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CONGRATULATIONS Your Reader Touch Edition™ comes with these useful features: Clear touch – a high quality touch screen that allows you to navigate effortlessly by swiping to turn pages, tap to bookmark, take notes and highlight. Font Zoom – increase or decrease the text size to your preference, or zoom into images to take a closer look. Dictionary – simply double-tap a word to see its meaning and to translate it. Read on. There’s so much more.
Use the “Collections” feature to organize your library on your Reader™ to find the book you want to read. Never lose track of time with the clock* view (whenever the OPTIONS button is pressed). * Set the time using the [Date and Time] setting ( 90). For more details, please refer to this User Guide.
Useful Features Annotation Bookmarking ( 39) Highlighting word(s) ( 40) Handwriting a note ( 41) Adding a note ( 42) Resizing Adjusting the text size ( 47) Changing a page mode ( 48) Zooming in ( 49) Adjusting Content View ( 52) Table of Contents Index
Searching Finding notes within a book ( 44), among books ( 46) Searching keywords ( 55) Searching a book ( 34) Jumping to a page ( 57) Dictionary When reading a book ( 60) As an application ( 82) List of previously looked up words ( 63) Reading Periodicals ( 65) Collection Management Creating ( 68) Adding contents ( 70) Deleting ( 72) Table of Contents Index
Other Applications Handwriting ( 77) Text Memo ( 80) Picture Viewer ( 83) Audio Player ( 85) Supported File Formats ( 121) Specifications ( 19) Table of Contents Index
Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................ 8-20 Parts and Controls....................................................... 8 Charging the Reader................................................12 Power Saving Tips.....................................................14 How to Get eBooks...................................................17 Support.........................................................................18 Specifications..................................................
Getting Started Parts and Controls Power Switch To Action Power on or wake up Slide to the right and release quickly. from sleep mode*1 Enter sleep mode Slide and release quickly. The standby screen*2 appears. Power off When not in sleep mode slide and completely hold for more than 3 seconds. Follow the instructions on the screen. *1 Battery consumption is minimized in sleep mode. *2 For details about [Standby Screen], see 94.
Parts and Controls Memory Stick Duo™ media SD card Mark Mark Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot Memory card access indicator Lights up in orange during memory card access. SD card slot Note Please see 114 regarding memory card usage. Stylus For more precise operations, use the supplied stylus. Insert fully into the holder when not in use.
Parts and Controls Touch screen ( 23) Lightly tap the screen either with a finger, or the supplied stylus to navigate. < > (Page Turn) buttons Press < (previous) or > (next) to turn the page. Press and hold < or > to turn pages continuously. (Home) button ( 29) Shows the [Home] menu. (Size) button ( 47) Shows a utility to change text size, zoom a page and select a page mode. OPTIONS button ( 31) Shows the menu for relevant optional functions.
Parts and Controls – VOL +*1 Volume button ( 87) Adjusts the volume when playing an audio file. *1 A tactile dot on the + button helps with ease of operation. Headphones jack Micro USB connector ( 12) Used for transferring data and charging the Reader. RESET hole ( 96) Holes for optional cover attachment With the same hole in the left top corner of the Reader, an optional accessory cover can be attached.
Charging the Reader Charging the Reader Charge your Reader by connecting it to your computer with the USB cable (supplied). The time to completely charge a depleted battery is about 3 hours with a USB connection, or about 2 hours by the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). Begin Charging Charge Completed! Turns off Charging time up to 3 hours Lights up in red Charging complete Charging battery* * The screen will appear after about 5 minutes if charging starts with a completely depleted battery.
Charging the Reader Note The Reader only charges when the connected computer is powered on. The Reader cannot be operated when connected to a computer via USB. Status indicators during charging Icon and message [Charging battery] [Charging complete] [Charging stopped] Status Charging in progress. The battery icon does not indicate remaining battery power during charging. Fully charged The Reader is not charging its battery. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Power Saving Tips Power Saving Tips Charging Battery To fully charge your Reader, continue charging until indicator shows completion of charge ( 12). Charging a completely depleted battery will take 3 hours when connected to the USB port of a powered on computer, 2 hours when connected to the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). Operating your Reader while charging with the optional AC adapter may extend time to fully charge depending on how the Reader is being operated.
Power Saving Tips More power requiring operations The following cases may consume more power.
Power Saving Tips Tips to save Power If you do not use the Reader for more than one day, power off the Reader completely ( 8, 89). Do not leave the Reader uncharged for a prolonged period of time. This may reduce the charging capability. We recommend the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). The performance of any third party charger is not guaranteed. Please keep the Reader at normal temperature operation ( 19).
How to Get eBooks How to Get eBooks To purchase and transfer eBooks to your Reader, please carry out the following initial steps. 1 Install Reader™ Library software. 2 Create an account at your Reader Store or your eBook store. 3 Purchase and download eBooks. 4 Authorize your computer and Reader. 5 Select and transfer purchased eBooks to your Reader. After the initial steps, you only need steps 3 and 5 to enjoy more eBooks. Reader comes with step-by-step instructions describing the above initial steps.
Support Support First, check “Troubleshooting” ( 96) and refer to the Reader Library Help to resolve the issue. Support Web site and contact list: USA: www.sony.com/readersupport Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 Canada: www.sony.ca/readersupport Phone number: 1-877-899-7669 Europe: support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS Australia: www.sony.com.au/support Phone number: 1300-137-669 Warranty Information for Australia customers: www.sony.com.
