Sony PRS-T1 User Manual

Sony PRS-T1 User Manual

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PRS-T1
Digital Book Reader
©2011 Sony Corporation
4-288-614-32(3)

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  • Page 1 Click for instant access! Table of Contents User Guide PRS-T1 Digital Book Reader ©2011 Sony Corporation 4-288-614-32(3)
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Getting started ...5 Welcome! ... 5 Wireless Connectivity ...12 Battery ...32 Turning the Power On/Off ...40 Parts and Controls ...43 Basic Operations ...50 [Home] Screen ...50 Adding Content ...65 Adding Content ...65 Browsing Content Lists ...68 Content Lists ...68 Table of Contents...
  • Page 3 Reading ...82 Reading Books...82 Organizing ... 119 Organizing Your Content ...119 Using Collections ...126 Other Applications ... 135 All Notes ...135 Handwriting ...138 Web Browsing ...145 Dictionary ...164 Text Memo ...169 Pictures ...174 Table of Contents...
  • Page 4 Audio ...183 Settings ... 189 Changing the Settings ...189 Other Information ... 199 Troubleshooting ...199 Precautions ...213 Legal Notice ...233 Appendix ...236 Table of Contents...
  • Page 5 Getting started Welcome! About your Reader™ Enjoy the most natural and intuitive reading experience Sony has to offer. This is e-reading.  Unplug and unwind. Wi-Fi® functionality lets you download books directly via your Reader™.  Superior touchscreen. Bookmark, highlight and take notes on the high-contrast e-paper screen.
  • Page 6 Reader. You can also find this guide in [Books] on your Reader. You can find the User Guide in your language at the support PC Web site. http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS Note  Screenshots in the User Guide may depict screens different from your Reader.
  • Page 7 Welcome! Searching for a specific topic in this User Guide Use the [Table of Contents] feature of your Reader to search for topics, and then tap a topic to jump to it. While viewing this User Guide on your Reader, ...
  • Page 8 Welcome! Jumping to a linked section in this User Guide Tap the link to a chapter or section indicated with a highlight to open the page. To return to the page you were previously viewing, while viewing a book, tap after tapping a link.
  • Page 9 Welcome! Reader Features and Functions Transferring content from your computer Enjoy books, music and pictures by transferring them to the Reader from your computer. See Details. Table of Contents...
  • Page 10 Welcome! Useful features Wi-Fi network access Details  Wikipedia Details  Use the Web browser for internet access Details Annotation Details  Add bookmarks Details  Highlight words Details  Handwrite notes on a page Details Resize  Adjust font size Details  Change the page view mode Details Zoom in Details Adjust content view Details...
  • Page 11 Welcome! Dictionary Details  Look up words while reading Details  Look up words in a dictionary Details  List previously looked-up words Details Collections Details Supplementary applications  Handwriting Details  Text memo Details  Picture viewer Details  Audio player Details Table of Contents...
  • Page 12 Welcome! Wireless Connectivity Join a Wi-Fi® Network To connect to the internet wirelessly, set up a wireless (Wi-Fi®) internet connection with the following steps. Preparing to set up a Wi-Fi connection Before connecting to an access point, turn on [Wi-Fi] on the Reader.
  • Page 13 Press the [Settings]  Confirm that there is a check in the box to the right of [Wi-Fi]. A check indicates that [Wi-Fi] is turned on. Wi-Fi is turned on by default. Alternatively, you can tap the status bar Table of Contents (Home) button [Wireless Network Settings].
  • Page 14  Turn off [Wi-Fi] when it is not in use in order to extend the battery life of the Reader.  If you do not perform any wireless operations for more than 5 minutes, the wireless feature automatically enters standby mode. See Details. Wi-Fi status icons The following icons in the status bar indicate the status of the Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 15 Wireless Connectivity Choosing a connection type Depending on your Wi-Fi environment, connect to an access point via one of the following methods. The following questions will determine the most suitable case for setting the Reader’s Wi-Fi network connection.  Internet Table of Contents...
  • Page 16 Wireless Connectivity *WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup  To enter an SSID (Service Set Identifier) or a password, tap the input area to display the on-screen keyboard.  For alphanumeric entry, press and hold the “?123” key. Table of Contents...
  • Page 17 Wireless Connectivity Case A A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with WPS button Details Case B A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with PIN input Details Case C Connecting to a Wi-Fi router without WPS support Details Case D Connecting to an available Wi-Fi network Details Manual setup Set up a Wi-Fi network connection manually;...
  • Page 18 Case A: A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with WPS button The Reader is compatible with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), which lets you easily make a Wi-Fi connection using the “WPS” or “Connect” button on your WPS- compatible Wi-Fi router. Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen.
  • Page 19 Wi-Fi connection. * The name of the button on your Wi-Fi router may vary.  “ WPS” or “Connect” button After the Reader screen shows the setup completion, tap [OK]. The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar. See Details. For more technical notes, see Details.
  • Page 20 Case B: A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with PIN input If your WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router does not support push-button configuration, connect by using a PIN (Personal Identification Number). Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen.
  • Page 21 Refer to your Wi-Fi router’s instruction manual for further details. After entering the PIN, tap [OK] on the Reader. Your Wi-Fi router’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) is displayed in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list on the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen. Tap your Wi-Fi router’s SSID The Reader connects to the wireless network.
  • Page 22 Case C: Connecting to a Wi-Fi router without WPS support Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi-Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [Wi-Fi Settings]. Tap [Scan].
  • Page 23 Item Description  Network SSID  Security type  Page indicator  Page turn icon Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects an  unsecured network. Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects a secured  network. The Wi-Fi router to which you want to connect requires a password.
  • Page 24 The Reader connects to the Wi-Fi network. The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar. See Details. For more technical notes, see Details. Case D: Connecting to an available Wi-Fi network Some public wireless access points, or “hotspots”, are open and you can simply connect to them.
  • Page 25 Tap [Scan]. The available access points are listed under [Wi-Fi Networks]. Item Description  Network SSID  Security type  Page indicator  Page turn icon  Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects an unsecured network. Table of Contents Wireless Connectivity...
  • Page 26 Item Description Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects a secured  network. The Wi-Fi router to which you want to connect requires a password. A password may also be called a WEP key/WPA key/encryption key/ network key, etc. Tap your Wi-Fi router’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list.
  • Page 27 The browser screen may show further information about completing the connection. Follow any instruction(s) where applicable. For more technical notes, see Details. Table of Contents Wireless Connectivity...
  • Page 28 Manually setting a Wi-Fi connection You can set up a Wi-Fi network connection manually by inputting the required information for connection. Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi-Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [Wi-Fi Settings].
  • Page 29 Tap the [Security Method] menu (the default value is [Open]), and then tap the supported security type. Tap the [Password] input area and type in your password using the on-screen keyboard, and then tap [OK] Tap the saved network SSID in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list on the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen.
  • Page 30 General notes on Wi-Fi connectivity  Tap and hold a network SSID in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list to display the access point’s status and related information.  Before connecting to a wireless network, check all requirements, user name and/or password details with the internet/Wi-Fi service provider.
