Sony PRS-505 User manual

PRS-505
© 2007 Sony Corporation
User’s Guide/Guide de l’utilisateur
3-277-508-01(2)
Portable Reader System
Browsing this Guide using Reader
Jump to the table of contents
Navigation dans le Guide de l’utilisateur à l’aide du Reader
Consultation de la table des matières
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About the Manuals
Included with the Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this
PDF-format 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
This PDF-format User’s Guide can be browsed on both your
computer and the Reader.
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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Browsing this Guide using the Reader
From the Home menu, select “Books by Title” – “User’s
Guide” from the Book list. The User’s Guide can be opened
by selecting “Option Menu” – “Begin.”
PDF Link
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Hints
• A mark on this Guide indicates a link. Using the ////Enter
buttons, press /to select the desired link, then press Enter 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
35, 39.
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 CONNECT eBooks................................. 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............................................................................ 35
Reading books transferred from your computer .........................35
Jumping to the specified number page directly ..........................40
Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) .......................41
Displaying the book information..................................................42
Sorting the Book list....................................................................43
Selecting a book from the Collection list.....................................46
Creating a bookmark on a page .................................................47
Reading previously displayed pages ..........................................50
Playing Audio Files...................................................................... 51
Playing audio files transferred from your computer ....................51
Reading books while playing an audio file..................................53
Viewing Pictures ......................................................................... 55
Viewing pictures transferred from your computer .......................55
Settings
Setting screen orientation ........................................................... 58
Setting the Date and Time........................................................... 59
Setting the Slideshow ................................................................. 60
Setting the Sleep Mode (Resume Function)................................ 61
Setting the Advanced Settings .................................................... 63
Locking the Reader.....................................................................63
Formatting the internal memory .................................................65
Shutting down Reader ................................................................66
Checking Version Information for Reader.................................... 67
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting........................................................................... 68
Restoring default settings ...........................................................76
Uninstalling eBook Library .......................................................... 77
Other Information
Updating the Reader’s Firmware................................................. 78
About Books Pre-installed on Reader ......................................... 79
Notes on Reader Disposal .......................................................... 80
Precautions................................................................................. 81
On safety ....................................................................................84
On installation.............................................................................84
On heat build-up .........................................................................85
On the headphones....................................................................85
Notes on memory cards .............................................................86
On software ................................................................................88
On Cleaning................................................................................ 89
On Copyrights............................................................................. 90
About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE.................................91
Specifications.............................................................................. 93
Index ........................................................................................... 94
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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” 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
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*1CONNECT eBooks (online e-Book store)
*2Book/Audio/Picture files that you already have
Transferring
Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library
on your computer.
Download eBooks from
CONNECT eBooks on your
computer.
Transfer content from your
computer to the Reader
using eBook Library.
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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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 36 , 38 , 53 , 56 )
Number (1 – 9,0) buttons
To select the numbered items on the screen or input
numeric values on the Setting menu. ( page 36 , 38 , 51 ,
55 )
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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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 39 , 56 )
(MARK) button
To create/remove a bookmark. ( page 47 )
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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