PRS-T1 | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Getting started Getting started Getting started Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content ● Browsing Content Lists A new world of portability and functionality with the Reader ● Reading ● Reader Overview ● Organizing ● Other Applications Settings Other Information ● Contents list ● Reader Features and Functions Wireless Connectivity ● Join a Wi-Fi® network ● Selecting options for a remembered or connected Wi-Fi networ
PRS-T1 | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Reading Getting started Reading Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content ● Browsing Content Lists Reading Organizing Other Applications Settings Other Information Contents list ● Reading Books ● Opening a Book ● Page Navigation ● Appearance ● Annotations ● Using the Dictionary ● Finding Pages with a Keyword ● Changing Book Page Settings ● Using (Menu) Items Reading Periodicals ● Opening a Periodical Issue ● Pag
PRS-T1 | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Applications Getting started Other Applications Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content ● Browsing Content Lists Google Books ● Reading ● Public Libraries ● Organizing ● Other Applications Settings Other Information Contents list ● ● ● ● ● ● Downloading from Google Books Borrowing Books from Public Libraries Web Browsing ● Browsing the Web ● Browsing Tools ● Downloads ● Multiple Windows ● Bookmarks a
PRS-T1 | Reader™ User Guide ● Enjoying Audio ● Using (Menu) Items Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation file:///F|/Documents%20and%20Settings/203098/Desktop/4-288-613-11/eng/contents/07/index.
PRS-T1 | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information Getting started Other Information Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content ● Browsing Content Lists Reading Organizing Other Applications Settings Other Information Contents list ● ● Troubleshooting ● Troubleshooting Tips ● Reader Device ● Wireless Connectivity ● Reading Books and Periodicals ● Playing Audio Files ● Viewing Pictures ● Connecting to your computer ● microSD Card Precautions ● Saf
PRS-T1 | Reader™ User Guide ● Finding Content with a Keyword ● Application Tools and Option Items Go to page top Reading ● ● Reading Books ● Opening a Book ● Page Navigation ● Appearance ● Annotations ● Using the Dictionary ● Finding Pages with a Keyword ● Changing Book Page Settings ● Using (Menu) Items Reading Periodicals ● Opening a Periodical Issue ● Page Navigation ● Appearance ● Annotations ● Using the Dictionary ● Finding Pages with a Keyword ● Changing Periodical P
PRS-T1 | Reader™ User Guide ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Borrowing Books from Public Libraries Web Browsing ● Browsing the Web ● Browsing Tools ● Downloads ● Multiple Windows ● Bookmarks and History ● Browser Settings All Notes ● Managing Annotations ● Specifying the Annotation Type to View ● Searching for Notes ● Using (Menu) Items Dictionary ● Using the Dictionary ● Changing the Dictionary ● Searching for previously looked-up words ● Deleting Items in the Look-up History Handwritin
PRS-T1 | Reader™ User Guide ● Application Preferences ● Date & Time Settings ● System Management ● Initialization ● About ● Device Shutdown Go to page top Other Information ● ● ● Troubleshooting ● Troubleshooting Tips ● Reader Device ● Wireless Connectivity ● Reading Books and Periodicals ● Playing Audio Files ● Viewing Pictures ● Connecting to your computer ● microSD Card Precautions ● Safety Information ● Applications on the Reader ● About Preinstalled Sample Content ●
PRS-T1 | Welcome! | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Getting started > A new world of portability and functionality with the Reader > Welcome! Getting started Welcome! Basic Operations Enjoy the most natural and intuitive reading experience Sony has to offer. This is e-reading. ● Unplug and unwind. Wi-Fi™ functionality lets you download Books and periodicals directly from your Reader™. ● Superior touchscreen.
PRS-T1 | Reader Features and Functions | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Getting started > Reader Overview > Reader Features and Functions Getting started Reader Features and Functions Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content Shopping for books at the Reader Store Browsing Content Lists Visit the Reader Store and find books that you are interested in from a large variety of titles and genres.
PRS-T1 | Reader Features and Functions | Reader™ User Guide Find notes Details Search notes via keyword Details Search books/periodicals via keyword Details Jump to pages Details Dictionary Details Look up words while reading Details Look up words in a dictionary Details List previously looked-up words Details Read periodicals Details Make collections and manage collection content Details Supplementary applications Handwriting Details Text memo Details Picture viewer Details Audio player Details Support
PRS-T1 | Charging the Reader | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Getting started > Battery > Charging the Reader Getting started Charging the Reader Basic Operations The charge/battery status icon at the right side of the status bar shows the battery level. If it is low, choose one of methods in the following sections to charge the Reader. While charging, the charge/busy indicator lights up.