Specifications Specifications Model name PRS-650 Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC, 940 mA USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Battery life (continuous playback) Maximum Battery: Approx. 10,000 continuous page turns when reading only *1 *1 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.
Specifications Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 118.8 × 168 × 9.6 mm (4 3/4 × 6 5/8 × 13/32 inches) Mass Approx. 215 g (7.58 oz.) Display: 152.4 mm (6") diagonal electrophoretic display 600 × 800 pixel, 0.151 × 0.153 pixel/mm 16-level gray scale Expansion slots Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot, SD card slot Please see 114 regarding memory card usage. Optional Accessories: AC Adapter for Reader (PRSA-AC1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation...............................................22 Reading Content..............................................36 Collections........................................................68 Applications.....................................................76 Settings............................................................88 Troubleshooting..............................................96 Appendix.......................................................
Basic Operation About the User Guide When using your Reader to view this User Guide, please note the following instructions. To use the page links Tap the page link to jump to the page directly (e.g., 4). To return to the previous page, press OPTIONS tap [Go to] [Previous View]. To enlarge a page See “Zooming in” ( 49). Screen shots in this manual may be different from the actual display in the Reader.
Touch Screen Touch Screen You can perform various touch operations with a finger or the supplied stylus. ( 9) Single-tapping: for selecting an item Double-tapping: for bookmarks ( 39), instant dictionary search ( 60), word search ( 55), highlighting ( 40), etc.
Touch Screen Tip To delete a bookmark, double-tap it. Swiping In the page view, swiping the screen turns a page. To change page turn preference, see 90. Swiping and holding Swipe and hold the page to turn pages repeatedly.
Touch Screen Dragging In zoom-in mode ( 49), tap and drag to reposition the displayed page. In the [Handwriting] ( 77) application or [Create/Edit] function ( 41), handwriting on the screen can be performed with the supplied stylus ( 9) or a finger. Double-tapping and dragging Double-tap the first word, drag to the last word slowly and release to select consecutive words ( 40).
Touch Screen On-screen keyboard The on-screen keyboard is used for word search ( 55), creating a text memo ( 42, 80), and dictionary search ( 62). Input area To Edit Delete a character Finish inputting Table of Contents Perform at input area Tap to place the cursor. to Tap to place the cursor and tap delete a character before the cursor. Tap [OK], [Search] or [Done].
Touch Screen To Insert line feed Perform at input area Tap [Return]. Note [Return] is invalid with [Search]. Switch the keyboard Tap [123] to switch to the symbol keyboard. To return, tap [Abc]. type Switch the character Tap to switch to the upper-case type to switch to keyboard. Tap additional characters. Tap one of previously entered words Input previously shown below the input area. entered words Note Keyboard history only records (hyphened) words of 4 to 15 letters.
Touch Screen To input optional characters Tap and hold an applicable character key will pop up optional characters.
Home Menu Home Menu Press the menu. (Home) button to display the [Home] Last read content Tap to list book(s) ( 36) Newly loaded book(s) Collection list ( 68) Bookmarks and annotations ( 46) Reader settings ( 88) More applications ( 76) Status bar ( 30) Periodicals ( 65) [Home] menu Tip [New Delivery] appears when a periodical is transferred.
Home Menu About the status bar ( 29) Icon Description Current text Size ( 47). Current page position in landscape mode ( 54). Current page position indicator when in either 2 or 3 column split mode ( 48). Page Indicator. Tap this to jump to another page ( 57). Current time indicator. Reader shows current time in the middle of the status bar for 5 seconds after the OPTIONS button is pressed and returns to the previous display (either blank or page indicator). Volume level indicator.
OPTIONS Menu OPTIONS Menu Pressing the OPTIONS button ( 10) will display the menu for related supplementary functions. Items in the OPTIONS menu The following items are listed in alphabetical order. When displaying the OPTIONS menu, not all items listed below will be shown in any given circumstance. Item [Add Content], [Add to Collection] [Add Bookmark] [Adjust View] Description/Reference page Adds content to a collection ( 70). Creates a bookmark on the page ( 39).
OPTIONS Menu Item [Delete Audio], [Delete Books], [Delete Collections], [Delete Drawings], [Delete Issues], [Delete Memos], [Delete Notes], [Delete Pictures] [Delete Word Logs] [Go to] [Info] Table of Contents Description/Reference page Selects and deletes audio, books, collections, drawings, issues, text memos, notes or pictures from the Reader ( 74). Selects and deletes previous dictionary word searches ( 64). [Previous View]: Jumps to the previously viewed page ( 59).
OPTIONS Menu Item [New Collection], [New Drawing], [New Memo] [Notes] [Now Playing] [Orientation] [Previous View] [Protect Audio], [Protect Books], [Protect Drawings], [Protect Issues], [Protect Memos], [Protect Pictures] Table of Contents Description/Reference page Creates a new collection ( 68), a drawing ( 77) or a text memo ( 80). [List]: Displays the [Notes] list in the content ( 44). [Create/Edit ]: Shows tools to bookmark, highlight, handwrite and remove annotations ( 41).
OPTIONS Menu Item Description/Reference page [Remove Bookmark] Deletes the bookmark on the page ( 39). Removes content from a collection [Remove Content] ( 73). [Rename Collection] Changes the collection name ( 69). [Repeat] Sets repeat play of audio files ( 87). [Resume Playing] Resumes audio playback ( 87). [Return to List] Shows content list. Searches for either content title or [Search] words in the contents with the keyword inputted by on-screen keyboard ( 56).
