Sony PDAs Smartphones PRS 600 User Manual

User’s Guide  
PRS-600  
Digital Book Reader  
©2009 Sony Corporation  
4-153-621-12(1)  
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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.  
Downloaded  
eBooks  
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Transferring eBooks/Audio/  
Picture file to the Reader  
*1 Online eBook store. An Internet connection is required.  
*2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you already have  
Getting Started  
Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library.  
Reading/  
Playing/Viewing  
Importing  
Transferring  
Downloaded eBooks from Transfer content from your  
eBook store.  
computer to the Reader  
using eBook Library.  
Enjoy content on the  
Reader.  
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Getting Started  
Parts and Controls  
Touch screen  
The touch screen gives you simple access to the various  
<
> (Page Turn) buttons  
Turns the page.You can turn multiple pages by pressing  
and holding the buttons.You can also turn the page using  
(Home) button  
Displays the Home menu ( page 24).  
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(Size) button  
Displays the Size menu ( page 79 136).  
You can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or  
picture from the Size menu.  
OPTIONS button  
Displays the Option menu ( page 29  
You can use various functions such as creating notes,  
jumping to a page, etc., from the Option menu.  
VOL –/+ button  
Adjusts the volume ( page 130).  
To mute the sound, press and hold either edge of the  
VOL –/+ button. To restore the sound, press the VOL –/+  
button again.  
(Headphones) jack  
USB connector  
Used to connect the USB cable (supplied) ( page 13).  
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  
150).  
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Hole for hand strap  
Used to attach the hand strap (optional).  
Holes for cover attachment  
Used to attach the cover (optional).  
Charge indicator  
Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when  
Flashes in orange when your computer starts accessing  
the Reader via USB.  
POWER switch  
To shut down the Reader, slide and hold for more than 3  
“Memory Stick Duo” slot  
Used to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card  
SD Memory Card slot  
Used to insert an SD Memory Card (optional) ( page  
Stylus  
The stylus enables you to perform drawing or precise  
operations, such as selecting a word, on the touch  
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About the serial number  
The serial number is for customer registration purposes. The  
number is on the label on the rear of the Reader. Do not  
remove the label.  
Removing the supplied stylus  
The supplied stylus is stored on the top right side of the  
Reader. Pull it out from the top when you use it.  
Note  
When you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure  
to insert it fully to the bottom of the holder.  
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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.  
When you turn on the Reader for the first time after  
purchase, “Welcome!” screen appears in all four  
languages followed by the “Calibrate Touch Screen” (  
page 18). After completing the calibration, “Menu  
Language” screen appears. If you select “English”, the  
“Keyboard” screen appears. If not, Home menu appears.  
For details about settings, refer to “Settings menu items”  
and “Advanced Settings menu items” ( page 144 147).  
,
It may take a few moments for the Reader to turn on and  
the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the  
12), or after the battery has been fully depleted.  
Note  
If the Reader does not turn on, charging is required. For details,  
see “Charging the Reader” ( page 13).  
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To turn off the Reader  
Slide the POWER switch again.  
The Reader turns off. After turned off, the Reader enters  
sleep mode.  
When turning off the Reader, if you slide the POWER switch  
and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down.  
Hint  
When the “Power Management” setting is set to “On” ( page 142),  
the Reader enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if  
you do not turn off manually.  
About the Power Management of the Reader  
The Reader has a Power Management feature to avoid  
unnecessary battery consumption. At purchase, the Power  
Management is activated. The Power Management operates  
as follows:  
After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep  
mode automatically while the battery power is consumed  
slightly.  
After 5 days of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts  
down and stops consuming the battery power.  
If the battery power is at a low level, the Reader will shut  
down after 60 minutes of inactivity.  
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Hint  
You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from “Power  
Management” in the “Settings” menu ( page 142).  
Note  
In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after  
60 minutes of inactivity even if “Power Management” is set to “On.”  
– When connected to the computer using the supplied USB cable  
– When connected to the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-S5220E)  
(optional) to charge  
– When playing audio files or a slideshow  
To shut down the Reader manually  
You can shut down the Reader manually in one of the  
following ways.  
Slide the Power switch and hold it for more than  
3 seconds.  
Use “Device Shutdown” in the “Advanced Settings” menu  
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Charging the Reader  
About charging  
You need to charge the Reader when using it for the first  
time, or when the remaining battery power is low. Charge in  
one of the following ways.  
Connect to a computer via USB.  
Connect to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-  
S5220E) (optional).  
It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery.  
Charging the Reader via USB connection  
To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps  
below.  
Make sure your computer is connected to an AC  
outlet and turned on (not in sleep mode).  
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Connect the Reader to your computer using the  
supplied USB cable.  
appears on the Reader and charging starts.  
(At purchase, the Reader is in the shutdown state,  
therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until  
The same applies when the Reader’s battery is fully  
depleted.)  
appears.  
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 17).  
To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect  
the Reader from your computer, then check the battery icon  
page 15).  
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When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights  
up in red while charging) goes off, and the icon indicating that  
charging is in progress (the bottom left of the touch screen)  
disappears.  
Notes  
While charging via USB, you cannot operate the Reader.  
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.  
Connection via an extension cable or USB hub is not  
guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.  
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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Note  
If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning  
appears. Charge the battery ( page 13).  
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 13).  
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Installing eBook Library  
eBook Library is the content management software you use  
with the Reader.  
Notes  
An 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  
The “Installer for Reader” window appears.  
Hint  
If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Windows, start the  
installation 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 “Install 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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How to Use the Touch Screen  
Using the touch screen, you can perform various operations  
with a finger or with the supplied stylus.  
Note  
When you use the supplied stylus, make sure to use the pointed  
end of it for tapping dragging, or drawing on the touch screen. Do  
not use a ballpoint pen, pencil, or other sharp object.  
Tapping  
By tapping on the touch screen, you can select an item on  
the menu or list, etc.  
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Double-tapping  
By tapping twice (double-tap) on the touch screen, you can  
create bookmarks ( page 94), highlight ( page 99), search  
page 90), or look up words ( page 76), etc.  
Dragging  
By dragging on the touch screen, you can turn a page (  
page 70), drag a magnified page in Zoom mode ( page 83  
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Double-tapping and dragging  
By double-tapping and dragging on the touch screen, you  
can select consecutive words ( page 91 99).  
Dragging and Holding  
By holding on the touch screen after dragging, you can turn  
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Handwriting  
Using the supplied stylus or a finger, you can create drawing  
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How to Use the Home Menu  
The Home menu is the starting point to read/play/view  
content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings.  
You can select menu items by tapping them.  
In this manual, the operating instructions on the Reader are  
described as follows.  
Example: Reading a book  
In the Home menu, tap (“Books”) desired book.  
The actual operation for the example is shown as below:  
Press the (Home) button.  
(Home) button  
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In the Home menu, tap  
(“Books”).  
Home menu  
Index bar  
Tap the desired book on the  
“Books” list.  
If more than 10 books are  
stored, the index bar appears on  
the right side of the list. The  
books are stored alphabetically.  
If your desired book is not  
displayed in the list, drag the  
index bar until the book appears  
or tap the first letter of the book  
title in the index bar.You can  
also turn the list page by  
“Books” list  
pressing < > (Page Turn) buttons.  
To return to the Home menu  
Press the (Home) button.  
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About the Home menu  
In the Home menu, frequently used items are arranged by  
default. To display other items, tap  
(“More”).You can  
change the items in the bottom left of the Home menu in  
“Customize Home Menu” under “Advanced Settings.”  
You can readily display the Home menu by pressing the  
(Home) button.  
These items can be rearranged in the  
Home menu  
Menu item  
Description  
Displays the page of the last book  
being read.  
(Continue Reading)  
Displays the “Books” list ( page  
(Books)  
Displays a list of all the  
(All Notes)  
bookmarks, highlights, and  
markups created in books within  
Refer to page 94 for bookmarks,  
markups.  
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Menu item  
Description  
(Collections)*1  
Displays the list of collections  
created by eBook Library ( page  
30).  
Displays items that are not  
displayed on the Home menu (  
(More)  
(Handwriting)*2  
(Text Memo)*2  
Displays the “Handwriting” list (  
Displays the “Text Memo” list  
(Audio)*2  
Displays the “Audio” list ( page  
127).  
(Pictures)*2  
Displays the “Pictures” list (  
(Settings)*2  
Displays the “Settings” menu (  
*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.  
*2 Interchangeable items in “Customize Home Menu” ( page 31).  
Using the Option menu in the Home menu  
You can display the Option menu by pressing the OPTIONS  
button. From the Option menu, you can search for a book by  
title or author ( page 62), display the audio Playback  
screen ( page 130), or change the screen orientation (  
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Searching notes  
Using the Reader, you can highlight a word(s), create a  
bookmark, or mark up a book page. Also, you can add a  
comment to them.  
In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without a  
comment and markups are collectively referred to as  
“note(s).”  
– For details on highlights, refer to page 98  
– For details on bookmarks, refer to page 94  
– For details on markups, refer to page 102  
From  
(“All Notes”) in the Home menu, you can search  
the Reader for notes. The “All Notes” list includes all the  
notes of all the books stored on the Reader and memory  
cards.  
Hint  
You can search the “All Notes” list for a note containing text  
comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 29).  
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In the Home menu, tap  
The list of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on  
the Reader appears.  
(“All Notes”).  
Back icon  
Headline  
Scroll bar*  
Annotated date/Book title/Page number  
Indicates type of note  
“All Notes” list  
* The type of bar varies depending on the “Sort” type.  
– Sorted “by Date”: Scroll bar  
– Sorted “by Type”: Index bar with icons  
– Sorted “by Comment”: Alphabetic index bar  
For details, refer to “About the index bar and scroll bar” ( page  
Types of note  
Icons  
Descriptions  
Sentences displayed in  
the headline  
Bookmark created on a book First sentence of a  
page.  
bookmarked page.  
Bookmark containing a text  
comment.  
Added comment.  
Bookmark containing a  
handwritten comment.  
First sentence of a  
bookmarked page.  
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Icons  
Descriptions  
Sentences displayed in  
the headline  
Highlight on a word(s).  
Highlighted word.  
Added comment.  
Highlight containing a text  
comment.  
Highlight containing a  
handwritten comment.  
Highlighted word.  
Markup drawn on a book  
page.  
First sentence of a  
marked page.  
Tap a note.  
The page that contains the note is displayed.  
Hints  
You can also create notes (excluding markups and handwritten  
comments) in eBook Library.  
In eBook Library, you can set to merge the notes of the Reader  
and eBook Library while synchronizing. When merging the notes,  
any inconsistent note for the same word will be replaced with the  
latest note.  
When you copy a book from eBook Library to the Reader, the  
notes of the Reader will be replaced with the ones of the eBook  
Library (or vice versa).  
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Using the Option menu of the “All Notes” list  
Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu.  