  • Page 31  If an access point’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) is private, enter Wi-Fi connection information manually.  The access point may filter access by MAC address. Check the MAC address by pressing the [Settings]  register the MAC address with the access point to establish a Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 32 Wireless Connectivity Battery Charging the Reader The charge/battery status icon at the right side of the status bar shows the battery level. See Details. If it is low, choose one of the methods in the following sections to charge the Reader.  U SB connector  C harge/Busy indicator Table of Contents...
  • Page 33 Charging via your computer Power on your computer. Connect the Reader to your computer with the supplied USB cable. Wait until the [USB connected] screen is displayed on the Reader. Table of Contents Wireless Connectivity...
  • Page 34 Method Description Data You can transfer files from your computer to the transfer Reader while charging. The Reader cannot be mode operated. After the USB storage screen is displayed on the Reader, it is detected on your computer, and the “READER”...
  • Page 35 The Reader will not be charged if your computer enters sleep mode or standby mode. Keep your computer turned on with a stable and continuous power supply while charging the Reader.  The (Power) button cannot be used when the Reader is connected to your computer and charging.
  • Page 36 Battery Battery status indicator The battery status indicator shows the charging status or approximate remaining charge of the battery. Table of Contents...
  • Page 37 Icon Description Four bars indicate a fully charged or almost-fully  charged battery. The number of bars decreases with the battery’s charge. Zero bars indicate that the battery has almost no remaining charge.  The battery is fully charged.  The battery is charging.
  • Page 38 Maximizing Battery Life There are many ways to conserve battery power. To extend battery life:  If you have no plans to use the Reader, completely power off the Reader.  Do not leave the Reader with the battery depleted for a prolonged period of time.
  • Page 39 Power-consuming operations The following may require more power than normal reading operations.  Wi-Fi communications  Constantly updating the [Wi-Fi Networks] list  Displaying graphic-intensive books, files or Web sites  Playing audio  Displaying a slideshow with a short interval setting  Using a microSD card  Frequent insertion and removal of a microSD card  Having a large volume of content stored on a...
  • Page 40 Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power On/Off  (Power) button  C harge/Busy indicator Turning on the power Press the (Power) button. If the battery is completely depleted, power will not be supplied to the (Power) button, and you may not be able to turn on the Reader.
  • Page 41 Shutting down/turning off the power completely Press and hold the (Power) button for about 3 seconds. Tap [Yes] to turn off the Reader. Completely turning off the Reader can preserve battery power longer than sleep mode when you are not using the Reader for a prolonged period of time.
  • Page 42 Turning the Power On/Off Sleep mode To save battery life and prevent unintentional operation of the touchscreen, set the Reader to sleep mode by pressing the (Power) button. The standby screen appears. You can personalize the standby screen. See Details. To wake the Reader, press the (Power) button again.
  • Page 43 Parts and Controls Parts and Controls Overview This section describes the features and controls of the Reader. Table of Contents...
  • Page 44 Parts and Controls  T ouchscreen  (Menu) button  (Back) button  (Home) button  < > (Page turn) buttons Table of Contents...
  • Page 45 Parts and Controls  C harge/Busy indicator  (Power) button  Headphone jack  Micro USB connector  R ESET button  m icroSD card slot Table of Contents...
  • Page 46 Supplied accessories  USB cable × 1  Stylus × 1 Use the stylus for drawing and tapping on the touchscreen. Table of Contents Parts and Controls...
  • Page 47 Parts and Controls Buttons (Power) Turns the Reader on/off, and sets it to sleep mode. See Details. < > (Page turn) When reading a book: Press either button to turn the page back or forward, respectively. Press and hold either button to turn pages continuously. When using the Web browser: Press either button to scroll the page up or down, respectively.
  • Page 48 Parts and Controls (Home) Displays the first page of the [Home] screen. (Back) Returns to the previous screen, or returns to the content list from a book. Also closes the on-screen keyboard or a dialog box/navigation bar/tool bar. (Menu) Displays the available option items. Table of Contents...
  • Page 49 Parts and Controls microSD Card Slot The microSD card slot is located on the lower-right side of the back of the Reader. Hold the microSD card with the contacts facing down and the arrow pointing toward the microSD card slot, and then insert it until it clicks into place.
  • Page 50 Basic Operations [Home] Screen Applications and the [Home] Screen Press the (Home) button to display the [Home] screen. The [Home] screen has the following applications. Applications appear on the first and second page of the [Home] screen. The displayed icons may vary depending on the country/region setting.
  • Page 51  S tatus bar  L ast read book  N ewly added books  A pplications  N avigate to the second page of the [Home] screen  The most recent book that you opened is shown under [Continue Reading] on the first page of the [Home] screen. Tap it to continue reading where you previously left off.
  • Page 52 Application [All Notes] [Handwriting] [Browser] [Dictionary] [Text Memo] [Pictures] [Audio] [Settings] Table of Contents Description Lists the bookmarks/annotations made on the books. See Details. Allows you to use a drawing pad for drawing. See Details. Launches the Web browser. See Details. Allows you to look up a word in the dictionary.
  • Page 53 [Home] Screen Status bar The status bar shows the current status of the Reader, such as Wi-Fi status, the battery level and the status of downloading files. The following items are displayed in the status bar. Table of Contents...
  • Page 54 [Home] Screen Icon Indication Connected via the USB cable. Connecting to a network. A download is in progress. When multiple downloads are in progress, the number of downloads is displayed next to this icon. A download has completed. If downloading fails, the (Fail) icon is displayed.
  • Page 55  When you press the screen, the time is displayed at the left side of the status bar for approximately 5 seconds. Notification window Tapping on the status bar reveals the notification window, which contains network-related items and other current operations. Table of Contents (Menu) button from the [Home] [Home] Screen...
  • Page 56 Item Description Turn [Wi-Fi] on/off. See Details.   Go to the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen. See Details. Displays the status of items that are downloading  from the Web. Displayed when an audio track is currently playing.  Tap to jump to the audio player. See Details. ...
  • Page 57 [Home] Screen Touchscreen Operations The touchscreen recognizes the following gestures. You can also use the supplied stylus for more precise touchscreen operation. Operation with the stylus makes it easier to select small items or specific areas of text. Tap an icon, a button or a menu item and raise your finger quickly to select or perform an action.
  • Page 58 [Home] Screen Tap and hold Tap and hold your finger to select a word and display a pop-up menu for further operations. Table of Contents...
  • Page 59 [Home] Screen Tap, hold and drag Touch and hold your finger to the display and drag your finger; you can select a group of text and display a pop-up menu for further operations. Table of Contents...
  • Page 60 [Home] Screen Swipe Slide your finger gently and swiftly on the touchscreen to turn the page; you can turn the page forward by swiping to the left, or backward by swiping to the right. You can also navigate pages of content lists. Table of Contents...
  • Page 61 [Home] Screen Swipe and hold To turn multiple pages continuously, swipe and hold your finger on the screen. Release your finger to stop. Pinch Pinch your fingers in or out to zoom in or out of the current page or image. Note  To exit zoom mode, press the (Back) button.
  • Page 62 [Home] Screen On-Screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard is used when you need to type. If the keyboard does not automatically appear, tap the input area on the screen. On-screen keyboard layout  I nput area  K eyboard history  C urrent word input box Table of Contents...
  • Page 63  S hift key/[ALT]  [ ?123]/[ABC]  S pace  (Search icon)/  B ackspace Input text Delete a character Finish typing Insert line feed Switch the keyboard type Switch between QWERTY input and Cyrillic character input Capitalize a single letter Tap . Tap and hold Enter a space Table of Contents (Line feed icon)/[Go]...
  • Page 64 Enter a previously registered word Move the cursor in the input area Type extended characters * To clear the keyboard history, press the   Keyboard History]. Note  The available types of keyboards and input methods differ depending on the application. Table of Contents Do this A list of words you registered to...
