Sony eBook Reader PRS 300SC User Manual

User’s Guide  
PRS-300  
Digital Book Reader  
©2009 Sony Corporation  
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Introduction  
What You Can Do with the Reader  
First, read the Quick Start to prepare the Reader for use.  
Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Reader  
battery, and install the dedicated software “eBook Library”  
on your computer.  
Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer  
content from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere  
you wish.  
Online eBook store*1  
eBooks stored on  
your computer  
Downloaded eBooks  
from eBook store  
Transferring eBooks  
to the Reader  
*1 The Internet connection is required.  
Getting Started  
Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library.  
Importing  
Transferring  
Reading  
Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your  
Enjoy content  
on the Reader.  
eBook store  
computer to the Reader  
using eBook Library.  
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Getting Started  
Parts and Controls  
Enter button  
Selects an item or applies a setting.  
Enter button  
///Directional buttons  
• Moves the cursor on the number tab of the list screen.  
Turns pages on the book page.  
(Home) button  
Displays the “Home” menu.  
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(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.  
)
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.  
• Enters a numeric value on the “Settings” menu.  
POWER switch  
Switches on/off the Reader. ( page 9  
Charge indicator  
Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when  
charging is complete. ( page 11  
)
Flashes in orange when your computer starts accessing  
the Reader via USB.  
Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on or  
off.  
Holes for cover attachment  
Used to attach the cover (optional).  
Hole for hand strap  
Used to attach the hand strap.  
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USB connector  
Used to connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 11  
)
DC IN jack  
Used to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-  
S5220E) (optional).  
Hint  
• The Reader can be charged by connecting to a computer  
using the supplied USB cable.  
RESET button  
Resets the Reader if no operation is possible. ( page 64  
About the serial number  
The serial number provided for the Reader is required for  
customer registration. The number is on the label on the  
rear of the Reader. Do not remove the label.  
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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.(  
)
It may take a few moments to turn on the Reader and the  
start-up screen to appear when used for the first time, after  
a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been  
depleted.  
The charge indicator lights up in orange when the Reader  
turns on.  
Note  
• If the Reader is not turned on, charging is required. For details, see  
“Charging the Reader.( page 11  
)
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To turn off the Reader  
Slide the POWER switch again.  
The Reader is turned off and enters sleep mode.  
To stop consuming battery power, use “Device Shutdown” in  
the “Advanced Settings” menu. ( page 63  
)
About the sleep mode of the Reader  
You can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode.  
When the sleep mode setting is activated, the Reader  
automatically enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of  
inactivity, at which point, the battery power is consumed  
slightly. The sleep mode setting is activated by default.  
Hints  
• If you turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page  
appears (resume function).  
You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in the “Settings” menu.  
(
You can minimize battery consumption by using “Device Shutdown”  
in the “Advanced Settings” menu. ( page 63  
)
)
Note  
• In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn off,  
even if no operation is performed for 60 minutes.  
– When connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable  
– When connected to the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-S5220E)  
(optional) to charge  
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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 (AC-  
S5220E) (optional).  
(Charging time: approx. 2 hours*)  
* Approximate time required to fully charge the battery.  
Charging the Reader via USB connection  
To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps  
below.  
Before connecting via USB, 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).  
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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). ( page 15  
To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect  
the Reader from your computer, then check the battery icon.  
• When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up  
in red while charging) goes off.  
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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.  
• If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your  
computer, although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights  
up in red),  
will not appear on the Reader for at least 40  
minutes. Be sure to turn on the Reader before the USB  
connection.  
• At purchase, the Reader is in the shutdown state. Be sure to turn  
on the Reader before the USB connection.  
• While the Reader is connected to your computer, do not turn on,  
restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the computer.  
These operations may cause the Reader to malfunction.  
Disconnect the Reader from the computer before performing  
these operations.  
To check the battery status  
You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the  
battery indicator in the bottom left of the screen. Charge the  
battery when remaining power is low (the fewer black  
segments indicated, the lower the remaining power).  
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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. ( page 11  
)
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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.”  
Make sure the Reader and your computer are turned  
on, then connect them via USB. ( page 11  
)
The “Installer for Reader” window appears.  
Hint  
• If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Windows, start the  
install launcher that is stored on the Reader manually. From the  
Start menu, click “My Computer” (“Computer” in the case of Vista)  
- “Installer for Reader” - “Windows” - “Setup eBook Library.”  