(“Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.)  
Option menu  
Option item  
Description  
Sort  
Sorts the list by date, type, or  
comment ( page 58).  
Search  
Searches a desired note by  
Now Playing  
Goes to the audio Playback  
Orientation  
Switches the screen orientation  
To close the Option menu  
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.  
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Selecting a book from the “Collections” list  
Using eBook Library, you can group books by genre or  
author, etc., in a folder which is called collection.  
In the “Collections” list, you can select and read a book from  
a folder list of collections.  
Hints  
For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the  
eBook Library Help.  
You can display the Option menu of the “Collections” folder list by  
pressing the OPTIONS button.You can switch the screen  
orientation from the Option menu ( page 114).  
You can also display the Option menu of the book list in the  
“Collections” folder list by pressing the OPTIONS button ( page  
For details on the book list, refer to “Using the Option menu of the  
book list” ( page 56).  
In the Home menu, tap (“Collections”).  
The “Collections” folder list appears.  
Tap the desired collection on the list.  
The book list appears.  
Tap the desired book.  
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To customize the Home menu  
Of the Home menu items, “Handwriting,Text Memo,”  
“Audio,” “Pictures” and “Settings” can be rearranged.You can  
select two of these items to display on the Home menu. By  
default, “Handwriting” and “Text Memo” are displayed on the  
Home menu.  
In the Home menu, tap  
(“More”)  
(“Settings”)  
(“Advanced Settings”)  
(“Customize Home  
Menu”).  
The “Customize Home Menu” screen appears.  
Indicates the position at the bottom of the  
Home menu  
Preview area  
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Tap the item that you want to display on the left  
bottom of the Home menu.  
The tapped item is placed on the left of the preview  
area. The item already set on the left moves to the  
center, and the one in the center disappears.  
You can confirm the result in the preview area.  
Below illustrates the movement of items when you select  
“Pictures.”  
Tap “OK” to apply the setting.  
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Getting Started  
Inserting a Memory Card  
You can use the following memory cards with the Reader.  
Note  
The Reader has separate slots for “Memory Stick Duo” Memory  
Card and the SD Memory Card. Be sure to insert the memory card  
in the correct slot. Otherwise, you may damage the slot or the  
memory card.  
“Memory Stick Duo”*1  
Memory Card  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
SD Memory Card*2  
SD Memory Card  
SDHC Memory Card  
miniSD Card *3  
*1 The Reader does not comply with MagicGate standard, and the data  
requiring the copyright protection function cannot be copied or played  
on the Reader.  
*2 The Reader does not comply with copyright protection of SD Memory  
Cards.  
*3 miniSD Card adapter (sold separately) required.  
Notes  
Do not remove a memory card from the memory card slot while the  
data on the memory card is being edited. Otherwise, edited data  
will not be saved.  
Sony’s “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card of up to 16 GB has been  
tested to work with the Reader. For other brand’s “Memory Stick  
Duo” Memory Cards, please check compatibility before use.  
SD Memory Card of up to 16 GB has been tested to work with the  
Reader; however, not all SD Memory Cards are guaranteed to  
work.  
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When inserting the memory card into the Reader, it may take time  
for the Reader to recognize the content files in the memory card if  
the number of the content files stored on the memory card is large.  
Inserting a memory card into the Reader  
The Memory slot protective inserts are inserted in the  
“Memory Stick Duo” slot and the SD Memory Card slot at  
purchase. Before inserting a memory card, remove the  
Memory slot protective inserts from the “Memory Stick Duo”  
slot and SD Memory Card slot.  
Press the protective insert until it clicks, then  
release your finger to let it eject automatically.  
Gently remove the protective insert.  
When not using the memory card, insert the Memory  
slot protective insert into the slot.  
Note  
If the Memory slot protective insert is not inserted in the slot,  
foreign objects may enter the slot, and cause malfunction or  
damage.  
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Insert a memory card in the direction with its label  
side up until it clicks into the place.  
Note  
The Reader has separate slots for “Memory Stick Duo”  
Memory Card and the SD Memory Card. Be sure to insert the  
memory card in the correct slot. Inserting the memory card in  
the wrong slot may damage the slot and the memory card.  
“Memory  
Stick Duo”  
SD Memory  
Card  
Mark  
Mark  
Notes  
Be sure to insert the memory card in the correct direction. Forced  
insertion may damage the slot.  
Do not insert an incompatible memory card, as it may cause  
malfunction.  
Do not use a deformed memory card or adapter.  
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Removing a memory card from the Reader  
Gently push in the memory card.  
You will hear a click, and the memory card should pop  
out.  
“Memory SD Memory  
Stick Duo” Card  
Remove the memory card squarely from the slot.  
Notes  
Do not remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading  
or writing data as data may be damaged.  
For details on handling memory cards, refer to “Notes on memory  
cards” ( page 179).  
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Importing and Transferring Content  
Importing Content  
Authorizing the Reader and your computer  
Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from an online  
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 145). If it has already been authorized,  
“Authorized for the eBook Store.or “This device is authorized for  
Adobe DRM protected content.is displayed.  
Note  
An 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 about 5 minutes).  
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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  
by double-clicking the desktop icon.  
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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Follow the store instructions.  
To download Adobe DRM-protected files  
When you download Adobe DRM-protected PDF or EPUB  
files for the first time, you are required to enter your Adobe  
ID. 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, an 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 37) 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 store 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.  
Importing content to eBook Library  
You can import content files stored on your computer into  
eBook Library.  
You can import the following content files.  
Book  
PDF file, EPUB file,Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1,  
BBeB Book  
Audio  
MP3 and AAC format audio files (unsecured)  
– MP3 file (.mp3 file extension)  
The following specifications should be met in order to import an  
MP3 file.  
Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps  
Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz  
– AAC file ( .mp4, .m4a, .mov, or .qt file extension)  
The following specifications should be met in order to import an  
AAC file.  
Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps  
Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz  
Note  
Movie files are not supported.  
Picture  
Bitmap file, JPEG file, GIF file*2, PNG file  
*1Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during  
transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your  
computer.  
*2For an animation GIF file, only the first frame will be shown.  
For details on content files you can import, refer to the  
eBook Library Help.  
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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 from “Import Folder” on the “File” menu.  
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  
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)  
A computer file that contains only  
characters, which is readable on most  
computers.  
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File type  
(file extension)  
Description  
RTF file (.rtf)  
A document file format that can contain  
information such as font type, size or color  
in addition to text content.  
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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Transferring Content  
Transferring content to the Reader  
You can transfer (copy) the content from eBook 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 Book  
Audio  
MP3 and AAC format audio files (unsecured)  
– MP3 file (.mp3 file extension)  
The following specifications should be met in order to import an  
MP3 file.  
Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps  
Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz  
– AAC file ( .mp4, .m4a, .mov, or .qt file extension)  
The following specifications should be met in order to import an  
AAC file.  
Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps  
Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz  
Note  
Movie files are not supported.  
Picture  
Bitmap file, JPEG file, GIF file*2, PNG file  
*1Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during  
transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your  
computer.  
*2For an animation GIF file, only the first frame will be shown.  
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Notes  
If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized on your computer  
and content cannot be transferred. Deactivate the “Device Lock”  
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 39).  
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 eBook Library with the Reader (  
page 52).  
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 about 5 minutes).  
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Connect the Reader to your computer using the  
supplied USB cable ( page 14).  
eBook Library starts automatically and “Reader”  
appears in the Source view of eBook Library.  
Reader  
Source view  
Notes  
If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually  
by double-clicking the desktop icon.  
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 USB connection.  
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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.  
Select the content you want to transfer from the list.  
Drag the content from the list to “Reader” in the  
Source view.  
The content is transferred to the Reader.  
Reader  
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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.  
Do not delete files in the folder under “database,or files in  
“database” on your computer. Perform data management using the  
eBook Library. For details on the eBook Library operations, refer to  
the eBook Library Help.  
In eBook Library, you can set to merge the notes (bookmark/  
highlight/markup) of the Reader and eBook Library while  
synchronizing. When merging the notes, any inconsistent note for  
the same word will be replaced with the latest note.  
When you copy a book from eBook Library to the Reader, the  
notes of the Reader will be replaced with the ones of the eBook  
Library (or vice versa).  
Transferring content via a memory card  
You can transfer the content imported into eBook Library to  
a memory card on the Reader.  
Hints  
“Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card and SD Memory Card can be used.  
You can synchronize content in eBook Library with a memory card  
on the Reader by specifying a folder (such as “Library” or the sub-  
items under “Library”) ( page 52). For details on how to  
synchronize content with a memory card, refer to the eBook  
Library Help.  
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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 about 5 minutes).  
Connect the Reader to your computer using the  
supplied USB cable ( page 14).  
eBook Library starts automatically and “Reader”  
appears in the Source view of eBook Library.  
Notes  
If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually  
by double-clicking the desktop icon.  
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 USB connection.  
Insert a memory card into the appropriate memory  
“Memory Stick on Reader/SD Card on Reader” appears  
in the Source view.  
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Click “Library” 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.  
Hint  
When you click (Thumbnail view), contents can be displayed  
as thumbnails.  
Select the content you want to transfer from the list.  
Drag the content from the list to “Memory Stick on  
Reader/SD Card on Reader” in the Source view.  
The content is transferred to the memory card on the  
Reader.  
Notes  
If there is not enough free space on the memory card, content may  
not be transferred. The free space of the memory card can be  
increased in the following two ways.  
Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then  
delete it to increase free space on the memory card.  
Do not delete files and folders in the “Sony Reader” folder. Perform  
data management on eBook Library. For details on eBook Library  
operations, refer to the eBook Library Help.  
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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 14).  
eBook Library starts automatically and “Reader”  
appears in the Source view of eBook Library.  
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.  
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.  
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Synchronizing content in Library with the  
Reader  
You can synchronize content in eBook Library with the  
Reader by specifying a folder (such as “Library” or the sub-  
items under “Library”). The Reader will be automatically  
updated to match the content in eBook Library when you  
connect it to your computer. For details, refer to the eBook  
Library Help.  
Note  
To synchronize content in 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 eBook 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 about 5 minutes).  
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Connect the Reader to your computer using the  
supplied USB cable ( page 14).  
eBook Library starts and synchronizes content in the  
Library with the Reader automatically.  
Notes  
If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually  
by double-clicking the desktop icon.  
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  
Follow the steps below to find books transferred from your  
computer.  
Note  
If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
In the Home menu, tap (“Books”).  
Home menu  
Hints  
If you want to continue reading from the last displayed page, tap  
(“Continue Reading”) in the Home menu. The last displayed  
page appears.  
If you want to select a book from a collection, tap  
(“Collections”) in the Home menu. Then, tap the desired  
collection, and then tap a book of your choice.  
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Tap the desired book on the list.  
Back icon  
Indicates that content is stored on a  
memory card.  
