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    Click for instant access! Table of Contents Index ©2010 Sony Corporation User Guide PRS-350 Digital Book Reader 4-257-507-11(2)
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    CONGRATULATIONS Your Reader Pocket Edition™ comes with these useful features:  Clear touch - a high quality touch screen that allows you to navigate effortlessly by swiping to turn pages, tap to bookmark, take notes and highlight.  Font Zoom - increase or decrease the text
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    organize your library on your Reader™ to find the book you want to read.  Never lose track of time with the clock* view (whenever the OPTIONS button is pressed). * Set the time using the [Date and Time] setting ( 87). For more details, please refer to this User Guide. Table of Contents Index 
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    Useful Features Annotation  Bookmarking ( 39)  Highlighting word(s) ( 40)  Handwriting a note ( 41)  Adding a note ( 42) Resizing  Adjusting the text size ( 47)  Changing a page mode ( 48) Zooming in ( 49) Adjusting Content View ( 52) Table of Contents Index 
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    Searching  Finding notes within a book ( 44), among books ( 46)  Searching keywords ( 55)  Searching a book ( 34) Jumping to a page ( 57) Dictionary  When reading a book ( 60)  As an application ( 82)  List of previously looked up words ( 63) Reading Periodicals ( 65) Collection
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    Other Applications  Handwriting ( 77)  Text Memo ( 80)  Picture Viewer ( 83) Supported File Formats ( 113) Specifications ( 19) Table of Contents Index 
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    Chapter 1 Getting Started 8-20 Parts and Controls 8 Charging the Reader 12 Power Saving Tips 14 How to Get eBooks 17 Support 18 Specifications 19 Table of Contents Index 
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    . Follow the instructions on the screen. *1 Battery consumption is minimized in sleep mode. *2 For details about [Standby Screen], see  91.  Charge/Busy indicator Red: Charging in progress Orange: When booting/shutting down/internal memory access Off: Off/Sleep mode/Reader in operation Table
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    Parts and Controls  Stylus For more precise operations, use the supplied stylus. Insert fully into the holder when not in use. Table of Contents Index 
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    Parts and Controls  Touch screen ( 23) Lightly tap the screen either with a finger, or the supplied stylus to navigate.  < > (Page Turn) buttons Press < (previous) or > (next) to turn the page. Press and hold < or > to turn pages continuously.  (Home) button ( 29) Shows
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    Parts and Controls   Micro USB connector ( 12) Used for transferring data and charging the Reader.  RESET hole ( 93)  Holes for optional cover attachment With the same hole in the left top corner of the Reader, an optional accessory cover can be attached. Table of Contents Index 11
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    time to completely charge a depleted battery is about 3 hours with a USB connection, or about 2 hours by the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). Begin Charging Charge Completed! Turns off Lights up in red Charging time up to 3 hours Charging complete Charging battery* * The screen will appear
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    battery] [Charging complete] Status Charging in progress. The battery icon does not indicate remaining battery power during charging. Fully charged [Charging stopped] The Reader is not charging its battery. Follow the on-screen instructions. Tip  While charging with the optional AC adapter
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    Saving Tips Charging Battery  To fully charge your Reader, continue charging until indicator shows completion of charge ( 12).  Charging a completely depleted battery will take 3 hours when connected to the USB port of a powered on computer, 2 hours when connected to the optional AC adapter (PRSA
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    Power Saving Tips More power requiring operations The following cases may consume more power.  Graphics intensive content  Photo slideshow with a short duration  ePub and PDF files partially conforming to document standard  Annotation, keyword search and dictionary search functions Table of
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    than one day, power off the Reader completely ( 8, 86).  Do not leave the Reader uncharged for a prolonged period of time. This may reduce the charging capability.  We recommend the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). The performance of any third party charger is not guaranteed.  Please keep the
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    the above initial steps. Here is how to access the instructions. PC: From the "Start" menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in the case of Windows Vista, Windows 7) and then double-click the "READER" drive. Drag the "How to get eBooks on Reader" file and drop it on the desktop. Mac: Double-click
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    "Troubleshooting" ( 93) and refer to the Reader Library Help to resolve the issue. Support Web site and contact list: USA: www.sony.com/readersupport Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 Canada: www.sony.ca/readersupport Phone number: 1-877-899-7669 Europe: support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS Australia