Click “Installing eBook Library” in the “Installer for  
Reader” window, then follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
To install eBook Library in Macintosh  
When the Reader is connected to your computer,  
“LAUNCHER” appears on the desktop. Click it - “Mac” -  
“Setup eBook Library,” and then follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
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Getting Started  
Basic Menu Operation  
You can operate the Reader by selecting item from the  
menu (list).  
Number tabs  
Cursor  
“Home” menu  
Number buttons  
(Bookmark) button  
(Size) button  
Enter button  
(Home) 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.  
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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.  
“Home” menu  
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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.  
Book list  
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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  
button. ( page 41  
(Return)  
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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.  
Note  
• The Internet connection is required to authorize the Reader and  
your computer.  
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).  
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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.  
Hint  
• The available eBook store varies depending on the country.  
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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.  
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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.  
Start eBook Library.  
Click “eBook Store” in the Source view.  
The View area is switched to the Store view and the  
eBook store page appears.  
Follow the page instructions to purchase  
(download).  
Downloaded eBooks are automatically imported to  
“Library” in the Source view.  
Hint  
• Purchased eBooks are grouped under “Purchased” in the Library.  
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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)  
Description  
BBeB (.lrf, .lrx)  
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 (.pdf)  
A file in PDF format (Version 1.4 or  
before).  
Bookmarks and links on PDF files can be  
used.  
EPUB file (.epub) A file in EPUB format used in digital books  
and publications that can adjust the layout  
automatically to fit the screen size.  
Text file (.txt)  
RTF file (.rtf)  
Word file*1  
Supported only by eBook Library.  
Word files will be automatically converted  
into RTF files transferred to the Reader.  
(.doc, .docx*2)  
*1Only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer.  
*2On Macintosh, eBook Library does not support .docx files.  
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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  
*1Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during  
transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your  
computer.  
Note  
• Although you can import audio and photo files to eBook Library,  
you cannot transfer them to the Reader.  
For details on content files you can import, refer to the  
eBook Library Help.  
Start eBook Library.  
Click “Import Files” on the “File” menu.  
The “Import Files” dialog box appears.  
Select the content file to be imported.  
Hint  
You can import all the content files in a selected folder at the same  
time by selecting “Import Folder” on the “File” menu.  
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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  
*1Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during  
transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your  
computer.  
Notes  
• If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized on your computer  
and content cannot be transferred. Turn off the “Device Lock”  
setting before the USB connection. ( page 61  
)
• If the Reader has not been authorized, eBook Library will not  
transfer the DRM-protected files to the Reader. Make sure to  
authorize the Reader before the file transfer. ( page 22  
)
Hints  
• The book content can be grouped in the Library as a collection,  
which can be transferred to the Reader. For details on how to  
create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help.  
You can synchronize content in Library of eBook Library with the  
Reader. ( page 32  
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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. ( page 11  
eBook Library starts automatically and “Reader”  
appears in the Source view of eBook Library.  
Reader  
Source view  
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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.  
Click “Library” in the Source view, then click (List  
view).  
The View area is switched to the List view and all the  
content in the Library is listed.  
Hint  
• When you click (Thumbnail View), content can be displayed as  
thumbnails.  
Click “Books” in the Source view.  
Select the content you want to transfer from the list.  
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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.  
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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. Perform data management using  
eBook Library. For details on the eBook Library operations, refer to  
the eBook Library Help.  
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 bookmarks which include comments are transferred to the  
Reader, only the bookmarks will be displayed.  
To transfer content back to eBook Library  
Slide the POWER switch.  
The Reader is turned on.  
Connect the Reader to your computer using the  
supplied USB cable. ( page 11  
eBook Library starts automatically and “Reader”  
appears in the Source view of eBook Library.  
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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. Earlier versions of eBook Library will not  
display them.  
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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.  
Note  
To synchronize content in the Library of eBook Library with the  
Reader, you need to specify a folder (such as “Library” or the sub-  
items under “Library”). For details on how to specify a folder, refer  
to the eBook Library Help.  
Hint  
• When you want to synchronize content in the Library with the  
Reader right away, you can also synchronize them manually. For  
details on how to synchronize content manually, refer to the eBook  
Library Help.  
