Sony PRS-700 - Portable Reader System User manual

PRS-700
©2008 Sony Corporation
User’s Guide/Guide de l’utilisateur
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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-700 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, Adobe Reader or Acrobat needs to be
installed. 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 the Reader................................................ 7
Guide to Parts and Controls.......................................................... 8
Basic Operations
Menu Operation .......................................................................... 14
About the Home menu................................................................16
Guide to Operate the Touch Panel .............................................. 18
Charging the Reader................................................................... 21
About charging ...........................................................................21
Turning on the Reader ................................................................ 23
About the power management of the Reader.............................24
Calibrating the Touch Panel ........................................................26
Inserting a Memory Card ............................................................ 28
Built-in Lighting Controls............................................................. 32
Importing Content
Importing eBooks from “The eBook Store from Sony”................. 34
Importing Content from Your Computer....................................... 36
Importing content files ................................................................37
Transferring Content
Transferring Content to Reader Connected with Your Computer
.................................................................................................. 38
Transferring content via a memory card .....................................41
Synchronizing content in Library with Reader ............................45
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Reading Books
Reading Books............................................................................ 47
Selecting a book from the Book list ............................................47
Reading books on the Book page ..............................................49
Displaying the Option menu of a Book .......................................53
Selecting a book from the Collection list ..................................... 58
Displaying the Option menu of a collection.................................59
Jumping to Pages ....................................................................... 60
Using the Page jump bar ............................................................61
Jumping to the specified number page directly ..........................62
Reading previously displayed pages ..........................................63
Resizing and Zooming ................................................................ 64
Adjusting the text size.................................................................65
Zooming in/out............................................................................67
Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ........................ 69
Searching for Books or Keywords ............................................... 71
Searching for books....................................................................74
Searching a book for keywords...................................................76
Creating Notes on a Book Page.................................................. 78
Creating a bookmark on a Book page ........................................79
Highlighting words ......................................................................82
Hiding Notes (bookmark/highlight) .............................................84
Adding a Comment to a Note...................................................... 85
Opening a Page from a Notes List .............................................. 88
Searching the Reader for Notes .................................................89
Displaying the Option menu of the All Notes list.........................90
Searching a book for Notes ........................................................91
Displaying the Option menu of the Notes List.............................93
Deleting a book .......................................................................... 94
Playing Audio Files
Playing Audio Files...................................................................... 95
Playing audio files transferred from your computer ....................95
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Displaying the Option menu of the Audio....................................98
Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures ....................................................................... 100
Viewing pictures transferred from your computer .....................100
Displaying the Option menu of the Picture ...............................104
Settings
Changing Settings..................................................................... 106
Settings menu items .................................................................109
Advanced Settings menu items ................................................112
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting......................................................................... 114
Restoring default settings .........................................................124
Uninstalling eBook Library ........................................................ 125
Other Information
Updating the Reader Device Software ...................................... 126
About Books Pre-installed on Reader ....................................... 127
Notes on Reader Disposal ........................................................ 128
Precautions............................................................................... 129
On safety ..................................................................................132
On installation...........................................................................132
On heat build-up .......................................................................133
On the headphones..................................................................133
Note on use ..............................................................................134
Notes on memory cards ...........................................................135
On software ..............................................................................137
On Cleaning.............................................................................. 138
On Copyrights........................................................................... 139
About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE...............................140
Specifications............................................................................ 142
Index......................................................................................... 143
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Introduction
What You Can Do with the 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.
*1
*2
Downloaded
eBooks
*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
“The eBook Store from
Sony.”
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
OPTION button
Displays the Option menu. (
page 53, 59, 90, 93, 98,
104
)
You can use various functions such as creating Notes,
jumping to a page, from the Option menu.
(Size) button
Displays the Size menu. (
page 64, 103 )
You can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or
picture from the Size menu.
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SEARCH button
Displays the Search menu. (
page 71 )
The Search menu appears with the on-screen keyboard.
You can search for books or keywords by inputting a
word using the on-screen keyboard.
HOME button
Displays the Home menu. (
page 16 )
Touch panel
The touch panel gives you simple access to the various
functions on the Reader (
page 18 ).
Stylus
The stylus enables you to perform precise operations
such as highlighting, on the touch panel (
page 13, 18,
114
).
SD Memory Card slot
Used to insert a SD Memory Card (optional). (
page 28 )
“Memory Stick Duo” slot
Used to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card
(optional). (
page 28 )
POWER switch
Switches on/off the Reader. (
page 23 )
To shutdown the Reader, slide and hold it for more than
3 seconds (
page 24 ).
Indicator
Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when
charging is complete. (
page 21 )
Flashes 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 )
Folds open in use
Note