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    Model name PRS-350 Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC, 940 mA USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Battery life (continuous playback) Maximum Battery: Approx. 10,000 continuous page turns when reading only *1 *1 Measured using a text based content in ePub format and
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    Specifications Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 104.3 × 145 × 8.5 mm (4 1/8 × 5 3/4 × 11/32 inches) Mass Approx. 155 g (5.47 oz.) Display: 127.0 mm (5") diagonal electrophoretic display 600 × 800 pixel, 0.127 × 0.127 pixel/mm 16-level gray scale Optional Accessories: AC Adapter for Reader (PRSA-AC1)
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    Chapter 2 Basic Operation 22 Reading Content 36 Collections 68 Applications 76 Settings 85 Troubleshooting 93 Appendix 101 Table of Contents Index 21
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    view this User Guide, please note the following instructions. To use the page links Tap the page link to jump to the page directly (e.g.,  4). To return to the previous page, press OPTIONS  tap [Go to]  [Previous View]. To enlarge a page See "Zooming in" ( 49). Screen shots in this manual may be
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    Touch Screen Touch Screen You can perform various touch operations with a finger or the supplied stylus. ( 9) Single-tapping: for selecting an item Double-tapping: for bookmarks ( 39), instant dictionary search ( 60), word search ( 55), highlighting ( 40), etc. Example: creating a bookmark
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    Tip  To delete a bookmark, double-tap it. Touch Screen Swiping In the page view, swiping the screen turns a page. To change page turn preference, see  87. Swiping and holding Swipe and hold the page to turn pages repeatedly. Table of Contents Index 24
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    Dragging In zoom-in mode ( 49), tap and drag to reposition the displayed page. In the [Handwriting] ( 77) application or [Create/Edit] function ( 41), handwriting on the screen can be performed with the supplied stylus ( 9) or a finger. Double-tapping and dragging Double-tap the first word
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    On-screen keyboard Touch Screen The on-screen keyboard is used for word search ( 55), creating a text memo ( 42, 80), and dictionary search ( 62). Input area To Edit Delete a character Finish inputting Perform at input area Tap to place the cursor. Tap to place the cursor and tap to delete a
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    Touch Screen To Insert line feed Perform at input area Tap [Return]. Note  [Return] is invalid with [Search]. Switch the keyboard Tap [123] to switch to the symbol type keyboard. To return, tap [Abc]. Switch the character Tap to switch to the upper-case type keyboard. Tap to switch to
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    Touch Screen To input optional characters Tap and hold an applicable character key will pop up optional characters. Table of Contents Index 28
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    Press the (Home) button to display the [Home] menu. Last read content Tap to list book(s) ( 36) Newly loaded book(s) Collection list ( 68) Bookmarks and annotations ( 46) Reader settings ( 85) [Home] menu More applications ( 76) Status bar ( 30) Periodicals ( 65) Tip  [New Delivery
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    Current text Size ( 47). Current page position in landscape mode ( 54). Current page position indicator when in either 2 or 3 column split mode ( 48). Page Indicator. Tap this to jump to another page ( 57). Current time indicator. Reader shows current time in the middle of the status bar for
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    ). [Change Dictionary] Shows a list of dictionaries to select. [Continue Reading] Shows the last read page of the content. [Delete Book], [Delete Drawing], [Delete Issue], [Delete Memo] Deletes the currently-viewed book, drawing, issue or text memo from the Reader. Table of Contents Index 31
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    OPTIONS Menu Item Description/Reference page [Delete Books], Selects and deletes books, collections, [Delete Collections], drawings, issues, text memos, notes or [Delete Drawings], pictures from the Reader ( 74). [Delete Issues], [Delete Memos], [Delete Notes], [Delete Pictures] [Delete
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    44). [Create/Edit ]: Shows tools to bookmark, highlight, handwrite and remove annotations ( 41). [Hide]/[Show]: Toggle displaying annotations ( 59). Toggles the screen orientation either in portrait or landscape mode ( 54). Returns to the previously viewed page. Protects books, drawings, issues
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    content title or words in the contents with the keyword inputted by on-screen keyboard ( 56). [Select Standby Screen] Selects pictures for the standby screen ( 84). [Slideshow On]/ [Slideshow Off ] Starts/Stops a slideshow of pictures ( 83). [Sort:] Changes sort order of the list ( 36
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    OPTIONS Menu Item Description/Reference page [Word Logs: Book] Within either a book or a periodical, [Word Logs: Periodical] shows a list of the last 100 words previously searched in the dictionary ( 63). [Word Logs: Dictionary] Within a dictionary, shows a list