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).  
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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.  
Hints  
• eBook Library also starts synchronizing content in Library with the  
Reader automatically in the following situations:  
When you start eBook Library after connecting the Reader to  
your computer.  
After a period of time when any changes have been made to the  
specified folder.  
You can also synchronize content in the computer drive with the  
Reader by specifying a folder as a favorite folder. For details, refer  
to the eBook Library Help.  
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Reading Books  
Reading Books  
Follow the steps below to read books transferred from your  
computer.  
Note  
If an invalid operation is performed, appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
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.” ( page 39  
If the list is divided into the several pages, you can  
display the rest of the list by pressing the button.  
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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.  
(Expiration): Indicates days  
remaining until expiration.  
“Expired” is displayed when  
the book has expired  
Book list  
From the “Options” menu, select “Begin.”  
“Options” menu  
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Reading Books  
Hint  
If you open the book from “Continue Reading,” you can display the  
“Options” menu from the book page by pressing the  
button. ( page 41  
(Return)  
Press the /buttons to turn pages.  
Book page  
For details on how to operate the book page, see  
“Operations on the book page.( page 42  
)
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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  
Displays the Book list sorted by title.  
Books by Author Displays the Book list sorted by author.  
Books by Date  
Displays the Book list sorted by  
transferred date.  
Displays the list of collections created on  
eBook Library.  
Collections*1  
*1 Collections can only be created in eBook Library. For details on how to  
create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help.  
Hints  
If you want to continue reading from the last displayed page, select  
“Continue Reading” from the “Home” menu.  
You can select all bookmarked pages of all the books stored on the  
Reader from “All Bookmarks” in the “Home” menu. ( page 48  
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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.  
(Size) button  
Press and hold: Switches the screen  
orientation. ( page 49  
(Return) button Press: Goes to the upper menu.  
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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.  
Number of books  
in category and  
page number in  
Book list  
Categories  
Index menu of “Books by  
Index menu of “Books by  
Date”  
Title” and “Books by Author”  
Hint  
The Index menu is the first page of “Books by Title,Books by  
Author” and “Books by Date.You can display the Index menu by  
pressing and holding the button in the Book list.  
Note  
In the “Collections” list, the Index menu does not appear.  
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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  
End  
Bookmarks*1  
Opens the first page of the book.  
Opens the final page of the book.  
Opens the bookmark list of the book.You  
can create bookmarks on the Reader. (  
)
Table of Contents*2 Opens the table contents of the book.  
Previous View  
Next View  
Opens the previously displayed pages.  
Returns to pages viewed by “Previous  
View.”  
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Display item  
Description/Reference page  
Info  
Displays the book Information. ( page  
Utilities  
removes all bookmarks ( page 48).  
*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.  
To display the “Options” menu from the book  
page  
The operations to display the “Options” menu from the book  
page vary depending on the item you have selected to open  
the book.  
Item you have selected  
Operation  
Continue Reading  
(in the “Home” and  
“Options” menu)  
Begin  
Press the  
(Return) button once.  
End  
Bookmarks  
Press the  
Press the  
(Return) button twice.  
(Home) button to  
Table of Contents  
All Bookmarks  
display the “Home” menu, select  
“Continue Reading,then press the  
(Return) button once.  
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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.  
/buttons (When Press: Moves the cursor onto the links.  
links are on the  
Press and hold: Moves the cursor onto  
page)  
the uppermost/ lowest link on the page.  
Number buttons  
Press: Jumps to the inputted page.  
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Button  
Operation  
(Home) button  
(Size) button  
Press: Displays the “Home” menu.  
Press: Adjusts the text sizes. ( 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.  
Move the cursor onto the desired link using the /buttons,  
then press the Enter button to jump to the linked page.  
Link  
Press the /buttons to move  
the cursor on the link.  
Hints  
To go back to the previously displayed page after jumping using  
links or number buttons, select “Previous View” from the “Options”  
menu. ( page 51  
By pressing and holding the /buttons, you can move the cursor  
to the uppermost/lowest link on the page.  
When links are on the page, pressing the /buttons moves the  
cursor on the links first, and then turns pages after the cursor is  
moved to the uppermost or lowest link on the page.  
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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.  
The text size changes as shown below:  
S
M
L
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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.  
