will shut down after 60 minutes of inactivity.

Off: Power Management is not activated. For details, refer to About the Power Management of the Reader ( page 11).

Note

In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if Power Management is set to On. When connected to a computer using the

supplied USB cable When connected to the AC Adapter for

Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to charge When playing a track or slideshow

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Setting item Description

Page Turn Gesture

Changes the drag direction to turn pages. (default setting): Proceeds to the next page by dragging from left to right on the touch screen. : Proceeds to the next page by dragging from right to left on the touch screen.

Slideshow Configures the slideshow settings. On: Activates the slideshow. Off (default setting): Deactivates the slideshow. Slide Duration: Use the numeric keypad to input the duration time. The duration time can be set up to 60 seconds in 1 second increments.

Note

Large size pictures may take more time to display than is shown in the Slide Duration.

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Setting item Description

Menu Language Sets the language of the displayed menu or messages. Available languages: English, Franais, Deutsch, Nederlands

Hints When you turn on the Reader for the first

time or after restoring the default settings ( page 163), you are required to set the language in the initial setting. If you select a language other than English, the Keyboard setting is set automatically.

The setting of Keyboard also determines Date and Time Format and Dictionary settings.

Once the initial setting is completed, setting Menu Language will not set Date and Time Format, Keyboard or Dictionary settings automatically.

Advanced Settings

Refer to Advanced Settings menu items ( page 146).

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Setting item Description

About Displays the firmware version of the Reader, the product name, license information, etc.

Restore Defaults Refer to Restoring default settings ( page 163).

To cancel the operation Tap (Back).

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Advanced Settings menu items

In the Advanced Settings menu, you can configure the following settings.

Setting item Description

Device Lock Locks the Reader by setting a password. On: The Reader is locked by the

password. Off (default setting): The Reader is not

locked. Code: To input a password, tap in the 4-

digit number using the numeric keys.

Once the password is set, the next time you turn on the Reader, the screen asking for the password appears. To unlock it, input the password using the numeric keys, and then tap OK.

Notes

You are recommended to make a note of your password and keep it in a safe place separate from the Reader. If you forget your password, contact your Sony Support Center ( page 152); however note that in unlocking your device, all content on it will be erased.

When the Device Lock setting is activated, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer. Make sure to deactivate the Device Lock setting before the USB connection.

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Setting item Description

Calibrate Touch Screen

Lets you calibrate the touch screen by following the on-screen instructions.

Keyboard Sets the country whose standard keyboard arrangement is employed for the on-screen keyboard. Available keyboards: United States, United Kingdom, French, German, Dutch

Hints When you turn on the Reader for the first

time or after restoring the default settings ( page 163), the Keyboard setting screen appears only if you select English for Menu Language. (If you select a language other than English, the Keyboard setting is determined according to the language you set.) The setting of Keyboard automatically sets Date and Time Format and Dictionary settings.

Once the initial setting is completed, setting Keyboard will not set the Date and Time Format and Dictionary settings automatically.

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Setting item Description

Dictionary Sets the dictionary used. The type of dictionary is automatically set according to the keyboard that you set in the initial setting. Available dictionaries: New Oxford American Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary of English, None

Hint At the initial setting, if you select United

States for the Keyboard setting, New Oxford American Dictionary is automatically set, while selecting United Kingdom sets Oxford Dictionary of English. For settings other than those above, None is automatically selected.

Customize Home Menu

Refer to To customize the Home menu ( page 31).

Clear Keyboard History

Deletes the record of all typed words made via the on-screen keyboard. After deleting the record, no word will appear in the Keyboard History area on the on- screen keyboard.

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Settings

Setting item Description

Format Memory Formats the internal memory of the Reader or memory card. Formatting will erase all the contents. Internal Memory: Formats the internal memory. Memory Stick: Formats the Memory Stick Duo media. SD Card: Formats the SD memory card.

Note

Before formatting, make sure to transfer data that you do not want to lose to your computer or other device.

Device Shutdown Shuts down the Reader to minimize battery consumption.