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    ] menu to view a book list. Tap a desired book to open. Tap to previous page Tap to change sorting order Title Date of transfer to Reader Tap to open a book Conditional icon display ( 37) Scroll bar Tips  About the OPTIONS menu, see  31.  To transfer eBooks to the Reader, please see  17
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    Conditional icon Reading Books Icon Condition Newly transferred or unread content. Protected content ( 75). Days to the expiration date. [Expired] is displayed when a book has expired. Table of Contents Index 37
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    Operation at page view Swipe the screen to turn page : Handwritten memo. Tap to show its thumbnail. Tap the thumbnail to display in full size. Reading Books Double-tap to bookmark : An added note. Tap to view the added note. Double-tap to open Tap to jump to dictionary/search/ another page
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    Annotation Bookmarking Creating: - Double-tap the upper right corner of page ( 23). - From the OPTIONS menu: [Add Bookmark] ( 31) - From the OPTIONS menu: [Notes]  [Create/Edit] ( 41) Deleting: Double-tap a bookmark. Adding a note in a bookmark: See  42. Table of Contents Index 39
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    and drag ( 25). - At pop-up tool window, tap marker to highlight. Quit Marker - Highlighting can be done in the OPTIONS menu: [Notes]  [Create/Edit] ( 41). Deleting: - From the OPTIONS menu: [Notes]  [Create/Edit] ( 41). Adding a note in a highlight: See  42. Table of Contents Index 40
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    Notes]  [Create/Edit]  a stylus or finger to stylus or your finger.  To ensure your notes are correctly saved, do not handwrite notes too close to the edge of the screen.  If you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on your Reader: - avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen
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    Drawing area Eraser To enter a memo with typed in text ( 26), tap [by Keyboard]. Note  When adding a note to the highlighted text in [Create/ Edit], unselect any annotation tool icon and then tap the highlight. 2 Enter a note  tap [Done]. will be attached to the bookmark or highlight. To view
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    or drawing on your Reader: - avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen. - try not to handwrite or draw too quickly. - the notes functionality is not designed for very detailed drawings or for writing small characters. To edit a note Tap a bookmark or highlight with  [Edit]  edit a note  tap
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    1 Press OPTIONS  tap [Notes]  [List]. A list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and handwritten memos in the current book appears. Tap to change sort type Headline Annotated page number Types of note ( 45) Tip  About the OPTIONS menu, see  31. 2 Tap a note. The page
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    Bookmark with a text note Highlight Highlight with a handwritten note Highlight with a text note Handwritten memo Tip  You can set to merge the notes of the Reader and Reader Library when synchronizing. For further instructions, refer to Reader Library Help. Table of Contents Index 45
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    ] at [Home] menu. A list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and handwritten memos in all contents appears. Tap to change sort type Headline Annotated date/Book or Periodical title/Issue date/ Annotated page number Types of note ( 45) Tip  About the OPTIONS menu, see  31. 2 Tap a note on the list
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    ) for re-sizing. Resizing Quit Text sizes Size indicator Adjusting the text size: Select one of text size icons and close. Notes When you view PDF files in a size other than [S], the following may occur.  [S] size is the default font size. If another size is selected, text size may not change
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    dividing the page into six. Expands the page to a full page. *1 Depending on the content, you may not be able to enlarge a page. *2 [Full page] mode is only effective when the screen is in landscape display ( 54). Note  In order to attach a handwritten memo, the page
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    be locked so that the desired setting can be maintained. This feature is useful when reading a book containing scanned images. 1 Press  tap [ Zoom In]. Tip  Pressing and > simultaneously at the page view screen instantly magnifies the page by 10%. 2 Drag the zoom slider, or tap + or - of the zoom
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    a specified image or column to the screen size While in zoom-in mode, double-tap an image or column which you wish to magnify. The image or column size is magnified automatically to fit the screen size, and the magnification is locked. Tip  When in zoom-in mode, you may move to the next
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    . Lock the zoom ratio and the magnified area. The book can be read as it is. Return to the zoom-in mode. To keep the zoom locked screen, press to quit. When opening the book next time the zoom locked screen will be restored. Scroll the page. You can also scroll the page by dragging