OPTIONS Menu Item Description/Reference page Within either a book or a periodical, [Word Logs: Book] [Word Logs: Periodical] shows a list of the last 100 words previously searched in the dictionary ( 63). [Word Logs: Dictionary] Within a dictionary, shows a list of the last 100 words previously searched ( 82). Displays the previous/next OPTIONS / menu. Tip Pressing and holding the OPTIONS button for 2 seconds is the same as tapping or pressing OPTIONS tapping [Return to List].
Reading Content Reading Books Tap [Books] at [Home] menu to view a book list. Tap a desired book to open. Tap to previous page Tap to change sorting order Title Date of transfer to Reader Conditional icon display ( 37) Tap to open a book Scroll bar Tips About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. To transfer eBooks to the Reader, please see 17.
Reading Books Conditional icon Icon / Condition Newly transferred or unread content. Protected content ( 75). Content on a memory card. Days to the expiration date. [Expired] is displayed when a book has expired.
Reading Books Operation at page view Swipe the screen to turn page Double-tap to bookmark : Handwritten memo. Tap to show its thumbnail. Tap the thumbnail to display in full size. : An added note. Tap to view the added note.
Annotation Annotation Bookmarking Creating: – Double-tap the upper right corner of page ( 23). – From the OPTIONS menu: [Add Bookmark] ( 31) – From the OPTIONS menu: [Notes] [Create/Edit] ( 41) Deleting: Double-tap a bookmark. Adding a note in a bookmark: See 42.
Annotation Highlighting word(s) Highlighting at page view: – A word: Double-tap a word. – Consecutive words: Double-tap and drag ( 25). – At pop-up tool window, tap marker to highlight. Quit Marker – Highlighting can be done in the OPTIONS menu: [Notes] [Create/Edit] ( 41). Deleting: – From the OPTIONS menu: [Notes] [Create/Edit] ( 41). Adding a note in a highlight: See 42.
Annotation Handwriting a note Press OPTIONS tap [Notes] [Create/Edit] a stylus or finger to mark your note. Marker Pen Eraser use Bookmark Auto save and quit Lists notes in the content ( 44) Deleting a drawn line/highlight: Tap across the drawn line or highlight. Notes and stroke While writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the screen – this could affect the notes that you write with the stylus or your finger.
Annotation Adding a note 1 Tap a bookmark or highlighted word [by Drawing] or [by Keyboard]. To enter a handwritten note, tap [by Drawing]. Pen Quit Drawing area Eraser To enter a memo with typed in text ( 26), tap [by Keyboard]. Note When adding a note to the highlighted text in [Create/ Edit], unselect any annotation tool icon and then tap the highlight. 2 Enter a note tap [Done]. will be attached to the bookmark or highlight. To view the added note, tap a bookmark or highlight with .
Annotation Notes While writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the screen – this could affect the notes that you write with the stylus or your finger. To ensure your notes are correctly saved, do not handwrite notes too close to the edge of the screen. If you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on your Reader: – avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen. – try not to handwrite or draw too quickly.
Finding a Note Finding a Note Searching for notes within a book 1 Press OPTIONS tap [Notes] [List]. A list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and handwritten memos in the current book appears. Tap to change sort type Headline Annotated page number Types of note ( 45) Tip 2 About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. Tap a note. The page containing the selected note is displayed.
Finding a Note Icons and types of note in the [Notes] list Icon Types of note Bookmark Bookmark with a handwritten note Bookmark with a text note Highlight Highlight with a handwritten note Highlight with a text note Handwritten memo Tip You can set to merge the notes of the Reader and Reader Library when synchronizing. For further instructions, refer to Reader Library Help.
Finding a Note Finding the notes in all contents 1 Tap [All Notes] at [Home] menu. A list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and handwritten memos in all contents appears. Tap to change sort type Headline Annotated date/Book or Periodical title/Issue date/ Annotated page number Types of note ( 45) Tip 2 About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. Tap a note on the list. The page containing the selected note is displayed.
Resizing Resizing Press ( 10) for re-sizing. Quit Text sizes Size indicator Adjusting the text size: Select one of text size icons and close. Notes When you view PDF files in a size other than [S], the following may occur. [S] size is the default font size. If another size is selected, text size may not change correctly. Functions such as highlighting, searching, or temporary word selection may not work correctly. The table and graphics may not be correctly displayed.
Resizing Changing a page mode A page can be magnified by selecting the page mode. 1 2 Press tap [Page Mode]. Tap a desired item from the following. [Page Mode] menu [Page Mode] item [Original] [Margin Cut]*1 [2-Column Split] [3-Column Split] [Full Page]*2 Description Displays the original page layout. Removes the margins. Displays the page in numerical order by dividing the page into four. Displays the page in numerical order by dividing the page into six. Expands the page to a full page.
Resizing Zooming in The current page in view can be magnified. Also, the magnification can be locked so that the desired setting can be maintained. This feature is useful when reading a book containing scanned images. 1 Press tap [ Zoom In]. Tip Pressing and > simultaneously at the page view screen instantly magnifies the page by 10%. 2 Drag the zoom slider, or tap + or – of the zoom bar repeatedly until the page is zoomed to the desired scale.