  • Page 65 Adding Content Adding Content Adding Content Transferring content via drag-and-drop You can directly transfer content by drag-and-drop to your computer. Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Make sure the Reader is in [Data Transfer Mode]. See Details.
  • Page 66 When transfer is complete, use the safely remove hardware function of your computer before disconnecting the USB cable from the Reader and your computer. After a short time, the [Home] screen will appear. Content will be sent to its corresponding application based on the file format of the content.
  • Page 67 display transferred content. In this case, use the Reader’s [Format Memory] function to reformat the Reader and your microSD card. See Details.  When you transfer data to the microSD card, insert the microSD card to the Reader in Step 1, and drag-and-drop to the microSD (removable disk) drive in Step 2 above.
  • Page 68 Browsing Content Lists Content Lists Browsing Content List Pages The Reader organizes content by content type and file format using applications. For example, books or your personal documents (such as PDF files or text files) are stored in the [Books] application, and pictures in the [Pictures] application, etc.
  • Page 69 Content Lists  T ool icons Details  S tatus icons  P age indicator  P age navigation icon  Depending on the application, several tools are available for content list pages. See Details. Table of Contents...
  • Page 70 Status icons Icon Description The item is stored on the microSD card. The item is protected from deletion. See Details. The item has not been opened.* * This icon is displayed for books only. Table of Contents Content Lists...
  • Page 71 Navigation Navigation Description method Page Display the page jump panel. See Details. indicator Page View the previous page or item. navigation icon or the < (Previous) button Page View the next page or item. navigation icon or the > (Next) button Table of Contents Content Lists...
  • Page 72 Content Lists Browsing in Thumbnail View and List View Content can be displayed as individual thumbnails or in a list. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example.  T humbnail view icon  L ist view icon Press the (Home) button tap [Books].
  • Page 73 displays thumbnails of content. displays a list of content. * Some applications only allow list view. Adjusting the title view The titles of some books may be cut off if they are too long. To avoid this, you can set the Reader to display titles across two lines instead of one line.
  • Page 74  L ist view Press the (List view)  [Title (2 Line View)]. Titles are displayed on two lines. To revert to the one-line view, repeat Step 1 and tap [Title (1 Line View)]. Table of Contents (Home) button press the (Menu) button Content Lists tap [Books]...
  • Page 75 Content Lists Using the Page Jump Panel in Content List Pages Content list pages can be turned conveniently via the page jump panel.  P age jump bar  P age skip icon Table of Contents...
  • Page 76 To use the page jump bar When viewing a content list page, tap the page indicator at the bottom of the screen. Tap and slide the bar left or right to navigate back or forward. Press the panel. Skipping 10 pages at a time When the page jump bar is displayed, tap <<...
  • Page 77 Finding Content with a Keyword You can find a specific item quickly with a keyword search. You can locate a book or author of a book on the Reader via the [Books] application, or search for annotations via the [All Notes] application, etc. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example.
  • Page 78 Input a search keyword and tap The view shows only the items that satisfy the search criteria. To exit the search result view, press the button. Note  Some applications do not support keyword searching.  The available search target varies among content types. Table of Contents Content Lists (Back)
  • Page 79 Tools Below is a list of the tools available on each application’s content list page. Not all tools are available in each application. Tool icon Description Changes the view between the thumbnail view and the list view. See Details. Changes the sort order. Finds content with a keyword.
  • Page 80 Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button on each application’s content list page. Not all options are available in each application. Option [Add to Collection] Adds one or more books to a [Delete Books] [Protect Books] [Title (1 Line...
  • Page 81 Option [Rename Collection] [Delete Notes] [Delete Memos] [Protect Memos] [Delete Drawings] Deletes one or more drawings. See [Protect Drawings] Protects one or more text memos/ [Delete Pictures] [Settings] [Delete Audio] Table of Contents Description Renames a collection. See Details. Deletes one or more notes. Deletes one or more text memos.
  • Page 82 Reading Reading Books Opening a Book Press the The [Books] content list opens. See Details. Tap a book. The book opens. You can also open a book by tapping and holding the book you want to open. To navigate within a book, see Details. Table of Contents (Home) button tap [Books].
  • Page 83 Reading Books Page Navigation There are several ways to navigate through books.  T ap to add a bookmark Details Tap and hold to add a note  D raw a handwritten note Details  T ap and hold to open option items Details  S wipe the screen to turn the page  T ap to open the page navigation panel.
  • Page 84 Using the page navigation panel  P age indicator Tap the page indicator, or press the button tap [Navigate Page] to open the page  navigation panel. Table of Contents Reading Books (Menu)
  • Page 85 Using the paging bar  P aging bar  S lider  Tap on a point on the paging bar to jump to a page that corresponds with that point.  Tap and drag the slider. To close the page navigation panel, press the button.
  • Page 86 Using [Enter Page #] Tap [Enter Page #] to enter the page number with the on-screen numeric keyboard, and tap [OK]. Jumping to viewed pages Tap [Previous View]. to go backward in the page display history. Tap display history. To cancel page history, press the  This is the same operation for when you tap on a highlighted link.
  • Page 87 Appearance Changing the orientation You can view books in either portrait or landscape mode. When viewing a book, press the button tap [More]  The screen orientation changes.  Portrait mode  Landscape mode Table of Contents [Orientation].  Reading Books (Menu)
  • Page 88 Note  The orientation can be changed for the [Books], [Browser] and [Pictures] applications. Changing the orientation in one application does not affect the orientation setting of the other applications. Changing the font and font size You can change the font and font size to your preference.
  • Page 89 To change the font, tap [Original] and select from one of the fonts in the list. Press the The book will be updated to apply the specified font and font size. Note  The font size and font of some content with embedded fonts may not change.
  • Page 90 In these cases, if retaining the original layout of a PDF file is required, Sony recommends that you view the PDF file at its original font size.  T o display the original layout...
  • Page 91 Note  If you modified the default font size with [Font Size Preference] under [Settings], return it to its original layout to view PDF files normally.  To view the document in a different size, use the zoom in function.  When you view PDF files in other than their original layout, some functions such as highlighting or searching may not work correctly.
  • Page 92 Changing the page mode You can change the page viewing style for PDF files. This is convenient for viewing pages with text arranged in columns. This mode remains active as you continue reading. The setting applies only to the currently open book. When viewing a book, press the button tap [Customize View]...
  • Page 93 Cropping a page You can crop the page margins to create a wider viewing area. This is convenient for viewing pages that have large margins. This mode remains active as you continue reading. The setting applies only to the currently open book. When viewing a book, press the button tap [Customize View]...
  • Page 94 Option [Uncrop] [Manual] [Auto] Table of Contents Description Disables cropping. Allows you to adjust the crop area manually by dragging arrows at the corners. Tap [Done] to set the area, or tap [Cancel] to cancel editing the crop area. Automatically crops the margins of a document.
  • Page 95 Adjusting the brightness and contrast A page that is hard to read, such as a scanned or color- converted document, can be made more readable by adjusting the brightness and contrast. This mode remains active as you continue reading. The setting applies only to the currently open book.
  • Page 96 Option [Custom]  Press the (Back) button when done. Table of Contents Description Create a custom setting. Tap to adjust (Contrast) and  Contrast  Brightness  Slider  Lower  Higher (Lower) or slider. Tap [Restore] to revert to the previously saved custom settings.