Hint You can also shut down the Reader by

sliding the POWER switch and holding it for more than 3 seconds.

Notes

After shutdown, the Reader may take a few moments to turn on.

If you connect the Reader to your computer after shutdown, the Reader will need to be turned on again.

To cancel the operation Tap (Back).

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Troubleshooting If the Reader does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.

Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button with the tip of the supplied stylus, or a small pin or clip, then slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader.

Removing the tip from the supplied stylus Twist the tip until it detached from the supplied stylus. To push the RESET button, use the other end of the tip that is stored in the body. Be sure to attach again after using it.

Use to push the RESET button

The content and settings stored on the Reader are not affected by resetting, and no information is erased.

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Notes

If you reset the Reader and connect it to your computer without turning it on, the Reader is not recognized by your computer, and does not appear on the screen of the Reader. Make sure to turn on the Reader before the connection.

The bookmarks, highlights, markups, or the setting information may be deleted by resetting.

The screen will not change after pressing the RESET button. Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader again.

Check the symptoms in Troubleshooting ( page 153).

Check for information about the issue in Reader Library Help.

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Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/readersupport Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ Phone number: 1-877-899-7669 For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS

If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult Sony Service Center.

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Power Symptom Cause or corrective action

Battery cannot be charged (the charge indicator does not light up).

Charge the battery within the temperature range of 50 F to 86 F (10 C to 30 C). Otherwise, the charging may be insufficient or may not start.

Battery life seems short.

The operating temperature is below 41 F (5 C). This is due to the battery characteristics and not a malfunction.

You have not used the Reader for a prolonged period. Efficiency of the battery will be improved by occasionally charging and discharging.

The battery needs to be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony Service Center.

The battery has not been given enough time to charge fully.

Charge the battery until the charge indicator goes off. (The battery icon does not indicate remaining battery power during charging.)

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Symptom Cause or corrective action

The Reader cannot be turned on.

Moisture condensation may have occurred. Wait for a few hours and then turn on the Reader.

Battery power has been fully depleted. Charge the Reader via USB ( page 13). The charge indicator lights up in red and charging starts. After about 5 minutes, the Reader automatically turns on and (indicating connection via USB) appears on the screen.

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Screen Symptom Cause or corrective action

It takes time for the display to appear.

In a cold place such as outdoors, it may take time for the display to appear.

This is due to the display characteristics and not a malfunction.

The Reader authorization/ deauthorization is not possible with an eBook store.

The Reader authorization/ deauthorization is not possible with eBook stores if Device Lock of the Reader is set to On. Set it to Off, then authorize/deauthorize the Reader.

You cannot select items even if you tap the center of them.

Calibrate the touch screen from Calibrate Touch Screen in the Advanced Settings menu ( page 147).

The screen is frozen. Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button. Then, slide the POWER switch to activate the Reader again ( page 150).

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Reading/playing/viewing contents Symptom Cause or corrective action

A book cannot be read.

A book with copyright protection cannot be read on any device other than the authorized one.

If the book has an expiration date, confirm whether the book has already expired ( page 55).

The Reader is authorized for some different user.

An audio file cannot be played back.

Audio files that are not supported by the Reader cannot be played. For details on supported audio files, refer to page 44.

Sound is not output. Increase the volume if it is set to low. If sound is not output through

headphones, make sure the headphone plug is firmly inserted in the headphone jack.

A picture cannot be displayed.

Picture files that are not supported by the Reader cannot be viewed. For details on supported picture files, refer to page 44.

A picture of large size may not be displayable, and its file will not appear in the list. Delete the picture file using Reader Library.

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Symptom Cause or corrective action

Continue Reading does not work or the bookmarks are missing.

If the file status has changed (such as in the following cases), the data on Continue Reading or notes may be deleted. A Text/RTF/PDF file is edited. An eBook purchased with an authorized

Reader is read on another de-authorized Reader by memory card transfer.

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Connection to the computer Symptom Cause or corrective action

The Reader cannot be operated during USB connection.