Resizing Zooming a specified image or column to the screen size While in zoom-in mode, double-tap an image or column which you wish to magnify. The image or column size is magnified automatically to fit the screen size, and the magnification is locked. Tip When in zoom-in mode, you may move to the next/ previous page at zoom lock ([ Lock]) mode.
Resizing Using the zoom-in mode Tap To Switch the screen orientation. Fit the page width to the screen width. Fit the page height to the screen height. [ Lock] [ Unlock] / / / * Lock the zoom ratio and the magnified area. The book can be read as it is. Return to the zoom-in mode. To keep the zoom locked screen, press to quit. When opening the book next time the zoom locked screen will be restored. Scroll the page.
Adjusting Content View Adjusting Content View A page that is hard to read, such as a scanned or color converted document, can be made more readable by adjusting the brightness and contrast. 1 2 Press OPTIONS tap [Adjust View]. Tap the desired item from the following. Item [Original] [Saturated] [Details] [Brighter] [Darker] [Custom] 3 Description Displays the page in the original quality. Improves readability by emphasizing contrast. Backlight compensation; brings up details in a dark area.
Adjusting Content View Custom setting mode 1 Tap drag the slider, or tap or repeatedly until the page is adjusted to the desired brightness and contrast. Slider Restores the value of previous custom settings. 2 Tap to apply the setting and exit. The change will only be stored in the content being adjusted. Select [Original] ( 52) when it is necessary to restore the default setting.
Screen Orientation Screen Orientation The screen orientation can be switched to either portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) mode by selecting [Orientation] in any OPTIONS menu. To change the direction of screen rotation, see [Screen Orientation] ( 91).
Searching Searching By selecting a word(s) To select a word, double-tap a desired word at page view. To select consecutive words, see “Doubletapping and dragging” ( 25). The following screen will appear. Quit Search To cancel, tap and tap anywhere on the page view. To search the selected word(s), tap . The search for result screen will appear. The results are highlighted on the page. To cancel, tap and quit. or To navigate, tap previous/next result.
Searching From the on-screen keyboard 1 Press OPTIONS tap [Search] input a word using the on-screen keyboard ( 26) tap [Search]. The search result screen will appear. The results are highlighted on the page. 2 Tap or to move to the previous/next result. To cancel, tap and quit. Tip Before searching, a selected word can be modified. Double-tap a word press OPTIONS tap [Search] modify the word in the input area of the on-screen keyboard tap [Search].
Jumping to a Page Jumping to a Page By using the slider Tap the page number shown in the status bar drag the slider, or tap a point on the page jump bar. Quit Page jump bar Slider Page number Tip Jumping to a page can be done from the OPTIONS menu. Press OPTIONS tap [Go to] [Select Page].
Jumping to a Page By page number Tap the page number shown in the status bar [Enter Page #] tap the number keys to input a page number [Go]. You will jump to the specified page. Input area (Delete) key If the input page number exceeds the number of pages in the book, the Reader will show the last page. If 0 is input, the first page will be displayed.
Jumping to a Page By tapping a link The link appears highlighted on the screen. Tap the link to jump to the linked page. Note If a hyperlink is covered with highlighting, press OPTIONS tap [Notes] [Hide] to hide highlighting. Returning to the previously displayed page Press OPTIONS tap [Go to] [Previous View]. Jump to viewed pages Press OPTIONS tap [Go to] [History] (previous view) or (next view) .
Using Embedded Dictionaries Using Embedded Dictionaries An instant search for a meaning or translation is possible with the embedded dictionaries. 1 Double-tap a word. The headline of the word definition is displayed. Dictionary Candidates words ( 62) Title of current dictionary Definition area Tips Tap to switch and search in another dictionary. Reader comes with 12 embedded dictionaries.
Using Embedded Dictionaries 2 Tap or the definition area. The definition is displayed in-full in the dictionary viewer. To go to the next page, either swipe the screen or press < > (Page Turn) buttons ( 10). Definition area (Keyboard) ( 62) Tips Double-tapping a word in the definition area will look up the selected word in the same dictionary. To return to the previously viewed definition page, press OPTIONS tap [Previous View]. From the OPTIONS menu, following functions can be done.
Using Embedded Dictionaries To list words with same head letters as previously entered word Tap or (keyboard) ( 26). The list of candidate words changes dynamically whenever the word in the input area is modified.
Using Embedded Dictionaries Listing previously looked up words 1 At page view, press OPTIONS tap [Word Logs: Book]. The looked up words are listed in the order of most recently looked up. Word and definition 2 Tap a desired word.
Using Embedded Dictionaries To delete word logs Press OPTIONS tap [Delete Word Logs] tap the check box of each word to be deleted [Done] [Yes]. Tip A list of looked up words within a dictionary can be also viewed by pressing OPTIONS tap [Word Logs: Dictionary] when viewing the definition area ( 61) or the candidate word list ( 62).
Reading Periodicals Reading Periodicals You can read newspapers/magazines from [Periodicals] in the [Home] menu. 1 Tap [Periodicals] at [Home] menu. Tip The most recently transferred periodical is displayed as [New Delivery] in the [Home] menu. 2 Tap a desired periodical to go to issue list. Tip About the OPTIONS menu, see 31.
Reading Periodicals 3 Tap a desired issue in the list. Tap to previous page Tap to change sorting order Issue date Front page headline Conditional icon display ( 37) Tap to open an issue Scroll bar Tip About the OPTIONS menu, see 31.