: “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card  
: SD Memory Card  
(Expiration): Indicates days remaining  
until expiration. “Expired” is displayed  
when the book has expired.  
Index bar: The type of index bar varies  
depending on the “Sort” type. For details,  
refer to “About the index bar and scroll  
“Books” list  
Hints  
If more than 10 books are stored, the index bar appears on  
the right side of the list. The books are stored alphabetically. If  
your desired book is not displayed in the list, drag the index  
bar until the book appears or tap the first letter of the book title  
in the index bar.You can also turn the list page by pressing  
<
> (Page Turn) buttons.  
If you have read the book before, the last displayed page of  
the book appears when you open the book.  
Note  
The content on the inserted memory card also appears in the  
Book list.  
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To return to the “Books” list  
Press the OPTIONS button to display the Option menu, and  
tap “Return to List.”  
Using the Option menu of the book list  
In the book list, press the OPTIONS button to open the  
Option menu.  
(“Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.)  
Option menu of the  
“Books” list  
Option menu of the book list in the  
“Collections” folder  
Option item  
Description/Reference page  
Sort  
Sorts the “Books” list by title, author, or date.  
Sorts the book list in the “Collections” folder by  
title, author, date, or order ( page 58).  
View  
Switches the list display format ( page 61).  
Search  
Searches a desired book title by keyword ( page  
62).  
Now Playing  
Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130).  
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Option item  
Description/Reference page  
Orientation  
Switches the screen orientation (vertical/  
To close the Option menu  
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.  
Hint  
You can display the Option menu of the “Collections” folder list by  
pressing the OPTIONS button.You can switch the screen  
orientation from the Option menu ( page 114).  
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Sorting a list  
You can sort the lists of books, collections, notes, audio files  
and pictures.  
Here the instructions to sort the “Books” list are given as an  
example.You can sort the list by title, author, or transferred  
date.  
Hint  
The sorting criteria vary depending on the list. The default sorting  
criteria are as follows:  
“Books” list: “by Title”  
Book list in the “Collections” folder: “by Order”  
“All Notes” list: “by Date”  
“Notes” list: “by Page”  
“Audio” list: “by Title”  
“Pictures” list: “by Title”  
In the Option menu, tap “by Title,by Author” or “by  
Date” to sort the list.  
The “Books” list is sorted as specified.  
Author name  
Transferred date  
Scroll  
bar  
Index bar  
Sorted “by Author”  
Sorted “by Date”  
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About the index bar and scroll bar  
If more than 10 items are stored in a list, the index bar or  
scroll bar appears on the right side of the list.You can use  
them to search for an item that does not appear on the  
current page.  
The appearance of the index bar differs depending on the  
sorting criteria.  
Alphabetic index bar  
If this appears, drag the bar until the desired item appears,  
or tap the first letter of its title/author/artist/comment, by  
which the list is sorted, in the index bar.  
Alphabetic index bar  
“#” contains books or authors that begin  
with a number.  
Bold letter indicates that the letter contains  
any applicable book or author.  
“ ” contains books or authors that begin  
with a symbol.  
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Index bar with icons  
This bar appears when you sort the “All Notes” or “Notes”  
list “by Type.”  
Respective icons on the bar represent the type of note. Tap  
the desired note type to find it.  
For details about the icons displayed on the bar, refer to  
“Searching notes” ( page 26).  
Index bar with icons  
Scroll bar  
If this appears, drag the bar until the desired item appears.  
Scroll bar  
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Switching the list display format  
You can choose to display the list format in either “List” or  
“Thumbnail” view.  
In the Option menu, tap “Thumbnail” of “View” to switch the  
list display format.  
“List” (default)  
“Thumbnail”  
When you change the list display format, the “Audio” list and  
the “Pictures” list are also switched to the selected format.  
Notes  
In the “Handwriting” list, only “Thumbnail” view is available, and in  
the “Text Memo” list, only “List” view is available.  
In the “Books” list and the “Audio” list, the thumbnail can be  
displayed only if the book or the track has cover art information.  
Some cover art may not be displayable, depending on the file  
format.  
If a book or track does not include cover art information, the default  
image will be displayed in the “Thumbnail” list.  
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Searching for a book with a keyword  
Using the on-screen keyboard, you can search for a desired  
book, note or word from the Option menus.  
Here the instruction to search the “Books” list for a book is  
given as an example.You can search for a book by entering  
the book title or author.  
Hint  
For details on how to use the on-screen keyboard, refer to “How to  
use the on-screen keyboard” ( page 65).  
In the Option menu, tap “Search” to display the  
keyboard.  
The on-screen keyboard appears.  
Search  
Input area  
On-screen keyboard  
Enter a word in the input area of the keyboard.  
The word appears in the input area.  
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Tap “Search.”  
The “Search Results” list appears.  
Books including the input word in their titles/authors are  
displayed.  
“Search Results” list  
Tap the desired book.  
The book page appears.  
To close the Search Results list  
Tap (Back).  
Hints  
You can perform other search operations in the same manner as  
above after selecting “Search” in each Option menu (excluding  
searching a book for a word.)  
For details on searching a book for a word, refer to “Searching a  
book for keywords” ( page 90).  
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Search target and criteria  
Search target and criteria (metadata) vary depending on the  
type of Option menu as follows:  
Option menu type  
Search target Criteria  
“Books” list  
Book list in the  
“Collections” folder  
Book  
Title, author  
“Collections” folder  
list  
Collection  
Note  
Collection folder  
“All Notes” list  
Book title, created  
date, first sentence of  
the page containing a  
bookmark or markup,  
target word in an  
added comment,  
target word which is  
highlighted  
“Notes” list  
Note  
First sentence of the  
page containing a  
bookmark or markup,  
target word in an  
added comment,  
target word which is  
highlighted  
Home menu  
Book page  
Book  
Word  
Title, author  
Word in a book  
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How to use the on-screen keyboard  
The Reader provides “United States,United Kingdom,”  
“French,German” and “Dutch” keyboards. When you set  
the language in the “Menu Language” screen for the first  
time, the keyboard type is automatically set depending on  
the language set. However, you can change the keyboard  
type in the “Advanced Settings” menu at any time ( page  
147).  
Cursor  
Input area  
Keyboard history  
Character keys  
/@#$  
(Shift key)  
(Backspace)  
Symbols/Abc  
Return key (not available  
for searching)  
To input a character  
Tap any character key on the keyboard. The tapped character is  
entered in the input area. As you input characters, predictive words  
from previously typed ones will appear in the Keyboard History  
area. If you tap the word, it appears in the input area.  
To input characters with umlaut or accent, etc., tap and hold a  
character key to pop up candidate characters, and select the  
desired one. For details on available characters, refer to  
“Characters available from the pop-up window” ( page 67).  
To toggle alphabetic characters between lower-case and upper-  
case, tap “” (Shift key).  
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To input symbols, tap “Symbols” to display the symbol keyboard.  
You can also tap “@#$” to display another type of symbol  
keyboard.  
To return to the alphabet keyboard, tap “Abc.”  
To give a line feed, tap the “Return” key. (The “Return” key is only  
available in the Comment editor and Text memo editor ( page 106  
A maximum of 64 (in vertical screen) / 98 (in horizontal screen)  
characters can be input in the input area.  
To edit an input word  
Tap the input word directly to move the cursor.  
To delete a character  
Locate the cursor right next to the character by tapping and  
then tap (Backspace).  
Notes  
Keyboard history records letters and hyphens. Numbers or other  
symbols are not recorded.  
Keyboard history records only words of 3 to 16 letters in length.  
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Characters available from the pop-up window  
If you tap and hold a character key, optional characters will  
pop up, from which you can select the desired one.  
Characters selectable from the pop-up window are as  
follows:  
Character key  
A
Selectable characters  
a
C
c
D
d
E
e
I
i
N
n
O
o
S
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Character key  
s
Selectable characters  
U
u
Y
y
Z
z
!
?
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Operations on the book page  
On the book page screen, you can perform the following  
operations.  
Current page number/  
Total page number  
Volume indicator  
Size indicator  
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.  
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Turning a page  
Drag on the touch screen.  
To go back to the previous page, drag on the page the  
opposite direction or press the < (Page Turn) button.  
Turning pages repeatedly  
Hold on the touch screen after dragging, or press and hold  
the < > (Page Turn) buttons.  
Hint  
You can reverse the direction of dragging in the “Settings” menu  
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Tapping operations  
Double-tapping on the top right corner of a book  
page  
You can add/remove a bookmark ( page 94).  
Bookmark  
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Tapping the page number at the bottom of the  
screen  
You can jump to the desired page from the Page Jump  
Page Jump panel  
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Double-tapping a word  
up the word ( page 76) from the pop-up menu.  
Pop-up menu  
Double-tapping and dragging the consecutive  
words  
You can highlight ( page 99) or search the consecutive  
words from the pop-up menu ( page 90).  
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Tapping a bookmark or a highlighted word(s)  
You can add a comment by text/handwriting to the tapped  
bookmark/highlighted word(s), or edit the comment from the  
displayed menu ( page 104).  
Highlighted word  
Example: Tapping a highlighted word  
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To use the links of eBooks files on the Reader  
You can use the links on a BBeB, PDF or EPUB file.  
The link appears highlighted on the screen. Tap to jump to  
the linked page.  
Link  
Hint  
If you want to return to the previous page after you jumped to the  
linked page, press the OPTIONS button to display the Option  
menu, and then tap “History” (Previous View).  
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Using the Useful Features  
You can use the various features to enhance readability.  
Embedded dictionaries  
You can look up words using the English dictionaries  
incorporated in the Reader.  
Notes  
Only English dictionaries (“New Oxford American Dictionary” and  
“Oxford Dictionary of English”) are available.  
If you set “English” for “Menu Language” at the initial setting, the  
dictionary used is automatically selected from “New Oxford  
American Dictionary” or “Oxford Dictionary of English” according to  
the type of English keyboard you selected. However, you can  
change it in the “Advanced Settings” menu at any time ( page  
148).  
If you set a language other than “English” for “Menu Language” at  
the initial setting, the dictionary function becomes disabled. To  
enable a dictionary, set either “New Oxford American Dictionary” or  
“Oxford Dictionary of English” in the “Dictionary” setting ( page  
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In the book page, double-tap the desired word.  
The pop-up menu appears, in which the headline of the  
word definition is displayed.  
Close icon  
(Dictionary)  
Pop-up menu  
Tap (Dictionary).  
The definition is fully displayed in the dictionary viewer.  
Close icon  
Definition area  
Dictionary viewer  
Hints  
You can turn the dictionary pages by dragging the definition  
area or pressing the <  
> (Page Turn) buttons.  
If you press and hold the <  
the dictionary viewer is displayed, you can accelerate turning  
the pages.  
or > (Page Turn) button while  
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To close the dictionary viewer  
Tap .  