Disconnect the USB cord from the Reader, and reset it, then reconnect the USB cord.

The Reader is locked.

The Reader cannot be recognized.

The Reader is turned off or the USB cable is not connected properly. Verify the above and try again.

A USB hub or USB extension cable is used for the connection. Connection via an extension cable or USB hub is not guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.

Verify that (indicating connection via USB) is displayed at the top of the Readers screen. If the Reader still cannot be recognized, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it after a while.

If Device Lock of the Reader is set to On, set it to Off. If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized by your computer.

While the Reader is connected to a computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. These operations may render the Reader unrecognizable by the computer. Disconnect the Reader from the computer before performing these operations.

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Symptom Cause or corrective action

The Reader cannot be recognized.

Use the supplied USB cable. There may be a malfunction with the

USB port on your computer. Connect the supplied USB cable to another port on the computer.

It may take a while for the software to be recognized by the computer. Wait for a moment.

If none of the above solves the problem, perform Device Shutdown, press the RESET button of the Reader, turn on the Reader again, and then reconnect the supplied USB cable.

(indicating connection via USB) does not appear when connected to your computer via USB.

The Reader is in shutdown state. Disconnect it from your computer,

turn it on, then reconnect it. Battery power has been fully

depleted. Charge the Reader via USB ( page 13). The charge indicator lights up in red and charging starts. After about 5 minutes, the Reader automatically turns on and appears on the screen.

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Symptom Cause or corrective action

Content cannot be transferred to the Reader from your computer.

The USB cable is not connected properly. Disconnect the USB cable, then reconnect it.

There is not enough free space on the Readers memory. Transfer any unnecessary content back to Reader Library or to a Memory Stick Duo media, then delete it to increase free space on the Reader.

The Reader is not authorized to transfer DRM content.

There is no response from Reader Library during communication with the Reader.

Disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it.

The Reader becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer.

A USB hub or USB extension cable is used for the connection. Connection via an extension cable or USB hub is not guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.

The Readers battery cannot be charged (The charge indicator does not light up).

The USB cable is not connected properly. Verify and try again.

Are you using a USB hub or USB extension cable? Connection via an extension cable or USB hub is not guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.

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eBook Symptom Cause or corrective action

An eBook cannot be read.

You may not have signed up or performed authorization for the service (which is necessary for reading secure eBooks). Authorize your computer and the Reader.

You may have tried to read the content owned by another user. The content owned by another user cannot be read.

The authorization data may have been damaged as a result of shutting down while reading an eBook. Deauthorize your computer and the Reader, then authorize again.

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Memory card Symptom Cause or corrective action

Content on a memory card cannot be read/played/ viewed.

Check that the memory card is inserted in the Media slot in the correct direction.

Check to see that you are using a memory card that is supported by the Reader.

Clean the terminal area of the memory card gently with a soft cloth if it is dirty.

Check whether the books/pictures/ tracks are transferred by Reader Library or Adobe Digital Editions.

Content cannot be transferred to a memory card.

Unlock the erasure prevention switch if it is locked.

There is not enough free space on the memory card. Delete unnecessary data.

A memory card cannot be recognized.

A memory card which is not formatted in FAT 16 or FAT 32 may not be able to be recognized on Reader Library.

When formatting a memory card, format it using the Reader.

Content on a memory card cannot be deleted.

Unlock the erasure prevention switch if it is locked.

Uncheck the read-only attribute of content.

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Restoring default settings

You can restore all the default settings of the Reader. The default settings will be restored as shown in the table below:

Items Default settings

Option menu

Sort Books: by Title

Book list in the Collections folder: by Order

Audio: by Title

Pictures: by Title

All Notes: by Date

Notes: by Page

View List

Orientation Vertical

Repeat Off

Shuffle Off

Show Notes/Hide Notes Show Notes

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Items Default settings

Settings menu

Power Management On

Page Turn Gesture Left-to-right to turn to the next page.

