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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...........
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................................
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.........................................
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.
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.
Getting Started (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.
Getting Started USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 11) DC IN jack Used to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (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.
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.
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.
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 (ACS5220E) (optional). (Charging time: approx. 2 hours*) * Approximate time required to fully charge the battery.
Getting Started 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. Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * 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).
Getting Started 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.
Getting Started 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.
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.
Getting Started Basic Menu Operation You can operate the Reader by selecting item from the menu (list). Number tabs Cursor “Home” menu Number buttons (Home) button (Bookmark) button (Size) button Enter button (Return) button /// Directional buttons 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.
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. (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.
Getting Started 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.
Getting Started Press the number 2 button, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto “Begin” and then press the Enter button. “Options” menu 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.
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.
Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. eBook Library starts automatically. Reader Source view Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection. Click “eBook Store” in the Source view. The View area is switched to the Store view.
Importing and Transferring Content Follow the store instructions. To download Adobe DRM-protected files When you download Adobe DRM-protected PDF or EPUB files for the first time, entering your Adobe ID will be required. Enter your Adobe ID by following the on-screen instructions. If you do not have an Adobe ID, create it by following the on-screen instructions, or refer to Sony support web sites.
Importing and Transferring Content Downloading eBooks from eBook store You can download eBooks from an online eBook store to your computer. Notes • To download eBooks, the Internet connection is required on your computer. • You need to authorize your computer to download eBooks from an eBook store. You also need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on the Reader. For details, see “Authorizing the Reader and your computer” ( page 20) or refer to the eBook Library Help.
Importing and Transferring Content Hint • eBooks can be read on eBook Library using your computer. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by the Reader and eBook Library File type (file extension) BBeB (.lrf, .lrx) Description A file in BBeB format used in digital books and publications. The links embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be used. ( page 43) PDF file (.
Importing and Transferring Content Importing content to eBook Library You can import content files stored on your computer into Library of eBook Library. You can import the following content files. Book PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1, BBeB file *1 Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer.
Importing and Transferring Content Transferring Content Transferring content to the Reader You can transfer (copy) the content in the Library to the Reader. You can transfer the following content files. Book PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1, BBeB file *1 Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer.
Importing and Transferring Content 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). Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
Importing and Transferring Content Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If “Reader” does not appear in the Source view after connecting the Reader to your computer, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it after a while. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection.
Importing and Transferring Content Drag the content from the list to “Reader” in the Source view. The content is transferred to the Reader. Reader Hint • You can store computer data into the internal memory of the Reader by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer.
Importing and Transferring Content Notes • If there is not enough free space on the internal memory of the Reader, content may not be transferable. The internal memory of the Reader can be increased in the following 2 ways. Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to increase free space on the Reader. Delete any unnecessary book on the Reader. ( page 52) • Do not delete files in the folder under “database,” and files in “database” on your computer.
Importing and Transferring Content Click “Reader” in the Source view, then click (List view). The View area is switched to the List view and all the content in Library is listed. Click “Books” in the Source view. Select the content you want to transfer back from the list. Drag the content from the list to “Library” in the Source view. The content is transferred back to eBook Library. Note • Bookmarks created on the Reader can be displayed on eBook Library 3.0 or later.
Importing and Transferring Content Synchronizing content in Library with the Reader You can synchronize content in the Library of eBook Library with the Reader by specifying a folder (such as “Library” or the sub-items under “Library”). The Reader can be automatically updated to match the content in the Library, when you connect it to your computer. For details, refer to the eBook Library Help.
Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. ( page 11) eBook Library starts and synchronizes content in the Library with the Reader automatically. Notes • If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. • If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection.
Reading Books Reading Books Follow the steps below to read books transferred from your computer. Note If an invalid operation is performed, screen. appears at the bottom of the From the “Home” menu, select “Books by Title.” “Home” menu If more than 30 books are stored, the Index menu appears. Select the first character of the book title. For details, see “About the Index menu.