Looking up other words  
You can view a list of words found by the same keyword and  
select a headword to read its detailed definition.  
In the dictionary viewer, tap  
The lookup result screen with the on-screen keyboard  
appears.  
(Keyboard).  
Close icon  
Candidate words in a list  
Number of entries and page number/  
total pages  
Scrolls the page  
Lookup result screen  
Tap the desired headword.  
The definition is fully displayed in the dictionary viewer.  
Hints  
You can also look up another word by modifying the selected  
word using the on-screen keyboard. As you modify the  
characters in the input area of the keyboard, the lookup result  
changes accordingly.  
You can input up to 39 (in vertical screen) / 72 (in horizontal  
screen) characters in the input area.  
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Note  
When using the embedded dictionary, you cannot input alphabet  
with umlaut or accent. The tap and hold operation on the on-screen  
keyboard is not available.  
Adjusting the text size  
You can adjust the text size using the size menu. Select  
from 5 different text sizes (S, M, L, XL or XXL). “S” (original  
size) is set by default.  
In the book page, press the (Size) button.  
The Size menu appears.  
Size menu  
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Tap “M,L,XLor “XXL.”  
The text size is changed, and the text and layout of the  
book page are adjusted automatically to fit the screen  
size. The selected size is indicated at the bottom of the  
screen.  
)
Close icon  
Size icons  
Size indicator  
Tap , or press the (Size) button.  
After the Size menu is closed, the texts are displayed in  
the selected size. To return the texts to the default size,  
tap “S” in the Size menu.  
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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, drag  
the page or press the <  
> (Page Turn) buttons.  
When viewing a PDF file in S size, you can magnify the text size by  
switching the screen orientation to “Horizontal.This should be  
used only if you wish to retain the original layout of the PDF file.  
The text size of BBeB, PDF or EPUB files will be magnified as  
follows:  
BBeB file: S(100%), M(120%), L(150%), XL(200%), XXL(260%)  
PDF file: S(100%), M(200%), L(300%), XL(450%), XXL(600%)  
EPUB file: S(100%), M(130%), L(180%), XL(230%), XXL(310%)  
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, L, XL, or XXL size, some functions  
such as highlighting, searching, or the temporary selection of a  
word, may not work correctly.  
When you view PDF files in M, L, XL or XXL size, the page layout  
is adjusted automatically to fit the screen size. In certain situations,  
only text appears in these scales as some tables and graphics may  
be reformatted and altered. In these cases, viewing in S size will  
retain the original formatting.  
Certain image-based pages such as the cover page of a book, or a  
PDF file created as an image file, cannot be magnified to M, L, XL  
or XXL size. In these cases, it is recommended to use the Zoom  
Mode.  
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Zooming in/out  
The book page enters zoom mode by tapping “ Zoom In”  
on the size menu ( page 79).  
In the book page, press the (Size) button, then tap  
Zoom In.”  
The Zoom bar appears.  
Zoom bar  
Slider  
Drag the slider, or tap + or – of the Zoom bar  
repeatedly until the page is zoomed to the desired  
scale.  
The page is zoomed in.  
Hints  
You can also zoom in a book page by tapping a point in the  
Zoom bar.  
By double-tapping on a book page in zoom mode, the page is  
zoomed in and the double-tapped point is centered.  
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To scroll a magnified page  
When the book page is zoomed in, / / / appear at the  
edges of the screen.You can display the edge of the page  
by tapping / / / .  
You can also scroll the page by dragging it.  
To exit the Zoom mode  
Tap , or press the (Size) button. The Zoom bar  
disappears and the book page screen returns to the  
selected text size.  
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Using the Option menu of the book page  
Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu of the  
book page.  
The Option menu consists of 2 pages and includes various  
useful features.  
(“Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.)  
Close icon  
Close  
icon  
Displays  
1st page  
Displays  
2nd page  
1st page  
2nd page  
Option item  
Go to Page  
History  
Description/Reference page  
Displays the Page Jump panel ( page 86).  
Navigates previously viewed pages ( page 89).  
Displays the table of contents.  
Table of  
Contents*1  
Search  
Searches words in the book ( page 90).  
Create/Edit Displays the tool bar to create/delete a bookmark  
Notes  
(
page 102) or displays the “Notes” list ( page 109).  
Hides/Displays the bookmark/highlight/markup  
Hide Notes/  
Show  
(
Notes*2  
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Option item  
Description/Reference page  
Return to List Closes the book and goes back to the list from  
which you opened the book.  
Delete Book  
Info  
Displays the book information ( page 113).  
Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130).  
Now Playing  
Orientation  
Switches the screen orientation (vertical/  
horizontal) ( page 114).  
*1 The displayed items vary depending on the content.  
*2 “Hide Notes”/“Show Notes” is displayed only when notes are present  
in the book.  
To close the Option menu  
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.  
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Jumping to pages (“Go to Page”)  
You can jump to pages using the Page Jump panel. There  
are two ways to perform the operation:  
– Using the Page Jump bar.  
– Specifying the page number ( page 87).  
To jump to pages using the Page Jump bar  
In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then  
tap “Go to Page.”  
The Page Jump panel appears.  
Close icon  
“Enter Page #”  
Page Jump panel  
Page Jump bar  
Hints  
You can also display the Page Jump panel by tapping the  
page number at the bottom of the screen.  
If you press and hold the <  
the Page Jump panel is displayed, you can accelerate turning  
the pages.  
or > (Page Turn) button while  
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Drag the slider, or tap a point on the Page Jump bar.  
The page is displayed based on the slider position in the  
Page Jump bar.  
Slider  
To close the Page Jump panel  
Tap or the page number at the bottom of the screen, or  
press the OPTIONS button.  
Jumping directly to a specific page  
You can jump directly to a page by inputting the page  
number with the on-screen numeric keyboard.  
Tap “Enter Page #” on the Page Jump panel.  
The numeric keyboard appears.  
Input area  
Number Keys  
(Backspace) key  
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Tap the number key to input the page number.  
The input number is displayed in the input area. To  
delete the number, tap the (Backspace) key.  
Hint  
Up to 11-digit number can be input.  
Tap “Go.”  
The input page appears.  
To close the numeric keyboard  
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.  
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Going back to previously displayed pages  
(“History”)  
You can go back to previously displayed pages.  
In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then  
tap “History.”  
The History Jump icons appear.  
(Previous View)  
(Next View)  
History Jump icons  
Tap  
(Previous View).  
The previously displayed page appears. To return to the  
current page, tap (Next View).  
Hints  
You can also perform the same operation by dragging on the  
touch screen or pressing <  
> (Page Turn) buttons while the  
History Jump icons are displayed.  
If you tap on the page number, the History Jump icons  
disappear, and the Page Jump bar appears.  
To hide the History Jump icons  
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.  
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Searching a book for keywords (“Search”)  
You can search for keywords by using the on-screen  
There are two ways to search for a keyword:  
– Double-tapping a word in the book page of the book.  
– Using the Option menu ( page 92).  
To search by double-tapping a word  
In the book page, double-tap the desired word.  
The pop-up menu appears.  
Close icon  
(Search)  
Pop-up menu  
Note  
If you display the tool bar from “Create/Edit Notes” within the  
Options menu, you cannot display the pop-up menu, but only  
select the word temporarily by double-tapping on that page.  
(However, you can search a word by selecting “Search” from  
the Option menu.)  
To cancel the selection, deactivate all the items on the tool  
bar, then tap any point on that page of the book.  
Hint  
To select consecutive words, double-tap the first word and  
drag across the desired portion.  
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Tap (Search).  
The search result page containing the input word(s)  
appears. The results are highlighted on the page.  
Search result page  
Tap (Next Search) to skip to the next page that  
contains the input word(s).  
The next page containing the input word(s) appears. To  
return to the previous page containing your input  
word(s), tap (Previous Search).  
To exit the search result page  
Tap . The highlight of input word(s) disappears.  
Hint  
If you select “Search” from the Option menu again, the on-screen  
keyboard will appear with the searched word in its input area.  
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To search from the Option menu  
In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then  
tap “Search.”  
The on-screen keyboard appears.  
Input area  
Input a word using the on-screen keyboard ( page  
65), then tap “Search”.  
The search result page containing the input word  
appears. The results are highlighted on the page.  
Search result page  
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Tap (Next Search) to skip to the next page that  
contains the input word(s).  
The next page containing the input word(s) appears. To  
return to the previous page containing your input  
word(s), tap (Previous Search).  
To exit the search result page  
Tap .  
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Creating a bookmark on a book page (“Create/  
Edit Notes”)  
You can create a bookmark on a book page for your future  
reference.  
There are two ways to perform the operation:  
– Double-tapping a page.  
– Using the Option menu ( page 95).  
To create a bookmark by double-tapping a page  
In the book page, double-tap near the upper right  
corner of the screen.  
The upper right corner of the page is shown as folded.  
Bookmark  
Hint  
To delete the bookmark, double-tap it again.  
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To create a bookmark from the Option menu  
In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then  
tap “Create/Edit Notes.”  
The tool bar appears.  
Tool bar  
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Tap (Bookmark).  
The upper right corner of the page is shown as folded,  
and the color of in the tool bar is shaded.  
(Bookmark)  
Bookmark  
Hint  
To delete the bookmark, tap  
(Bookmark).  
To close the tool bar  
Tap .  
Hints  
You can add a comment to a bookmark. For details, refer to  
“Adding a comment to a bookmark or highlight” ( page 104).  
While you are viewing a comment of a bookmark in the Comment  
viewer, you can delete both the bookmark and comment by tapping  
“Delete” ( page 108).  
You can delete all the notes within a book from the Option menu of  
the “Notes” list ( page 110).  
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Notes  
When you delete a bookmark with a comment, the comment will  
also be removed. Tap “Yes” in the confirmation message to delete  
both the bookmark and the comment.  
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.  
While an item on the tool bar is active, you cannot select a word by  
double-tapping. While no item is active, you can select the word,  
but cannot display the pop-up menu. (However, you can search a  
word by selecting “Search” from the Option menu.)  
To cancel the selection, deactivate all the items on the tool bar,  
then tap any point on that page of the book.  
To display a bookmarked page  
You can display the bookmarked page from the “All Notes”  
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Highlighting a word(s) (“Create/Edit Notes”)  
You can highlight a word(s) on a book page.  
There are two ways to perform the operation:  
– Double-tapping a word in the book page of the book.  
– Using the Option menu ( page 100).  
Hints  
You can add a comment to a highlight. For details, refer to “Adding  
a comment to a bookmark or highlight” ( page 104).  
You can also highlight a word(s) with a hyperlink and add a  
Notes  
When you tap a highlighted word(s) with a hyperlink, the Comment  
appears instead of jumping to a page. To enable the hyperlink, hide  
the highlights using “Hide Notes” in the Option menu ( page 112),  
or delete the highlight ( page 99).  