PRS-T1 | Charging the Reader | Reader™ User Guide Method Description [Data Transfer Mode]: You can install the Reader software, or transfer files from your computer to the Reader while charging the Reader. In this mode, the Reader cannot be operated. When you select this method, the Reader is detected on your computer, and the [READER] and [SETTING] drives appear on your computer. See Details. icon turns into the icon, charging When the is complete. See Details.
PRS-T1 | Charging the Reader | Reader™ User Guide Icon Description Four bars indicate a fully charged or almost-fully charged battery. The number of bars decreases with the battery’s charge. Zero bars indicate that the battery has almost no remaining charge. The battery is fully charged. The battery is charging. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation file:///F|/Documents%20and%20Settings/203098/Desktop/4-288-613-11/eng/contents/01/04/01/01.
PRS-T1 | Turning the Power On/Off | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Getting started > Turning the Power On/Off > Turning the Power On/Off Getting started Turning the Power On/Off Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content Browsing Content Lists Reading Organizing 1. Power button Other Applications 2. Charge/Busy indicator Settings Other Information Turning the power on Contents list 1. Press the (Power) button. Turning the power off completely 1.
PRS-T1 | Overview | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Getting started > Parts and Controls > Overview Getting started Overview Basic Operations This section describes the features and controls of the Reader. Adding/Getting Content Browsing Content Lists Reading Organizing Other Applications Settings Other Information Contents list 1. Touchscreen 2. (Menu) button 3. (Back) button 4. (Home) button 5.
PRS-T1 | Overview | Reader™ User Guide 6. Charge/Busy indicator 7. (Power) button 8. Headphone jack 9. Micro USB connector 10. RESET button 11. microSD card slot Supplied accessories ● ● USB cable × 1 Stylus × 1 Use the stylus for drawing and tapping on the touchscreen. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation file:///F|/Documents%20and%20Settings/203098/Desktop/4-288-613-11/eng/contents/01/06/01/01.
PRS-T1 | Buttons | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Getting started > Parts and Controls > Buttons Getting started Buttons Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content Power Browsing Content Lists Reading Organizing To Do this Turn on the power or wake up the Reader Push the Enter sleep mode Push the (Power) button while the Reader is on. When the Reader enters sleep mode, the standby screen is displayed.
PRS-T1 | microSD Card Slot | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Getting started > Parts and Controls > microSD Card Slot Getting started microSD Card Slot Basic Operations The microSD card slot is located on the lower-right side of the back of the Reader. Insert the memory card into the slot with the card’s label side up until it clicks into place. The access indicator lights up in orange while the Reader is accessing the microSD card.
PRS-T1 | Applications and the [Home] Screen | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Basic Operations > [Home] Screen > Applications and the [Home] Screen Getting started Applications and the [Home] Screen Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content Press the (Home) button to display the [Home] screen. The [Home] screen has the following applications. The displayed icons may vary depending on the country/region setting.
PRS-T1 | Applications and the [Home] Screen | Reader™ User Guide [Browser] Launches the Web browser. See Details. [Purchased Content]* Takes you to [My Account] at the Reader Store. [All Notes] Lists the bookmarks/annotations made on the books and periodicals. See Details. [Dictionary] Allows you to look up a word in the dictionary. See Details. [Handwriting] Allows you to use a drawing pad for drawing. See Details. [Text Memo] Allows you to use a notepad for typing memos. See Details.
PRS-T1 | On-Screen Keyboard | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Basic Operations > [Home] Screen > On-Screen Keyboard Getting started On-Screen Keyboard Basic Operations The on-screen keyboard is used when you need to type. If the keyboard does not automatically appear, tap the input area on the screen. Adding/Getting Content Browsing Content Lists On-screen keyboard layout Reading Organizing Other Applications Settings Other Information Contents list 1.
PRS-T1 | On-Screen Keyboard | Reader™ User Guide Tap and hold a key and choose one from the keys. Type extended characters Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation file:///F|/Documents%20and%20Settings/203098/Desktop/4-288-613-11/eng/contents/02/01/03/03.
