Table of Contents Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader ..........5 Getting Started Parts and Controls ................ 6 Turning on the Reader ..............9 About the sleep mode of the Reader ..........10 Charging the Reader ..............11 About charging ................11 Charging the Reader via USB connection ........11 Installing eBook Library ...............
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Reading Books Reading Books ................34 Selecting a book .................37 About the Options menu .............40 Operations on the book page .............42 Using the Useful Features ............44 Adjusting text size ...............44 Creating a bookmark on a page ..........46 Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) .......49 Jumping to the specified number page directly ......50 Going back to previously displayed pages ........51 Deleting a book ................52...
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Other Information Updating the Reader’s Firmware ..........74 About Books Pre-installed on the Reader ........75 Notes on the Reader Disposal ............ 76 Precautions ................. 77 On safety ..................82 Note on use ................82 On heat build-up .................83 On software ................84 On Cleaning ................
Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start to prepare the Reader for use. Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software “eBook Library” on your computer. Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer content from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you wish.
Getting Started Parts and Controls Enter button Enter button Selects an item or applies a setting. /// Directional buttons • Moves the cursor on the number tab of the list screen. • Turns pages on the book page. ...
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Getting Started (Return) button Goes to an upper menu or cancels the operation. (Bookmark) button Creates/Removes a bookmark. ( page (Size) button Adjusts the text size or switches the screen orientation. page 44, 49) Number (1 – 9,0) buttons •...
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Getting Started USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 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.
Getting Started 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. The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is turned on for the first time after purchase, the welcome screen appears.
Getting Started To turn off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. The Reader is turned off and enters sleep mode. To stop consuming battery power, use “Device Shutdown” in the “Advanced Settings” menu. ( page About the sleep mode of the Reader You can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode.
Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging Charging the Reader is required when using it for the first time or the remaining battery is low. Turn on the Reader, and then charge in one of the following ways. • Connect to a computer via USB. (Charging time: approx.
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Getting Started Make sure your computer is connected to an AC outlet and turned on (not in sleep mode). Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. appears on the Reader and charging starts. Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied)
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Getting Started Notes • While charging via USB, the Reader cannot be operated. • 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. •...
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Getting Started Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears. Charge the battery. ( page 11) 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 11) Continued...
Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is the content management software you use with the Reader. Notes • The Internet connection is required to install eBook Library. • Your computer needs to meet the minimum system requirements for eBook Library. For details, see “System Requirements.” page ...
Getting Started Basic Menu Operation You can operate the Reader by selecting item from the menu (list). Number tabs Cursor “Home” menu Number buttons (Bookmark) button (Home) button (Size) button Enter button (Return) button /// Directional buttons To select an item from the menu, press the number buttons as indicated on the number tabs.
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Getting Started In this manual, the operating instructions of the Reader are described as follows. Example: Selecting a book from the Book list From the “Home” menu, select “Books by title” desired book “Begin.” The actual operation for the example is shown as below: ...
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Getting Started Press the number button of the desired book, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto the desired book and then press the Enter button. If more than 30 books are stored, the Index menu appears.
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Getting Started Press the number 2 button, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto “Begin” and then press the Enter button. “Options” menu To return to the “Home” menu Press the (Home) button. To return to the previous menu Press the (Return) button.
Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content Authorizing the Reader and your computer Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from the 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”...
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Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. eBook Library starts automatically. Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer.
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Adobe ID will be required. 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. Continued...
Importing and Transferring Content Downloading eBooks from eBook store You can download eBooks from an online eBook store to your computer. Notes • To download eBooks, the Internet connection is required on your computer. • You need to authorize your computer to download eBooks from an eBook store.
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Importing and Transferring Content Hint • eBooks can be read on eBook Library using your computer. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by the Reader and eBook Library File type Description...
Importing and Transferring Content Importing content to eBook Library You can import content files stored on your computer into Library of eBook Library. You can import the following content files. Book PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)* BBeB file Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your...
Importing and Transferring Content Transferring Content Transferring content to the Reader You can transfer (copy) the content in the Library to the Reader. You can transfer the following content files. Book PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)* BBeB file Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your...