Reading Books Hints If you want to continue reading from the last displayed page, select “Continue Reading” from the “Home” menu. From the “Home” menu, books can be selected from variety of lists. For details, see “Selecting a Book.” ( page 37) From the Book list, select the desired book. Book list (Expiration): Indicates days remaining until expiration. “Expired” is displayed when the book has expired From the “Options” menu, select “Begin.
Reading Books 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) Press the / buttons to turn pages. Book page For details on how to operate the book page, see “Operations on the book page.
Reading Books Selecting a book From the “Home” menu, you can select a book by the title, the author or the transferred date, or from the “Collections” list. “Home” menu “Home” menu items to select a book Display item Description Books by Title Books by Author Books by Date Displays the Book list sorted by title. Displays the Book list sorted by author. Displays the Book list sorted by transferred date. Displays the list of collections created on eBook Library.
Reading Books Operations on a Book list The following operations can be performed on a Book list (including the Book list in Collections). Book list of “Books by Title” Button Operation / buttons Press: Moves the cursor on the number tabs / buttons Press: Displays the previous/next page of the list. Press and hold: Displays the first page/ last page of the list. Number buttons Press: Selects numbered item. (Home) button Press: Displays the “Home” menu.
Reading Books About the Index menu In the Index menu, books are sorted into several categories. If more than 30 books are stored, the Index menu is displayed as the first page of the list. Select the category which the desired book belongs to. In the Index menu of “Books by Title” or “Books by Author,” books are sorted alphabetically. In the Index menu of “Books by Date,” books are sorted by transferred date.
Reading Books About the Options menu The “Options” menu appears after you select a book from the list. You can choose the point to start the book or use the various features from the menu. “Options” menu “Options” menu items Display item Description/Reference page Continue Reading Opens the last displayed page of the book. Begin Opens the first page of the book. End Opens the final page of the book. 1 Bookmarks* Opens the bookmark list of the book. You can create bookmarks on the Reader.
Reading Books Display item Description/Reference page Info Displays the book Information. ( page 53) Deletes the book ( page 52), or removes all bookmarks ( page 48). Utilities *1 Bookmarks can also be created in eBook Library. For details, refer to the eBook Library Help. *2 The table of contents can be displayed only if the book or the file has it.
Reading Books Operations on the book page On the Book page screen, the following operations can be performed. Size indicator Current page number/ total page number Book page Note When the text on an EPUB file is magnified, the page number of some divided sections may be displayed as “3-4,” for example, which implies that you are viewing a section between page 3 and 4. Button Operation ////buttons Press: Turns pages. Press and hold: Jumps 10 pages ahead/back from the current page.
Reading Books Button Operation (Home) button Press: Displays the “Home” menu. (Size) button Press: Adjusts the text sizes. ( 44) page Press and hold: Switches the screen orientation. ( page 49) (Bookmark) button Press: Creates/Removes a bookmark on the current page. ( page 46) (Return) button Press: Closes the page and goes up to the upper menu. To use the links of eBooks files on the Reader You can use the links on a BBeB, PDF or EPUB file.
Reading Books Using the Useful Features You can use the various features to enhance readability. Adjusting text size You can adjust the text size in 3 different sizes (S, M or L). On the book page, press the (Size) button. The text size is changed and the text and layout of the book page are adjusted automatically to fit the screen size.
Reading Books Hints • When the texts on a PDF or EPUB file are magnified, the page is divided into multiple sections. To display the rest of the page, press the /// buttons. • When the text on an EPUB file is magnified, the page number of some divided sections may be displayed as “3-4,” for example, which implies that you are viewing a section between page 3 and 4.
Reading Books Creating a bookmark on a page You can create a bookmark on a page you may wish to return to. On the book page, press the (Bookmark) button on the desired page. The top right corner of the page is turned down. Bookmark If you press the (Bookmark) button again, the bookmark will be removed. Hint • Bookmarks can also be created in the eBook Library.
Reading Books Notes • The bookmarks created on the Reader can be displayed on eBook Library 3.0 or later. Earlier versions of eBook Library will not display them. • You can annotate books in eBook Library. However, the Reader can display only bookmarks and will not display other annotations such as highlights or comments. • If the bookmarks which include comments are transferred to the Reader, only the bookmarks can be displayed.