PRS-T1 | Adding Content | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Adding/Getting Content > Adding Content > Adding Content Getting started Adding Content Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content Transferring content via the Reader software Browsing Content Lists You can use the Reader software to add books, audio and pictures to the Reader. You will need to install the Reader software and organize content on your computer in advance. See Details. Reading 1.
PRS-T1 | Opening a Book | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Reading > Reading Books > Opening a Book Getting started Opening a Book Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content 1. Press the (Home) button tap [Books]. The [Books] application opens. Browsing Content Lists 2. Tap a book. The book opens. You can also open a book by tapping and holding the book you want to open, and then tapping [Open] in the [Book Options] screen. To navigate within a book, see Details.
PRS-T1 | Page Navigation | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Reading > Reading Books > Page Navigation Getting started Page Navigation Basic Operations There are several ways to navigate through books and periodicals. Adding/Getting Content Browsing Content Lists Turning Pages Reading Perform the following operations with a book or periodical open. Organizing To Other Applications Settings Do this ● Turn a page forward ● Press the > (Next) button. Swipe left.
PRS-T1 | Page Navigation | Reader™ User Guide 1. When viewing a book or periodical, press the (Menu) button tap [Navigate Page] for a book, or [Go to Page] for a periodical [Previous View]. 2. Tap button to display viewed pages in reverse chronological order. Tap To cancel page jumping, press the to display pages in chronological order. (Back) button. Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation file:///F|/Documents%20and%20Settings/203098/Desktop/4-288-613-11/eng/contents/05/01/02/02.
PRS-T1 | Browsing the Web | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Applications > Web Browsing > Browsing the Web Getting started Browsing the Web Basic Operations The Reader has a Web browser that enables you to visit Web sites and download files and images directly to the Reader. Adding/Getting Content 1. Make sure that Wi-Fi is set up and turned on. Browsing Content Lists 2. Press the Reading (Home) button tap [Browser]. 3. Navigate to a Web site.
PRS-T1 | Using the Dictionary | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Applications > Dictionary > Using the Dictionary Getting started Using the Dictionary Basic Operations You can use the Reader as a dictionary. Adding/Getting Content Browsing Content Lists Reading Organizing Other Applications Settings Other Information Contents list 1. Press the (Home) button tap [Dictionary]. 2. Type a word that you wish to look up by using the on-screen keyboard. See Details.
PRS-T1 | Viewing Pictures | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Applications > Pictures > Viewing Pictures Getting started Viewing Pictures Basic Operations You can use the [Pictures] application to view pictures one by one or as a slideshow. You can also select the picture of your choice for the Reader’s standby screen. For details on transferring pictures to the Reader, see Details. For details on supported file types, see Details.
PRS-T1 | Enjoying Audio | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Applications > Audio > Enjoying Audio Getting started Enjoying Audio Basic Operations The Reader has an audio player so that you can enjoy audiobooks, or listen to music while reading. For details on transferring audio to the Reader, see Details For details on supported file types, see Details. Adding/Getting Content Browsing Content Lists Reading Organizing Playing audio Other Applications 1.
PRS-T1 | Enjoying Audio | Reader™ User Guide Position control Adjusts the playback position. Volume control Adjusts the volume level. To return to the track list, press the (Back) button. In the status bar, When the audio player is displayed and a track is playing, press the appears for the track currently playing. (Menu) button tap [Continue Reading] to return to the last content you were reading. You can read while listening to audio.
PRS-T1 | Troubleshooting Tips | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting Tips Getting started Troubleshooting Tips Basic Operations Troubleshooting tips may help you quickly resolve technical issues. Adding/Getting Content 1. Charge the Reader completely. Browsing Content Lists 2. Reset the Reader.
PRS-T1 | Reader Device | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Troubleshooting > Reader Device Getting started Reader Device Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content Power On/Off Browsing Content Lists Reading The Reader cannot turn on. Organizing ● Other Applications ● Settings ● Other Information The Reader cannot be operated if connected to your computer and set to USB storage mode. Disconnect the USB cable from the Reader.
PRS-T1 | Reader Device | Reader™ User Guide completely charge the Reader before using it. See Details. Touchscreen The Reader does not wake up or start immediately. ● ● In cold temperatures, the touchscreen may respond slower than usual. This is due to the touchscreen characteristics and is not a malfunction. After resetting or turning off the Reader, it may take time for the startup screen to appear. The screen does not respond. ● Reset the Reader. See Details. The screen responds slowly.