Reading Periodicals 4 Use the navigation bar to read. Operations on a section Previous section Return to the first page Next section Operations on an article Previous article Return to the first page of the section Next article Tips Annotations can be added ( 39). About the OPTIONS menu, see 31.
Collections Collections Creating You can group desired content in Reader as a collection. 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu [New Collection]. [New Collection] Tip Press OPTIONS tap [New Collection] to create a collection.
Collections 2 Enter the collection name using the on-screen keyboard ( 26) tap [OK]. 3 Tap [Internal Memory], [Memory Stick™] or [SD Card] to select where you want to create the collection tap [OK]. A new collection is created in the [Collections] list. Tip You can create/sync a collection by Reader Library. For details, refer to the Reader Library Help.
Collections Adding contents From the collections Note Only content in the same physical location as the selected collection can be added. 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu tap a created collection. 2 Press OPTIONS tap [Add Content] [Books] or [Periodicals]. In the periodical list, select a periodical and then select issues. 3 Tap the thumbnail of a desired content [Done].
Collections From either the books or issues list 1 In the books or issues list, press OPTIONS tap [Add to Collection]. 2 In the collection list, tap a collection you want to add the content. 3 Tap the thumbnail of the desired content [Done]. You can check added content in the collection list. Tip To select all books or issues, press OPTIONS in the [Add Books] or [Add Issues] list tap [Select All].
Collections Deleting a collection Even if you delete a collection, all contents in the collection will remain undeleted on the Reader. 1 2 3 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu. Press OPTIONS tap [Delete Collections]. Tap the check box of each collection to be deleted [Done] [Yes]. Tip Also, you can delete a collection using Reader Library. For details, refer to the Reader Library Help.
Collections Removing contents Even if you delete content in a collection, the corresponding content will remain undeleted on the Reader. 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu tap a collection. 2 3 Press OPTIONS tap [Remove Content]. Tap the thumbnail of each content to be deleted [Done] [Yes]. Tips To select all contents, press OPTIONS after step 2 above tap [Select All]. [Periodicals], When you delete contents in [Books] or corresponding contents are also deleted from relevant collections.
Deleting Content Deleting Content Example: [Books] list 1 Tap [Books] press OPTIONS tap [Delete Books]. To delete: tap a book thumbnail with the blank check box. To delete all: press OPTIONS tap [Select All]. To undelete: tap a book thumbnail with a checked check box. To unselect all: press OPTIONS tap [Unselect All]. 2 Tap [Done] [Yes]. Selected number of items (Protect) Check box Tip You can also delete the currently viewed book.
Protecting Content Protecting Content Example: [Books] list 1 Tap [Books] press OPTIONS tap [Protect Books]. To protect: tap a book thumbnail with . To protect all: press OPTIONS tap [Protect All]. To unprotect: tap a book thumbnail with . To unprotect all: press OPTIONS tap [Unprotect All]. 2 Tap [Done]. Selected number of items (Unprotect) (Protect) Note This protection feature works only on the Reader. Protected content may still be deleted via your computer.
Applications Applications menu The [Applications] menu provides useful functions, such as listening to music while reading a book, creating a text or a handwritten memo, and more. Tap [Applications] at [Home] menu.
Applications menu Creating drawings 1 Tap [Handwriting] under [Home] menu. 2 Tap [New Drawing]. [Applications] at [New Drawing] Tip Press OPTIONS tap [New Drawing] to create a drawing.
Applications menu 3 Draw in the drawing area with the supplied stylus or your finger tap [Done]. To erase a line, tap tap or stroke a part of the line. Pen Eraser Quit Drawing area Tips If you tap [New], the current drawing is saved, and a new drawing editor opens. Newly created drawings will be saved only in the internal memory. Notes While writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the screen – this could affect the notes that you write with the stylus or your finger.
Applications menu Viewing/editing created drawings After step 1 ( 77), tap a drawing thumbnail to view. Tap [Edit] and follow step 3 above. To delete/protect a drawing(s) Tap [Handwriting] under [Applications] at [Home] menu, press OPTIONS tap [Delete Drawings] or [Protect Drawings]. To delete, refer to the example instructions for deleting books in “Deleting Content” ( 74). To protect, refer to the example instructions for protecting books in “Protecting Content” ( 75).
Applications menu Creating text memos 1 Tap [Text Memo] under [Home] menu. 2 Tap [New Memo]. [Applications] at [New Memo] Tip Press OPTIONS tap [New Memo] to create a text memo. 3 Enter text in the input area using the on-screen keyboard ( 26) Tap [Done]. Tips If you tap [New], the current text memo is saved, and a new text memo editor opens. Newly created text memos will be saved only in the internal memory.
Applications menu Viewing/editing text memos After step 1 ( 80), tap a memo to view. Tap [Edit] and follow the step 3 ( 80). To delete/protect a text memo in the list Tap [Text Memo] under [Applications] at [Home] menu, press OPTIONS tap [Delete Memos] or [Protect Memos]. To delete, refer to the example instructions for deleting books in “Deleting Content” ( 74). To protect, refer to the example instructions for protecting books in “Protecting Content” ( 75).
Applications menu Using embedded dictionaries 1 Tap [Dictionary] under [Applications] at [Home] menu. The name of the currently selected dictionary is shown at the top of the screen. To switch to another dictionary, press OPTIONS tap [Change Dictionary]. 2 Input a word using the on-screen keyboard ( 26) tap a candidate word. The definition is displayed in-full in the dictionary viewer ( 61). To list words with same head letters as the inputted word Tap (keyboard) ( 62).