Reading Books To remove all bookmarks in the current book On the book page, press the (Return) button to display the “Options” menu, then select “Utilities” “Remove All Bookmarks.” The confirmation screen appears. Note • If the book is opened from “All Bookmarks,” pressing the (Return) button will not display the “Options” menu. To display the “Options” menu, return to the “Home” menu, select “Continue Reading,” then press the (Return) button.
Reading Books Switching screen orientation (vertical/ horizontal) You can set the screen orientation to vertical or horizontal. On the book page or list screen, press and hold the (Size) button. The screen orientation is switched. To switch back, press and hold the (Size) button again. Hint • You can also change the screen orientation from the “Settings” menu.
Reading Books Jumping to the specified number page directly You can jump directly to a page by inputting the page number with the number buttons. On the book page, press the number buttons to input the page number. The input page number appears in the center of the page. To clear the input page number, press the button. Press the Enter button. The page of the input page number appears. Hint • By pressing the (Return) button, the screen to input number disappears.
Reading Books Going back to previously displayed pages After you have jumped to a page using the links or by inputting its page number, you can go back to the previously displayed pages from the “Options” menu. On the book page, press the (Return) button to display the “Options” menu, then select “Previous View.” The previously displayed page is displayed. To go back to the page that is displayed by “Previous View,” select “Next View” from the “Options” menu.
Reading Books Deleting a book You can delete a book on the Reader from the “Options” menu. On the book page, press the (Return) button to display the “Options” menu, then select “Utilities” “Delete Book.” The confirmation screen appears. Note • If the book is opened from “All Bookmarks,” pressing the (Return) button will not display the “Options” menu. To display the “Options” menu, return to the “Home” menu, select “Continue Reading,” then press the (Return) button.
Reading Books Checking the book information You can check the book information, such as the title, author, book cover thumbnail, etc., from the “Options” menu. On the book page, press the (Return) button to display the “Options” menu, then select “Info.” Note • If the book is opened from “All Bookmarks,” pressing the (Return) button will not display the “Options” menu. To display the “Options” menu, return to the “Home” menu, select “Continue Reading,” then press the (Return) button.
Reading Books Display item Description Digital Rights Displays the following only if a book with DRM is selected. (BBeB, PDF and EPUB file only) Full viewable: The entire book can be read. Restricted: Some or all of the book cannot be read. Expiration date Displays the expiration date of the book if the book with DRM has an expiration date.
Settings Changing Settings You can configure the various settings in the “Settings” menu. From the “Home” menu, select “Settings.
Settings From the “Settings” menu, select the setting item you want to change. “Settings” menu Example: “Date and Time” setting screen For details about how to configure the settings, see “Settings menu items.
Settings Settings menu items In the “Settings” menu, you can configure the following settings. Setting item Description “Orientation” Switches the screen orientation. Setting operation 1. O n the “Settings” screen, press the number 1 button. “Date and Time” Sets date and time displayed on the Reader. Setting operation 1. P ress the /// buttons to move the cursor. 2. Press the number buttons to input the value. 3.
Settings Setting item Description “Date and Time Format” Sets the display format of date and time. “Date”: “Month-Day-Year,” “Day-Month-Year” “Time”: “12-hour,” “24-hour” Setting operation 1. P ress the /// button to move the cursor. 2. Press the Enter button to change the format type. 3. Press the /// buttons to move the cursor onto “OK,” then press the Enter button. “Sleep Mode” Activates or deactivates sleep mode.
Settings Setting item Description “Sleep Mode” (Continued) Note “Menu Language” In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if “Sleep Mode” is set to “On.” – When connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable – When connected to the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to charge Sets the language of the displayed menu or messages. Available language: “English,” “Français, “Deutsch,” “Nederlands” Setting operation 1.