Slideshow Turn: Off Slideshow Duration: 05 seconds

Advanced Settings

Device Lock Device lock: Off Password: 0000

Customize Home Menu

(Text Memo) is displayed in the right of bottom row, and (Handwriting) in the center.

VOL /+ button

Sound volume Mute: Off Volume level: Level 3

In the Home menu, tap (More) (Settings) Restore Defaults. The Restore Defaults screen appears. If Device Lock ( page 146) is set to On, the screen asking for the password appears. Input the password, then tap OK.

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Tap Yes to restore default settings. To cancel the operation, tap (Back).

Follow the on-screen instructions to set the initial settings ( page 10).

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Uninstalling Reader Library To uninstall the supplied software from your computer, follow the procedures below.

Note

Before uninstalling, de-authorize your computer if it is authorized. For details on de-authorization, refer to the Reader Library Help.

Uninstalling from Windows

Click Start Control Panel.

Double-click Add/Remove Programs. *1

Click Reader Library by Sony in the Currently Installed Programs list, then click Remove. *2

Follow the on-screen instructions and restart your computer. The uninstallation is complete when the computer has restarted.

*1 Uninstall a program or Programs and Features in the case of Windows Vista.

*2 Uninstall in the case of Windows Vista.

Note

For details on how to uninstall Reader Library from Macintosh, refer to the Reader Library Help.

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Updating the Reader Device Software By updating the Reader device software, you can ensure your Reader has the latest features. The latest software updates can be performed from the update menu on Reader Library from Help Check for Updates.

For details on updates, refer to the Reader Library Help or the following website. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/readersupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS

Other Information

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About Books Pre-installed on the Reader The Reader is pre-installed with sample content so that you can try them out right away. The pre-installed sample content is for the purpose of trial reading, viewing and listening.

About sample content The Reader is pre-installed with sample content. If you delete pre-installed sample content, you cannot restore it, and Sony will not supply any replacement content.

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Notes on Reader Disposal The built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself, consult Sony Support Center ( page 152).

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Precautions Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and

electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Headphones

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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in

combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

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For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. __________________________ Serial No. __________________________

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Other Information

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

INFORMATION: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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Other Information

If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/readersupport Contact: Sony Digital Book Reader Support Center at 1-(866)-962- 7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PRS-600 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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For Customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www. rbrc.org/.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-ion batteries.

On safety

Do not insert any foreign objects in the DC IN jack of the Reader.

Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the Reader with metallic objects.

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On heat build-up

Heat may build up in the Reader while charging, or if it is used for an extended period of time.

On the headphones

Road safety Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play at a high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.

Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

Warning If lightning occurs while you are using the Reader, take off the headphones immediately.

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Note on use

Replacement or repair of the touch screen if broken or scratched during use is not covered by the warranty.

Do not drop or submit the Reader to excessive shock. Never subject the Reader to extremes of light,

temperature, moisture or vibration. Never wrap the Reader in anything when it is being used

with the AC adapter. Heat build-up in the Reader may cause malfunction or damage.

Do not put any heavy object on top of the Reader or apply a strong shock to the Reader. It may cause a malfunction or damage.

Do not leave the Reader on an unstable surface. Do not expose the Reader to water. The Reader is not

waterproof. Remember to follow the precautions below.

Be careful not to drop the Reader into a sink or other container filled with water.

Do not use the Reader in humid locations or bad weather, such as in the rain or snow.

Do not get the Reader wet. If you touch the Reader with wet hands, or put the Reader in a

damp article of clothing, the Reader may get wet and this may cause a malfunction.

The touch screen is delicate and subject to cracking. Handle the Reader with due care.

Do not poke people using the supplied stylus. Do not treat or use the supplied stylus roughly, such as

bending it, or scratching the touch screen with it. Use the supplied stylus only for touch screen operations.

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Do not use the stylus if it is damaged or deformed. Depending on the types of the text and characters, the

text shown on the Reader may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to: The capacity of the Reader. The Reader is not functioning normally. Content information is written in the language or the character

that is not supported by the Reader.

