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Operation Guide
PRS-500
Portable Reader System
© 2006 Sony Corporation 2-680-300-01(1)
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About the Manuals Included with Sony Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this PDF-format Operation Guide. Additionally, after installing CONNECT Reader software from the supplied CD-ROM, you can refer to the Help within CONNECT Reader. Browsing the Operation Guide This PDF-format Operation Guide can be browsed on both your computer and Sony Reader. Browsing this Guide on your computer Click the Start menu in the bottom left of the Desktop, then select “All programs” – “CONNECT Reader” – “PR
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Browsing this Guide using Sony Reader From the Home menu, select “Books” – “Operation Guide” from the Book list. The Operation Guide can be opened by selecting “Option Menu” – “Begin.” PDF Link SIZE button Hints • A mark on this Guide indicates a link. Using the 5-way control button, press / to select the desired link, then press ENT to jump to the linked page. • To zoom in a page, press SIZE. For details on how to open books or PDF files, refer to page 32, 37. Using the CONNECT Reader
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Table of Contents About the Manuals ........................................................................ 2 Browsing the Operation Guide ......................................................2 Using the CONNECT Reader Help ..............................................3 Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader ............................................. 7 Guide to Parts and Controls .......................................................... 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations ..........
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Reading/Playing/Viewing Content Reading Books ............................................................................ 32 Reading books transferred from your computer .........................32 Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) .......................37 Displaying the book information ..................................................38 Sorting the Book list ...................................................................39 Selecting a book from the Collection list .....
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Other Information Updating the Sony Reader’s Firmware ........................................ 65 About Books Pre-installed on Sony Reader ................................ 66 Notes on Sony Reader Disposal ................................................. 67 Precautions ................................................................................. 68 On safety ....................................................................................71 On installation ................................
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Introduction What You Can Do with Sony Reader First, read the Quick Start Guide to prepare Sony Reader for use. Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Sony Reader battery and install the dedicated software “CONNECT Reader” on your computer. Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer content from your computer to Sony Reader to take anywhere you wish. Downloaded 1 eBooks * 2 * 1 * CONNECT eBooks (online e-Book store) 2 * Audio/Picture/Text files that you already have
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Guide to Parts and Controls Front MENU button To return to the previous screen or show a menu. ( page 13) 5-way control (////ENT) button To select an item or scroll around the ENT button E NT screen, press the ENT button, left ( ), up ( ), down ( ), or right ( ). To decide an item or apply a setting, press down on the ENT button. In this manual, the operation of the 5-way control button is explained as follows. (Example) Press /// to select “1984” on the Book list, t
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PAGE (>/<) buttons To turn the page or proceed/return to the next (>)/ previous (<) content. ( page 32, 35, 47, 50) Media slot To insert a “Memory Stick” (optional) or SD Memory Card (optional). ( page 19) Number (1 – 9,0) buttons To select the numbered items on the screen or input numeric values on the Setting menu. ( page 32, 35, 45, 49) VOLUME +/– buttons To adjust the volume. ( page 47) SIZE button To zoom in/out a page or picture. ( page 36, 50) Charge indicator Lights
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USB connector To connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 26) Multi connector To connect the optional cradle. DC IN jack To connect the AC power adapter (supplied). (Headphones) jack To connect headphones (optional). ( page 45) 10 2-680-300-01(1)
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Rear Soft cover attachment clip button The soft cover is attached when purchased. Removing/attaching the soft cover Folds open in use Note • Do not leave Sony Reader in a high ambient temperature, as it may damage the soft cover. Reset button To reset Sony Reader if no operation is possible. ( page 57) Contin ued 11 2-680-300-01(1)
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Hint • Remove the soft cover to access the Reset button. About the serial number The serial number provided for Sony Reader is required for the customer registration. The number is on the label on the rear of Sony Reader. Do not remove the label. 12 2-680-300-01(1)
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Basic Operations Menu Operations You can switch between screens, read/play/view content, or set items, using the 5-way control button, number buttons, or MENU. Example: screen transition diagram of the Home menu – Book list – Option menu – Book page Number tab Selected item is highlighted in black. Press / to select “Books” then press ENT. Press / to select, then press ENT. Press / to Press MENU to select, then return to the press ENT. previous screen. Contin ued 13 2-680-300-01(
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Hints • By pressing and holding SIZE, screen orientation can be switched (vertically/horizontally). ( page 37) • By using the number buttons, corresponding numbered items can be selected. 14 2-680-300-01(1)
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Turning on Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on Sony Reader. Slide the POWER switch. Sony Reader turns on. The start-up screen appears when turning on for the first time, or after reset, or when the battery is depleted. Lights up in orange when Sony Reader is turned on. Note • Sony Reader may take a few moments to turn on after charging a depleted battery. To turn off Sony Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again. Sony Reader turns off. 15 2-68
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About the resume function Sony Reader automatically turns off if no operation is performed for 60 minutes. The previously displayed screen appears when turning on by sliding the POWER switch from this state. Note • When playing audio files or viewing a slideshow, Sony Reader does not turn off even if no operation is performed for 60 minutes. About charging Charging Sony Reader is required when using for the first time. Sony Reader can be charged in the following 2 ways. • Connect to an AC o
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Note • If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears. Charge the battery. If you continue use without charging, the following warning appears, and Sony Reader will turn off automatically. Charge Sony Reader and turn it on again. 17 2-680-300-01(1)
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Inserting a Memory Card The following memory cards can be inserted in the Media slot of Sony Reader. *1 “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick PRO” *3 “Memory Stick Duo” *3 “Memory Stick Pro Duo” Sony Reader is compatible with both “MagicGate Memory Stick” and standard “Memory Stick.” *2 SD Memory Card SD Memory Card *4 miniSD Card 1 * Sony Reader does not comply with MagicGate standard, and the data requiring the copyright protection function cannot be copied or played on Sony Read
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Inserting a memory card into Sony Reader Open the Media slot cover. Pull out the Media slot cover Insert a memory card in the direction with its label side up until it clicks into the place. Memory Stick Mark SD Memory Card Mark Contin ued 19 2-680-300-01(1)
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Close the Media slot cover. Notes • Be sure to insert the memory card in the correct direction. Forced insertion may damage the slot. • Do not insert an incompatible memory card, as it may cause malfunction. • Do not use a deformed memory card or adaptor. 20 2-680-300-01(1)