You cannot highlight the cover page and pictures, as well as book/  
chapter titles that are displayed in the upper right of a book page.  
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To highlight a word(s) by double-tapping  
In the book page, double-tap the desired word, then  
tap (Highlight).  
The word is highlighted.  
Close icon  
(Highlight)  
Pop-up menu  
Hints  
To highlight consecutive words or multiple lines, double-tap the  
first word and drag across the desired portion, then tap  
(Highlight).  
To delete the highlight, press the OPTIONS button, then tap  
“Create/Edit Notes”   
(Eraser) on the tool bar. Then, tap or  
stroke a part of the highlighted word(s).  
Note  
If you display the tool bar from “Create/Edit Notes” within the  
Options menu, you cannot display the pop-up menu, but only  
select the word temporarily by double-tapping on that page.  
(However, you can search a word by selecting “Search” from  
the Option menu.)  
To cancel the selection, deactivate all the items on the tool  
bar, then tap any point on that page of the book.  
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To highlight a word(s) from the Option menu  
In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then  
tap “Create/Edit Notes” (Highlight marker).  
in the tool bar is shaded and the  
The color of  
highlighting function becomes available.  
Drag across the word(s) on the book page.  
The word(s) is highlighted.  
(Highlight marker)  
Highlighted word  
Hints  
To highlight multiple lines of text all at once, drag across the  
lines starting from the first character to the last character.  
To delete the highlight, tap  
part of the highlighted word(s).  
(Eraser), then tap or stroke a  
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Notes  
Once you tap  
(Highlight marker) /  
(Eraser), it will remain  
active until you tap another item in the tool bar.  
While an item on the tool bar is active, you cannot select a  
word by double-tapping. While no item is active, you can select  
the word, but cannot display the pop-up menu. (However, you  
can search a word by selecting “Search” from the Option  
menu.)  
To cancel the selection, deactivate all the items on the tool  
bar, then tap any point on that page of the book.  
Hints  
While you are viewing a comment of a highlight in the Comment  
viewer, you can delete both the highlight and comment by tapping  
“Delete” ( page 108).  
You can delete all the notes within a book from the Option menu of  
the “Notes” list ( page 110).  
Note  
When you delete a highlight with a comment, both highlight and  
comment will be removed. Tap “Yes” in the confirmation message  
to delete both the highlight and comment.  
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Marking up a book page by handwriting  
(“Create/Edit Notes”)  
You can freely mark up a book page using the supplied  
stylus or a finger.  
In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then  
tap “Create/Edit Notes” (Pen).  
The color of in the tool bar is shaded and the markup  
function becomes available.  
Mark up the book page.  
Lines are drawn as you drag on the touch screen.  
(Pen)  
(Eraser)  
Close icon  
Hint  
To erase the line, tap  
(Eraser), then stroke a part of the  
line. If the markup was drawn by multiple lines, stroke across  
all points of each line thoroughly in order to completely erase  
the markup.  
Tap .  
The markup is saved, and the tool bar is closed.  
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Note  
During the markup operation, the current page is saved by  
performing the operations, such as pressing a button, closing a  
book.  
To display a marked page  
You can display a marked page from the “All Notes” list (  
page 26) and the “Notes” list ( page 109).  
To display an iconized markup in original form  
If you magnify/reduce the text size, the markup is displayed  
as at the first character of the marked page. To display  
the markup on the original page, tap to pop up its  
thumbnail, and tap the thumbnail. (If the marked page was  
not created on the PRS-600, only the thumbnail will be  
displayed.)  
Thumbnail of the marked page  
Notes  
If multiple  
fall on the same position, they appear side by side.  
This product (PRS-600) cannot display a markup that was created  
on a model whose screen size is different.  
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Adding a comment to a bookmark or highlight  
You can add a comment to a bookmark or highlighted word.  
There are two ways to perform the operation:  
– “by Drawing”  
– “by Keyboard” ( page 106  
)
Adding a comment by drawing  
In the book page, tap the desired bookmark or  
highlighted word.  
The Method menu appears.  
Close icon  
Method menu  
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Tap “by Drawing.”  
The Comment editor with the freehand tool bar appears.  
Drawing area  
Comment editor  
Draw freely in the drawing area.  
Lines are drawn as you drag on the touch screen.  
Note  
The handwritten comment cannot have multiple pages.  
Hint  
To erase the line, tap  
(Eraser), then tap any point on the  
line.  
Tap “Done” to save the comment.  
The Comment editor is closed, and is attached to the  
bookmark or the highlight.  
Note  
Make sure to tap “Done” when you wish to save the comment.  
If you tap , the confirmation screen appears.  
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Adding a comment using the on-screen keyboard  
In the book page, tap the desired bookmark or  
highlighted word.  
The Method menu appears.  
Close icon  
Method menu  
Tap “by Keyboard.”  
The Comment editor with the on-screen keyboard  
appears.  
Input area  
Close icon  
On-screen keyboard  
Comment editor  
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Enter your comment using the on-screen keyboard  
Hints  
Up to 2048 characters can be input in a comment.  
The on-screen keyboard in the Comment editor has a “Return”  
key.You can provide a line feed using this key.  
Tap “Done” to save the comment.  
The Comment editor is closed, and is attached to the  
bookmark or the highlight.  
Note  
Make sure to tap “Done” when you wish to save the comment.  
If you tap , the confirmation screen appears.  
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To view a comment  
Tap a bookmark or highlight with on a book page.  
The Comment viewer appears.  
Page number of the comment  
(not displayed for handwritten  
comment)  
/:  
The arrows become available when the  
comment has multiple pages (not  
displayed for handwritten comment).  
To display the previous/next page of  
the comment, tap /.  
Comment viewer  
Hint  
You can also view a comment from the “Notes” list ( page 109).  
Note  
When you tap a highlighted word(s) with a hyperlink, the Comment  
)
appears instead of jumping to a page. To enable the hyperlink, hide  
the highlights using “Hide Notes” in the Option menu ( page 112),  
To edit a comment  
Tap “Edit” in the Comment viewer to display the Comment  
editor. Edit the comment using the on-screen keyboard (  
To delete a comment  
Tap “Delete” in the Comment viewer. The comment and the  
bookmark/highlight will be deleted.  
You can also delete all the notes in a book from the “Notes”  
list.  
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Selecting a note (“Create/Edit Notes”)  
You can display the “Notes” list by tapping “ Notes” in the  
tool bar. The “Notes” list includes all the notes of the  
currently viewed book.You can jump to a page by tapping  
an item in the list.  
Hint  
You can search the “Notes” list for a note containing a text  
comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 111).  
In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then  
tap “Create/Edit Notes.”  
The tool bar appears.  
Tap “ Notes.”  
The list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups in  
the current book appears.  
Scroll bar  
Page number  
Tap a note.  
The page that includes the note is displayed.  
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Hints  
You can also create notes (excluding markups and handwritten  
comments) in eBook Library.  
In eBook Library, you can set to merge the notes of the Reader  
and eBook Library while synchronizing. When merging the notes,  
any inconsistent note for the same word will be replaced with the  
latest note.  
When you copy a book from eBook Library to the Reader, the  
notes of the Reader will be replaced with the ones of the eBook  
Library (or vice versa).  
To delete all the notes within a book  
In the Option menu of the “Notes” list, tap “Delete Notes.”  
Tap “Yes” to delete all the notes in the list.  
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Reading Books  
Using the Option menu of the “Notes” List  
Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu.  
(“Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.)  
Option menu  
Option item  
Description  
Sort  
Sorts the list “by Page,by Type”  
or “by Comment” ( page 58).  
Search  
Searches a desired note by  
Delete Notes  
Deletes all the bookmarks,  
highlights, markups and  
comments within the book.  
Now Playing  
Orientation  
Goes to the audio Playback  
Switches the screen orientation  
(vertical/horizontal) ( page 114).  
To close the Option menu  
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.  
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Reading Books  
Hiding notes (“Hide Notes”)  
Notes, such as bookmarks, highlights and markups in a  
book can be hidden/shown from the Option menu of a book  
page.  
In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then  
tap “Hide Notes.”  
All bookmarks, highlights, and markups within a book  
are tentatively hidden. To show them, in the book page,  
press the OPTIONS button, then tap “Show Notes”.  
Note  
When you select “Hide Notes” in one book, the other books notes  
are also hidden.  
Deleting a book (“Delete Book”)  
You can delete a book on the Reader or memory cards that  
are inserted into the Reader.  
In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then  
tap to display the second page of the Option  
menu, and tap “Delete Book.”  
Tap “Yes.”  
The book is deleted and the screen switches to the book  
list.  
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Reading Books  
Displaying book information (“Info”)  
You can check book information, such as title, author, book  
cover thumbnail and etc.  
In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then  
tap to display the second page of the Option  
menu, and tap “Info.”  
The book information appears.  
Items  
Description  
Book cover The book cover thumbnail. (BBeB file only)  
thumbnail  
Title  
The book title.  
The name of author(s).  
The publisher. (BBeB file only)  
The book category (BBeB file only)  
The Book ID. (BBeB file only)  
The file type.  
Author  
Publisher  
Category  
eBook ID  
Kind  
Date  
Size  
The latest update and creation date.  
The file size.  
Location  
The memory location where the book is stored.  
Internal memory: The book is stored on the  
Reader.  
Memory Stick/SD Memory Card: The book is  
stored on a memory card.  
Path  
The file path location.  
Digital Rights This field is only displayed 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.  
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Reading Books  
Items  
Description  
Expiration  
date  
This field is only displayed when a book with DRM  
and an expiration date is selected. (PDF and  
EPUB file only)  
Switching screen orientation (vertical/  
horizontal) (“Orientation”)  
In the Option menu, you can switch the screen orientation  
from vertical to horizontal or vice versa. Once the screen  
orientation is switched, all menus and contents are  
displayed in the selected orientation.  
Hint  
You can switch the screen orientation from any of the Option  
menus.  
In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then  
tap to display the second page of the Option  
menu, and tap “Orientation.”  
The orientation is switched from vertical to horizontal.  
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Reading Books  
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). To display the lower part, drag the page  
horizontally or press the > (Page Turn) button.  
Displaying upper half  
Displaying lower half  
Position indicator  
Position indicator  
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Creating Drawings and Text Memos  
Creating Drawings and Text  
Memos  
You can create either a handwritten drawing or a text memo  
independent of any book stored in the Reader.  
Note  
If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
Drawing by handwriting  
You can create handwritten drawings.  
In the Home menu, tap (“Handwriting”).  
Home menu  
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Creating Drawings and Text Memos  
Hint  
When more than 8 drawings are stored, the scroll bar appears  
on the right side of the list.You can display the next page of  
the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the  
button.  
> (Page Turn)  
Tap “New Drawing.”  
“New Drawing”  
Indicates that content is  
stored on a memory card.  