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Notes on memory cards

About Memory Stick Duo media Memory Stick Duo media is a high-capacity compact IC recording media. Not only can you exchange data among Memory Stick Duo media compatible devices, but also you can use as an external removable data storage.

About SD Memory Card SD Memory Card complies with compact memory card standard and is commonly used as a storage media for digital still cameras.

For details on memory cards supported by the Reader, refer to Inserting a Memory Card on page 33.

Notes on handling memory cards When using miniSD Card on the Reader, an adapter (sold

separately) is required. The Reader does not comply with the following:

MagicGate standard*. copyright protection of SD Memory Cards.

* MagicGate is the collective name of content protection technologies developed by Sony.

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You cannot record or delete data stored in a memory card when its erasure prevention switch is locked.

Keep a memory card in its case when you carry or store it.

Do not touch the connector of a memory card with bear hands or metallic objects.

Do not bend, drop, or subject a memory card to excessive shock.

Do not disassemble or modify a memory card. Do not allow a memory card to get wet. Avoid the following to prevent data damage. Sony does

not provide any guarantee for damaged data. Remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading or

writing data. Operate the Reader in the location where static charge or

electrical noise is present.

Do not use a label other than the dedicated one in the label area.

Do not use or store the Reader in a location subject: extreme high temperature, such as in a sun-heated car. direct sunlight. high humidity or places with corrosive substances.

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On software

Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder.

In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this Reader.

The software provided with this Reader cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated.

Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, software specifications may be changed without notice.

Operation of this Reader with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty.

The ability to display the languages on your Reader Library will depend on the OS installed on your computer. For better results, please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display. We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be

displayed properly on your Reader Library. User-created characters and some special characters may not

be displayed.

Explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of Windows or Mac OS. For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.

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On Cleaning Clean the case of the Reader with a soft cloth, such as a

cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. If the case of the Reader becomes very dirty, clean it with

a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution.

Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, as it may mar the finish of the case.

Be careful not to let water get into the Reader. Clean the headphone plug periodically. Tapping or dragging on the touch screen using a dirty

stylus may damage the surface. Wipe the stylus with a dry cloth when it gets dirty.

If you have any questions or problems concerning the Reader, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes

Recorded content is limited to private use only. Use of the content beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.

Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the Reader or computer.

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On Copyrights

The contents of each book pre-installed on this product are copyrighted works, edited with the cooperation of the publisher and editor hereto mentioned. Copyright laws prohibit copying the data of this product or the contents of this manual (illustrations, related documents, etc.) in whole or in part without the permission of the copyright holder. Additionally, use of the data of this product or the contents of this manual is not allowed without Sonys permission except for personal use.

Sony, the Sony logo, BBeB, BBeB Book, Reader, Reader Touch Edition and their logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Micro, M2 and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Bitstream is a registered trademark, and Dutch, Font Fusion, and Swiss are trademarks, of Bitstream Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.

Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Reader and PDF are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

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This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. () Copyright 1998-2006 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft. com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). For details on OpenSSL License, refer to openssl.txt on the Reader.

All other system names and product names appearing in this document are generally the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Further, the trademark TM and registered trademark symbols are not indicated throughout this document.

Program 2009 Sony Corporation Documentation 2009 Sony Corporation

About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE

Dear customers Thank you for purchasing this product. Included with this product is the following software which applies to GPL/LGPL. You may obtain, modify and redistribute the source codes of the software.

busybox dosfstools FreeType gcc glibc intiscripts Kernel kernel header

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libgcc libstdc++ make MAKEDEV mtd procps uClibc udev USB driver util-linux zlib

These source codes are available on the web site. Access the following web site to download. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ Note that Sony accepts no inquiries concerning the contents of these source codes.

For details on GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, refer to GPL (English).rtf, GPL (French).rtf, LGPL (English).rtf and LGPL (French).rtf on the Reader.

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Specifications

Model name PRS-600

Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: DC 3.7 V AC adapter: DC 5.2 V USB

Battery life (continuous playback) Maximum Battery: Approx. 7,500 continuous page turns when reading only * * Measured using a fully charged battery and counting consecutive and

ePub format page-turns at approx 1 page per sec. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns and specific device.

