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

4-163-508-11 (1)©2009 Sony Corporation / Printed in Japan
Quick Start Guide

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Preparing the Reader
Install the supplied battery
1 Pull out the media slot cover , push portion to slide the
battery cover on the rear to the left and remove it , then
insert the supplied battery pack with the label side facing up,
and the connectors aligned .
Media slot cover
Battery cover
Supplied battery pack:
PRSA-BP9 (label side
face up)
Connector
2 Place the battery cover so that all the tabs are inserted into
their slots , slide the battery cover to the right until it clicks
, then attach the media slot cover .
Tab
Slot
Make sure that there is no gap around the edge of the Reader
when closed.
Getting Started
Touch screen
Provides simple commands
by touching the screen.
OPTIONS button
Displays the option menu.
 (Size) button
Allows you to view in 6 text
sizes.
 (Home) button
Displays the “Home” menu.
<> (Page Turn) buttons
Turns the page.
RESET button
WIRELESS switch
 DC IN jack
Connects the supplied AC
adapter for Reader (AC-
S5220E).
 USB connector
Stylus
Provides precise touch
screen operations.
Charge/Busy indicator
Lights up red while charging.
POWER switch
Navigation Controls
The Reader Daily Edition features an intuitive, easy-to-use touch
screen.
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Front

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You can shop at the online “Reader Store” and choose from among
thousands of eBooks via 3G wireless network or via the “Reader
Library” software on your PC or Mac.
Access via wireless network
Access via Reader Library
Accessing the Reader Store
First, make sure that the WIRELESS switch is set to ON. When the
wireless status icon that is displayed in the bottom left of the screen
shows or , a wireless network is available.
To access the Reader Store, tap the “Store” tab in the “Home”
menu. In your first visit, the store registration window appears.
Wireless status icon “Store”
* The above image is a sample of the “Home” menu.
Note

If you cannot access the Reader Store, refer to the User’s Guide that is
stored in the “Books” list.
Getting eBooks
Charge the installed battery
Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN jack of the Reader, then
connect the AC adapter to an AC outlet using the power cord.
Power cord
AC adapter
(AC-S5220E)
To an AC outlet
The Reader requires about 2.5 hours to fully charge, after which
the charge/busy indicator (lights up red while charging) goes off.
Complete the initial settings
Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader, then complete the
initial settings.
Reading eBooks
Some sample content is pre-loaded. Sample content is provided to
allow you to start reading right away.
1 Press the (Home) button, then tap “Books” 
desired book in the “Books” list.
2 Swipe your finger on the touch screen, or press the < >
(Page Turn) buttons.
Hints

To return to the “Books” list from the book page, press the OPTIONS
button, then tap “Return to List.”

To return to the “Home” menu, press the (Home) button.
Getting Started (continued)

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Support
For more detailed information on operation and safety information,
refer to the User’s Guide. To view the User’s Guide, follow these
steps.
1 Press the (Home) button.
2 Tap “Books.”
3 Tap “User’s Guide.”
You can also download the User’s Guide to your computer from the
support web site that is referred to below.
If you encounter an issue, visit the support web site or
contact Customer Support.
Support Web site:
http://www.sony.com/readersupport
Customer Support:
Phone number: 1-866-962-7669
Notice for users
Before use, please read through the End User License Agreement
(EULA). To view the EULA, follow these steps.
1 Press the (Home) button.
2 Tap the “Settings” tab.
3 Tap “About.”
4 Swipe your finger on the touch screen or press the < >
(Page Turn) buttons to locate “END-USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT.”
Supplied items
Digital Book Reader (with Soft Cover and Stylus) (1)
Rechargeable Battery Pack (PRSA-BP9) (1)
AC Adapter for Reader (AC-S5220E) (1)
Power Cord (1)
USB Cable (1)
The Reader Store registration
In order to purchase and download eBooks or periodicals, you need
to register an account at the Reader Store, or if you already have a
Reader Store account or Sony Style account, you can sign in via
your e-mail address and password using the on-screen keyboard.
Browsing the Reader Store
Browse the Reader Store to find your desired books and purchase
them by following the on-screen instructions. You can find your
purchased books in the “Home” menu.
Reader Store
* The above image is a sample of the home page.
Accessing the Reader Store via
Reader Library
You can also access the Reader Store via Reader Library on your
computer. You can install Reader Library by launching the installer
(stored on the Reader). For details, refer to the User’s Guide.
Getting eBooks (continued)