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Importing and Transferring Content 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...
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Importing and Transferring Content Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • 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. •...
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Importing and Transferring Content Drag the content from the list to “Reader” in the Source view. The content is transferred to the Reader. Reader Hint • You can store computer data into the internal memory of the Reader by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer.
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Importing and Transferring Content 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 eBook Library, then delete it to increase free space on the Reader.
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Importing and Transferring Content 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. Click “Books” in the Source view. Select the content you want to transfer back from the list.
Importing and Transferring Content Synchronizing content in Library with the Reader You can synchronize content in the Library of eBook Library with the Reader by specifying a folder (such as “Library” or the sub-items under “Library”). The Reader can be automatically updated to match the content in the Library, when you connect it to your computer.
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Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. ( page eBook Library starts and synchronizes content in the Library with the Reader automatically. Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. •...
Reading Books Reading Books Follow the steps below to read books transferred from your computer. Note If an invalid operation is performed, appears at the bottom of the screen. From the “Home” menu, select “Books by Title.” “Home” menu If more than 30 books are stored, the Index menu appears.
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Reading Books Hints If you want to continue reading from the last displayed page, select “Continue Reading” from the “Home” menu. From the “Home” menu, books can be selected from variety of lists. For details, see “Selecting a Book.” ( page ...
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Reading Books Hint If you open the book from “Continue Reading,” you can display the “Options” menu from the book page by pressing the (Return) button. ( page 41) Press the / buttons to turn pages. Book page For details on how to operate the book page, see “Operations on the book page.” ( page 42) Continued...
Reading Books Selecting a book From the “Home” menu, you can select a book by the title, the author or the transferred date, or from the “Collections” list. “Home” menu “Home” menu items to select a book Display item Description Books by Title Displays the Book list sorted by title.
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Reading Books Operations on a Book list The following operations can be performed on a Book list (including the Book list in Collections). Book list of “Books by Title” Button Operation / buttons Press: Moves the cursor on the number tabs ...
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Reading Books About the Index menu In the Index menu, books are sorted into several categories. If more than 30 books are stored, the Index menu is displayed as the first page of the list. Select the category which the desired book belongs to. ...
Reading Books About the Options menu The “Options” menu appears after you select a book from the list. You can choose the point to start the book or use the various features from the menu. “Options” menu “Options” menu items Display item Description/Reference page Continue Reading...
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Reading Books Display item Description/Reference page Info Displays the book Information. ( page Utilities Deletes the book ( page 52), or removes all bookmarks ( page 48). Bookmarks can also be created in eBook Library. For details, refer to the eBook Library Help. The table of contents can be displayed only if the book or the file has it. To display the “Options” menu from the book page The operations to display the “Options” menu from the book page vary depending on the item you have selected to open the book.
Reading Books Operations on the book page On the Book page screen, the following operations can be performed. Size indicator Current page number/ total page number Book page Note When the text on an EPUB file is magnified, the page number of some divided sections may be displayed as “3-4,”...
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Reading Books Button Operation Press: Displays the “Home” menu. (Home) button (Size) button Press: Adjusts the text sizes. ( page Press and hold: Switches the screen orientation. ( page (Bookmark) button Press: Creates/Removes a bookmark on the current page. ( page Press: Closes the page and goes up to (Return) button...
Reading Books Using the Useful Features You can use the various features to enhance readability. Adjusting text size You can adjust the text size in 3 different sizes (S, M or L). On the book page, press the (Size) button. The text size is changed and the text and layout of the book page are adjusted automatically to fit the screen size.
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Reading Books 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, press the /// buttons. • When the text on an EPUB file is magnified, the page number of some divided sections may be displayed as “3-4,” for example, which implies that you are viewing a section between page 3 and 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 or L size, the page layout is adjusted automatically to fit the screen size. In certain situations, only text may appear at these sizes as some tables and graphics may be reformatted and altered (the same applies to Adobe Reader’s Reflow view). In these cases, viewing in S size will retain the original formatting. • Due to the difference in screen size between the Reader and eBook Library, the total number of pages of BBeB, Text or RTF files may differ. Continued...