Applications menu Viewing pictures You can view pictures stored in either internal memory or a memory card. Also, you can set your favorite pictures to the standby screen. 1 Tap [Pictures] under [Home] menu. 2 Tap a thumbnail of desired picture on the list. [Applications] at Tips About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. See “Supported File Formats” ( 121). To transfer pictures to the Reader using Reader Library, refer to Reader Library Help. To set slideshow Press OPTIONS tap [Slideshow On].
Applications menu To set as a standby screen In the [Pictures] list, press OPTIONS tap [Select Standby Screen] tap the thumbnail of candidate picture tap [Done]. The [Standby Screen] setting is configured from the [Settings] menu ( 94). Tip When two pictures or more have been selected, the displayed picture is changed every time the Reader enters the sleep mode ( 8). To zoom in a picture Press ( 10) to switch to the zoom-in mode. Drag the zoom slider ( 49) and scroll the picture by dragging.
Applications menu Playing audio files You can enjoy audio files with optional headphones. 1 Tap [Audio] under menu. 2 3 Tap a desired album to go to the audio list. [Applications] at [Home] Tap a desired audio file, and play an audio file. The playback screen appears ( 86). Tips About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. See “Supported File Formats” ( 121). To transfer audio files to the Reader using Reader Library, refer to Reader Library Help.
Applications menu Playback screen operations Cover art Repeat icon Shuffle icon Play/pause Playback progress bar Playback position Skip to the beginning of Skip to the the previous (or current beginning of the if played more than 3 next audio file seconds from the beginning) audio file Table of Contents Index Playback icon appears during playback Volume indicator 86
Applications menu To Pause a song Resume playback Skip to the previous/ next audio file Skip to the beginning of the previous (or current) audio file/beginning of the next audio file Fast-reverse/ fast-forward an audio file Control the volume Repeat songs Shuffle songs Mute playback Table of Contents Do this Tap . Tap . Swipe the playback screen. Tap /. Note Skips to the beginning of the current audio file if played more than 3 seconds from the beginning.
Settings Changing Settings Tap [Settings] tab at [Home] menu.
Changing Settings [Initialization] ( 95) [Restore Defaults] [Clear Keyboard History] [Format Memory] [About] Displays system and legal information of the Reader. [Device Shutdown] Shuts down (power off ) the Reader completely.
Changing Settings [General Settings] menu items [Date and Time] Tap a field to change. Input a number by tapping the numeric key pad. Tap [OK] to apply the change. Tip The date and time of your Reader will be automatically synchronized to your computer by the Reader Library after connection. [Date and Time Format] Tap [Month-Day-Year] or [Day-Month-Year] to select the date format. Tap [12 hour] or [24 hour] to select the time format. Tap [OK] to apply the changes.
Changing Settings [Keyboard] Selects a preferred on-screen keyboard. [Screen Orientation] Sets the direction to rotate when changing from portrait to landscape mode. [Application Preferences] menu items [Dictionary] Selects a default dictionary to use. [Slideshow] Sets the slideshow on/off and its duration up to 60 seconds. Note Slideshow may take a longer time to display depending on the size of picture.
Changing Settings [System Management] menu items [Power Management] Power management helps avoid unnecessary battery consumption. Power management operates as follows: After 10 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters the sleep mode automatically and battery consumption is minimized. After two* days of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming battery power. * If battery power is at a low level, the Reader will shut down within two days of inactivity.
Changing Settings [Device Lock] Locks the Reader by setting a pass code. Tap [On] to set a pass code. Input a 4-digit number by tapping the numeric key pad. Tap [OK] to lock the Reader. To unlock, input the pass code and tap [OK]. Then tap [Off ] to unlock the Reader, and tap [OK]. Notes [0000] is the factory setting. You are recommended to make a note of your pass code and keep it in a safe place separate from the Reader.
Changing Settings [Standby Screen] Sets the standby screen during the sleep mode. [Off ] displays nothing in the sleep mode. [Show picture]: Set [On] to show the selected pictures on the standby screen. For details on setting the pictures, see “To set as a standby screen” ( 84). [Show message]: Set [On] to show messages on the standby screen.
Changing Settings [Initialization] menu items [Restore Defaults] Restores the Reader to its default settings. You will need to perform the initial settings after restoring. [Clear Keyboard History] Deletes predictive words for the on-screen keyboard. [Format Memory] Formats the internal memory of the Reader or an inserted memory card. Formatting will erase all the contents in the selected storage. Note Before formatting, make sure to backup data you wish to keep to your computer via Reader Library.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the Reader does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. 1 Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET hole with a small pin or clip after 5 seconds, slide the power switch to restart the Reader. The content and settings stored on the Reader are not affected by resetting. Notes 2 3 4 The bookmarks, highlights, handwritten memos, or the setting information may be deleted by resetting.
Troubleshooting Symptoms Power Battery cannot charge. If [Charging stopped] is displayed on the screen, check the conditions to charge the Reader again ( 12). If charging the Reader by connecting to your computer, make sure your computer is powered on. Charge the battery within the temperature range of 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) ( 19). Battery life seems short. The operating temperature is below 41°F (5°C). This is due to the battery characteristics and not a malfunction.