  • Page 97 Reading Books Zooming in Use the zoom function when you want to temporarily zoom in on part of a page. The viewer shows the zoom bar and viewing position indicator while in zoom mode.  Pinch out to zoom in.  Pinch in to zoom out.
  • Page 98 Annotations Bookmarking a page You can bookmark a page and take a note so that you will remember what the bookmark is for. Tap the top right corner of the page.  To search, sort and view all annotations across all books, use the [All Notes] application.
  • Page 99 Adding handwritten notes Tap and hold the bookmark. Tap [by Drawing]. Draw with the stylus or your finger on the drawing pad. To erase, tap want to erase. Tap [Save]. icon appears on the bookmark, indicating that a note is attached. Table of Contents (Erase), and then tap the line(s) you Reading Books...
  • Page 100 Notes on handwriting  While writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the touchscreen; this could affect the notes that you write with the stylus or your finger.  To ensure that your notes are correctly saved, do not handwrite notes too close to the edge of the touchscreen.
  • Page 101 Editing notes Tap and hold The notepad or the drawing pad opens. Tap [Edit]. The on-screen keyboard or the drawing pad opens. Edit the note. Tap [Save]. The notepad or the drawing pad closes, returning to the viewer. Removing a bookmark Tap the bookmark.
  • Page 102 Highlighting words on a page You can highlight words and take notes. Tap and hold the first word and drag across to the last word of the section you would like to highlight. The pop-up menu appears.  P op-up menu Tap [Highlight].
  • Page 103  To search, sort and view all annotations across all books, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.  To search annotations for the currently open book, press (Menu) button Adding text notes or handwritten notes to a highlight Tap and hold a highlighted word. The pop-up menu appears.
  • Page 104 Tap [Edit Note]. The on-screen keyboard or the drawing pad opens. Edit the note. Tap [Save]. The notepad or the drawing pad closes, returning to the viewer. Removing highlights Tap and hold highlight. The pop-up menu appears. Tap [Remove Highlight]. Tap [Yes] when prompted.
  • Page 105 Handwriting a note on a page You can use the stylus or your finger and draw directly on a page. Press the Tap [Handwriting] and use the stylus or your finger to draw a line. Note  While writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the touchscreen;...
  • Page 106  If you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on the Reader:  avoid applying excessive pressure to the touchscreen.  try not to handwrite or draw too quickly.  this functionality is not designed for very detailed drawings or for writing small characters. To delete a drawn line (Erase) and drag across the drawn line.
  • Page 107 Hiding annotations You can set the viewer to show or hide the annotations that you have made to the book. This is convenient for when a highlight overlaps with a link. Press the The option items appear. Tap [More]. Tap [Settings]. Tap [Show Notes].
  • Page 108 Finding annotations within a book You can search and view all annotations (bookmarks/ highlights/handwritten notes) in the currently open book. To search, sort and view all annotations across all books, use the [All Notes] application. See Details. Press the The annotations in the book are listed. Press the  N ote icons  F ilter note type...
  • Page 109  H eadline (the highlighted text, the text note, the beginning text of the bookmarked page, or the beginning text of the page with the handwritten note)  P age number of the note Press the Tap a note in the list. The page containing the selected note is displayed.
  • Page 110 Searching for notes via keyword You can perform a search for all or one of the specific note types. The search target changes depending on the type of annotation that is being searched. Item type Target  Bookmarks only: The first 100 characters [Bookmark] items  Bookmark text notes: Entire text notes are...
  • Page 111 Type a search keyword using the on-screen keyboard. (Search) next to the search box. The [Search Results] view is shown. The view shows notes that satisfy the search criteria. Press the (Back) button to return to the [Notes] list. Note  If you apply a filter before searching, the search will be performed only on the filtered items.
  • Page 112 Using (Menu) Items Press the (Menu) button from the [Notes]/[All Notes] list to select an option. Option Description [Delete Deletes one or more notes from the Reader. Notes] See Details. Table of Contents Reading Books...
  • Page 113 Using the Dictionary The Reader has built-in dictionaries to assist you with looking up the definition of a word on a page. You can choose one of several bilingual dictionaries to use. See Details. Only the dictionaries included on the Reader can be used.
  • Page 114  D efinition area. Tap to open the dictionary viewer. See Details.  T ap to display a list of candidate words. See Details. Tap the definition area. The definition is displayed in the dictionary viewer. To go to the next page, either swipe or press the < or >...
  • Page 115 Finding Pages with a Keyword You can find pages that contain specific words using a keyword search. Tap and hold a word, and tap [Search] in the pop-up menu. A page that includes the keyword for which you searched is displayed. page that contains the selected keyword.
  • Page 116  You can find the definition of a word and more at the Wikipedia and Google Web sites. Tap and hold a word tap [Wikipedia] or [Google] on the option menu. The [Browser] application will open to the Wikipedia or Google Web site and search for the word.
  • Page 117 Changing Book Page Settings The following settings are available for the current book issue you are reading. When viewing a book, press the button tap [More]  Choose from one of the following options. Option [Show Notes] [Info] To return to the book, press the Table of Contents [Settings].
  • Page 118 Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from the book viewer. Option [Navigate Page] [Notes] [Font] [Customize View] [Adjust View] [Handwriting] [More] [Search] [Orientation] [Settings] Table of Contents Description Selects a method for navigating through a book.
  • Page 119 The item is deleted from the Reader. Note  Depending on the application, it may not be possible to delete certain files.  Sony recommends that you create a backup of the contents of the Reader before deleting an item. Table of Contents (Home) button tap [Books].
  • Page 120 Deleting Multiple Items at Once You can delete multiple items at once. This is convenient for clearing up space on the Reader. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications. Press the Press the Table of Contents...
  • Page 121 Tap [Delete Books]. Boxes appear next to the thumbnails or list entries.  Box  Protect icon  Selected number of items Table of Contents Organizing Your Content...
  • Page 122 The selected items are deleted from the Reader. Note  Depending on the application, it may not be possible to delete certain files.  Sony recommends that you create a backup of your files. Table of Contents Organizing Your Content (Menu) button ...
  • Page 123 Protecting a Single Item You can protect an item so that you will not delete it accidentally. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications. Press the Tap and hold an item. The option items appear.
  • Page 124 Protecting Multiple Items at Once You can protect one or more items at once. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications. Press the Press the Books]. Boxes appear next to the thumbnails or list entries. Table of Contents (Home) button (Menu) button...
  • Page 125  Box  Protect icon  Selected number of items Tap the box of the item to be protected. Selected items are indicated with a protect icon. You can press the All] if you wish to protect all items. Tap [Done]. The protect icon appears next to the protected items.
  • Page 126 Using Collections Using Collections Creating a Collection A collection is a custom set of books and other items that you create from items on the Reader. It is a unique and convenient way to organize your items. You can organize and personalize your content by creating collections by subject matter, date, genre or anything that best suits your purpose.
  • Page 127 Press the  Create a new collection  Search by collection name Enter a collection name using the on-screen keyboard and tap [OK]. Select the location to store the collection.  A new collection is added to the [Collections] list. Table of Contents (Home) button Using Collections...
  • Page 128 Adding Items to a Collection You can add items to existing collections. From the [Collections] application Press the Tap a collection that you have created. Press the [Books].  Select one or more books from the list. Selected items are indicated with a check. Tap [Done].
  • Page 129 Select one or more books that you wish to add. Selected items are indicated with a check. Tap [Done]. Note  A collection and its items must be stored in the same location. For example, if the book is stored on the Reader’s internal memory, you may not add items stored on a microSD card to the collection.