: “Memory Stick Duo”  
Memory Card  
Created date  
and time  
: SD Memory Card  
Created  
drawings  
Scroll bar  
“Handwriting” list  
Note  
In the “Handwriting” list, only “Thumbnail” view is available.  
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Creating Drawings and Text Memos  
Start to draw in the drawing area.  
Drawing area  
Drawing editor  
Hint  
To erase a line, tap  
(Eraser), then stroke a part of the line.  
Tap “Done” to save the drawing.  
Note  
Make sure to tap “Done” when you wish to save the drawing. If  
you tap , the confirmation screen appears.  
Newly created drawings will be saved only on the internal  
memory.  
Hint  
If you tap “New,” the current drawing is saved, and a new  
drawing editor opens.  
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Creating Drawings and Text Memos  
How to use the drawing editor  
(Eraser)  
(Pen)  
Drawing editor  
To draw  
With (Pen) selected, drag on the screen with the supplied  
stylus or your finger.  
To erase a drawing  
Tap  
(Eraser), stroke across the drawing thoroughly. To  
erase only a line, tap any point on the line.  
To create a new drawing  
Tap “New.” The current drawing is saved, and a new drawing  
editor opens.  
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Creating Drawings and Text Memos  
To close the drawing editor  
To save and close the current drawing, tap “Done.”  
To close without saving the drawing, tap , then “Yes” in  
the confirmation screen. Tap “No” to cancel the operation.  
To view a drawing  
In the “Handwriting” list, tap the desired drawing. Press the  
<
> (Page Turn) buttons or drag on the touch screen to  
display the previous/next drawing.  
Current drawing number/  
Total drawing number  
Drawing viewer  
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Creating Drawings and Text Memos  
To edit a drawing  
In the drawing viewer, tap “Edit” to display the tool bar. Edit  
the drawing in the same manner as you drew it ( page  
To delete a drawing  
With the drawing viewer open, press the OPTIONS button.  
Tap “Delete Drawing” Yes” in the confirmation screen.  
Creating a text memo  
You can create a text memo using the on-screen keyboard.  
In the Home menu, tap (“Text Memo”).  
Home menu  
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Creating Drawings and Text Memos  
Hints  
When more than 9 text memos are stored, the scroll bar  
appears on the right side of the list.You can display the next  
page of the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the  
Turn) button.  
> (Page  
Tap “New Memo.”  
Indicates that content is  
stored on a memory card.  
: “Memory Stick Duo”  
Memory Card  
“New Memo”  
: SD Memory Card  
Scroll bar  
Created date  
and time  
Created text  
memos  
“Text Memo” list  
Note  
In the “Text Memo” list, only “List” view is available.  
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Creating Drawings and Text Memos  
Enter text on the input area using the on-screen  
Input area  
Close icon  
Text memo editor  
Hint  
The on-screen keyboard in the Text memo editor has a  
“Return” key.You can provide a line feed using this key.  
Tap “Done” to save the text memo.  
The text memo is saved, and the text memo editor  
closes.  
Notes  
Make sure to tap “Done” when you wish to save the text. If you  
tap , the confirmation screen appears.  
Newly created text memos will be saved only on the internal  
memory.  
Hint  
If you tap “New,” the current text memo is saved, and a new  
text memo editor opens.  
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Creating Drawings and Text Memos  
To view a text memo  
In the “Text memo” list, tap the desired text memo. Press the  
<
> (Page Turn) buttons or drag on the touch screen to  
display the previous/next text memo.  
Close icon  
Current memo page/  
Total memo page  
/:  
Current text  
The arrows become  
available when the memo  
has multiple pages.  
To display the previous/  
next page of the memo,  
memo number  
of total  
Text memo viewer  
tap  
.
/  
To edit a text memo  
In the text memo viewer, tap “Edit” to display the on-screen  
keyboard, then edit the text.  
To delete a text memo  
With the text memo viewer open, press the OPTIONS  
button. Then, tap “Delete Memo” Yes” in the confirmation  
screen.  
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Creating Drawings and Text Memos  
Using the Option menu of the Handwriting  
andText Memo lists  
Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu.  
(“Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.)  
Option menu of the  
“Handwriting” list  
Option menu of the  
“Text Memo” list  
Option item  
Description/Reference page  
Now Playing  
Goes to the audio Playback  
Orientation  
Switches the screen orientation  
(vertical/horizontal) ( page  
To close the Option menu  
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.  
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Creating Drawings and Text Memos  
Option menus of the drawing and text memo  
viewers  
Option menu of the  
drawing viewer  
Option menu of the  
text memo viewer  
Option item  
Description/Reference page  
Delete Drawing/Delete  
Memo  
Deletes the drawing/memo (  
Now Playing  
Opens the audio Playback screen  
(
Switches the screen orientation  
(vertical/horizontal) ( page 114).  
Orientation  
To close the Option menu  
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.  
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Playing Audio Files  
Playing Audio Files  
Playing audio files transferred from your  
computer  
You can play back MP3 and AAC files (unsecured) on the  
Reader.You can also read books while listening to an audio  
file ( page 129). When listening to audio files, connect the  
optional headphones to the headphone jack.  
Note  
If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
In the Home menu, tap  
(“More”)  
(“Audio”).  
Home menu  
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Playing Audio Files  
Hints  
The content on the memory card also appears in the “Audio”  
list.  
When more than 10 tracks are stored, the index bar appears  
on the right side of the list.You can display the next page of  
the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the  
button.  
> (Page Turn)  
You can place (“Audio”) in the Home menu in “Customize  
Home Menu” ( page 31).  
In the “Audio” list, tap the desired track.  
Thumbnails of pictures  
(if contained on files)  
Indicates that  
content is stored on  
a memory card.  
: “Memory Stick  
Duo” Memory Card  
: SD Memory  
Card  
Playback screen  
“Audio” list  
To stop playback, tap on the screen.  
Succeeding tracks are played in the listed order.  
To close the “Audio” list  
Tap (Back).  
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Playing Audio Files  
To close the Playback screen  
Press the OPTIONS button to display the Option menu, and  
tap “Return to List.”  
Hints  
You can read a book while playing tracks. To do so, play the track  
before you begin to read a book.  
You can display the Option menu of “Audio” by pressing the  
OPTIONS button ( page 131).  
While a track is playing, the volume indicator appears at the bottom  
right of the screen.  
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Playing Audio Files  
Operations on the Playback screen  
On the Playback screen, you can perform the following  
operations.  
Play mode icon*1  
: Shuffle play  
Picture area  
: Repeat (1 Song)  
: Repeat (All Songs)  
Track name  
Artist name  
Elapsed  
playback time/  
Total time of the  
current track  
Album name  
Playback progress bar  
Volume indicator  
Slider  
Current track number/  
total track number  
(stop)/(play)  
*1 The play mode icons appear while tracks are playing in shuffle play or  
repeat play ( page 132).  
Button/Gesture  
Operation  
Skips to the previous/next track.  
(Page Turn)  
buttons  
Playback progress bar  
Rewinds/Fast-forwards the track  
by dragging the slider or tapping a  
point of the Playback progress  
bar.  
Stops/Restarts the playback.  
/  
VOL –/+ button  
Adjusts the volume.  
Mutes on/off by pressing and  
holding it.  
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Playing Audio Files  
Using the Option menu of Audio  
Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu.  
(“Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.)  
Option menu of the “Audio” list  
Option item  
Description/Reference page  
Sort  
Sorts the “Audio” list “by Title”or  
“by Artist” ( page 58).  
View  
Switches the list display format  
Now Playing  
Orientation  
Goes to the audio Playback  
)
.
screen  
Switches the screen orientation  
(vertical/horizontal) ( page 114).  
To close the Option menu  
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.  
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Playing Audio Files  
Option menu of the Playback screen  
Option item  
Description/Reference page  
Repeat  
Off (default setting): Stops  
playback after playing all tracks.  
1 Song: Plays the current track  
repeatedly.  
All Songs: Plays all tracks  
repeatedly.  
Shuffle Off/ Shuffle On  
Continue Reading  
Plays all tracks in random order.  
Goes to the book page screen.  
The last displayed page appears.  
Return to List  
Orientation  
Closes the Playback screen and  
displays the “Audio” list.  
Switches the screen orientation  
(vertical/horizontal) ( page 114).  
To close the Option menu  
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.  
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Viewing Pictures  
Viewing Pictures  
Viewing pictures transferred from your computer  
You can view BMP/JPEG/GIF/PNG files on the Reader.  
Note  
If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
In the Home menu, tap  
(“More”)  
(“Pictures”).  
Home menu  
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Viewing Pictures  
Hints  
The content on the memory card also appears in the “Pictures”  
list.  
When more than 10 pictures are stored, the index bar appears  
on the right side of the list.You can display the next page of  
the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the  
button.  
> (Page Turn)  
You can place  
Home Menu” ( page 31).  
(“Pictures”) in the Home menu in “Customize  
In the “Pictures” list, tap the desired picture.  
Indicates that  
content is stored on  
a memory card.  
: “Memory Stick  
Duo” Memory Card  
: SD Memory  
Card  
Thumbnails  
Picture viewer  
“Pictures” list  
To close the Picture list  
Tap (Back).  
To close the Picture viewer screen  
Press the OPTIONS button to display the Option menu, and  
tap “Return to List.”  
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Viewing Pictures  
Hints  
The Size menu of the Picture viewer can be displayed by pressing  
the (Size) button. In the Size menu, you can zoom in/out a  
You can display the Option menu of “Pictures” by pressing the  
OPTIONS button ( page 137).  
To increase the resolution of landscape pictures, view them in  
horizontal mode ( page 114).  
Operations on the Picture viewer  
On the Picture viewer, you can perform the following  
operations.  
Current picture number/  
total picture number  
Picture viewer  
Button/Gesture  
Operation  
To display the previous/next  
picture.  
)
(Page Turn)  
buttons  
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Viewing Pictures  
To zoom in/out a picture  
You can zoom in/out a picture. On the Picture viewer, press  
the (Size) button to display the Zoom bar.  
For details about using the Zoom bar and scrolling the  
magnified picture, refer to “Zooming in/out” ( page 82).  
Zoom bar  
Slider  
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Viewing Pictures  
Using the Option menu of Pictures  
Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu.  
(“Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.)  
Option menu of the “Pictures” list  
Option item  
Description/Reference page  
Sort  
Sorts the “Pictures” list “by Title”or  
(
.
“by Date”  
View  
Switches the list display format  
.
Now Playing  
Orientation  
Goes to the audio Playback  
(
)
.
screen  
Switches the screen orientation  
.
(vertical/horizontal)  
To close the Option menu  
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.  
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Viewing Pictures  
Option menu of the Picture Viewer  
Option item  
Description/Reference page  
Slideshow On/Off  
Starts/Stops a slideshow of  
pictures.  
The “Slideshow” setting can be  
configured from the “Settings”  
.
menu  
Return to List  
Now Playing  
Closes the Picture viewer screen.  
