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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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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