  • Page 130 Removing Items from a Collection You can remove one or more items from a collection that you have created. Press the tap a collection that you have created  press the Content]. You can also tap and hold an item Tap one or more items.
  • Page 131 Note  If you have deleted an item from [Books], it will be automatically removed from all of the collections with which it was associated.  Removing items from a collection does not delete them from the Reader or their stored locations.  You can remove all items at once.
  • Page 132 Renaming a Collection You can change the name of a collection. Press the tap a collection that you have created  press the Collection]. You can also tap and hold a collection that you have created Enter a new name for the collection using the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 133 Deleting a Collection You can delete a collection that you have created. Press the press the  Collections]. You can also tap and hold a collection that you have created Tap the collection to be deleted. Selected items are indicated with a check. Tap [Done].
  • Page 134 Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from a collection list. Option [Delete Collections] Table of Contents Description Deletes collections that you created. See Details. Using Collections...
  • Page 135 Other Applications All Notes Finding Annotations Across All Books You can use [All Notes] to find annotations across all books. The application stores all annotations including bookmarks, highlights and drawings that you have added on pages. Tap an item in the list to jump to the page on which that annotation is located.
  • Page 136  Note icons Details  Filter note type Details  Sort icon; sort by date, title or file name  Search icon Details  Headline (the highlighted text, the text note, the beginning text of the bookmarked page, or the beginning text of the page with the handwritten note)  Annotation creation date, book title, page...
  • Page 137 Tap a note in the list. The page containing the selected note is displayed. To return to [All Notes], press the To delete annotations, see Details. Table of Contents All Note (Back) button.
  • Page 138 Handwriting Creating a Drawing You can use the [Handwriting] application to create a drawing. Press the [Handwriting].  Create a new drawing. at the upper-right corner of the screen. The canvas opens. Draw in the drawing area with the supplied stylus or your finger.
  • Page 139  Pencil tool  Eraser tool  Drawing area To erase a line, tap line. Tap [Save]. Note  While writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the screen. This could affect the notes that you write.
  • Page 140  If you experience difficulties when drawing on the Reader:  avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen.  try not to draw too quickly.  this functionality is not designed for very detailed drawings or for writing small characters.  If you tap [New] while creating a drawing, the current drawing is saved, and a new canvas opens.
  • Page 141 Editing an Existing Drawing Press the [Handwriting] to edit. Edit the drawing. You can use the supplied stylus or your finger. To erase a line, tap of the line. Tap [Save].  If you tap [New] while creating a drawing, the current drawing is saved, and a new canvas opens.
  • Page 142 Deleting/Protecting a Drawing You can delete or protect drawings. Press the [Handwriting]. Press the Drawings] or [Protect Drawings]. To delete drawings, see Details. You can also delete a drawing after step 1 by tapping and holding it. See Details. To protect drawings, see Details. You can also protect a drawing after step 1 by tapping and holding it.
  • Page 143 Capturing a Screenshot The Reader allows you to capture a screenshot of a drawing and store the image as a picture file. Press the [Handwriting] Press the Screenshot] You can view your captured screenshots via the [Pictures] application. Table of Contents (Home) button tap a drawing.
  • Page 144 Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from the [Handwriting] content list. Option Description [Delete Deletes one or more drawings from the Drawings] Reader. See Details. [Protect Protects one or more drawings from Drawings] deletion.
  • Page 145 Web Browsing Browsing the Web The Reader has a Web browser that enables you to visit Web sites and download files and images directly to it. Make sure that Wi-Fi is set up and turned on. Press the [Browser]. Navigate to a Web site.  Tap (Bookmarks)  Tap the URL box and type the URL address using the...
  • Page 146 [Browser]. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. When you tap [Accept], [Browser] opens.  You can press the Reading] to return to the last read page of your last read book. Table of Contents  (Menu) button Web Browsing tap [Continue...
  • Page 147 Browsing Tools Zooming in While in zoom mode, the zoom bar is shown at the bottom-right of the screen.  Pinch out to zoom in.  Pinch in to zoom out.  Double-tap to fit the page to the window size. To exit zoom mode, press the Capturing a screenshot You can capture the current page as a screenshot.
  • Page 148 Downloads When you click a download link, the item will be downloaded onto the Reader.* You can view the download history by pressing the (Menu) button * Only supported file types can be downloaded. For supported file types, see Details. Downloading a linked file You can download a file behind a link without opening it in the browser window.
  • Page 149 Downloading an image You can download an image displayed in the browser window. Tap and hold the image Tap [Yes] when prompted. Viewing download progress You can view items that you are currently downloading or have recently downloaded. When an item is downloading, an icon indicating that the download is in progress appears in the status bar.
  • Page 150 Cancelling a download You can cancel a download that is currently in progress. When viewing a Web page, press the button tap [More]  You can also tap the status bar currently downloading under [Ongoing]. The download history opens. Tap and hold an item or press the Download].
  • Page 151 Opening a downloaded file/image You can view the files downloaded from a Web site. Downloaded files are stored in [Books], [Pictures] or [Audio], depending on the file type. When viewing a Web page, press the button tap [More]  You can also tap the status bar currently downloading under [Notification].
  • Page 152 Deleting a downloaded file You can delete downloaded files. When viewing a Web page, press the button tap [More]  Tap and hold an item The file is deleted from the Reader. Depending on the file type, files can also be deleted from their respective applications.
  • Page 153 Multiple Windows Opening a new window When viewing a Web page, press the button [More]  A maximum of 3 windows can be open at one time. If [New Window] is not displayed, tap [Close] in the Window list. Opening a link in a new window Instead of the current window, you can open a link in a new window so that you can keep the current window open.
  • Page 154 Changing the browser window in view When you have more than one browser window open, you can change the window in view. When viewing a Web page, press the button tap [More]  Select another browser window. Closing a browser window You can close browser windows.
  • Page 155 Bookmarks and History Bookmarking a Web site You can bookmark your favorite Web sites so that you can return to them quickly. Visit the Web site that you wish to bookmark. Add the current site to the bookmarks by doing one of the following:  Tap next to the URL box  Press the...
  • Page 156 When viewing a Web page, tap URL box. The bookmark list opens. Tap the bookmark to open it. Editing a bookmark You can change a bookmark name or the address (URL) if necessary. When viewing a Web page, tap URL box. The bookmark list opens.
  • Page 157 Deleting bookmarks You can remove bookmarks from the bookmark list to keep only the ones you need. When viewing a Web page, tap next to the URL box. The bookmark list opens. Tap and hold the bookmark that you wish to remove from the list Tap [OK] when prompted.
  • Page 158 Opening a previously visited Web site You can view a list of Web sites that you have previously visited. When viewing a Web page, tap URL box. Tap [History]. A list of sites that you have previously visited opens. Tap an item to open it in the browser. Deleting browsing history items You can remove entries from the browsing history.
  • Page 159 Press the page you were browsing.  You can delete all browsing history items by pressing the (Menu) button Table of Contents (Back) button to return to the Web  tapping [Clear History] in Step 2. Web Browsing...
  • Page 160 Browser Settings You can change the following browser settings to your preference. When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button and tap [More] the settings. Setting [Default Zoom] [Open Pages in Overview] [Text Encoding] [Block Pop-up Windows] [Load Images] [Auto-fit Pages] [Enable JavaScript]...
  • Page 161: Table Of Contents