Notes  
• If you change the text size of a BBeB, Text or RTF file, the total  
page number displayed on the Reader increases with the number  
of divided sections.  
• When you view PDF files in M or L size, the page layout is adjusted  
automatically to fit the screen size. In certain situations, only text  
may appear at these sizes as some tables and graphics may be  
reformatted and altered (the same applies to Adobe Reader’s  
Reflow view). In these cases, viewing in S size will retain the  
original formatting.  
• Due to the difference in screen size between the Reader and  
eBook Library, the total number of pages of BBeB, Text or RTF files  
may differ.  
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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.  
If you transfer a book to eBook Library from the Reader, the  
bookmarks created on the Reader will be also transferred to eBook  
Library, and vice versa.  
However, if you transfer a book to a location where the same book  
exists, the bookmarks will not be overwritten.  
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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.  
• Highlights and highlights with comments are not converted into  
bookmarks after transferring the book to the Reader.  
• By adjusting the text size, the displayed bookmark on the adjusted  
page may contain a variety of bookmark information. Note that all  
this bookmark information on the page will be deleted if the  
bookmark is removed.  
To open a bookmarked page on the current  
book  
On the book page, press the (Return) button to  
display the “Options” menu, then select  
“Bookmarks” the desired page.  
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. ( page 41)  
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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. ( page 41)  
On the confirmation screen, press the  
(Bookmark) button to remove all bookmarks.  
All bookmarks in the current book are removed.  
Hint  
To cancel the operation on the confirmation screen, press the  
(Return) button.  
To open a bookmarked page from all the  
bookmarks stored on the Reader  
From the “Home” menu, select “All Bookmarks”  
the desired page.  
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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”  
)
About screen division when screen orientation  
is set to horizontal  
When set to horizontal, the book page is divided into 2 parts  
(upper and lower).  
Press the /  
button to display  
rest of page  
Position indicator  
Hint  
You can also display the rest of the page by pressing the /  
buttons. When links are on the page, pressing the /buttons  
moves the cursor on the links first, and then turns pages after the  
cursor is moved to the uppermost or lowest link on the page.  
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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.You can input the page number again.  
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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.  
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. ( page 41)  
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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. ( page 41)  
On the confirmation screen, press the  
(Bookmark) button to delete the displayed book on  
the screen.  
The displayed book is deleted from the Reader.  
Hint  
To cancel the operation on the confirmation screen, press the  
(Return) button.  
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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. ( page 41)  
Display item Description  
Book cover Displays the book cover thumbnail. (BBeB file only)  
thumbnail  
Title  
Displays the title.  
Author  
Publisher  
Category  
eBook ID  
Kind  
Displays the author.  
Displays the publisher. (BBeB file only)  
Displays the category. (BBeB file only)  
Displays the Book ID. (BBeB file only)  
Displays the file type.  
Date  
Displays the latest update and creation date.  
Displays the file size.  
Size  
File  
Displays the file path location.  
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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. (PDF and EPUB  
file only)  
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Settings  
Changing Settings  
You can configure the various settings in the “Settings”  
menu.  
From the “Home” menu, select “Settings.”  
“Home” menu  
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Settings  
From the “Settings” menu, select the setting item  
you want to change.  
Example: “Date and Time”  
setting screen  
“Settings” menu  
For details about how to configure the settings, see  
“Settings menu items.” ( page 57  
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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. On the “Settings” screen, press the number  
1 button.  
“Date and Time” Sets date and time displayed on the  
Reader.  
Setting operation  
1. Press the ///buttons to move the  
cursor.  
2. Press the number buttons to input the value.  
3. Press the ///buttons to move the  
cursor onto “OK,then press the Enter  
button.  
Hint  
When you connect the Reader to your  
computer with eBook Library open, the date  
and time of the Reader is automatically  
synchronized with your computer’s clock.  
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Setting item  
Description  
Sets the display format of date and time.  
“Date”: “Month-Day-Year,” “Day-Month-Year”  
“Time”: “12-hour,24-hour”  
“Date and Time  
Format”  
Setting operation  
1. Press 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.  
“On” (default setting):  
After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader  
enters sleep mode automatically while the  
battery power is consumed slightly.  
“Off”: The Reader does not activate sleep  
mode.  
For details, see “About the sleep mode of  
the Reader.( page 10  
)
Setting operation  
1. Press the Enter button to select “On” or  
“Off.”  