Settings Setting item Description “Advanced Settings” Refer to “Advanced Settings menu items.” ( page 61) “About” Displays the firmware version of the Reader, product name, license information, etc. Setting operation 1. O n the “Settings” screen, press the number 7 button. Hint To close the “About” page and return to the “Settings” menu, press the (Return) button. “Restore Defaults” Refer to “Restoring default settings.” ( page 72) To cancel the operation Press the (Return) button.
Settings Advanced Settings menu items In the “Advanced Settings” menu, you can configure the following settings. Setting item Description “Device Lock” Locks the Reader by setting a password. “On”: The Reader is locked by the password. “Off” (default setting): The Reader is not locked. “Code”: Input 4-digit number for the password. Setting operation (to lock) 1. P ress the Enter button to select “On.” 2.
Settings Setting item Description “Device Lock” (Continued) Notes You are recommended to make a note of your password and keep it in a safe place separate to the Reader. If you forget your password, contact your Sony Support Center ( page 65); however note that in unlocking your device, all content on it will be erased. When the “Device Lock” setting is activated, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer. Make sure to deactivate the “Device Lock” setting before the USB connection.
Settings Setting item Description “Format Internal Formats the internal memory of the Memory” Reader. By formatting the memory, all the contents on the Reader will be erased. Setting operation On the confirmation screen, press the (Bookmark) button. Note Before formatting, make sure to transfer data that you do not want to lose to your computer or other device. “Device Shutdown” Shuts down the Reader to minimize battery consumption.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the Reader does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button with a small pin or clip, then slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader. The contents stored on the Reader are not affected by resetting. Notes • If you reset the Reader and connect it to your computer without turning it on, the Reader is not recognized by your computer and does not appear on the Reader.
Troubleshooting Check the symptoms in “Troubleshooting.” ( page 66) Check for information about the issue in eBook Library Help. Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/readersupport Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ Phone number: 1-877-899-7669 For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.
Troubleshooting Power Symptom Cause or corrective action Battery cannot be Charge the battery within the charged (The charge temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C indicator (50 °F to 86 °F). does not light up). Otherwise, the charging may be insufficient or may not start. Battery life seems The operating temperature is below 5 short. °C (41 °F). This is due to the battery characteristics and not a malfunction. You have not used the Reader for a prolonged period.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause or corrective action The Reader cannot be turned on. (continued) Battery power has been fully depleted. Charge the Reader via USB. ( page 11) The charge indicator lights up in red and charging starts. Wait for at least 40 minutes until the Reader turns on automatically and (indicating connection via USB) appears on the screen. Screen Symptom Cause or corrective action It takes time for the display to appear.
Troubleshooting Connection to the computer Symptom Cause or corrective action The Reader cannot be operated during USB connection. The Reader cannot be recognized. Disconnect the USB connector from the Reader. The Reader is turned off or the USB cable is not connected properly. Verify the above and try again. A USB hub or USB extension cable is used for the connection. Connecting the Reader via a USB hub or extension cable may not work and is not supported.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause or corrective action The Reader cannot be recognized. (continued) Use the supplied USB cable. There may be a malfunction with the USB port on your computer. Connect the supplied USB cable to another port on the computer. It may take a while for the software to be recognized by the computer. Wait for a moment.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause or corrective action The USB cable is not connected properly. Disconnect the USB cable, then reconnect it. There is not enough free space on the Readers memory. Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to increase free space on the Reader. The Reader is not authorized to the eBook store. There is no response Disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it. from eBook Library during communication with the Reader.
Troubleshooting eBook Symptom Cause or corrective action An eBook cannot be read. You may not have signed up or performed authorization for the service which is necessary for reading DRM-protected eBooks. Authorize your computer and the Reader. You may have tried to read the content owned by another user. The content owned by another user cannot be read.
Troubleshooting Restoring default settings All default settings of the Reader can be restored. Notes The following occurs when you restore the default settings. • The screen orientation setting will be vertical. • The password will be erased and the device lock released. From the “Home” menu, select “Settings” “Restore Defaults.” The Restore Defaults screen appears. If “Device Lock” ( page 61) is set to “On,” the screen asking for the password appears. Input the password, then select “OK.