Reading Books Creating a bookmark on a page You can create a bookmark on a page you may wish to return to. On the book page, press the (Bookmark) button on the desired page. The top right corner of the page is turned down. Bookmark If you press the (Bookmark) button again, the...
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Reading Books Notes • The bookmarks created on the Reader can be displayed on eBook Library 3.0 or later. Earlier versions of eBook Library will not display them. • You can annotate books in eBook Library. However, the Reader can display only bookmarks and will not display other annotations such as highlights or comments. • If the bookmarks which include comments are transferred to the Reader, only the bookmarks can be displayed. • Highlights and highlights with comments are not converted into bookmarks after transferring the book to the Reader. • 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. To open a bookmarked page on the current book On the book page, press the (Return) button to display the “Options”...
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Reading Books To remove all bookmarks in the current book On the book page, press the (Return) button to display the “Options” menu, then select “Utilities” “Remove All Bookmarks.” The confirmation screen appears. Note • If the book is opened from “All Bookmarks,” pressing the (Return) button will not display the “Options”...
Reading Books Switching screen orientation (vertical/ horizontal) You can set the screen orientation to vertical or horizontal. On the book page or list screen, press and hold the (Size) button. The screen orientation is switched. To switch back, press and hold the (Size) button again.
Reading Books Jumping to the specified number page directly You can jump directly to a page by inputting the page number with the number buttons. On the book page, press the number buttons to input the page number. The input page number appears in the center of the page.
Reading Books Going back to previously displayed pages After you have jumped to a page using the links or by inputting its page number, you can go back to the previously displayed pages from the “Options” menu. On the book page, press the (Return) button to display the “Options”...
Reading Books Deleting a book You can delete a book on the Reader from the “Options” menu. On the book page, press the (Return) button to display the “Options” menu, then select “Utilities” “Delete Book.” The confirmation screen appears. Note •...
Reading Books Checking the book information You can check the book information, such as the title, author, book cover thumbnail, etc., from the “Options” menu. On the book page, press the (Return) button to display the “Options” menu, then select “Info.” Note •...
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Reading Books Display item Description Digital Displays the following only if a book with DRM is Rights 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. Expiration Displays the expiration date of the book if the book date...
Settings Changing Settings You can configure the various settings in the “Settings” menu. From the “Home” menu, select “Settings.” “Home” menu Continued...
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Settings From the “Settings” menu, select the setting item you want to change. Example: “Date and Time” “Settings” menu setting screen For details about how to configure the settings, see “Settings menu items.” ( page Continued...
Settings Settings menu items In the “Settings” menu, you can configure the following settings. Setting item Description “Orientation” Switches the screen orientation. Setting operation 1. On the “Settings” screen, press the number 1 button. “Date and Time” Sets date and time displayed on the Reader.
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Settings Setting item Description “Date and Time Sets the display format of date and time. Format” “Date”: “Month-Day-Year,” “Day-Month-Year” “Time”: “12-hour,” “24-hour” Setting operation 1. Press the /// button to move the cursor. 2. Press the Enter button to change the format type.
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Settings Setting item Description “Sleep Mode” Note (Continued) In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if “Sleep Mode” is set to “On.” – When connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable –...
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Settings Setting item Description “Advanced Refer to “Advanced Settings menu items.” Settings” page “About” Displays the firmware version of the Reader, product name, license information, etc. Setting operation 1. On the “Settings” screen, press the number 7 button. Hint To close the “About” page and return to the “Settings”...
Settings 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.
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(Continued) You are recommended to make a note of your password and keep it in a safe place separate to the Reader. If you forget your password, contact your Sony Support Center ( page 65); however note that in unlocking your device, all content on it will be erased.
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Settings Setting item Description “Format Internal Formats the internal memory of the Memory” Reader. By formatting the memory, all the contents on the Reader will be erased. Setting operation On the confirmation screen, press the (Bookmark) button. Note Before formatting, make sure to transfer data that you do not want to lose to your computer or other device.