2. Press the ///buttons to move the  
cursor onto “OK,then press the Enter  
button.  
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Setting item  
Description  
Note  
“Sleep Mode”  
(Continued)  
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  
“Menu  
Language”  
Sets the language of the displayed menu  
or messages.  
Available language: “English,Français,  
“Deutsch,Nederlands”  
Setting operation  
1. Press the ///buttons to move the  
cursor onto the language, then press the  
Enter button.  
The cursor moves onto “OK” automatically.  
2. Press the Enter button again.  
Hints  
When the Reader is turned on for the first  
time, setting the language is required in the  
start-up setting. If you select other than  
“English,the “Date and Time Format” setting  
is set automatically.  
Once the start-up setting is completed,  
setting the language will not set the “Date  
and Time Format” setting automatically.  
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Setting item  
Description  
“Advanced  
Settings”  
Refer to “Advanced Settings menu items.”  
“About”  
Displays the firmware version of the  
Reader, product name, license  
information, etc.  
Setting operation  
1. On the “Settings” screen, press the number  
7 button.  
Hint  
To close the “About” page and return to the  
“Settings” menu, press the  
button.  
(Return)  
“Restore  
Defaults”  
Refer to “Restoring default settings.”  
(
To cancel the operation  
Press the (Return) button.  
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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. Press the Enter button to select “On.”  
2. Press the ///buttons to move the  
cursor, then press the number buttons to  
input the value.  
3. Press the ///buttons to move the  
cursor onto “OK,then press the Enter  
button.  
Once the password is set, next time you  
turn on the Reader, the screen asking for  
the password appears. To unlock it, input  
the password using the number buttons,  
then press Enter to confirm.  
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Setting item  
Description  
Notes  
“Device Lock”  
(Continued)  
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.  
Setting operations (to unlock)  
1. Press the ///buttons to move the  
cursor, then press the number buttons to  
input the value.  
2. Press the ///buttons to move the  
cursor onto “OK,then press the Enter  
button.  
3. Press the Enter button to select “Off.”  
4. Press the ///buttons to move the  
cursor onto “OK,then press the Enter  
button.  
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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.  
Setting operation  
On the confirmation screen, press the  
(Bookmark) button.  
Notes  
After shutdown, the Reader may take a few  
moments to turn on.  
When you connect the Reader to your  
computer after shutdown, the Reader needs  
to be turned on again.  
To cancel the operation on the confirmation  
screen  
Press the (Return) button.  
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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. Make sure to turn on the  
Reader before the connection.  
• The bookmarks or the setting information may be deleted by  
resetting.  
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Troubleshooting  
Check the symptoms in “Troubleshooting.”  
)
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:  
Phone number: 1-866-962-7669  
For customers in Canada:  
Phone number: 1-877-899-7669  
For customers in Europe:  
If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the  
issue, consult Sony Service Center.  
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Troubleshooting  
Power  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
Battery cannot be  
charged (The charge  
indicator  
Charge the battery within the  
temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C  
(50 °F to 86 °F).  
Otherwise, the charging may be  
insufficient or may not start.  
does not light up).  
Battery life seems  
short.  
The operating temperature is below 5  
°C (41 °F). This is due to the battery  
characteristics and not a malfunction.  
You have not used the Reader for a  
prolonged period. Efficiency of the  
battery will be improved by  
repeatedly charging and discharging.  
The battery needs to be replaced.  
Consult your nearest Sony Service  
Center.  
The battery has not been given  
enough time to charge fully.  
Charge the battery until the charge  
indicator goes off. (The battery icon  
does not indicate remaining battery  
power while charging.)  
The Reader cannot  
be turned on.  
Moisture condensation may have  
occurred. Wait for a few hours and  
then turn on the Reader.  
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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.  
In a cold place such as outdoors, it  
may take time for the display to  
appear.  
This is due to the display  
characteristics and not a malfunction.  
Reading contents  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
A book cannot be  
read.  
A book with copyright protection  
cannot be read on any device other  
than the authorized one. ( page 20  
If the book has an expiration date,  
confirm whether the book has  
already expired. ( page 35  
)
“Continue Reading”  
does not work or the  
bookmarks are  
missing.  
If a Text/RTF/PDF file is edited, the  
data on “Continue Reading” or the  
bookmarks may be deleted.  
