Sony PRS-500 User manual

PRS-500
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Operation Guide
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Portable Reader System
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About the Manuals
Included with Sony Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this
PDF-format Operation Guide. Additionally, after installing
CONNECT Reader software from the supplied CD-ROM,
you can refer to the Help within CONNECT Reader.
Browsing the Operation Guide
This PDF-format Operation Guide can be browsed on both
your computer and Sony Reader.
Browsing this Guide on your computer
Click the Start menu in the bottom left of the Desktop, then
select “All programs” – “CONNECT Reader” – “PRS-500
Operation Guide” to start Adobe Acrobat Reader and open
the Operation Guide.
For details on how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, refer to
the Adobe Acrobat Reader Help.
Hint
• To view the Operation Guide, you should have installed either
Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for
free from the Adobe website (www.adobe.com).
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Browsing this Guide using Sony Reader
From the Home menu, select “Books” – “Operation Guide”
from the Book list. The Operation Guide can be opened by
selecting “Option Menu” – “Begin.”
PDF Link
SIZE button
Hints
• A mark on this Guide indicates a link. Using the 5-way control
button, press / to select the desired link, then press ENT to
jump to the linked page.
• To zoom in a page, press SIZE.
For details on how to open books or PDF files, refer to page
32, 37.
Using the CONNECT Reader Help
Refer to the CONNECT Reader Help for details about using
CONNECT Reader, such as importing books to your
computer and transferring them to Sony Reader.
Follow the steps below to start CONNECT Reader and
browse Help.
 Click the Start menu, then select “All programs” –
“CONNECT Reader” – “CONNECT Reader.”
 Click “Help” – “CONNECT Reader Help” on the Menu
bar.
Help appears.
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Table of Contents
About the Manuals ........................................................................ 2
Browsing the Operation Guide ......................................................2
Using the CONNECT Reader Help ..............................................3
Introduction
What You Can Do with Sony Reader ............................................. 7
Guide to Parts and Controls .......................................................... 8
Basic Operations
Menu Operations ........................................................................ 13
Turning on Sony Reader ............................................................. 15
Inserting a Memory Card ............................................................ 18
Importing Content
Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks ................................. 22
Importing Content from Your Computer ....................................... 24
Importing content files ................................................................25
Transferring Content
Transferring Content to Sony Reader Connected with Your
Computer .................................................................................. 26
Transferring content via a memory card .....................................28
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Reading/Playing/Viewing Content
Reading Books ............................................................................ 32
Reading books transferred from your computer .........................32
Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) .......................37
Displaying the book information ..................................................38
Sorting the Book list ...................................................................39
Selecting a book from the Collection list .....................................40
Creating a bookmark on a page .................................................41
Reading previously displayed pages ..........................................44
Playing Audio Files ...................................................................... 45
Playing audio files transferred from your computer ....................45
Reading books while playing an audio file ..................................47
Viewing Pictures ......................................................................... 49
Viewing pictures transferred from your computer .......................49
Settings
Setting screen orientation ........................................................... 52
Locking the Sony Reader Screen ................................................ 53
Setting the Slideshow ................................................................. 55
Checking Version Information for Sony Reader ........................... 56
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 57
Restoring default settings ...........................................................63
Uninstalling CONNECT Reader .................................................. 64
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Other Information
Updating the Sony Reader’s Firmware ........................................ 65
About Books Pre-installed on Sony Reader ................................ 66
Notes on Sony Reader Disposal ................................................. 67
Precautions ................................................................................. 68
On safety ....................................................................................71
On installation .............................................................................71
On heat build-up .........................................................................72
On the headphones ....................................................................72
Notes on memory cards .............................................................73
On software ................................................................................75
On Cleaning ................................................................................ 76
On Copyrights ............................................................................. 77
About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE .................................78
Specifications .............................................................................. 80
Index ........................................................................................... 81
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Introduction
What You Can Do with Sony
Reader
First, read the Quick Start Guide to prepare Sony Reader
for use. Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Sony
Reader battery and install the dedicated software
“CONNECT Reader” on your computer.
Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer
content from your computer to Sony Reader to take
anywhere you wish.
Downloaded
eBooks
*1
*2
*1 CONNECT eBooks (online e-Book store)
*2 Audio/Picture/Text files that you already have
Transferring
Charge Sony Reader, then install CONNECT
Reader to your computer.
Download the eBooks from
CONNECT eBooks on your
computer.
Transfer content from your
computer to Sony Reader
using CONNECT Reader.
Enjoy the content on Sony
Reader.
Reading/Playing/
Viewing
Importing
Getting Started
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Front
 MENU button
To return to the previous screen or show a menu. (
page 13 )
 5-way control (////ENT) button
To select an item or scroll around the
screen, press the ENT button, left
(), up (), down (), or right ().
To decide an item or apply a setting, press down on the
ENT button.
In this manual, the operation of the 5-way control button
is explained as follows.
(Example) Press /// to select “1984” on the Book
list, then press ENT.