Goes to the audio Playback  
.
screen  
Orientation  
Switches the screen orientation  
(
.
(vertical/horizontal)  
Note  
Even when the “Slideshow” setting in the “Settings” menu is set to  
“Off,” you can start a slideshow by selecting “Slideshow On” in the  
Option menu of the Picture Viewer.  
To close the Option menu  
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.  
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Settings  
Changing Settings  
You can configure various settings in the “Settings” menu.  
Note  
If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
In the Home menu, tap  
(“More”)  
(“Settings”).  
Home menu  
Hint  
You can place  
(“Settings”) in the Home menu in “Customize  
Home Menu” ( page 31).  
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Settings  
In the “Settings” menu, select the setting item you  
want to change.  
Illustrations below show the “Date and Time” setting.  
“Settings” menu  
Tap the desired part or field to change the setting.  
To input a number, tap the numeric key.  
Numeric Keys  
“Date and Time” setting screen  
Tap “OK” or “Yes” to confirm the setting, or tap  
(Back) to cancel the setting.  
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Settings  
Settings menu items  
In the “Settings” menu, you can configure the following  
settings.  
Setting item  
Description  
Date and Time  
Sets date and time displayed on the  
Reader. To input the value, tap the  
numeric key.  
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 clock.  
Date and Time  
Format  
Sets the display format of date and time.  
Active settings are displayed in black.  
“Date”: “Month-Day-Year,” “Day-Month-  
Year”  
“Time”: “12 hour,24 hour”  
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Settings  
Setting item  
Description  
Power  
Management  
Activates or deactivates the Power  
Management.  
On (default setting):  
After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader  
enters sleep mode automatically while the  
battery power is consumed slightly.  
After 5 days of inactivity, the Reader  
automatically shuts down and stops  
consuming the battery power.  
If battery power is at a low level, the Reader  
will shut down after 60 minutes of inactivity.  
Off: Power Management is not activated.  
For details, refer to “About the Power  
Management of the Reader” ( page 11).  
Note  
In the following states, the Reader does not  
enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of  
inactivity even if “Power Management” 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  
– When playing a track or slideshow  
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Settings  
Setting item  
Description  
Page Turn  
Gesture  
Changes the drag direction to turn pages.  
(default setting): Proceeds to the next  
page by dragging from left to right on the  
touch screen.  
: Proceeds to the next page by dragging  
from right to left on the touch screen.  
Slideshow  
Configures the slideshow settings.  
On: Activates the slideshow.  
Off (default setting): Deactivates the  
slideshow.  
Slide Duration: Use the numeric keypad  
to input the duration time. The duration  
time can be set up to 60 seconds in 1  
second increments.  
Note  
Large size pictures may take more time to  
display than is shown in the “Slide Duration.”  
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Settings  
Setting item  
Description  
Menu Language  
Sets the language of the displayed menu  
or messages.  
Available languages: “English,”  
Français,Deutsch,Nederlands”  
Hints  
When you turn on the Reader for the first  
time or after restoring the default settings (  
page 163), you are required to set the  
language in the initial setting. If you select a  
language other than “English,the  
“Keyboard” setting is set automatically.  
The setting of “Keyboard” also determines  
“Date and Time Format” and “Dictionary”  
settings.  
Once the initial setting is completed, setting  
“Menu Language” will not set “Date and  
Time Format”, “Keyboard” or “Dictionary”  
settings automatically.  
Advanced  
Settings  
Refer to “Advanced Settings menu items”  
)
.
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Settings  
Setting item  
Description  
About  
Displays the firmware version of the  
Reader, the product name, license  
information, etc.  
Restore Defaults  
Refer to “Restoring default settings”  
.
To cancel the operation  
Tap (Back).  
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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: To input a password, tap in the 4-  
digit number using the numeric  
keys.  
Once the password is set, the next time  
you turn on the Reader, the screen asking  
for the password appears. To unlock it,  
input the password using the numeric  
keys, and then tap “OK.”  
Notes  
You are recommended to make a note of  
your password and keep it in a safe place  
separate from the Reader. If you forget your  
password, contact your Sony Support  
Center ( page 152); 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.  
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Settings  
Setting item  
Description  
Calibrate Touch Lets you calibrate the touch screen by  
Screen  
following the on-screen instructions.  
Keyboard  
Sets the country whose standard  
keyboard arrangement is employed for the  
on-screen keyboard.  
Available keyboards: “United States,”  
“United Kingdom,French,German,”  
“Dutch”  
Hints  
When you turn on the Reader for the first  
time or after restoring the default settings (  
page 163), the “Keyboard” setting screen  
appears only if you select “English” for  
“Menu Language.(If you select a language  
other than “English,the “Keyboard” setting is  
determined according to the language you  
set.) The setting of “Keyboard” automatically  
sets “Date and Time Format” and  
“Dictionary” settings.  
Once the initial setting is completed, setting  
“Keyboard” will not set the “Date and Time  
Format” and “Dictionary” settings  
automatically.  
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Settings  
Setting item  
Description  
Dictionary  
Sets the dictionary used. The type of  
dictionary is automatically set according to  
the keyboard that you set in the initial  
setting.  
Available dictionaries: “New Oxford  
American Dictionary,” Oxford Dictionary of  
English,None”  
Hint  
At the initial setting, if you select “United  
States” for the “Keyboard” setting, “New  
Oxford American Dictionary” is automatically  
set, while selecting “United Kingdom” sets  
“Oxford Dictionary of English.” For settings  
other than those above, “None” is  
automatically selected.  
Customize Home Refer to “To customize the Home menu”  
Menu  
page 31).  
Clear Keyboard  
History  
Deletes the record of all typed words  
made via the on-screen keyboard. After  
deleting the record, no word will appear in  
the Keyboard History area on the on-  
screen keyboard.  
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Settings  
Setting item  
Description  
Format Memory  
Formats the internal memory of the  
Reader or memory card. Formatting will  
erase all the contents.  
“Internal Memory”: Formats the internal  
memory.  
“Memory Stick”: Formats the “Memory  
Stick Duo” memory card.  
“SD Card”: Formats the SD memory card.  
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.  
Hint  
You can also shut down the Reader by  
sliding the POWER switch and holding it for  
more than 3 seconds.  
Notes  
After shutdown, the Reader may take a few  
moments to turn on.  
If you connect the Reader to your computer  
after shutdown, the Reader will need to be  
turned on again.  
To cancel the operation  
Tap (Back).  
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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 the tip of the supplied stylus, or a small pin or  
clip, then slide the POWER switch to turn on the  
Reader.  
Removing the tip from the supplied stylus  
Twist the tip until it detached from the supplied stylus. To  
push the RESET button, use the other end of the tip that  
is stored in the body. Be sure to attach again after using  
it.  
Use to push the RESET button  
The content and settings stored on the Reader are not  
affected by resetting, and no information is erased.  
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Troubleshooting  
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 screen of the  
Reader. Make sure to turn on the Reader before the  
connection.  
The bookmarks, highlights, markups, or the setting information  
may be deleted by resetting.  
The screen will not change after pressing the RESET button.  
Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader again.  
Check the symptoms in “Troubleshooting” ( page  
153).  
Check for information about the issue in eBook  
Library Help.  
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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  
Charge the battery within the  
Battery cannot be  
charged (the charge  
indicator does not  
light up).  
temperature range of 50 °F to 86 °F  
(10 °C to 30 °C).  
Otherwise, the charging may be  
insufficient or may not start.  
The operating temperature is below  
Battery life seems  
short.  
41 °F (5 °C). 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  
occasionally 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 during charging.)  
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Troubleshooting  
Power (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
The Reader cannot  
be turned on.  
Moisture condensation may have  
occurred. Wait for a few hours and  
then turn on the Reader.  
Battery power has been fully  
depleted. Charge the Reader via  
USB ( page 13). The charge  
indicator lights up in red and  
charging starts. After about 5  
minutes, the Reader automatically  
turns on and  
(indicating  
connection via USB) appears on the  
screen.  
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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.  
The Reader  
The Reader authorization/  
deauthorization is not possible with  
eBook stores if “Device Lock” of the  
Reader is set to “On.Set it to “Off,”  
then authorize/deauthorize the  
Reader.  
authorization/  
deauthorization is  
not possible with an  
eBook store.  
You cannot select  
items even if you tap  
the center of them.  
Calibrate the touch screen from  
“Calibrate Touch Screen” in the  
“Advanced Settings” menu ( page  
The screen is frozen.  
Reset the Reader by pressing the  
RESET button. Then, slide the  
POWER switch to activate the  
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Troubleshooting  
Reading/playing/viewing 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.  
If the book has an expiration date,  
confirm whether the book has  
The Reader is authorized for some  
different user.  
An audio file cannot  
be played back.  
Audio files that are not supported by  
the Reader cannot be played. For  
details on supported audio files, refer  
.
Sound is not output.  
Increase the volume if it is set to low.  
If sound is not output through  
headphones, make sure the  
headphone plug is firmly inserted in  
the headphone jack.  
A picture cannot be  
displayed.  
Picture files that are not supported  
by the Reader cannot be viewed. For  
details on supported picture files,  
A picture of large size may not be  
displayable, and its file will not appear  
in the list. Delete the picture file using  
eBook Library.  
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Reading/playing/viewing contents (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
“Continue Reading”  
does not work or the  
bookmarks are  
missing.  
If the file status has changed (such  
as in the following cases), the data  
on Continue Reading or notes may  
be deleted.  
A Text/RTF/PDF file is edited.  
An eBook purchased with an authorized  
Reader is read on another de-authorized  
Reader by memory card transfer.  
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Connection to the computer  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
The Reader cannot  
be operated during  
USB connection.  
Disconnect the USB cord from the  
Reader, and reset it, then reconnect  
the USB cord.  
The Reader is locked.  
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.  
Connection via an extension cable or  
USB hub is not guaranteed. 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 by  
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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Connection to the computer (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
The Reader cannot  
be recognized.  
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 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 13). The charge  
indicator lights up in red and  
charging starts. After about 5  
minutes, the Reader automatically  
turns on and  
screen.  
appears on the  
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Connection to the computer (continued)  
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 or to a “Memory Stick Duo”  
Memory Card, then delete it to  
increase free space on the Reader.  
The Reader is not authorized to  
transfer DRM content.  
There is no response  
from eBook Library  
during  
communication with  
the Reader.  
Disconnect the USB cable from the  
Reader, then reconnect it.  
The Reader  
A USB hub or USB extension cable  
is used for the connection.  
Connection via an extension cable or  
USB hub is not guaranteed. Connect  
the USB cable directly to the  
computer.  
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.  
Are you using a USB hub or USB  
extension cable? Connection via an  
extension cable or USB hub is not  
guaranteed. Connect the USB cable  
directly to the computer.  
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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 secure 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.  
