Sony PRS-505 User manual

PRS-505/SC
Reader Digital Book
Key Features
Compact and light weight- weighing 9 oz without the Soft Cover
6
6 Inch display using “ Electronic Paper ” makes it as easy on the eyes
as other printed media
1
Display print quality of Approximately 170 Pixels Per Inch
Up to 7,500 continuous page turns with a single full battery charge
2
Integrated online eBook store has over 20,000 titles to choose from,
ranging all major genres and subjects. From classics to best sellers,
buy your favorite books.
3
Internal Memory capable of storing up to 160 books
4
Memory Slot for optional Memory Stick Duo ™media and SD®
Memory Cards-allows for storage of even more books
Desktop Application makes downloading books, managing
content, and importing content very easy
Key Technologies
Ultra portable The Reader Digital Book offers a unique, on - the - go reading experience and is the
perfect travel companion. With a compact and lightweight design, you can take it almost anywhere
and read your books whenever and wherever you want. More compact than many paperbacks, it
weighs about 9 ounces (without cover), is 1/3”thin , and holds up to 160 eBooks . You can easily
hold it in one hand, and with its rechargeable battery, you can turn up to 7,500 continuous pages
on a single charge .
6
8
4
2
Impressive, paper- like display The Reader Digital Book provides a new way to experience reading.
It boasts an impressive 6 - inch display , utilizing breakthrough E Ink ® technology that’s almost paper -
like, making it easy to read, even in bright sunshine. In addition, the screen allows for high contrast
and high resolution, with a near 180ºviewing angle. The text can also be magnified for sight -
impaired readers.
1
Content Storage Capability With a compact and lightweight design you can take the Reader
Digital Book almost anywhere. And with plenty of internal memory, and a slot for optional removable
memory cards, you can take hundreds of titles, user - selected Web content, or other supported
documents for reading on the go. It will hold approximately 160 averaged sized eBooks in internal
memory and hundreds more with optional removable memory cards.
4
Multiple eBook titles available The Reader Digital Book allows you to search, browse, discover, and
buy thousands of new releases, classics and popular eBook titles from the Connect eBook Store and
other participating websites . You can even go to other sites that have unsecured eBooks in file
formats that the Reader supports . This translates into an incredible amount of content suitable for
the Reader.
3
5
More Than eBooks The Reader Digital Book isn’t just about reading eBooks. Using the included
eBook Library 2.0 PC Software, you can easily transfer Adobe ® PDF documents , Microsoft Word
documents , BBeB Book, and other text file formats to the Reader, allowing you the flexibility to
access and view multiple files at any time.
10
5

Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 10/08/2007
PRS-505/SC
Reader Digital Book
Please visit the Dealer Network for current
information at www.sony.com/dn
Specifications
Display
Technology: E Ink ® "Electronic Paper"
Screen Size: Approx. 6" Measured
Diagonally
Resolution: Approx. 170 Pixels Per Inch
GrayScale: 8 - Level Grey Scale
Media Formats Supported
UnsecuredText: BBeB Book, TXT, RTF,
Adobe ® PDF , Microsoft ® Word
(Conversion to the Reader - requires Word
installed on your PC)
DRMText: BBeB Book (Marlin)
UnsecuredAudio: MP3 and AAC
Image: JPEG, GIF, PNG, and BMP
Power
BatteryType: Rechargeable Lithium - Ion
Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 7,500 page
turns
RechargingTime: Approx. 4 Hours with USB
charging from powered Computer or
Approx. 2 Hours when using optional AC
wall charger
AC Power: Optional AC Charger requires
120 Volts 60Hz
System Requirements
OperatingSystem: Operating System ---
Windows ® XP (Home Edition/Professional,
Media Center Edition, Media Center
Edition 2004, Media Center Edition 2005)
& Windows Vista ® (Home Basic, Home
Premium, Business, Ultimate).
Processor: 800MHz Intel ® Celeron ® class
processor or better
RAM: 128 MB Minimum
HardDrive: 20MB Minimum available Hard
Drive space
OpticalDrive: Optical Drive capable of
reading CD - ROM
USBPort: USB 1.1 or faster USB Port (Optimal
with USB 2.0)
InternetConnection: Broadband
suggested
Service and Warranty Information
LimitedWarranty: Labor - 90 days from the
date of purchase
Parts - 1 Year from the date of purchase.
See actual warranty for details.
Dimensions
Weight: 9oz. without soft cover
Measurements: 6.9" x 4.8" x 0.3". (175 x
122 x 8mm)
Supplied Accessories
Tan Soft Case
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
CD - ROM
Optional Accessories
Optional AC Charger - AC - S5220E
10
7
2
9
3
6
6
Optional Book Covers - PRS - PLC00/B, PRS -
PLC02/P
Color: Silver
UPC Code: 027242723665
Residualimagemayshowondisplay.Thisisduetothedisplay
characteristics and not a malfunction.
1. Viewable area measured diagonally.
2.Upto7,500continuouspageturnswithasinglefullchargeoninternal
rechargeablebattery.Actualbatterylifewillvary base on usage
patterns,settingsandbatteryconditions.
3.Requires Internet connection (broadbandrecommended). Internet
servicemayrequirea fee.
4. Based on average un - illustratedeBook file size of 1.2MB. Actualfilesizes
varyby electronicbooktitle.
5. Adobe ® PDF,JPEG, BBeB Bookandplain text formatsnatively
supported.Microsoft Word requires conversionusingincluded
software.
6.Non - metricweightsandmeasures are approximate and may vary.
7. Un - encryptedMP3 and AAC formataudiofiles only. Notcompatible
withmost digital copyright formatted audio file content.Headphones
not included.
8.Measuredat the narrowest point.
9.MB meansonemillion byteswhenreferring tomemorycapacity.
Accessiblecapacity may vary. Aportion of memory spaceis
reservedforoperating system and other system functions.
10.Adobe ®PDF files look better whenoptimizedwith the Reader ’ s
screen size, and text may appear small if not optimized.
©2007 Sony ElectronicsInc. All rightsreserved. Reproduction inwhole or
inpartwithoutwritten permission is prohibited.
Sony,Sony logo,like.no.other,Memory StickDuo and Connectare
trademarksofSony.
EInk is a trademark of E Ink Corporation.Adobe,the Adobe logo, Adobe
PDFand AdobeReaderare eithertrademarks or registeredtrademarks
ofAdobe SystemsIncorporatedin theUnited States and/orother
countries.Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vistaareeither registered or
trademarksof MicrosoftCorporationin theUnited States and/orother
countries.Intel andCeleronare eitherregisteredor trademarksofthe
IntelCorporation intheUnited Statesand/orother countries.Allother
productsor companies mentionedareeither registered trademarks,
trademarksor service marks of theirrespectiveowners.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.