Sony 4-153-621-13(1) User manual

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-13(1)
PRS-600
©2009 Sony Corporation
User’s Guide
4-153-621-13(1)
Digital Book Reader
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Table of Contents
Introduction
What You Can Do with the Reader................................................ 5
Getting Started
Parts and Controls ........................................................................ 6
Turning on the Reader ................................................................ 10
About the Power Management of the Reader.............................11
Charging the Reader................................................................... 13
About charging ...........................................................................13
Charging the Reader via USB connection..................................13
Installing eBook Library............................................................... 17
How to Use the Touch Screen..................................................... 18
How to Use the Home Menu ....................................................... 22
About the Home menu................................................................24
Inserting a Memory Card ............................................................ 33
Importing and Transferring Content
Importing Content ....................................................................... 37
Authorizing the Reader and your computer ................................37
Downloading eBooks from eBook store......................................40
Importing content to eBook Library ............................................41
Transferring Content.................................................................... 44
Transferring content to the Reader .............................................44
Transferring content via a memory card .....................................48
Synchronizing content in Library with the Reader ......................52
Reading Books
Reading Books............................................................................ 54
Using the Option menu of the book list.......................................56
Sorting a list............................................................................58
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Switching the list display format..............................................61
Searching for a book with a keyword ......................................62
Operations on the book page .....................................................69
Using the Useful Features........................................................... 76
Embedded dictionaries ...............................................................76
Adjusting the text size.................................................................79
Zooming in/out............................................................................82
Using the Option menu of the book page ...................................84
Jumping to pages (“Go to Page”)............................................86
Going back to previously displayed pages (“History”).............89
Searching a book for keywords (“Search”) .............................90
Creating a bookmark on a book page (“Create/Edit Notes”)
..............................................................................................94
Highlighting a word(s) (“Create/Edit Notes”)...........................98
Marking up a book page by handwriting (“Create/Edit Notes”)
............................................................................................102
Adding a comment to a bookmark or highlight .....................104
Selecting a note (“Create/Edit Notes”)..................................109
Using the Option menu of the “Notes” List............................111
Hiding notes (“Hide Notes”) ..................................................112
Deleting a book (“Delete Book”) ...........................................112
Displaying book information (“Info”) ......................................113
Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal)
(“Orientation”) .....................................................................114
Creating Drawings and Text Memos
Creating Drawings and Text Memos.......................................... 116
Drawing by handwriting ............................................................116
Creating a text memo ..............................................................121
Using the Option menu of the Handwriting and Text Memo lists
................................................................................................125
Playing Audio Files
Playing Audio Files.................................................................... 127
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Playing audio files transferred from your computer ..................127
Using the Option menu of Audio...............................................131
Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures ....................................................................... 133
Viewing pictures transferred from your computer .....................133
Using the Option menu of Pictures...........................................137
Settings
Changing Settings..................................................................... 139
Settings menu items .................................................................141
Advanced Settings menu items ................................................146
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting......................................................................... 150
Restoring default settings .........................................................163
Uninstalling eBook Library ........................................................ 166
Other Information
Updating the Reader Device Software ...................................... 167
About Books Pre-installed on the Reader ................................. 168
Notes on Reader Disposal ........................................................ 169
Precautions............................................................................... 170
On safety ..................................................................................175
On heat build-up .......................................................................176
On the headphones ..................................................................176
Note on use ..............................................................................177
Notes on memory cards ...........................................................179
On software ..............................................................................181
On Cleaning.............................................................................. 182
On Copyrights ........................................................................... 183
About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE...............................184
Specifications............................................................................ 186
Index ......................................................................................... 188
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What You Can Do with the Reader
First, read the Quick Start 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.
*1
*2
Downloaded
eBooks
Transferring eBooks/Audio/
Picture file to the Reader
*1Online eBook store. An Internet connection is required.
*2Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you already have
Transferring
Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library.
Downloaded eBooks from
eBook store.
Transfer content from your
computer to the Reader
using eBook Library.
Enjoy content on the
Reader.
Reading/
Playing/Viewing
Importing
Getting Started
Introduction
Introduction
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Parts and Controls
Touch screen
The touch screen gives you simple access to the various
functions on the Reader (
page 18 ).
< > (Page Turn) buttons
Turns the page.You can turn multiple pages by pressing
and holding the buttons. You can also turn the page using
the touch screen (
page 19 ).
(Home) button
Displays the Home menu (
page 24 ).
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(Size) button
Displays the Size menu (
page 79 , 136 ).
You can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or
picture from the Size menu.
OPTIONS button
Displays the Option menu (
page 29 , 32 , 57 , 84 , 111 ,
125 , 131 , 137 ).
You can use various functions such as creating notes,
jumping to a page, etc., from the Option menu.
VOL –/+ button
Adjusts the volume (
page 130 ).
To mute the sound, press and hold either edge of the
VOL –/+ button. To restore the sound, press the VOL –/+
button again.
(Headphones) jack
Used to connect headphones (optional) (
page 127 ).
USB connector
Used to connect the USB cable (supplied) (
page 13 ).
DC IN jack
Used to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-
S5220E) (optional).
Hint

