Sony Reader PRS-300 User manual

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-12(1)
PRS-300
©2009 Sony Corporation
User’s Guide
4-151-151-12(1)
Digital Book Reader
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Table of Contents
Introduction
What You Can Do with the Reader................................................ 5
Getting Started
Parts and Controls ........................................................................ 6
Turning on the Reader .................................................................. 9
About the sleep mode of the Reader..........................................10
Charging the Reader................................................................... 11
About charging ...........................................................................11
Charging the Reader via USB connection..................................11
Installing eBook Library............................................................... 15
Basic Menu Operation................................................................. 16
Importing and Transferring Content
Importing Content ....................................................................... 20
Authorizing the Reader and your computer ................................20
Downloading eBooks from eBook store......................................23
Importing content to eBook Library ............................................25
Transferring Content.................................................................... 26
Transferring content to the Reader .............................................26
Synchronizing content in Library with the Reader ......................32
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Reading Books
Reading Books............................................................................ 34
Selecting a book .........................................................................37
About the Options menu.............................................................40
Operations on the book page .....................................................42
Using the Useful Features........................................................... 44
Adjusting text size.......................................................................44
Creating a bookmark on a page .................................................46
Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) .......................49
Jumping to the specified number page directly ..........................50
Going back to previously displayed pages..................................51
Deleting a book ..........................................................................52
Checking the book information ...................................................53
Settings
Changing Settings....................................................................... 55
Settings menu items ...................................................................57
Advanced Settings menu items ..................................................61
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting........................................................................... 64
Restoring default settings ...........................................................72
Uninstalling eBook Library .......................................................... 73
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Other Information
Updating the Reader’s Firmware................................................. 74
About Books Pre-installed on the Reader ................................... 75
Notes on the Reader Disposal .................................................... 76
Precautions................................................................................. 77
On safety ....................................................................................82
Note on use ................................................................................82
On heat build-up .........................................................................83
On software ................................................................................84
On Cleaning................................................................................ 85
On Copyrights ............................................................................. 86
About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE.................................87
Specifications.............................................................................. 89
Index ........................................................................................... 91
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Introduction
What You Can Do with the Reader
First, read the Quick Start 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
from eBook store
eBooks stored on
your computer
Online eBook store*1
Transferring eBooks
to the Reader
*1The Internet connection is required.
Transferring
Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library.
Downloaded eBooks from
eBook store
Transfer content from your
computer to the Reader
using eBook Library.
Enjoy content
on the Reader.
Reading
Importing
Getting Started
Introduction
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Getting Started
Parts and Controls
Enter button
Selects an item or applies a setting.
///Directional buttons
• Moves the cursor on the number tab of the list screen.
• Turns pages on the book page.
(Home) button
Displays the “Home” menu.
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Enter button
Getting Started
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(Return) button
Goes to an upper menu or cancels the operation.
(Bookmark) button
Creates/Removes a bookmark. (
page 46 )
(Size) button
Adjusts the text size or switches the screen orientation.
(
page 44 , 49 )
Number (1 – 9,0) buttons
• Selects the numbered items on the list screen.
• Inputs the page number that you want to jump to on the
book page.
(
page 50 )
• Enters a numeric value on the “Settings” menu.
POWER switch
Switches on/off the Reader. (
page 9 )
Charge indicator
Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when
charging is complete. (
page 11 )
Flashes in orange when your computer starts accessing
the Reader via USB.
Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on or
off.
Holes for cover attachment
Used to attach the cover (optional).
Hole for hand strap
Used to attach the hand strap.
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USB connector
Used to connect the USB cable (supplied). (
page 11 )
DC IN jack
Used to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-
S5220E) (optional).
Hint
• The Reader can be charged by connecting to a computer
using the supplied USB cable.
RESET button
Resets the Reader if no operation is possible. (
page 64 )
About the serial number
The serial number provided for the Reader is required for
customer registration. The number is on the label on the
rear of the Reader. Do not remove the label.
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Getting Started
Turning on the Reader
Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader. Make sure
to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer.
The Reader is turned on.
When the Reader is turned on for the first time after
purchase, the welcome screen appears. Press the Enter
button to proceed to the next screen and set the “Menu
Language” and “Date and Time Format” settings. For
details about the settings, see “Settings menu items.” (
page 59 )
It may take a few moments to turn on the Reader and the
start-up screen to appear when used for the first time, after
a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been
depleted.
The charge indicator lights up in orange when the Reader
turns on.
Note
• If the Reader is not turned on, charging is required. For details, see
“Charging the Reader.” (
page 11 )
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Getting Started
To turn off the Reader
Slide the POWER switch again.
The Reader is turned off and enters sleep mode.
To stop consuming battery power, use “Device Shutdown” in
the “Advanced Settings” menu. (
page 63 )
About the sleep mode of the Reader
You can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode.
When the sleep mode setting is activated, the Reader
automatically enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of
inactivity, at which point, the battery power is consumed
slightly. The sleep mode setting is activated by default.
Hints
• If you turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page
appears (resume function).
• You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in the “Settings” menu.
(
page 58 )
• You can minimize battery consumption by using “Device Shutdown”
in the “Advanced Settings” menu. (
page 63 )
Note
• In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn off,
even if no operation is performed for 60 minutes.