Troubleshooting By sliding the power switch, the Reader enters sleep mode in which the battery power is consumed slightly. To minimize battery consumption, before entering the sleep mode, slide and hold the power switch for more than 3 seconds to shut down the Reader. in the status bar indicates the Reader is playing an audio file which consumes the battery power. Go to the playback screen and pause playback if necessary. The Reader cannot turn on. Moisture condensation may have occurred.
Troubleshooting The screen is frozen. Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET hole. Then, slide the power switch to turn on the Reader again ( 8). Touch operation is not effective. If condensation occurs in the touch screen, or dust attaches to the touch screen, it may cause a malfunction. For details, see “On Cleaning” ( 114). If any objects are placed on the touch screen, it may cause a malfunction. When not in use, leave the Reader in sleep mode, or shut it down.
Troubleshooting The book may be protected by unsupported digital rights management. Check the book source for compatibility. The book may contain an unsupported file format. Check the file format compatibility ( 121). [Continue Reading] does not work, or bookmarks are missing. If the file status has changed (such as in the following cases), data on [Continue Reading] or notes may be deleted. A Text/RTF/PDF file is edited.
Troubleshooting Playing audio files An audio file cannot play back. Audio files that are not supported by the Reader cannot be played. For details on supported audio files, see “Supported File Formats” ( 121). Sound output is not audible. Increase the volume if it is set to low ( 11). If sound is not output through headphones, make sure the headphone plug is firmly inserted in the headphone jack ( 11). Viewing pictures A picture cannot be displayed.
Troubleshooting Connection to the computer The Reader cannot be operated. The Reader cannot be operated when connected to a computer via USB. The Reader cannot be recognized by your computer. A USB hub or USB extension cable is used for the connection. Connection via an extension cable or USB hub is not guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. Disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it after a while.
Troubleshooting If none of the above solves the problem, press the RESET hole of the Reader ( 96), turn on the Reader again, and then reconnect the supplied USB cable. Content cannot be transferred to the Reader from your computer. There is not enough free space on the Reader memory. Check [About] ( 89) for free space on internal memory, then delete unnecessary data. The Reader is not authorized. Authorize the Reader using Reader Library.
Troubleshooting Memory Card Content on a memory card cannot be read/played/viewed on the Reader. Check that the memory card is inserted in the media slot in the correct direction ( 9). Check to see that you are using a memory card that is supported by the Reader ( 114). Clean the terminal area of the memory card gently with a soft cloth if it is dirty ( 115). The Reader is not authorized, refer to “Authorizing Your Computer and the Reader Device for eBook Stores” in Reader Library Help.
Troubleshooting The Reader cannot transfer content to memory cards directly. Use Reader Library to transfer content. A memory card cannot be recognized on the Reader or Reader Library. If a memory card is formatted by your computer, it may become unusable on the Reader and Reader Library. When formatting a memory card, format it using the Reader ( 95). Content on a memory card cannot be deleted. Unlock the erasure prevention switch if it is locked.
Appendix Precautions Reader Disposal Reference The built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself, consult Sony Support Center ( 18). 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.
Precautions Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
Precautions Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 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.
Precautions If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/readersupport Contact: Sony “Digital Book Reader” Customer Support at 1-(866)-962-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY PRS-650 Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Precautions 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.
Precautions Safety Information Recorded content is limited to private use only. Use of the content beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the Reader or computer. Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the Reader with metallic objects.
Precautions Do not put any cards such as cash cards or credit cards with magnetic coding near the magnet stored in the Reader. Otherwise, your cards may become impaired due to the magnetic effect. On heat build-up Heat may build up in the Reader while charging, or if it is used for an extended period of time. On the headphone Road Safety Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
Precautions 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.
Precautions About Pre-loaded Contents Sample content is pre-installed in the Reader so that you can try them out right away. The pre-installed sample content is for the purpose of trial reading, viewing and listening. Note If you delete pre-installed sample content, you cannot restore it, and Sony will not supply any replacement content. On cleaning Clean the Reader with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses.
Precautions About Memory Stick Duo™ media Memory Stick Duo™ is a compact-size IC recording media with a large capacity. It has been designed not only for exchanging/sharing digital data among Memory Stick Duo™ compliant products, but also for serving as a removable external storage media that can save data. Notes Sony’s Memory Stick Duo™ media of up to 32 GB has been tested to work with the Reader. But the proper operation on all types of the Memory Stick Duo™ media is not guaranteed.
Precautions Avoid the following to prevent data damage. Sony does not provide any guarantee for damaged data. − Do not remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading or writing data. − Do not operate the Reader in the location where static charge or electrical noise is present. Do not use a label other than the dedicated one in the label area. Do not use or store the Reader in a location subject to: − extreme high temperature, such as in a sun-heated car. − direct sunlight.
Copyright Notice Copyright Notice The contents of each book pre-loaded on this product are copyrighted works, edited with the cooperation of the publisher. 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. Additionally, use of the data of this product or the contents of this manual is not allowed without Sony’s permission except for personal use.
Copyright Notice MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/) Copyright© 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE This product contains the following software covered by the GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) and/or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”). You may obtain, alter, and redistribute the source code of these software products.
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE For the terms and conditions concerning GPL and LGPL, please refer to below. The source code for these software products is available on Sony’s website. To download, please visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ Please note that Sony accepts no inquiries concerning the content of the source code. For details on GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, refer to “END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT” in the book list on the Reader.