The Reader can be charged by connecting to a computer
using the supplied USB cable.
RESET button
Resets the Reader if no operation is possible ( page
150).
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Hole for hand strap
Used to attach the hand strap (optional).
Holes for cover attachment
Used to attach the cover (optional).
Charge indicator
Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when
charging is complete (
page 14 ).
Flashes in orange when your computer starts accessing
the Reader via USB.
POWER switch
Switches the Reader on/off (
page 10 ).
To shut down the Reader, slide and hold for more than 3
seconds (
page 11 ).
“Memory Stick Duo” slot
Used to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card
(optional) (
page 33 ).
SD Memory Card slot
Used to insert an SD Memory Card (optional) (
page
33
).
Stylus
The stylus enables you to perform drawing or precise
operations, such as selecting a word, on the touch
screen (
page 9 , 18 , 150 ).
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About the serial number
The serial number is for customer registration purposes. The
number is on the label on the rear of the Reader. Do not
remove the label.
Removing the supplied stylus
The supplied stylus is stored on the top right side of the
Reader. Pull it out from the top when you use it.
Note

When you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure
to insert it fully to the bottom of the holder.
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Turning on the Reader
Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader. Make sure
to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer.
When you turn on the Reader for the first time after
purchase, “Welcome!” screen appears in all four
languages followed by the “Calibrate Touch Screen” (
page 18 ). After completing the calibration, “Menu
Language” screen appears. If you select “English”, the
“Keyboard” screen appears. If not, Home menu appears.
For details about settings, refer to “Settings menu items”
and “Advanced Settings menu items” (
page 144 , 147 ).
It may take a few moments for the Reader to turn on and
the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the
first time, after a reset (
page 150 ) or shutdown ( page
12
), or after the battery has been fully depleted.
Note

If the Reader does not turn on, charging is required. For details,
see “Charging the Reader” (
page 13 ).
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To turn off the Reader
Slide the POWER switch again.
The Reader turns off. After turned off, the Reader enters
sleep mode.
When turning off the Reader, if you slide the POWER switch
and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down.
Hint

When the “Power Management” setting is set to “On” (
page 142 ),
the Reader enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if
you do not turn off manually.
About the Power Management of the Reader
The Reader has a Power Management feature to avoid
unnecessary battery consumption. At purchase, the Power
Management is activated. The Power Management operates
as follows:
After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep
mode automatically while the battery power is consumed
slightly.
After 5 days of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts
down and stops consuming the battery power.
If the battery power is at a low level, the Reader will shut
down after 60 minutes of inactivity.
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Hint

You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from “Power
Management” in the “Settings” menu (
page 142 ).
Note

In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after
60 minutes of inactivity even if “Power Management” is set to “On.”
– When connected to the computer using the supplied USB cable
– When connected to the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-S5220E)
(optional) to charge
– When playing audio files or a slideshow
To shut down the Reader manually
You can shut down the Reader manually in one of the
following ways.
Slide the Power switch and hold it for more than
3 seconds.
Use “Device Shutdown” in the “Advanced Settings” menu
(
page 149 ).