PRS-T1 | Reading Books and Periodicals | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Troubleshooting > Reading Books and Periodicals Getting started Reading Books and Periodicals Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content Cannot open a book. Browsing Content Lists Reading Organizing ● The book may have expired. Check the expiration for the borrowed book. ● You must be the account holder who purchased the book to read it.
PRS-T1 | Playing Audio Files | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Troubleshooting > Playing Audio Files Getting started Playing Audio Files Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content Cannot play audio. Browsing Content Lists ● The audio may be in an unsupported file type. For details on supported file types, see Details. Reading Organizing Sound cannot be heard. Other Applications Settings ● Increase the volume.
PRS-T1 | Viewing Pictures | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Troubleshooting > Viewing Pictures Getting started Viewing Pictures Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content Cannot view a picture. Browsing Content Lists ● Reading ● Organizing The picture may be in an unsupported file type. For details on supported file types, see Details. You may not be able to view a picture if it is too large in size.
PRS-T1 | Connecting to your computer | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Troubleshooting > Connecting to your computer Getting started Connecting to your computer Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content The computer does not detect the Reader. Browsing Content Lists Reading Organizing Other Applications Settings Other Information ● After connecting the Reader to your computer via the USB cable, you must set the Reader to USB storage mode.
PRS-T1 | microSD Card | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Troubleshooting > microSD Card Getting started microSD Card Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content The Reader does not detect the microSD card, or cannot open an item stored on the microSD. Browsing Content Lists ● Reading Organizing ● Other Applications Settings Other Information If you have formatted the microSD card on the computer, the Reader may not be able to detect it.
PRS-T1 | Safety Information | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Precautions > Safety Information Getting started Safety Information Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content Protected content Browsing Content Lists Protected content is limited to personal use only. Use of the content beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.
PRS-T1 | Safety Information | Reader™ User Guide Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you. Warning for headphones (not supplied) If lightning occurs while you are using the Reader, take off your headphones (not supplied) immediately. Wi-Fi connectivity The Wireless LAN functionality has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance).
PRS-T1 | Reader Disposal Reference | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Precautions > Reader Disposal Reference Getting started Reader Disposal Reference Basic Operations The built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself; consult Sony Support Center. Adding/Getting Content Browsing Content Lists For customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable.
PRS-T1 | Additional Information for Customers in the US/Canada | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Precautions > Additional Information for Customers in the US/Canada Getting started Additional Information for Customers in the US/Canada Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content FCC Compliance Statement Browsing Content Lists Reading Organizing Other Applications Settings Other Information Contents list For United States customers.
PRS-T1 | Additional Information for Customers Outside the US/Canada | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Precautions > Additional Information for Customers Outside the US/Canada Getting started Additional Information for Customers Outside the US/Canada Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives Browsing Content Lists The manufacturer of this product is Sony
PRS-T1 | Notes on microSD Cards | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Precautions > Notes on microSD Cards Getting started Notes on microSD Cards Basic Operations SD cards are made to standards and are commonly used as storage media for portable devices. microSD and microSDHC cards are members of the SD card family. The Reader supports the following card types.
PRS-T1 | Legal Notice | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Legal Notice > Legal Notice Getting started Legal Notice Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content All parts of books pre-loaded on this product are copyrighted works, edited in cooperation with the publisher. Copyright laws prohibit reproduction or use of copyrighted material for any purpose other than the personal use, without prior written permission from the copyright holder.
PRS-T1 | Specifications | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Appendix > Specifications Getting started Specifications Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content Model name Browsing Content Lists PRS-T1 Reading Power source Organizing Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC, 1000mA USB cable: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
PRS-T1 | Specifications | Reader™ User Guide USB cable × 1 Quick Start Guide × 1 Stylus × 1 Go to page top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation file:///F|/Documents%20and%20Settings/203098/Desktop/4-288-613-11/eng/contents/09/04/01/01.
PRS-T1 | Supported File Types | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Appendix > Supported File Types Getting started Supported File Types Basic Operations The following file types with file name extensions are supported. Adding/Getting Content Browsing Content Lists Books Reading ● Organizing ● Other Applications ● EPUB files (.epub) ● EPUB (OPS version 2.0, 3.0) supported. PDF files (.pdf) ● Support is based on the PDF 1.6 specification.
PRS-T1 | System Requirements | Reader™ User Guide Search Reader™ User Guide Print Top page > Other Information > Appendix > System Requirements Getting started System Requirements Basic Operations The Reader software will work with the following operating systems.