    Setting [Set Home Page] [Page Information] [Clear Cache] [Clear History] [Accept Cookies] [Clear All Cookie Data] [Remember Form Data] [Clear Form Data] Empties the search and form history. [Remember Passwords] [Clear Passwords] Deletes the passwords saved by the [Reset to Default] Restores the default settings, and [Legal Information] To return to the Web page you were browsing, press...
  • Page 162: Reading

    Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from a browser window. Option [Browse Home] [Refresh] [Forward] [Orientation] [Continue Reading] Closes the [Browser] application and [More] [Windows] [Add Bookmark] [Capture Screenshot] [Downloads] Table of Contents Description Displays the home page.
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    Option [Settings] Table of Contents Description Changes browser settings. See Details. Web Browsing...
  • Page 164: Table Of Contents

    Dictionary Using the Dictionary You can choose one of several embedded dictionaries to use. Only the dictionaries included on the Reader can be used. New dictionaries cannot be installed or added. Press the [Dictionary]. Type a word that you wish to look up by using the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 165: Table Of Contents

     T itle of the current dictionary  L ist of candidate words Tap one of the candidate words. The definition is displayed in the dictionary viewer. To look up another word, tap dictionary viewer.  In the dictionary viewer, tap and hold another word to look that word up in the dictionary.
  • Page 166: Table Of Contents

    Changing the Dictionary You can choose a different dictionary. The dictionary can also be changed as you look up a word. Press the Dictionary]. Tap one of the dictionaries. The dictionary is changed, and the list of candidate words or the dictionary viewer for the dictionary to which you changed is displayed.
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    Listing Previously Looked-up Words You can view a list of words that you have previously looked up in the selected dictionary. When a dictionary is open, press the button tap [Word Logs: Dictionary].  A list of words that you have previously looked up opens.
  • Page 168: Table Of Contents

    Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from the dictionary viewer. Option [Previous View] [Change Dictionary] [Font] [Word Logs: Dictionary] Table of Contents Description Opens a previously looked-up word in the dictionary viewer after you have looked up another word from the dictionary viewer.
  • Page 169: Table Of Contents

    Text Memo Creating a Text Memo You can use the [Text Memo] application to create a memo. Press the Memo].  Create a new memo. at the upper-right corner of the screen. A notepad opens. Type a memo using the on-screen keyboard. Tap [Save].
  • Page 170: Table Of Contents

     If you tap [New] while creating a memo, the current memo is saved, and a new notepad opens.  Newly created memos will be saved only in the internal memory. Table of Contents Text Memo...
  • Page 171: Table Of Contents

    Editing an Existing Memo Press the Memo] tap the memo that you wish to edit.  Tap [Edit]. The on-screen keyboard opens. Edit the memo using the on-screen keyboard. Tap [Save].  If you tap [New] while creating a memo, the current memo is saved, and a new notepad opens.
  • Page 172: Table Of Contents

    Deleting/Protecting a Memo You can delete or protect one or more memos. Press the Memo]. Press the Memos] or [Protect Memos]. To delete memos, see Details. You can also delete a memo after step 1 by tapping and holding it. See Details. To protect memos, see Details.
  • Page 173: Table Of Contents

    Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from the [Text Memo] content list. Option Description [Delete Deletes one or more text memos from the Memos] Reader. See Details. [Protect Protects one or more text memos from Memos] deletion.
  • Page 174: Table Of Contents

    Pictures Pictures Viewing Pictures You can use the [Pictures] application to view pictures one by one or as a slideshow. You can also select the picture of your choice for the Reader’s standby screen. For details on setting pictures to the standby screen, see Details.
  • Page 175: Table Of Contents

    Press the [Pictures]. To browse the pictures list, see Details.  Tool icons Details Tap a picture. The picture viewer opens. Table of Contents (Home) button   Pictures...
  • Page 176: Table Of Contents

    Picture viewer navigation Perform the following operations with a picture open. Go to the next page Go to the previous page Table of Contents Do this  Press the > (Next) button.  Swipe left.  Press the < (Previous) button.  Swipe right.
  • Page 177: Table Of Contents

    Changing the Orientation You can adjust the view to either portrait or landscape. Press the [Pictures]. Tap a picture tap [Orientation]. The orientation switches between landscape and portrait mode. Pictures are shown in the orientation that you have specified. Table of Contents (Home) button press the ...
  • Page 178: Table Of Contents