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Charging the Reader
About charging
You need to charge the Reader when using it for the first
time, or when the remaining battery power is low. Charge in
one of the following ways.

Connect to a computer via USB.

Connect to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-
S5220E) (optional).
It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery.
Charging the Reader via USB connection
To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps
below.
Make sure your computer is connected to an AC
outlet and turned on (not in sleep mode).
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Connect the Reader to your computer using the
supplied USB cable.
appears on the Reader and charging starts.
(At purchase, the Reader is in the shutdown state,
therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears.
The same applies when the Reader’s battery is fully
depleted.)
To AC outlet
USB cable (supplied)
Charge indicator
* The displayed screen during the USB connection varies
depending on the using environment.
Hints

If eBook Library has not been installed on your computer, the
AutoPlay window appears (Windows only) (
page 17 ).

To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect
the Reader from your computer, then check the battery icon
(
page 15 ).
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
When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights
up in red while charging) goes off, and the icon indicating that
charging is in progress (the bottom left of the touch screen)
disappears.
Notes

While charging via USB, you cannot operate the Reader.

Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer
which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period.
It will consume the battery of the notebook computer.

Connection via an extension cable or USB hub is not
guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.

While the Reader is connected to your computer, do not turn
on, restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the
computer. These operations may cause the Reader to
malfunction. Disconnect the Reader from the computer before
performing these operations.
To check the battery status
You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the
battery indicator in the bottom left of the screen. Charge the
battery when remaining power is low (the fewer black
segments indicated, the lower the remaining power).
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Note

If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning
appears. Charge the battery (
page 13 ).
If you continue to use without charging, the following warning
appears, and the Reader will turn off automatically.
Charge the Reader and turn it on again (
page 13 ).

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Installing eBook Library
eBook Library is the content management software you use
with the Reader.
Notes

An 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 187 ).
Make sure the Reader and your computer are turned
on, then connect them via USB (
page 14 ).
The “Installer for Reader” window appears.
Hint

If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Windows, start the
installation launcher that is stored on the Reader manually.
From the Start menu, click “My Computer” (“Computer” in the
case of Vista) - “Installer for Reader” - “Windows” - “Setup
eBook Library.”
Click “Install eBook Library” in the “Installer for
Reader” window, then follow the on-screen
instructions.
To install eBook Library in Macintosh
When the Reader is connected to your computer,
“LAUNCHER” appears on the desktop. Click it - “Mac” -
“Setup eBook Library,” and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
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How to Use the Touch Screen
Using the touch screen, you can perform various operations
with a finger or with the supplied stylus.
Note

When you use the supplied stylus, make sure to use the pointed
end of it for tapping dragging, or drawing on the touch screen. Do
not use a ballpoint pen, pencil, or other sharp object.
Tapping
By tapping on the touch screen, you can select an item on
the menu or list, etc.
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Double-tapping
By tapping twice (double-tap) on the touch screen, you can
create bookmarks (
page 94 ), highlight ( page 99 ), search
(
page 90 ), or look up words ( page 76 ), etc.
Dragging
By dragging on the touch screen, you can turn a page (
page 70 ), drag a magnified page in Zoom mode ( page 83 )
or select a word to highlight (
page 101 ).
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Double-tapping and dragging
By double-tapping and dragging on the touch screen, you
can select consecutive words (
page 91 , 99 ).
Dragging and Holding
By holding on the touch screen after dragging, you can turn
pages repeatedly (
page 70 ).
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