Do not leave the Reader in high temperature conditions, as it
may damage the soft cover.
< / > (Page Turn) buttons
Turns pages.You can also turn pages using the touch
panel.
(Back) button
Returns to the previous menu.
Hole for hand strap
Used to attach the hand strap (optional).
(Light) Switch
Switches on/off the built-in light. (
page 32 )
DC IN jack
Used to connect the AC Adaptor for Reader (AC-
S5220E) (optional).
Hint

The Reader can be charged by connecting to a computer
using the supplied USB cable.
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USB connector
Used to connect the USB cable (supplied). (
page 39 )
(Headphones) jack
Used to connect headphones (optional). (
page 95 )
VOL –/+ button
Adjusts the volume. (
page 97 )
To mute the sound, press and hold either edges of the
VOL –/+ button. To restore the sound, press the VOL –/+
button again.
Rear
RESET button
Resets the Reader if no operation is possible. ( page
114)
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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
Removing the soft cover
Pull the tab of the 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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Removing the supplied stylus
The supplied stylus is stored on the 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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Basic Operations
Menu Operation
You can operate the Reader using the touch panel and the
buttons on the Reader.
From the Home menu, you can read/play/view content, and
configure the settings.
The items/contents displayed on the screen can be selected
by tapping the touch panel. For details about using the touch
panel, refer to “Guide to Operate the Touch Panel.” (
page
18
)
Menu flow
Example: reading a book
In the Home menu, tap (Books).
The Book list appears. By default,
books are sorted by the title in the
list.
For details about the Home menu,
refer to “About the Home menu.” (
page 16 )
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Tap the desired book on the
Book list.
The Book page appears.
For details about the Book list,
refer to “Selecting a book from
the Book list.” (
page 47 )
Read the book.
For details about the Book page,
refer to “Reading books on the
Book page.” (
page 49 )
To return to the Home menu
Press the HOME button.
To return to the previous screen
Press the (Back) button.
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About the Home menu
The Home menu is the starting point to read/play/view
content and to configure the settings.You can select menu
items by tapping them.
The Home menu can be always displayed by pressing the
HOME button.
Menu item Description
(Continue Reading) Continues reading from the last
displayed page.
(Books) Displays the Book list. (
page
47
)
(All Notes) Displays the list of all the
bookmarks, highlights and
comments created in Books within
the Reader. (
page 89
)
For details about bookmarks and
highlights, refer to “Creating Notes
on a Book Page.” (
page 78
)
(Collections) Displays the list of collections
created by eBook Library. (
page
58
)
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Menu item Description
(Audio) Displays the Audio list. (
page
95
)
(Pictures) Displays the Pictures list. (
page
100
)
(Settings) Displays the Settings menu. (
page 106 )
Other available functions in the Home menu
The following functions are available in the Home menu.
The Option menu appears by pressing the OPTION
button.You can display the audio Playback screen (
page 97 ), or change the screen orientation ( page 69 )
from the Option menu.
The Search menu appears by pressing the SEARCH
button.You can search for a book by title or author from
the Search menu. (
page 71 )
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Guide to Operate the Touch Panel
Using the touch panel, you can perform various operations
by using your finger or the supplied stylus.
Note

When you use the supplied stylus, make sure to use the pointed
end of it for tapping and dragging on the touch panel. Do not use a
writing pen, pencil, or other sharp object.
Tapping
By tapping on the touch panel, 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 panel, you can
create bookmarks (
page 79 ), select a word on a Book
page to search in the Search menu (
page 71 ), etc.
Dragging
By dragging on the touch panel, you can turn a page (
page 50 ), drag a magnified page in Zoom mode ( page 68 )
or select a word to highlight (
page 82 ).
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Dragging and Holding
By holding on the touch panel after dragging, you can turn
pages repeatedly. (
page 50 )
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