Troubleshooting Uninstalling eBook Library To uninstall the supplied software from your computer, follow the procedures below. Note • Before uninstalling, de-authorize your computer if it is authorized. For details on de-authorization, refer to the eBook Library Help. Uninstalling from Windows Click “Start” – “Control Panel.” Double-click “Add/Remove Programs.” *1 Click “eBook Library by Sony” in the “Currently Installed Programs” list, then click “Remove.
Other Information Updating the Reader’s Firmware By updating the Reader’s firmware, you can ensure your Reader has the latest features. The latest firmware updates can be performed from the update menu on eBook Library from “Help” – “Check for Updates.” For details on updates, refer to the eBook Library Help or the following website. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/readersupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.
Other Information About Books Pre-installed on the Reader The Reader is pre-installed with sample content so that you can try it out right away. The pre-installed sample content is for the purpose of trial reading. About sample content The Reader is pre-installed with sample content. If you delete the sample content, you cannot restore it, and Sony will not supply any replacement content.
Other Information Notes on the Reader Disposal The built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself, consult Sony Support Center.
Other Information Precautions Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Other Information By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
Other Information Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directive The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Other Information The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. INFORMATION: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Other Information If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/readersupport Contact: Sony “Digital Book Reader” Support Center at 1-(866)-9627669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: SONY PRS-300 Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Other Information For Customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www. rbrc.org/. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-ion batteries.
Other Information • Do not leave the Reader on an unstable surface • Make sure not to sit down with the Reader in your back pocket. • Do not expose the Reader to water. The Reader is not waterproof. Remember to follow the precautions below. − Be careful not to drop the Reader into a sink or other container filled with water. − Do not use the Reader in humid locations or bad weather, such as in the rain or snow. − Do not get the Reader wet.
Other Information On software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this Reader. • The software provided with this Reader cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated.
Other Information On Cleaning • Clean the case of the Reader with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. • If the case of the Reader becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. • Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, as it may mar the finish of the case. • Be careful not to let water get into the Reader.
Other Information On Copyrights The contents of each book pre-installed on this product are copyrighted works, edited with the cooperation of the publisher and editor hereto mentioned. Copyright laws prohibit copying the data of this product or the contents of this manual (illustrations, related documents, etc.) in whole or in part without the permission of the copyright holder.
Other Information All other system names and product names appearing in this document are generally the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Further, the trademark TM and registered trademark ® symbols are not indicated throughout this document. Program ©2009 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2009 Sony Corporation About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Dear customers Thank you for purchasing this product.
Other Information procps psmisc sed shellutils sysutils sysvinit tar textutils time util-linux These source codes are available on the web site. Access the following web site to download. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ Note that Sony accepts no inquiries concerning the contents of these source codes. For details on GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, refer to “GPL (English).rtf,” “GPL (French).rtf,” “LGPL (English).rtf” and “LGPL (French).rtf” on the Reader.
Other Information Specifications Model name PRS-300 Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: DC 3.7 V AC adapter: DC 5.2 V Battery life (continuous playback) Maximum Battery: Approx. 7,500 pages with BBeB Book contents * Approx. 6,800 pages with EPUB contents* * Measured using a fully charged battery and counting consecutive page-turns at approx 1 page per sec. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns and specific device. User available capacity Approx.
Other Information System requirements The following are requirements to use eBook Library.
Other Information Index Symbols D (Bookmark) button.............7, 46 (Home) button..........................6 (Return) button........................7 (Size) botton.................7, 44, 49 /// Directional buttons.........6 (Expiration)............................35 DC IN jack....................................8 Default settings...........................72 A Advanced Settings......................61 Device Lock..........................61 Device Shutdown..................
Other Information L T Link.............................................43 Transfer.......................................26 Troubleshooting..........................64 N Number buttons............................7 U O Updating.....................................74 USB............................................27 USB connector........................8 Options menu.............................40 Orientation..................................49 P V Vertical........................................
