Sony PRS-505 User manual

PRS-505
© 2007, 2008 Sony Corporation
User’s Guide
3-277-508-11(1)
Portable Reader System
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About the Manuals
Included with the Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this
User’s Guide. Additionally, after installing eBook Library
software from the supplied CD-ROM, you can refer to the
Help within eBook Library.
Browsing the User’s Guide
Browsing this Guide on your computer
Click the Start menu in the bottom left of the Desktop, then
select “All Programs” – “Reader” – “PRS-505 User’s Guide”
to start Adobe Reader and open the User’s Guide.
For details on how to use Adobe Reader, refer to Adobe
Reader Help.
Hint
• To view the User’s Guide, you should have installed Adobe Reader
5.0 or later. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free from the
Adobe website (www.adobe.com).
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Using the eBook Library Help
Refer to the eBook Library Help for details about using
eBook Library, such as importing books to your computer
and transferring them to the Reader.
Follow the steps below to start eBook Library and browse
Help.
Click the Start menu from your computer, then
select “All Programs” – “Reader” – “eBook Library”.
Click “Help” – “eBook Library Help” on the Menu bar.
Help appears.
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Table of Contents
About the Manuals ........................................................................ 2
Browsing the User’s Guide ...........................................................2
Using the eBook Library Help.......................................................3
Introduction
What You Can Do with Reader...................................................... 7
Guide to Parts and Controls.......................................................... 8
Basic Operations
Menu Operations ........................................................................ 13
Turning on Reader ...................................................................... 15
Inserting a Memory Card ............................................................ 19
Importing Content
Importing eBooks from eBook Store ........................................... 23
Importing Content from Your Computer....................................... 25
Importing content files ................................................................26
Transferring Content
Transferring Content to Reader Connected with
Your Computer .......................................................................... 27
Transferring content via a memory card .....................................30
Synchronizing content in Library with Reader ............................34
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Reading/Playing/Viewing Content
Reading Books............................................................................ 36
Reading books transferred from your computer .........................36
Jumping to the specified number page directly ..........................43
Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) .......................44
Displaying the book information..................................................45
Sorting the Book list....................................................................46
Selecting a book from the Collection list.....................................49
Creating a bookmark on a page .................................................50
Reading previously displayed pages ..........................................53
Deleting a book ..........................................................................54
Playing Audio Files...................................................................... 55
Playing audio files transferred from your computer ....................55
Reading books while playing an audio file..................................57
Viewing Pictures ......................................................................... 59
Viewing pictures transferred from your computer .......................59
Settings
Setting screen orientation ........................................................... 62
Setting the Date and Time........................................................... 63
Setting the Slideshow ................................................................. 64
Setting the Sleep Mode (Resume Function)................................ 65
Setting the Advanced Settings .................................................... 67
Locking the Reader.....................................................................67
Formatting the internal memory .................................................69
Shutting down Reader ................................................................70
Checking Version Information for Reader.................................... 71
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting........................................................................... 72
Restoring default settings ...........................................................80
Uninstalling eBook Library .......................................................... 81
Other Information
Updating the Reader’s Firmware................................................. 82
About Books Pre-installed on Reader ......................................... 83
Notes on Reader Disposal .......................................................... 84
Precautions................................................................................. 85
On safety ....................................................................................87
On installation.............................................................................87
On heat build-up .........................................................................88
On the headphones ....................................................................88
Notes on memory cards .............................................................89
On software ................................................................................91
On Cleaning................................................................................ 92
On Copyrights............................................................................. 93
About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE.................................94
Specifications.............................................................................. 96
Index ........................................................................................... 97
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Introduction
What You Can Do with Reader
First, read the Quick Start Guide to prepare the Reader for
use. Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Reader
battery, and install the dedicated software “eBook Library”
and the software “Adobe Digital Editions” on your computer.
Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer
content from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere
you wish.
Downloaded
eBooks
*1
*2
*1Online eBook store
*2Book/Audio/Picture files that you already have
Transferring
Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library
and Adobe Digital Editions.
Downloaded eBooks from
eBook store
Transfer content from your
computer to the Reader
using eBook Library and
Adobe Digital Editions.
Enjoy content on the
Reader.
Reading/
Playing/Viewing
Importing
Getting Started
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Front
Enter button*1
To decide an item or apply a setting,
press the Enter button.
///buttons*1
To select an item or scroll around the screen, press 
(left), (up), (down), or (right).
*1In this manual, the operation of the ////Enter buttons are
explained as follows.
(Example) Press ///to select “Away” on the Book list, then
press Enter.
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Enter button
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MENU button
To return to the previous screen or show a menu. (
page 13 )
(page) / (>/<) buttons
To turn the page or proceed/return to the next (>)/
previous (<) content. ( page 37 , 40 , 56 , 59 )
Number (1 – 9,0) buttons
To select the numbered items on the screen or input
numeric values on the Setting menu. ( page 37 , 40 , 55 ,
59 )
SD Memory Card slot
To insert a SD Memory Card (optional). ( page 20 )
“Memory Stick Duo” slot
To insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (optional). ( page 20 )
POWER switch
To switch on/off the Reader. ( page 15 )
Indicator
Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when
charging is complete. ( page 17 )
Flashes in orange while the Reader is accessing your
computer via USB.
Also flashes in orange while switching the Reader on or
off.
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Holes for soft cover attachment
The soft cover is attached when purchased. ( page 12 )
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9
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Folds open in use
Note
• Do not leave the Reader in a high temperature conditions, as it
may damage the soft cover.
