Sony PRS-T1BC User manual

Wi-Fi® access to over 2 million titles
Wirelessly shop with easy access to 2 million titles at Reader™ Store1. Borrow free
books from your local public library2 or download Google public domain books.
Plus, get immediate access to websites like Wikipedia and Google search.
Ultra compact and elegant styling
Weighing less than 6 ounces, the lightest 6” eReader around3 is no bigger than
a paperback. This slim, 0.35 inch device has an elegant curved prole for easy
holding and carrying in a pocket or bag.
Clear Enhanced Touch screen
Simply touch the superior 6” clear enhanced touch screen to call up your favorite
books, swipe your nger to turn pages and zoom in and out by pinching your
ngers together or apart.
E-Ink® Pearl V220 glare-free screen
With a crystal clear paper like screen, you can read for hours, even in direct
sunlight. The screen has no backlight or icker like a standard LCD screen and
features 8 adjustable font sizes plus adjustable contrast and brightness.
12 Built-in Dictionaries
On board are 12 dictionaries including 2 English language (British/American)
and 10 translation (to and from French, German, Spanish, Dutch and Italian).
Tap and hold a word to nd its meaning or translate into one of the 5 supported
languages.
Note-taking
Reader allows you to write on the page or highlight text as you would in a real
book using your nger or a supplied stylus.
Stores up to 1200 titles4
Enjoy a whole library in your hands. Store up to 1200 titles4 on 2GB8 of included
memory or add optional MicroSD media to expand your storage to 32GB.
Customizable le management also lets you manage your ebooks and music
from within your Reader.
Long battery life
Read for over a month on one battery charge; that will get you through your long
vacation5 or up to 14,000 continuous page turns.6
Bookmark pages
Bookmark pages and return to them instantly.
Audio playback
Plug in your headphones to listen to audio books or to music as you read.7
PRS-T1BC

Specications
Colors
Color Black
Display
Display Technology E Ink Pearl™ with Clear Touch Infrared Technology
Gray Scale 16 level gray scale
Resolution 600 x 800 pixels
Screen Size 6 inches
Media Formats Supported
DRM Text ePub (OPS v2.0, .epub le extension, Adobe DRM protected), PDF (PDF v1.6 or before,
.pdf le extension, Adobe DRM protected)
Image JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Unsecured Audio Unsecured Audio: MP3 (Non encrypted), AAC (Non encrypted)
Unsecured Text ePub, PDF, TXT
Memory
Memory Size Internal: Approx. 1.3 GB aer initial setting.
External: Micro SD card up to 32GB.
Model Information
SEL Compressed Model Name PRST1BC
SOCAN Compressed Model Name PRST1/BC
UPC 027242827158
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Power
AC Power Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC
Battery Life (Approx)
A single charge lasts over a month with wireless o based upon a half-hour of daily
reading time.Read on a single battery charge for 3-4 weeks with wireless on.Up to
14,000 continuous page turns when reading only.
Recharging Time
Fully charges in approximately 2 hours via the approved U.S. power adapter.
Approx. 2.5 hours supports charging from your computer via the included USB
2.0 cable.
System Requirements

General
OS: - Microso Windows 7 (32/64 bit)
- Windows 7 Starter
- Windows 7 Home Basic
- Windows 7 Home Premium
- Windows 7 Professional
- Windows 7 Ultimate
- Microso Windows Vista (32/64 bit)
- Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 2 or later
- Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2 or later
- Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 2 or later
- Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 2 or later
- Microso Windows XP (32 bit only)
- Microso Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 or later
- Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
- Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 3 or later
- Mac OS X version 10.7 (64 bit only)
- Mac OS X version 10.7 or later
CPU:- 1 GHz Intel processor
RAM:- 512 MB
Free space on hard disc:- 250 MB or more
Depending on the content amount, more space may be required.
Monitor:- 1024 × 768 display with 24-bit color
Network:- Broadband internet connection
Specications: Reader soware is not supported by the following environments:
-An operating system other than those included above
-Personally built computer or operating system
-Multi-boot environment
-Multi-monitor environment
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions (Approx.) 6 7/8 x 4 3/8 x 3/8 inches (H/W/D)
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.) 5.9 oz
Wireless/Networking
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b / g / n
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
USB Cable
Stylus Pen
Quick Start Guide
Warranty
Safety Audio Tips
Important Product Information
Optional Accessories
Cover with Light (PRSA-CL10)
So Cover (PRSA-SC10)
AC Adapter (PRSA-AC10)
Stylus (PRS-T1)
1. Must be US or Canadian resident, age 13 years and older. Account registration required. Content availability may vary based on location.
2. Requires valid library card. Content availability may vary.
3. As of August 31, 2011.
4. Based on average un-illustrated eBook le size of 1.2 megabytes. Actual le sizes vary by digital book title. Accessible capacity may vary.
5. Measured by reading 30 minutes each day. In low coverage areas, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly. Actual battery life may vary upon your wireless usage, product settings, battery and environmental conditions.
6. Measured using a text based content in EPUB format and a fully charged battery, consecutive page‐turns at approximately one second per page under the recommended operating temperature. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns and individual device.
Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns and individual device.
7. Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio les only. Headphones not included.
8. 1 GB equals one billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.
© 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Reader, and the Sony logo are trademarks of Sony. Features and specications are subject to change without notice.
UPC:027242827158 / Updated: October 3, 2011