Sony PRS-900 - Reader Daily Edition&trade User manual

©2009 Sony Corporation 4-174-983-14(1)
PRS-900
User’s Guide
Digital Book Reader

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CAUTION
All illustrations of the Reader in this User’s Guide
show the Reader with the soft cover installed. Note
that these do not represent the Reader in actual
use. If the Reader is shipped with the soft cover it
must be removed, and replaced with the supplied
cover with part number PRSA-ZC9 before use. The
specific cover with part number PRSA-ZC9
included with the Reader is the only cover that is
approved for use to satisfy radio frequency
exposure compliance.
Attaching the supplied cover PRSA-ZC9
Removing the soft cover
Pull the edge (side printed with ) of the cover to
detach the uppermost hook.
At the lowest attachment, slide the cover to the
bottom.
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The soft cover should not be used while the wireless switch is
turned on.
Attaching the supplied cover PRSA-ZC9

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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................... 8
What You Can Do with the Reader............................................... 8
Getting Started ............................................................... 11
Parts and Controls ..................................................................... 11
Turning on the Reader ............................................................... 19
About power management.........................................................20
Charging the Reader.................................................................. 22
About charging...........................................................................22
Charging the Reader via an AC outlet .......................................22
How to Use the Touch Screen.................................................... 24
How to use the on-screen keyboard ..........................................28
Using the Reader Home Menu................................................... 32
To view the User’s Guide (PDF file)
When you view on the Reader, view it in S size to
retain the original layout. If you want to enlarge the
page, set the screen orientation to horizontal
( page 104 ) or use the zoom mode ( page 70 ).
Also, you can view the User’s Guide on your
computer in your preferred size. Download the
User’s Guide to your computer from the support
web site: www.sony.com/readersupport

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Getting Content .............................................................. 34
Accessing the Reader Store ...................................................... 34
Accessing the Reader Store via wireless network.....................34
Using the Reader Store .............................................................37
Accessing the Reader Store via Reader Library ........................ 41
Installing Reader Library............................................................41
Accessing the Reader Store via Reader Library........................44
Managing content on your computer .........................................45
Reading Books ............................................................... 48
Reading Books........................................................................... 48
Using the option menu of the “Books” list ..................................51
Operations on the book page.....................................................59
Looking up a Word in a Book ..................................................... 64
Resizing and Zooming ............................................................... 67
Adjusting the text size ................................................................67
Zooming in/out ...........................................................................70
Removing margins .....................................................................72
Using the Book Option ............................................................... 73
Jumping to pages – “Go to Page” ..............................................75
Returning to pages – “History”...................................................79
Searching keywords within a book – “Search” ...........................80
Creating a bookmark – “Create/Edit Notes”...............................84
Highlighting a word(s) – “Create/Edit Notes”..............................87
Marking up a book page by handwriting – “Create/Edit Notes” ....90

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Adding a comment.....................................................................93
Selecting a note – “Create/Edit Notes”.......................................97
Hiding notes – “Hide Notes”.....................................................100
Deleting a book – “Delete Book” ..............................................101
Displaying book information – “Info”.........................................102
Reading in adjacent pages – “2 Page View” ............................103
Switching screen orientation – “Orientation”............................104
Searching for Notes from “All Notes”........................................ 105
Using the option menu of the “All Notes” list ............................107
Reading Periodicals ..................................................... 108
Reading Periodicals ................................................................. 108
Using the option menu of periodical lists .................................111
Browsing Newspapers .............................................................113
Reading Content in a Collection ................................. 117
Reading Content in a Collection............................................... 117
Using the options menu of a collection ....................................120
Managing Content ........................................................ 121
Managing Content.................................................................... 121
Deleting content.......................................................................121
Protecting content....................................................................123
Managing periodicals...............................................................125

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Using Application......................................................... 126
Creating Drawings ................................................................... 126
Using the option menu of the “Handwriting” list .......................129
Viewing created drawings ........................................................130
Using the option menu of the drawing viewer ..........................131
Creating Text Memos ............................................................... 132
Using the option menu of the “Text Memo” list .........................135
Viewing text memos.................................................................136
Using the option menu of the text memo viewer ......................137
Using the Embedded Dictionary............................................... 138
Viewing Pictures ...................................................................... 140
Using the option menu of picture list........................................142
Operations on the picture viewer .............................................143
Using the option menu of the picture viewer............................144
Playing Audio Files................................................................... 145
Using the option menu of audio ...............................................147
Operations on the playback screen..........................................148
Using the option menu of the playback screen ........................150
Settings ......................................................................... 151
Changing Settings.................................................................... 151
“Settings” menu items ..............................................................153
“Advanced Settings” menu items .............................................157
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Troubleshooting............................................................ 160
Troubleshooting........................................................................ 160
Restoring default settings ........................................................171
Uninstalling Reader Library...................................................... 172
Other Information ......................................................... 173
Updating the Reader Device Software ..................................... 173
About Pre-loaded Content on the Reader ................................ 174
Precautions.............................................................................. 175
Radio Frequency exposure and Specific Absorption Rate
(SAR) .....................................................................................177
On the battery pack..................................................................179
Safety information ....................................................................181
On heat build-up ......................................................................183
On the headphones .................................................................183
On the wireless feature ............................................................184
Notes on memory cards...........................................................186
On software..............................................................................189
On cleaning..............................................................................190
Copyright Notice ...................................................................... 191
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE ......................................... 193
Supported File Format ............................................................. 195
Specifications........................................................................... 197
System requirements...............................................................199
Index........................................................................................ 200

Introduction
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What You Can Do with the Reader
First, read the Quick Start Guide to prepare the Reader
Daily Edition (“Reader” is used in this User’s Guide) for
use.
Introduction
Accessing the Reader Store ( page 34 )
With a 3G network connection, you can purchase
and download content wirelessly from the Reader
Store whenever, wherever you are, within the
network coverage area.
* “eBook Store from Sony” has been renamed “Reader Store.”
Auto delivery ( page 40 )
If you subscribe to periodicals on the Reader Store,
a new issue will be automatically delivered to the
Reader if within the network coverage area.
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Introduction
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Accessing the Reader Store via Reader
Library ( page 41 )
“Reader Library” software enables you to purchase
eBooks and periodicals in the Reader Store from
outside the wireless network, and transfer them to
the Reader.You can also transfer various content
such as, audio files, pictures and documents, from
your computer to the Reader using Reader Library.
* “eBook Library” has been renamed “Reader Library.”
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Introduction
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Reading content
You can read eBooks and periodicals using the
intuitive, easy-to-use touch screen. Also, the
Reader provides the following useful features to
enhance readability.
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Looking up a word in the dictionary ( page 64 )
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Changing text size and page layout to see easily
– Adjusting the text size (
page 67 )
– Zooming a page (
page 70 )
– Removing margins (
page 72 )
– Reading in adjacent pages (
page 103 )
– Switching screen orientation (
page 104 )
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Jumping to pages ( page 75 )
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Searching for keywords ( page 80 )
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Annotating such as
– Creating a bookmark (
page 84 )
– Highlighting a word(s) (
page 87 )
– Creating handwritten notes and marks
( page 90 )
– Adding a comment to bookmarks and highlights
( page 93 )
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Browsing newspapers ( page 113 )
Using various applications
Besides the reading feature, the Reader includes
several useful applications.
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Creating drawings ( page 126 )
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Creating text memos ( page 132 )
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Using the embedded dictionary ( page 138 )
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Viewing pictures ( page 140 )
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Playing audio files ( page 145 )