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ENT
ENT button
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 PAGE (>/<) buttons
To turn the page or proceed/return to the next (>)/
previous (<) content. ( page 32 , 35 , 47 , 50 )
 Media slot
To insert a “Memory Stick” (optional) or SD Memory Card
(optional). ( page 19 )
 Number (1 – 9,0) buttons
To select the numbered items on the screen or input
numeric values on the Setting menu. ( page 32 , 35 , 45 ,
49 )
 VOLUME +/– buttons
To adjust the volume. ( page 47 )
 SIZE button
To zoom in/out a page or picture. ( page 36 , 50 )
 Charge indicator
Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when
charging is complete. ( page 16 )
Lights up in orange when Sony Reader is turned on.
 POWER switch
To switch on/off Sony Reader. ( page 15 )
 Hole for hand strap
To attach the hand strap.
 MARK LED
Lights up in blue to confirm creation of a bookmark. (
page 41 )
 MARK button
To create/remove a bookmark. ( page 41 )
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 USB connector
To connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 26 )
 Multi connector
To connect the optional cradle.
 DC IN jack
To connect the AC power adapter (supplied).
  (Headphones) jack
To connect headphones (optional). ( page 45 )
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Rear
 Soft cover attachment clip button
The soft cover is attached when purchased.
Removing/attaching the soft cover Folds open in use
Note
• Do not leave Sony Reader in a high ambient temperature, as it
may damage the soft cover.
 Reset button
To reset Sony Reader if no operation is possible. ( page
57)
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Hint
• Remove the soft cover to access the Reset button.
About the serial number
The serial number provided for Sony Reader is required for
the customer registration. The number is on the label on the
rear of Sony Reader. Do not remove the label.
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Basic Operations
Menu Operations
You can switch between screens, read/play/view content, or
set items, using the 5-way control button, number buttons,
or MENU.
Example: screen transition diagram of the Home menu –
Book list – Option menu – Book page
Press / to
select, then
press ENT.
Press MENU to
return to the
previous screen.
Number tab
Selected item is highlighted in black.
Press / to select
“Books” then press ENT.
Press / to select,
then press ENT.
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Hints
• By pressing and holding SIZE, screen orientation can be switched
(vertically/horizontally). ( page 37 )
• By using the number buttons, corresponding numbered items can
be selected.
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Turning on Sony Reader
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of  to turn on
Sony Reader.
Slide the POWER switch.
Sony Reader turns on.
The start-up screen appears when turning on for the first
time, or after reset, or when the battery is depleted.
Lights up in orange when Sony Reader is turned on.
Note
• Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn on after charging a
depleted battery.
To turn off Sony Reader
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of  again.
Sony Reader turns off.
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About the resume function
Sony Reader automatically turns off if no operation is
performed for 60 minutes. The previously displayed screen
appears when turning on by sliding the POWER switch from
this state.
Note
• When playing audio files or viewing a slideshow, Sony Reader
does not turn off even if no operation is performed for 60 minutes.
About charging
Charging Sony Reader is required when using for the first
time. Sony Reader can be charged in the following 2 ways.
• Connect to an AC outlet (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
(Charging time: approx. 4 hours*)
• Connect to a computer via USB ( page 26 ).
(Charging time: approx. 6 hours*)
* Approximate time required to fully charge the battery.
Notes
• If the remaining battery power of a connected notebook computer
is low, charging via USB connection may not be possible.
• If you connect Sony Reader to a notebook computer which is not
connected to an AC outlet, the battery of the notebook computer
will be consumed. Do not leave Sony Reader connected to a
notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet for an
extended period.
• USB charge is not possible if the battery becomes depleted. Use
the AC power adapter.
You can check remaining battery power by the indication 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.
If you continue use without charging, the following warning
appears, and Sony Reader will turn off automatically.
Charge Sony Reader and turn it on again.
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Inserting a Memory Card
The following memory cards can be inserted in the Media
slot of Sony Reader.
“Memory Stick”*1 “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick PRO”
“Memory Stick Duo” *3
“Memory Stick Pro Duo” *3
Sony Reader is compatible with both
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and standard
“Memory Stick.”
SD Memory Card*2 SD Memory Card
miniSD Card *4
*1 Sony Reader does not comply with MagicGate standard, and the data
requiring the copyright protection function cannot be copied or played
on Sony Reader.
*2 Sony Reader does not comply with copyright protection of SD
Memory Cards.
*3 “Memory Stick Duo” adaptor (sold separately) required.
*4 miniSD Card adaptor (sold separately) required.
Notes
• An operation check is performed when using a “Memory Stick” of
up to 4 GB, however, operation of all “Memory Stick” is not
guaranteed.
• An operation check is performed when using an SD Card of up to 2
GB, however, operation of all SD Cards is not guaranteed.
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Inserting a memory card into Sony Reader
 Open the Media slot cover.
Pull out the Media
slot cover
 Insert a memory card in the  direction with its label
side up until it clicks into the place.
 Mark
Memory Stick
SD Memory Card
 Mark
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 Close the Media slot cover.
Notes
• Be sure to insert the memory card in the correct direction. Forced
insertion may damage the slot.
• Do not insert an incompatible memory card, as it may cause
malfunction.
• Do not use a deformed memory card or adaptor.
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