The authorization data may have  
been damaged as a result of  
shutting down while reading an  
eBook. Deauthorize your computer  
and the Reader, then authorize  
again.  
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Memory card  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
Content on a  
memory card cannot  
be read/played/  
viewed.  
Check that the memory card is  
inserted in the Media slot in the  
correct direction.  
Check to see that you are using a  
memory card that is supported by  
the Reader.  
Clean the terminal area of the  
memory card gently with a soft cloth  
if it is dirty.  
Check whether the books/pictures/  
tracks are transferred by eBook  
Library or Adobe Digital Editions.  
Content cannot be  
transferred to a  
memory card.  
Unlock the erasure prevention switch  
if it is locked.  
There is not enough free space on  
the memory card. Delete  
unnecessary data.  
A memory card  
cannot be  
recognized.  
A memory card which is not  
formatted in FAT 16 or FAT 32 may  
not be able to be recognized on  
eBook Library.  
When formatting a memory card,  
format it using the Reader.  
Content on a  
memory card cannot  
be deleted.  
Unlock the erasure prevention switch  
if it is locked.  
Uncheck the read-only attribute of  
content.  
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Restoring default settings  
You can restore all the default settings of the Reader.  
The default settings will be restored as shown in the table  
below:  
Items  
Default settings  
Option  
menu  
Sort  
Books: by Title  
Book list in the  
“Collections” folder: by  
Order  
Audio: by Title  
Pictures: by Title  
All Notes: by Date  
Notes: by Page  
List  
View  
Orientation  
Repeat  
Shuffle  
Vertical  
Off  
Off  
Show Notes/Hide Notes Show Notes  
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Items  
Default settings  
Settings Power Management  
On  
menu  
Page Turn Gesture  
Left-to-right to turn to the  
next page.  
Slideshow  
Turn: Off  
Slideshow Duration: 05  
seconds  
Advanced Device Lock Device lock: Off  
Settings  
Password: 0000  
Customize  
(“Text Memo”) is  
Home Menu displayed in the right of  
bottom row, and  
(“Handwriting”) in the  
center.  
VOL –/+ Sound volume  
button  
Mute: Off  
Volume level: Level 3  
In the Home menu, tap  
“Restore Defaults.”  
(“More”)  
(“Settings”)  
The “Restore Defaults” screen appears.  
If “Device Lock” ( page 146) is set to “On,the screen  
asking for the password appears. Input the password,  
then tap “OK.”  
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Tap “Yes” to restore default settings.  
To cancel the operation, tap (Back).  
Follow the on-screen instructions to set the initial  
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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 Device  
Software  
By updating the Reader device software, you can ensure  
your Reader has the latest features. The latest software  
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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Other Information  
About Books Pre-installed on the  
Reader  
The Reader is pre-installed with sample content so that you  
can try them out right away. The pre-installed sample  
content is for the purpose of trial reading, viewing and  
listening.  
About sample content  
The Reader is pre-installed with sample content.  
If you delete pre-installed sample content, you cannot  
restore it, and Sony will not supply any replacement content.  
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Other Information  
Notes on Reader Disposal  
The built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable.  
Do not remove the battery yourself, consult Sony Support  
.
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Other Information  
Precautions  
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European Union and other European  
countries with separate collection systems)  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates  
that this product shall not be treated as household  
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of electrical and  
electronic equipment. 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.  
Applicable accessories: Headphones  
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Other Information  
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.  
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.  
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Other Information  
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.  
Notice for customers: the following  
information is only applicable to equipment  
sold in countries applying EU directives  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 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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Other Information  
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of  
this model manufactured for sale in the USA.  
Other versions may not comply with FCC technical  
regulations.  
INFORMATION:  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. 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:  
www.sony.com/readersupport  
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-600  
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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Other Information  
For Customers in the USA and Canada  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable.  
You can help preserve our environment by returning  
your used rechargeable batteries to the collection  
and recycling location nearest you.  
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable  
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.  
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Other Information  
On heat build-up  
Heat may build up in the Reader while charging, or if it is  
used for an extended period of time.  
On the headphones  
Road safety  
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating  
any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is  
illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to  
play at a high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian  
crossings.You should exercise extreme caution or  
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing  
experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play.  
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume  
or discontinue use.  
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  
If lightning occurs while you are using the Reader, take off  
the headphones immediately.  
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Note on use  
Replacement or repair of the touch screen if broken or  
scratched during use is not covered by the warranty.  
Do not drop or submit the Reader to excessive shock.  
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.  
Do not leave the Reader on an unstable surface.  
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.  
The touch screen is delicate and subject to cracking.  
Handle the Reader with due care.  
Do not poke people using the supplied stylus.  
Do not treat or use the supplied stylus roughly, such as  
bending it, or scratching the touch screen with it.  
Use the supplied stylus only for touch screen operations.  
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Other Information  
Do not use the stylus if it is damaged or deformed.  
Depending on the types of the text and characters, the  
text shown on the Reader may not be displayed properly  
on device. This is due to:  
– The capacity of the Reader.  
– The Reader is not functioning normally.  
– Content information is written in the language or the character  
that is not supported by the Reader.  
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Other Information  
Notes on memory cards  
About “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card  
“Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card is a high-capacity  
compact IC recording media. Not only can you exchange  
data among “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card compatible  
devices, but also you can use as an external removable data  
storage.  
About SD Memory Card  
SD Memory Card complies with compact memory card  
standard and is commonly used as a storage media for  
digital still cameras.  
For details on memory cards supported by the Reader, refer  
to “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 33  
.
Notes on handling memory cards  
When using miniSD Card on the Reader, an adapter (sold  
separately) is required.  
The Reader does not comply with the following:  
− MagicGate standard.  
− copyright protection of SD Memory Cards.  
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You cannot record or delete data stored in a memory card  
when its erasure prevention switch is locked.  
Keep a memory card in its case when you carry or store  
it.  
Do not touch the connector of a memory card with bear  
hands or metallic objects.  
Do not bend, drop, or subject a memory card to excessive  
shock.  
Do not disassemble or modify a memory card.  
Do not allow a memory card to get wet.  
Avoid the following to prevent data damage. Sony does  
not provide any guarantee for damaged data.  
− Remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading or  
writing data.  
− Operate the Reader in the location where static charge or  
electrical noise is present.  
Do not use a label other than the dedicated one in the  
label area.  
Do not use or store the Reader in a location subject:  
− extreme high temperature, such as in a sun-heated car.  
− direct sunlight.  
− high humidity or places with corrosive substances.  
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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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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 benzene, as it may mar the  
finish of the case.  
Be careful not to let water get into the Reader.  
Clean the headphone plug periodically.  
Tapping or dragging on the touch screen using a dirty  
stylus may damage the surface. Wipe the stylus with a dry  
cloth when it gets dirty.  
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.  
“Memory Stick,Memory Stick Duo,Memory Stick PRO Duo,”  
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.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed  
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
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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.  
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.  
busybox  
dosfstools  
FreeType  
gcc  
glibc  
intiscripts  
Kernel  
kernel header  
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libgcc  
libstdc++  
make  
MAKEDEV  
mtd  
procps  
uClibc  
udev  
USB driver  
util-linux  
zlib  
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-600  
Power source  
Built-in rechargeable battery: DC 3.7 V  
AC adapter: DC 5.2 V  
USB  
Battery life (continuous playback)  
Maximum Battery: Approx. 7,500 continuous page turns when reading only *  
* Measured using a fully charged battery and counting consecutive  
BBeB Book and ePub format page-turns at approx 1 page per sec.  
Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns and specific  
device.  
User available capacity  
Approx. 380MB  
Available memory capacity of the Reader may vary.  
Operating temperature  
41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Approx. 4 7/8 × 6 7/8 × 12/32 inches (121 × 174.3 × 9.8 mm)  
Mass  
Approx. 10.1 oz (286 g)  
Optional Accessories  
AC Adapter for Reader: AC-S5220E  
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System requirements  
The following are requirements to use eBook Library.  
OS  
Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 or later  
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 Vista  
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  
B
(“Continue Reading”)............54 Battery.......................................15  
(“Books”)...............................54 Book list.....................................55  
(“All Notes”)..........................27 Bookmark ..................................94  
(“Collections”) .......................30  
(“Text Memo”) ......................121  
(“Handwriting”)....................116  
C
Charge indicator ..........................8  
Charging....................................13  
Collection...................................30  
Comment.................................104  
(“More”).................................24  
(“Audio”)...............................127  
(“Pictures”)..........................133  
(“Settings”)..........................139  
(Home) button.........................6  
D
(Size) button......................7, 79  
DC IN jack ...................................7  
Default settings........................163  
Dictionary ..................................76  
Drawing ...................102, 104, 116  
<
>(Page Turn) buttons...........6  
(Expiration) ...........................55  
A
Advanced Settings...................146  
Calibrate Touch Screen......147  
Clear Keyboard History......148  
Customize Home Menu .....148  
Device Lock........................146  
Device Shutdown...............149  
Dictionary...........................148  
Format Memory .................149  
Audio files................................127  
E
eBook Library ..........17, 41, 44, 48  
Install..............See “Quick Start”  
Uninstalling ........................166  
eBooks.......................................42  
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H
N
Headphone jack...........................7 Note...................................26, 109  
Highlight.....................................98 Now Playing..........29, 56, 85, 111,  
Hole for hand strap......................8  
Holes for cover attachment..........8  
Home menu...............................24  
Horizontal ................................114  
O
On-screen keyboard..................65  
Option menu.........29, 56, 84, 111,  
OPTIONS button .........................7  
Orientation...............................114  
I
Import ........................................41  
Information...............................113  
P
L
Page Jump panel.......................86  
Picture .....................................133  
Power Management...................11  
POWER switch ......................8, 10  
Link............................................75  
M
Markup ....................................102  
Media slot ..............................8, 33  
“Memory Stick Duo” slot.........8  
SD Memory Card slot ............8  
Memory Card.............................33  
“Memory Stick” ..................33, 179  
R
Reading Books ..........................54  
Reset .......................................150  
RESET button................7, 150  
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S
V
SD Memory Card...............33, 179 Vertical.....................................114  
Search .......29, 56, 62, 84, 90, 111 View...........................56, 131, 137  
Setting .....................................139 VOL –/+ button ....................7, 130  
About..................................145  
Date and Time....................141  
Date and Time Format .......141  
Z
Zoom in/out..............................136  
Menu Language.................144  
Page Turn Gesture.............143  
Power Management...........142  
Restore Defaults ................145  
Slideshow...........................143  
Slideshow ................................138  
Sort..............29, 56, 111, 131, 137  
Stylus...............................8, 9, 150  
Synchronizing............................52  
T
Table of Contents.......................84  
Tool bar......................................95  
Touch Screen...............................6  
Transfer......................................44  
Troubleshooting .......................150  
U
Updating ..................................167  
USB ...............................13, 46, 49  
USB connector.......................7  
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