User available capacity Approx. 380MB Available memory capacity of the Reader may vary.

Operating temperature 41 to 95 F (5 to 35 C)

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 4 7/8 6 7/8 12/32 inches (121 174.3 9.8 mm)

Mass Approx. 10.1 oz (286 g)

Optional Accessories AC Adapter for Reader: AC-S5220E

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System requirements The following are requirements to use Reader Library. OS

Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)

Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate

Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)

Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later

Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit only)

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2 or later Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 or later Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 2 or later

Apple Macintosh

Mac OS X version 10.6.0 or later Mac OS X version 10.5.6 or later Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later

CPU 800 MHz Celeron class processor or better for Windows Intel, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor for Mac

RAM 128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows 7, Windows Vista)

Free space on hard disk

100 MB or more (Windows) 60 MB or more (Mac OS) Depending on the content amount, more space may be required.

Monitor High Color or more, 1024 768 pixels or more (True Color, 1280 1024 pixels, or more recommended)

Other devices USB port (High-Speed USB Compatible), pointing device such as mouse or track pad

Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may apply) is also required on your computer.

This software is not supported by the following environments: An operating system other than those included above Personally built computer or operating system Upgraded manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index Symbols

(Continue Reading) ............54 (Books) ...............................54 (All Notes) ..........................27 (Collections) .......................30 (Text Memo) ......................121 (Handwriting) ....................116 (More).................................24 (Audio)...............................127 (Pictures) ..........................133 (Settings) ..........................139 (Home) button .........................6 (Size) button ......................7, 79

< >(Page Turn) buttons ...........6 (Expiration) ...........................55

A Advanced Settings ...................146

Calibrate Touch Screen ......147 Clear Keyboard History ......148 Customize Home Menu .....148 Device Lock........................146 Device Shutdown ...............149 Dictionary ...........................148 Format Memory .................149

Audio files ................................127

B Battery .......................................15 Book list .....................................55 Bookmark ..................................94

C Charge indicator ..........................8 Charging ....................................13 Collection ...................................30 Comment .................................104

D DC IN jack ...................................7 Default settings ........................163 Dictionary ..................................76 Drawing ...................102, 104, 116

E eBooks .......................................42

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H Headphone jack ...........................7 Highlight .....................................98 Hole for hand strap ......................8 Holes for cover attachment ..........8 Home menu ...............................24 Horizontal ................................114

I Import ........................................41 Information ...............................113

L Link ............................................75

M Markup ....................................102 Media slot ..............................8, 33

Memory Stick PRO Duo slot ............................................8

SD Memory Card slot ............8 Memory Card .............................33 Memory Stick Duo media

.......................................33, 179

N Note ...................................26, 109 Now Playing ..........29, 56, 85, 111,

125, 126, 130, 131, 137, 138

O On-screen keyboard ..................65 Option menu .........29, 56, 84, 111,

125, 131, 137 OPTIONS button .........................7 Orientation ...............................114

P Page Jump panel .......................86 Picture .....................................133 Power Management ...................11 POWER switch ......................8, 10

R Reader Library .........17, 41, 44, 48

Install...See Quick Start Guide Uninstalling ........................166

Reading Books ..........................54 Reset .......................................150

RESET button ................7, 150

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S SD Memory Card ...............33, 179 Search .......29, 56, 62, 84, 90, 111 Setting .....................................139

About..................................145 Date and Time....................141 Date and Time Format .......141 Menu Language .................144 Page Turn Gesture .............143 Power Management ...........142 Restore Defaults ................145 Slideshow ...........................143

Slideshow ................................138 Sort ..............29, 56, 111, 131, 137 Stylus ...............................8, 9, 150 Synchronizing ............................52

T Table of Contents .......................84 Tool bar ......................................95 Touch Screen ...............................6 Transfer ......................................44 Troubleshooting .......................150

U Updating ..................................167 USB ...............................13, 46, 49

USB connector .......................7

V Vertical .....................................114 View .........................