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Troubleshooting  
Connection to the computer  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
The Reader cannot  
be operated during  
USB connection.  
Disconnect the USB connector from  
the Reader.  
The Reader cannot  
be recognized.  
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. Connect the  
USB cable directly to the computer.  
Verify that  
(indicating connection  
via USB) is displayed at the top of  
the Reader’s screen. If the Reader  
still cannot be recognized,  
disconnect the USB cable from the  
Reader, then reconnect it after a  
while.  
If “Device Lock” of the Reader is set  
to “On,set it to “Off.If the Reader is  
locked, it will not be recognized on  
your computer.  
While the Reader is connected to a  
computer, do not turn on, restart,  
wake up from sleep mode, or shut  
down the computer. These  
operations may render the Reader  
unrecognizable by the computer.  
Disconnect the Reader from the  
computer before performing these  
operations.  
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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.  
If none of the above solves the  
problem, perform “Device Shutdown,”  
press the RESET button of the  
Reader, turn on the Reader again,  
and then reconnect the supplied  
USB cable.  
(indicating  
connection via USB)  
does not appear  
when connected to  
your computer via  
USB.  
The Reader is in the shutdown state.  
Disconnect it from your computer,  
turn it on, then reconnect it.  
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  
the screen.  
appears on  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
Content cannot be  
transferred to the  
Reader from your  
computer.  
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  
from eBook Library  
during  
communication with  
the Reader.  
Reader, then reconnect it.  
The Reader  
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. Connect the  
USB cable directly to the computer.  
becomes unstable  
while it is connected  
to the computer.  
The Reader’s battery  
cannot be charged.  
(The charge  
indicator does not  
light up.)  
The USB cable is not connected  
properly. Verify 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. Connect the  
USB cable directly to the computer.  
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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.  
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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.”  
Press the (Bookmark) button to restore default  
settings.  
Hint  
To cancel the operation on the confirmation screen, press the  
(Return) button.  
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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.*2  
Follow the on-screen instructions and restart your  
computer. The uninstallation is complete when the  
computer has restarted.  
*1 “Uninstall a program” or “Programs and Features” in the case of  
Windows Vista.  
*2 “Uninstall” in the case of Windows Vista.  
Note  
• For details on how to uninstall eBook Library from Macintosh, refer  
to the eBook Library Help.  
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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:  
For customers in Canada:  
For customers in Europe:  
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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.  
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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.  
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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. By ensuring this product  
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the environment and human  
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate  
waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials  
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed  
information about recycling of this product, please contact  
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal  
service or the shop where you purchased the product.  
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.  
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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.  
In case of products that for safety, performance or data  
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an  
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by  
qualified service staff only.  
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over  
the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for  
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.  
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to  
remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery  
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of  
waste batteries.  
For more detailed information about recycling of this product  
or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your  
household waste disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
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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.  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the back of  
the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided  
below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your  
Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No. __________________________  
Serial No. __________________________  
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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. This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician  
for help.  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not  
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority  
to operate this equipment.  
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Other Information  
If you have any questions about this product:  
Visit:  
Contact:  
Sony “Digital Book Reader” Support Center 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.:  
SONY  
PRS-300  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
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. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) this device  
may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
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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  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-ion  
batteries.  
On safety  
• Do not insert any foreign objects in the DC IN jack of the  
Reader.  
• Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the Reader  
with metallic objects.  
Note on use  
• Never subject the Reader to extremes of light,  
temperature, moisture or vibration.  
• Never wrap the Reader in anything when it is being used  
with the AC adapter. Heat build-up in the Reader may  
cause malfunction or damage.  
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the Reader or apply  
a strong shock to the Reader. It may cause a malfunction  
or damage.  
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• 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.  
If you touch the Reader with wet hands, or put the Reader in a  
damp article of clothing, the Reader may get wet and this may  
cause a malfunction of the Reader.  
On heat build-up  
Heat may build up in the Reader while charging, or if it is  
used for an extended period of time.  
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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.  
• Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve  
quality, software specifications may be changed without  
notice.  
• Operation of this Reader with software other than that  
provided is not covered by the warranty.  
• The ability to display the languages on your eBook Library  
will depend on the OS installed on your computer. For  
better results, please ensure that the installed OS is  
compatible with the desired language you want to display.  