Troubleshooting 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 a small pin or clip, then slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader. The contents stored on the Reader are not affected by resetting.
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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. Continued...
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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.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Cause or corrective action Battery power has been fully The Reader cannot be turned on. depleted. Charge the Reader via (continued) USB. ( page 11) The charge indicator lights up in red and charging starts. Wait for at least 40 minutes until the Reader turns on automatically and (indicating...
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Troubleshooting Connection to the computer Symptom Cause or corrective action Disconnect the USB connector from The Reader cannot be operated during the Reader. USB connection. The Reader is turned off or the USB The Reader cannot be recognized. cable is not connected properly.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Cause or corrective action Use the supplied USB cable. The Reader cannot There may be a malfunction with the be recognized. (continued) USB port on your computer. Connect the supplied USB cable to another port on the computer. ...
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Troubleshooting Symptom Cause or corrective action The USB cable is not connected Content cannot be transferred to the properly. Disconnect the USB cable, Reader from your then reconnect it. There is not enough free space on computer. the Readers memory. Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to increase free space on the Reader.
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Troubleshooting eBook Symptom Cause or corrective action You may not have signed up or An eBook cannot be read. performed authorization for the service which is necessary for reading DRM-protected eBooks. Authorize your computer and the Reader. You may have tried to read the content owned by another user.
Troubleshooting Restoring default settings All default settings of the Reader can be restored. Notes The following occurs when you restore the default settings. • The screen orientation setting will be vertical. • The password will be erased and the device lock released. ...
Click “Start” – “Control Panel.” Double-click “Add/Remove Programs.” * Click “eBook Library by Sony” in the “Currently Installed Programs” list, then click “Remove.” * Follow the on-screen instructions and restart your computer. The uninstallation is complete when the computer has restarted.
Library from “Help” – “Check for Updates.” For details on updates, refer to the eBook 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...
The pre-installed sample content is for the purpose of trial reading. About sample content The Reader is pre-installed with sample content. If you delete the sample content, you cannot restore it, and Sony will not supply any replacement content.
Other Information Notes on the Reader Disposal The built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself, consult Sony Support Center.
Other Information 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.
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Other Information 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.
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Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directive 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.
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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.
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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.:...
Other Information 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.
Other Information • Do not leave the Reader on an unstable surface • Make sure not to sit down with the Reader in your back pocket. • Do not expose the Reader to water. The Reader is not waterproof. Remember to follow the precautions below. −...
• 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.
• 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.
Sony’s permission except for personal use. • SONY and the SONY logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • BBeB, BBeB Book, and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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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”...
Other Information Specifications Model name PRS-300 Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: DC 3.7 V AC adapter: DC 5.2 V Battery life (continuous playback) Maximum Battery: Approx. 7,500 pages with BBeB Book contents * Approx. 6,800 pages with EPUB contents* * Measured using a fully charged battery and counting consecutive page-turns at approx 1 page per sec.
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Other Information System requirements The following are requirements to use eBook Library. Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista 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 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2 or later Windows XP Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 or later Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 2 or later Macintosh Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later Mac OS X version 10.5.6 or later 800 MHz Celeron class processor or better for Windows Intel, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor for Mac 128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows Vista) Free space on 20 MB or more hard disc 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.
Other Information Index Symbols (Bookmark) button ....7, 46 DC IN jack ........8 (Home) button ......6 Default settings ......72 (Return) button .......7 (Size) botton ....7, 44, 49 /// Directional buttons ..6 eBook Library ......25 (Expiration) ......35 Install....See “Quick Start” Uninstalling ......73 Enter button .........6 Advanced Settings .....61 Device Lock......61...
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Other Information Link ..........43 Transfer ........26 Troubleshooting ......64 Number buttons ......7 Updating ........74 USB ...........27 USB connector .......8 Options menu ......40 Orientation .........49 Vertical ........49 POWER switch ......7, 9 Reading books ......34 Reset .........64 RESET button ....8, 64 Settings ........57 About........60 Date and Time......57 Date and Time Format ..58...