(size) button
To zoom in/out a page or picture. ( page 41 , 60 )
(MARK) button
To create/remove a bookmark. ( page 50 )
Hole for hand strap
To attach the hand strap.
USB connector
To connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 28 )
DC IN jack
To connect the AC power adapter (optional).
Hint
• The Reader can be charged by connecting to a computer
using the supplied USB cable.
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(Headphones) jack
To connect headphones (optional). ( page 55 )
VOLUME +/– buttons
To adjust the volume. ( page 57 )
To mute the sound, press and hold the VOLUME +/–
buttons. To restore the sound, press the VOLUME +/–
buttons again.
Rear
Reset button
To reset the Reader if no operation is possible. ( page
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About the serial number
The serial number provided for the Reader is required for
the customer registration. The number is on the label on the
rear of the Reader. Do not remove the label.
Removing/attaching the soft cover
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Removing the soft cover
Pull the tab of soft cover towards A.
Remove the Reader in the direction of B.
Attaching the soft cover
Insert the tab Cof the soft cover in the hole Dof the
Reader.
Pull the tab of the soft cover towards A.
Insert the Reader in the direction of Eto attach it to the
soft cover.
Check that the tabs of the soft cover are completely
inserted in the holes of the Reader.
Note
• Note that the tab of the soft cover may become deformed, if you
pull the tab too strongly.
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Basic Operations
Menu Operations
You can switch between screens, read/play/view content, or
set items, using the ////Enter buttons, number buttons,
or MENU.
Example: screen transition diagram of the Home menu –
Book list – Option menu – Book page
Press /to
select, then
press Enter.
Press MENU to
return to the
previous screen.
Number tab
Selected item is highlighted in black.
Press /to select “Books by Title” then press
Enter.
Press /to select,
then press Enter.
If the stored books are more than 30,
the Index menu appears. ( page 46 ,
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Hints
• By pressing and holding (size), screen orientation can be
switched (vertically/horizontally). ( page 44 )
• By using the number buttons, corresponding numbered items can
be selected.
• By pressing and holding MENU, the screen can be returned to the
Home menu.
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Turning on Reader
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on the
Reader.
Slide the POWER
switch.
The Reader turns on.
It may take a few moments to turn on the Reader and the
start-up screen to appear when used for the first time, after
a reset or shut down, or when the battery has depleted.
The indicator lights up in orange when the Reader is turned
on.
To turn off the Reader
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again.
The Reader turns off.
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About the Sleep Mode (resume function)
You can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode.
In sleep mode, the Reader automatically turns off if no
operation is performed for 60 minutes (resume function).
The previously displayed screen appears when turned on by
sliding the POWER switch from this state.
The Sleep Mode setting can be configured from the Setting
menu. ( page 65 )
Note
• In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn off,
even if no operation is performed for 60 minutes.
– When connected to the computer using the supplied USB cable
– When connected to the AC Adaptor for Reader (AC-S5220E)
(optional) to charge
– When playing audio files
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About charging
Charging the Reader is required when using for the first
time. Turn on the Reader, and then charge in one of the
following two ways.
• Connect to a computer via USB (Refer to the Quick Start Guide
and page 28 ).
(Charging time: approx. 4 hours*)
• Connect to an AC outlet using the AC power adapter and AC
power cord (optional).
(Charging time: approx. 2 hours*)
* Approximate time required to fully charge the battery.
Notes
• When you connect the Reader to your computer, (indicating
connection via USB) is displayed on the Reader’s screen. If the
battery has been fully depleted, it takes about 40 minutes until
is displayed, and you will not be able to turn on the Reader by the
POWER switch during this time. In this case, wait until is
displayed. The indicator lights up in red while is not displayed,
and the Reader is charged.
• If the remaining battery power of a connected notebook computer
is low, charging via USB connection may not be possible.
• If you connect the 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 the Reader connected to a
notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet for an
extended period.
• Connecting the Reader via a USB hub or extension cable may not
work and is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the
computer.
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You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the
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).
Note
• If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning
appears. Charge the battery.
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.
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Inserting a Memory Card
The following memory cards can be inserted in the Media
slots of the Reader.
Note
• The Reader has separate slots for “Memory Stick Duo” and the SD
Memory Card. Be sure to insert the memory card in the correct
slot. Inserting the memory card in the wrong slot may damage the
slot and the memory card.
“Memory Stick Duo”*1 “Memory Stick Duo”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
SD Memory Card*2 SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
miniSD Card *3
*1The Reader does not comply with MagicGate standard, and the data
requiring the copyright protection function cannot be copied or played
on the Reader.
*2The Reader does not comply with copyright protection of SD Memory
Cards.
*3miniSD Card adaptor (sold separately) required.
Notes
• An operation check is performed when using a “Sony Memory Stick
Duo” of up to 16 GB, however, operation of all “Memory Stick Duo”
is not guaranteed.
• An operation check is performed when using an SD Memory Card
of up to 16 GB, however, operation of all SD Memory Cards is not
guaranteed.
• When inserting the memory card into the Reader, it may take time
for the Reader to recognize the content files in the memory card if
the capacity of the content files stored on the memory card is large.
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Inserting a memory card into the Reader
Remove the plastic cards from the “Memory Stick
Duo” slot and SD Memory Card slot.
The plastic cards are inserted in the “Memory Stick Duo”
slot and the SD Memory Card slot at purchase. When
not using the memory card, insert the plastic card into
the slot.
Note
• If the plastic card is not inserted in the slot, foreign objects may
enter the slot, and cause malfunction or damage.
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