− We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be  
displayed properly on your eBook Library.  
− User-created characters and some special characters may not  
be displayed.  
• Explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar  
with the basic operations of Windows or Mac OS. For  
details on the use of your computer and operating  
system, please refer to the respective manuals.  
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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.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning the  
Reader, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Notes  
• 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.  
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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. 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.  
• SONY and the SONY logo are registered trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
• BBeB, BBeB Book, and their logos are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
• Bitstream is a registered trademark, and Dutch, Font Fusion,  
and Swiss are trademarks, of Bitstream Inc.  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation  
in the United States and / or other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.,  
registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, Reader and PDF are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in  
the United States and/or other countries.  
• This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL  
Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit.  
(<http://www.openssl.org/>) Copyright © 1998-2006 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  
([email protected]). For details on OpenSSL License, refer to  
“openssl.txt” on the Reader.  
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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.  
Included with this product is the following software which  
applies to GPL/LGPL.You may obtain, modify and  
redistribute the source codes of the software.  
bash  
fileutils  
findutils  
gcc  
glib  
glibc  
grep  
hardhatutils  
hostname  
mkcramfs  
mtd-utils  
mtools  
ncurses  
pam  
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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.  
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.  
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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. 440MB  
Available storage capacity of the Reader may vary.  
Operating temperature  
5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F)  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Approx. 4 1/4 × 6 1/4 × 13  
(maximum)  
/32 inches (107.8 × 157.5 × 10.2 mm)  
Mass  
Approx. 7.76 oz (220 g)  
Optional accessories  
AC Adapter for Reader: AC-S5220E  
Supplied accessories  
USB cable (1)  
Sleeve (1)  
Quick Start (1)  
Flyers  
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System requirements  
The following are requirements to use eBook Library.  
OS  
Microsoft  
Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 or later  
Windows Vista Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 or later  
Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 1 or later  
Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later  
Microsoft  
Windows XP  
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2 or later  
Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 or later  
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service  
Pack 2 or later  
Macintosh  
CPU  
Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later  
Mac OS X version 10.5.6 or later  
800 MHz Celeron class processor or better for Windows  
Intel, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor for Mac  
RAM  
128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows Vista)  
Free space on 20 MB or more  
hard disc  
Depending on the content amount, more space may be required.  
Monitor  
High Color or more, 1024 × 768 pixels or more (True Color,  
1280 × 1024 pixels, or more recommended)  
Other devices 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.  
This software is not supported by the following environments:  
– An operating system other than those included above  
– Personally built computer or operating system  
– Upgraded manufacturer-installed operating system  
– Multi-boot environment  
– Multi-monitor environment  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
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Index  
Symbols  
D
(Bookmark) button............7, 46 DC IN jack ...................................8  
(Home) button.........................6 Default settings..........................72  
(Return) button .......................7  
(Size) botton................7, 44, 49  
///Directional buttons........6  
E
eBook Library ............................25  
(Expiration) ...........................35  
Install..............See “Quick Start”  
Uninstalling ..........................73  
A
Enter button.................................6  
Device Lock..........................61  
Device Shutdown.................63  
Format Internal Memory .....63  
H
Hole for hand strap......................7  
Holes for cover attachment..........7  
Horizontal ..................................49  
B
Battery.......................................13  
Bookmark ..................................46  
Books by Author ........................37  
Books by Date ...........................37  
Books by Title ............................37  
I
Import ........................................23  
Content ................................25  
Index menu................................39  
Information.................................53  
C
Charge indicator ..........................7  
Charging....................................11  
See also “Quick Start”  
Collections.................................37  
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L
T
Link............................................43 Transfer......................................26  
Troubleshooting .........................64  
N
U
Number buttons...........................7  
Updating ....................................74  
USB ...........................................27  
USB connector.......................8  
O
Options menu ............................40  
Orientation.................................49  
V
Vertical.......................................49  
P
POWER switch ........................7, 9  
R
Reading books...........................34  
Reset .........................................64  
RESET button..................8, 64  
S
Settings......................................57  
About....................................60  
Date and Time......................57  
Date and Time Format .........58  
Menu Language...................59  
Orientation ...........................57  
Restore Defaults ..................60  
Sleep Mode....................10, 58  
Synchronizing............................32  
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