    Zooming in on a Picture You can zoom in on pictures for easier visibility. The viewer shows the zoom bar and viewing position indicator while in zoom mode. Pinch out to zoom in.  Pinch in to zoom out.  You can drag on the screen to move the viewing position.
  • Page 179: Table Of Contents

    Viewing Pictures in a Slideshow The slideshow displays pictures one by one in the current sort order. You can also specify the display interval. Press the [Pictures]. Tap a picture tap [Slideshow]. The slideshow starts from the current picture. To stop the slideshow and return to the viewer Press the ...
  • Page 180: Table Of Contents

    Press the picture viewer. The selected interval is now applied when you start a slideshow.  You can also change the slideshow interval from the [Settings] application. See Details. Table of Contents (Back) button to return to the Pictures...
  • Page 181: Table Of Contents

    Deleting Pictures You can delete one or more pictures. Press the Press the Pictures]. To delete pictures, see Details. You can also delete a picture by tapping and holding it. See Details. Table of Contents (Home) button (Menu) button tap [Pictures]. ...
  • Page 182: Table Of Contents

    Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from the [Pictures] content list. Option [Delete Pictures] [Settings] Table of Contents Description Deletes one or more pictures from the Reader. See Details. Changes the slideshow interval. See Details.
  • Page 183: Audio

    Audio Audio Enjoying Audio The Reader has an audio player so that you can enjoy listening to music while reading. For details on transferring audio to the Reader, see Details. For details on supported file types, see Details. Table of Contents...
  • Page 184: Table Of Contents

    Playing audio Press the [Audio]. The album list opens. For browsing an audio list, see Details. Tap an album. The track list opens. Tap a track. The audio player opens and starts playing the track. Table of Contents (Home) button ...
  • Page 185: Table Of Contents

    Item  Playback icon  Mute  Volume control Table of Contents Description Appears during playback. You can tap the status bar to display the notification window and jump to the audio player. Tap to temporarily turn off audio output from the player. Adjusts the volume level.
  • Page 186: Table Of Contents

     Cover art  Shuffle  Repeat  Audio controls  Position bar  Slider Press the (Menu) button to return to the last content you were reading. You can read while listening to audio. To return to the track list, press the the track list, Note  The Reader will not enter sleep mode or automatic power Table of Contents...
  • Page 187: Table Of Contents

    saving modes during audio playback. Deleting an audio track Press the [Audio]. Tap an album. The track list opens. Press the Audio]. To delete tracks, see Details. You can also delete a track by tapping and holding it. See Details. Table of Contents (Home) button (Menu) button...
  • Page 188: Table Of Contents

    Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from the [Audio] track list. Option Description [Delete Audio] Deletes one or more tracks from the Reader. See Details. Table of Contents Audio...
  • Page 189: Settings

    Settings Changing the Settings Changing the Settings The [Settings] application allows you to personalize the Reader, set the date and time, configure the Wi-Fi connection, and change the standby screen and other Reader settings. Table of Contents...
  • Page 190: Table Of Contents

    General Settings Setting [Page Turn Preference] [Menu Language] Sets the menu language. [Keyboard] Table of Contents Description Sets the swipe direction for turning pages. Sets the on-screen keyboard layout. Changing the Settings...
  • Page 191: Battery

    Wireless Network Settings Setting [Wi-Fi] [Wireless Standby] [Wi-Fi Settings] Wi-Fi settings enable the Reader to use Table of Contents Description Turn Wi-Fi on/off. See Details. Wireless standby helps avoid unnecessary battery consumption caused by wireless communication. If you do not perform any wireless operations for more than 5 minutes, the wireless feature automatically enters standby mode.
  • Page 192: Table Of Contents

    Application Preferences Setting [Books] [Dictionary] [Pictures] [Browser] Table of Contents Description Sets preferences for all books. You can adjust the default font size. Specifies the default dictionary. Sets the slideshow interval. Sets the browser preferences. Changing the Settings...
  • Page 193: Table Of Contents

    Date and Time Settings Setting Description [Date] Sets the date. [Time] Sets the time. [Date Sets the date format. Format] [24-Hour Check to display time in 24 hour-format. Format] [Time Zone] Sets the time zone. Table of Contents Changing the Settings...
  • Page 194: Table Of Contents

    To set [Device Lock] to [Off ], input your 4- digit PIN and tap [Continue]. Note  Sony recommends that you make a note of  If you forget your password, contact Sony Table of Contents ...
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    Setting Description [Standby Sets standby screen preferences. Screen] [Type of Image]: You can select whether to display the cover of the last read book or pictures from the [Pictures] application. When you select [Selected Pictures], continue by tapping [Select Pictures] to add a check next to the pictures you want to display [Show Message]: You can select whether to...
  • Page 196: Table Of Contents

    Initialization Setting [Restore Defaults] Restores the default Reader settings. [Clear Keyboard History] [Format Memory] Allows you to format the Reader’s Table of Contents Description Deletes words registered to the on- screen keyboard history. internal memory and the microSD card. Note  If you have formatted the Reader or microSD card on your computer, the Reader may not be able to display...
  • Page 197: Table Of Contents

    About Setting [Device Information] [Legal Information] [End User License Agreement] Table of Contents Description Displays the device details including the memory capacity, Adobe DRM authorization and MAC address in use. Displays trademark and copyright information. Displays the terms and conditions on use of the Reader.
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    Changing the Settings Device Shutdown Enables you to shut down (turn off ) the Reader, instead of leaving it in sleep mode. Table of Contents...
  • Page 199: Other Information

    Other Information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting tips may help you quickly resolve technical issues. Charge the Reader completely. Reset the Reader. Press the RESET button with a small pin or clip. The screen will freeze; the Reader will not restart automatically.
  • Page 200 See Details. Support PC Web Site For comprehensive support and troubleshooting information, visit the support PC Web site. Support PC Web http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS Reader Device Power On/Off The Reader cannot turn on.  The Reader cannot be operated if connected to your computer and set to data transfer mode.
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     Moisture condensation may have occurred. Wait for a few hours and then turn on the Reader.  If the battery is completely depleted, power will not be supplied to the to turn on the Reader. In this case, the Charge/Busy indicator may blink red 3 times.
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    Battery Cannot charge the Reader.  If you use other than the supplied USB cable to charge the Reader, it may not charge correctly. To charge the Reader, use only the supplied USB cable and, optionally, the AC Adapter (PRSA-AC1A, sold separately). See Details.  If you are charging from the USB port on your computer, make sure that the Reader is connected directly to the USB port with the supplied USB cable.
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    you connect the Reader to your laptop computer, maintain a stable and continuous power supply to the laptop computer while charging the Reader. Battery life seems short.  The Reader may not have been charged fully. Make sure that you charge the Reader until  The operating temperature is below 5°C (41°F).
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    the computer enters sleep mode or standby mode, the Reader will be unable to charge, and the battery may drain. When charging the Reader, confirm that your computer is on, and completely charge the Reader before using it. See Details. Touchscreen The Reader does not wake up or start immediately.
  • Page 205: Wireless Connectivity

    Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi connection The Reader does not connect to the Wi-Fi network.  The network feature could not be turned on because the remaining battery power is too low. Charge the Reader for a few minutes, and then try again.  Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on and check the signal strength of the access point.
  • Page 206: Table Of Contents

    that came with the access point and in any information provided by the network administrator.  The Reader is too far from the access point. Move the Reader closer to the access point and scan again.  Obstacles such as walls, metal or concrete between the Reader and an access point may adversely affect the connection.
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    Browser The Web page is not displayed properly.  The Wi-Fi network connection may have been interrupted. Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on and set up correctly, check the signal strength of the access point, and then refresh the Web page.  Due to the vast range of standards and technologies used to design Web pages, it is not possible to guarantee that all pages will be displayed correctly.
  • Page 208: Reading Books

    Reading Books Cannot open a book.  You must be the account holder who purchased the book to read it.  The book may be protected by unsupported digital rights management technology.  The book may be in an unsupported file type. For details on supported file types, see Details.
  • Page 209: Table Of Contents

    Playing Audio Files Thumbnail of an album is not displayed.  An album or an audio file with cover art information can only display its thumbnail in the album list. Cannot play audio.  The audio may be in an unsupported file type. For details on supported file types, see Details.
  • Page 210: Pictures

    Troubleshooting Viewing Pictures Cannot view a picture.  The picture may be in an unsupported file type. For details on supported file types, see Details. Table of Contents...
  • Page 211: Usb Cable

    Connecting to your Computer The computer does not detect the Reader.  After connecting the Reader to your computer via the USB cable, you must set the Reader to data transfer mode. See Details.  It may take a while for the computer to detect the Reader.  Make sure that the Reader is connected directly to the USB port with the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 212: Table Of Contents

    microSD Card The Reader does not detect the microSD card, or cannot open an item stored on the microSD card.  If you have formatted the microSD card on the computer, the Reader may not be able to display transferred content. Use the Reader to format the microSD card.
  • Page 213: Precautions

    Precautions Safety Information Protected content Protected content is limited to personal use only. Use of the content beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Handling the Reader  In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled exposure, this device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 214: Stylus

     Never subject the Reader to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.  If part of the Reader that generates heat contacts your skin for a prolonged period, you may suffer from symptom of burn, such as redness, swelling, even if temperature is moderate.
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    Avoiding water and moisture  Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when the player is moved quickly from a low- temperature environment to a high temperature environment or used in a room that has a heater just turned on.
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    Heat build-up in the Reader may cause malfunction or damage.  If the battery quickly runs out of power after being fully charged, it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced. Consult Sony Support Center. Table of Contents Precautions...
  • Page 217: Table Of Contents

    Precautions Road safety Do not use headphones (not supplied) 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.
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    Precautions 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 for headphones (not supplied) If lightning occurs while you are using the Reader, take off your headphones (not supplied) immediately.
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    Cleaning the Reader  Clean the Reader with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. Make sure that there is no dust or dirt on the soft cloth, as the Reader may be damaged.  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.
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    Wireless feature  Turn off the wireless feature when you are in a location in which radio communications are prohibited. When you are in such a location, you must obtain permission from the appropriate authorities before enabling the wireless feature of this device.  Turn off the wireless feature in health care facilities where any regulations posted in such areas instruct you to do so.
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    Applications on the Reader Disclaimer: 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. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/ downloading or damaged data due to problems of the Reader or computer.
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     Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the Reader may not be displayed properly. 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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    The pre-installed sample content is for the purpose of trial reading, viewing and listening. Note  You will not be able to restore the pre-loaded samples once you delete them from the Reader. Sony does not supply any replacement samples. Table of Contents Precautions...
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    Reader Disposal Reference The built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself; consult Sony Support Center. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
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    Precautions 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: USB cable, stylus Table of Contents...
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    Precautions 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.
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    Precautions 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.
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    EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/...
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    France: The Wi-Fi feature of this Reader shall exclusively be used inside buildings. Any use of the Wi-Fi feature of this Reader outside of the buildings is prohibited on the French territory. Please make sure that the Wi-Fi feature of this Reader is disabled before any use outside of the buildings.
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     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.
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    − Operate the Reader in the location where static charge or electrical noise is present.  Do not strike, bend, drop, disassemble, open, crush, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate or paint the microSD card.  Do not use force, a thin stick or tweezers to remove the microSD card.
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    Press the [Settings]  [SD Card].  Tap [Yes] when prompted. To cancel, tap [No]. It may take a few minutes to finish formatting the microSD card. Table of Contents (Home) button [Initialization] Precautions   [Format Memory] ...
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    Sony’s permission except for personal use.  Sony, the Sony logo, “Reader”, “BBeB” and their logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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    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.
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    Further, the trademark ™ and registered trademark ® symbols are not indicated throughout this document. Program © 2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2011 Sony Corporation 4-288-614-32(3) Table of Contents...
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    Appendix Specifications Model name PRS-T1 Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC, 1000mAh USB powered from a computer or the optional AC Adapter PRSA-AC1A (sold separately) via the supplied USB cable. Battery life (continuous page turn) Maximum Battery: Approximately 14,000 continuous page turns when reading only.* * Measured using a text based content in ePub format and a fully charged battery, consecutive page-turns at...
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    Appendix Charging time Computer-based charging: Approximately 2.5 hours AC Adapter PRSA-AC1A (sold separately)-based charging: Approximately 2 hours Internal memory capacity (for data storage) Approximately 1.4 GB after initial setting. Depending on size of pre-loaded excerpts, available memory capacity may vary. Operating/Charging temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Dimensions (w/h/d)
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    Appendix Expansion slots microSD card slot See Details for supported card types and precautions. Supplied items USB cable × 1 Stylus × 1 Quick Start Guide Table of Contents...
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    Supported File Types The following files can be transferred to the Reader device. However, depending on the file size and format, it may not be possible to view/display/play some data. Books  EPUB files (.epub)  EPUB (OPS version 2.0) supported.  PDF files (.pdf )  Support is based on the PDF 1.6 specification.
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    Audio  MP3 files (.mp3) The following specifications should be met in order to import an MP3 file:  Bit rate: 8 to 320 kbps  Sampling frequency: 8 to 48 kHz  File must be unsecured.  AAC files (.mp4, .m4a) Raw AAC is not supported.
  • Page 241 System Requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64-bit) Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64-bit) Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit only) Table of Contents Details Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 2 or later Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2 or later...
  • Page 242 Operating System Mac OS X 10.7 (64- bit only) Mac OS X 10.6 (32/64-bit) Mac OS X 10.5 (32- bit only) Note  The Reader is not supported with the following:  An operating system other than those listed above  A personally built computer or operating system  A multi-boot environment  A multi-monitor environment...

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