Supported File Formats Supported File Formats The following file formats can be managed within Reader Library and transferred to your Reader. Book EPUB file (.epub file extension) EPUB (OPS version 2.0) supported PDF file (.pdf file extension) Support is based on the PDF 1.6 specification. BBeB (.lrf or .lrx file extension) Text file (.txt file extension) RTF file (.rtf file extension) Word file (.doc or .
Supported File Formats Audio MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following specifications should be met in order to import an MP3 file. – Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps – Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz – File must be unsecured. AAC file (.mp4, .m4a, .mov, or .qt file extension) The following specifications should be met in order to import an AAC file. – Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps – Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz – File must be unsecured. Picture JPEG file (.jpg or .
System Requirements System Requirements Reader Library will work with the following operating systems.
System Requirements OS Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit only) Apple Macintosh (32 bit only) CPU RAM Free space on hard disc Table of Contents Description Microsoft 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 10.6.3 or later Mac OS X version 10.5.8 or later Mac OS X version 10.4.
System Requirements Monitor Other devices High Color or more, 1024 × 768 pixels or more (True Color, 1280 × 1024 pixels, or more recommended) USB port (High-Speed USB Compatible), pointing device such as mouse or track pad Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may apply) is also required on your computer.
Table of Contents CONGRATULATIONS.................................................2 Useful Features.........................................................4 Chapter 1 Getting Started Parts and Controls.................................................................... 8 Charging the Reader.............................................................12 Power Saving Tips..................................................................14 How to Get eBooks....................................................
Chapter 2 Basic Operation About the User Guide...........................................................22 Touch Screen............................................................................23 On-screen keyboard.........................................................26 Home Menu..............................................................................29 OPTIONS Menu.......................................................................31 Reading Content Reading Books.............................
Finding a Note.........................................................................44 Searching for notes within a book..............................44 Finding the notes in all contents.................................46 Resizing......................................................................................47 Changing a page mode..................................................48 Zooming in..........................................................................49 Adjusting Content View........
Collections Collections................................................................................68 Creating................................................................................68 Adding contents................................................................70 Deleting a collection........................................................72 Removing contents..........................................................73 Deleting Content...........................................................
Settings Changing Settings.................................................................88 [General Settings] menu items.....................................90 [Application Preferences] menu items......................91 [System Management] menu items...........................92 [Initialization] menu items.............................................95 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting.....................................................................96 Symptoms.........................................
Table of Contents................................................................ 126 Index........................................................................................
Index Index [2-Column Split]....................48 [3-Column Split]....................48 A Symbols (Home) button..........10, 29 OPTIONS button............10, 31 (Page Turn) buttons........10 (Size) button........10, 47, 84 [All Notes]...................29, 46 [Applications]............29, 76 [Audio]..........................76, 85 [Books].........................29, 36 [Collections]...............29, 68 [Dictionary]................76, 82 [Handwriting]............76, 77 [Home]..........................
Index B Basic Operation.....................22 Battery status..................13, 30 Bookmarking.........................39 Books........................................36 [Brighter].................................52 [Books] list...............................36 Conditional icon..............37 Sort................................34, 36 [Search]...............................34 [Sort:]...................................34 [View:].................................34 C Changing a page mode.....
Index Dictionary..................60, 82, 91 Changing dictionary ..............................31, 60, 91 [Word Logs: Dictionary] .....................................35, 64 Drawing.....................41, 42, 77 [Darker]....................................52 [Date and Time].....................90 [Date and Time Format].....90 [Delete Audio].......................32 [Delete Book]..................31, 74 [Delete Books]................32, 74 [Delete Collections]......32, 72 [Delete Drawing]...........
Index I [General Settings]..........88, 90 [Go to].........................32, 57, 59 [History].......................32, 59 [Previous View]..........32, 59 [Select Page]..............32, 57 [Table of Contents].........32 Icons and types of note in the [Notes] list....................45 Issues..................................66, 71 [Info]..........................................32 [Initialization]..................89, 95 H J Handwriting......41, 42, 76, 77 Finding a Note..................44 [Notes].
Index M Magazines........................29, 65 Memory card access indicator................................. 9 Media slot.................................. 9 Memory card...................9, 114 Memory Stick PRO Duo™ ..........................................9, 114 Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot............................................ 9 [Margin Cut]...........................48 [Menu Language].................90 N Newspapers.....................29, 65 Note.............................
Index Pictures..............................76, 83 Slideshow.............34, 83, 91 Standby screen ..............................34, 84, 94 Supported File Formats ......................................... 121 Zooming in.................49, 84 [Select Standby Screen] .....................................34, 84 [Slideshow On]/ [Slideshow Off ]......34, 83 [Slideshow].................88, 91 [Standby Screen]......88, 94 Playing audio files................85 Power saving Tips.................
Index R Reader Library.......................17 Reading Books.......................36 Reading Content...................36 Reading Periodicals.............65 Removing contents.............73 Repeat...............................34, 87 Reset..........................................96 RESET hole.......................11, 96 Resizing....................................47 [Remove Bookmark]............34 [Remove Content].........34, 73 [Rename Collection].....34, 69 [Repeat].............................
Index [Screen Orientation].....88, 91 [Search].............................34, 56 [Select All]/[Unselect All] .................................................74 [Select Page]....................32, 57 [Select Standby Screen] ..........................................34, 84 [Settings] menu.............29, 88 [Shuffle On]/[Shuffle Off ] ..........................................34, 87 [Slideshow On]/ [Slideshow Off ]...........34, 83 [Slideshow].............................91 [Sort:]........................