– When connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable
–When connected to the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-S5220E)
(optional) to charge
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Getting Started
Charging the Reader
About charging
Charging the Reader is required when using it for the first
time or the remaining battery is low. Turn on the Reader, and
then charge in one of the following ways.
• Connect to a computer via USB.
(Charging time: approx. 3.5 hours*)
• Connect to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-
S5220E) (optional).
(Charging time: approx. 2 hours*)
* Approximate time required to fully charge the battery.
Charging the Reader via USB connection
To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps
below.
Before connecting via USB, slide the POWER
switch.
The Reader is turned on.
Note
• If the Reader does not turn on, the battery has been fully
depleted. In this case, go to the next step. Although charging is in
progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the Reader will not
turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the
screen (it takes at least 40 minutes).
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Make sure your computer is connected to an AC
outlet and turned on (not in sleep mode).
Connect the Reader to your computer using the
supplied USB cable.
appears on the Reader and charging starts.
USB cable (supplied)
Charge
indicator
To AC outlet
* The displayed screen during the USB connection varies
depending on the using environment.
Hints
• If eBook Library has not been installed on your computer, the
AutoPlay window appears (Windows only). ( page 15 )
• To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect
the Reader from your computer, then check the battery icon.
( page 13 )
• When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up
in red while charging) goes off.
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Notes
• While charging via USB, the Reader cannot be operated.
• Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer
which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period. It
will consume the battery of the notebook computer.
• Connecting the Reader via a USB hub or extension cable may not
work and is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the
computer.
• If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your
computer, although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights
up in red), will not appear on the Reader for at least 40
minutes. Be sure to turn on the Reader before the USB
connection.
• At purchase, the Reader is in the shutdown state. Be sure to turn
on the Reader before the USB connection.
• While the Reader is connected to your computer, do not turn on,
restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the computer.
These operations may cause the Reader to malfunction.
Disconnect the Reader from the computer before performing
these operations.
To check the battery status
You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the
battery indicator in the bottom left of the screen. Charge the
battery when remaining power is low (the fewer black
segments indicated, the lower the remaining power).
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Note
• If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning
appears. Charge the battery. (
page 11 )
If you continue to use without charging, the following warning
appears, and the Reader will turn off automatically.
Charge the Reader and turn it on again. (
page 11 )
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Getting Started
Installing eBook Library
eBook Library is the content management software you use
with the Reader.
Notes
• The Internet connection is required to install eBook Library.
• Your computer needs to meet the minimum system requirements
for eBook Library. For details, see “System Requirements.”
(
page 90 )
Make sure the Reader and your computer are turned
on, then connect them via USB. (
page 11 )
The “Installer for Reader” window appears.
Hint
• If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Windows, start the
install launcher that is stored on the Reader manually. From the
Start menu, click “My Computer” (“Computer” in the case of Vista)
- “Installer for Reader” - “Windows” - “Setup eBook Library.”
Click “Installing eBook Library” in the “Installer for
Reader” window, then follow the on-screen
instructions.
To install eBook Library in Macintosh
When the Reader is connected to your computer,
“LAUNCHER” appears on the desktop. Click it - “Mac” -
“Setup eBook Library,” and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
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Getting Started
Basic Menu Operation
You can operate the Reader by selecting item from the
menu (list).
(Home) button
“Home” menu Number buttons
(Return) button Enter button
///
Directional buttons
Number tabs
Cursor
(Size) button
(Bookmark) button
To select an item from the menu, press the number buttons
as indicated on the number tabs.
Hint
• In addition to the number buttons, you can also select an item by
using the ////Enter buttons.
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Getting Started
In this manual, the operating instructions of the Reader are
described as follows.
Example: Selecting a book from the Book list
From the “Home” menu, select “Books by title” 
desired book “Begin.”
The actual operation for the example is shown as below:
Press the (Home) button.
Press the number 2 button, or
press the /buttons to move
the cursor onto “Books by
Title” and then press the Enter
button.
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(Home) button
“Home” menu
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Press the number button of the
desired book, or press the /
buttons to move the cursor
onto the desired book and then
press the Enter button.
If more than 30 books are
stored, the Index menu
appears. (
page 39 )
If the list is divided into the
several pages, you can display
the rest of the list by pressing
the button.
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Press the number 2 button, or
press the /buttons to move
the cursor onto “Begin” and
then press the Enter button.
To return to the “Home” menu
Press the (Home) button.
To return to the previous menu
Press the (Return) button.
Hint
If you open the book from “Continue Reading,” you can display the
“Options” menu from the book page by pressing the (Return)
button. (
page 41 )
“Options” menu
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Importing and Transferring Content
Importing Content
Authorizing the Reader and your computer
Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from the eBook
store, the Reader and your computer need to be authorized.
Hint
• You can check whether the Reader is authorized from “About” in
the “Settings” menu. (
page 60 ) If it has already been authorized,
“Authorized for the eBook Store.” or “This device is authorized for
Adobe DRM content.” is displayed.
Note
• The Internet connection is required to authorize the Reader and
your computer.
Slide the POWER switch.
The Reader is turned on.
Note
• If the Reader does not turn on, the battery has been fully
depleted. In this case, go to the next step. Although charging is in
progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the Reader will not
turn on until (indicating connection via USB) appears on the
screen (it takes at least 40 minutes).
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