Sony PRS-500 Operating Manual page 58

Power
Symptom
Battery life seems
short.
Sony Reader cannot
be turned on.
Screen
Symptom
It takes time for the
display to appear.
Cause or corrective action
 The operating temperature is below
5 °C (41 °F). This is due to the
battery characteristics and not a
malfunction.
 You have not used Sony Reader for
a prolonged period. Efficiency of the
battery will be improved by
repeatedly 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.)
 Moisture condensation may have
occurred. Wait for a few hours and
then turn on Sony Reader.
 If the battery is depleted, charge the
battery using the AC power adapter, as
USB charge is not possible (
Cause or corrective action
 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.
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