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    Adjusting Content View Adjusting Content View A page that is hard to read, such as a scanned or color converted document, can be up details in a dark area. Increases the brightness. Decreases the brightness. Custom setting mode ( 53). 3 Tap  to apply the setting and exit. The change will only
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    Custom setting mode Adjusting Content View 1 Tap  drag the slider, or tap or repeatedly until the page is adjusted to the desired brightness and contrast. Slider Restores the
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    Screen Orientation Screen Orientation The screen orientation can be switched to either portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) mode by selecting [Orientation] in any OPTIONS menu. To change the direction of screen rotation, see [Screen Orientation] ( 88). Portrait Landscape Position
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    select consecutive words, see "Doubletapping and dragging" ( 25). The following screen will appear. Quit Search  To cancel, tap  and tap anywhere view.  To search the selected word(s), tap . The search for result screen will appear. The results are highlighted on the page.  To cancel, tap
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    keyboard Searching 1 Press OPTIONS  tap [Search]  input a word using the on-screen keyboard ( 26)  tap [Search]. The search result screen will appear. The results are highlighted on the page. 2 Tap or result. to move to the previous/next To cancel, tap  and quit. Tip  Before
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    Jumping to a Page Jumping to a Page By using the slider Tap the page number shown in the status bar  drag the slider, or tap a point on the page jump bar. Quit Page jump bar Slider Page number Tip  Jumping to a page can be done from the OPTIONS menu. Press OPTIONS  tap [Go to]  [Select Page].
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    number  [Go]. You will jump to the specified page. Input area (Delete) key If the input page number exceeds the number of pages in the book, the Reader will show the last page. If 0 is input, the first page will be displayed. Table of Contents Index 58
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    Jumping to a Page By tapping a link The link appears highlighted on the screen. Tap the link to jump to the linked page. Note  If a hyperlink is covered with highlighting, press OPTIONS  tap [Notes]  [Hide] to hide highlighting. Returning to the previously displayed page Press OPTIONS  tap [Go
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    . Dictionary Candidates words ( 62) Title of current dictionary Definition area Tips  Tap  to switch and search in another dictionary.  Reader comes with 12 embedded dictionaries. - 2 English dictionaries - 10 Translation dictionaries An English word can be translated to French, German
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    2 Tap or the definition area. The definition is displayed in-full in the dictionary viewer. To go to the next page, either swipe the screen or press < > (Page Turn) buttons ( 10). Definition area (Keyboard) ( 62) Tips  Double-tapping a word in the definition area will look up the selected word
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    Using Embedded Dictionaries To list words with same head letters as previously entered word Tap or (keyboard) ( 26). The list of candidate words changes dynamically whenever the word in the input area is modified. Listed candidate words Number of entries and page number/total pages Scrolls the page
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    Using Embedded Dictionaries Listing previously looked up words 1 At page view, press OPTIONS  tap [Word Logs: Book]. The looked up words are listed in the order of most recently looked up. Word and definition 2 Tap a desired word. Table of Contents Index 63
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    Using Embedded Dictionaries To delete word logs Press OPTIONS  tap [Delete Word Logs]  tap the check box of each word to be deleted  [Done]  [Yes]. Tip  A list of looked up words within a dictionary can be also viewed by pressing OPTIONS  tap [Word Logs: Dictionary] when viewing the definition
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    Reading Periodicals Reading Periodicals You can read newspapers/magazines from [Periodicals] in the [Home] menu. 1 Tap [Periodicals] at [Home] menu. Tip  The most recently transferred periodical is displayed as [New Delivery] in the [Home] menu. 2 Tap a desired periodical to go to issue list. Tip 
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    Reading Periodicals 3 Tap a desired issue in the list. Tap to previous page Tap to change sorting order Issue date Front page headline Tap to open an issue Conditional icon display ( 37) Scroll bar Tip  About the OPTIONS menu, see  31. Table of Contents Index 66
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    Reading Periodicals 4 Use the navigation bar to read. Operations on a section Previous section Return to the first page Operations on an article Next section Previous article Return to the first page of the section Tips  Annotations can be added ( 39).  About the OPTIONS menu, see  31. Next
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    Collections Collections Creating You can group desired content in Reader as a collection. 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu  [New Collection]. [New Collection] Tip  Press OPTIONS  tap [New Collection] to create a collection. Table of Contents Index 68
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    Collections 2 Enter the collection name using the on-screen keyboard ( 26)  tap [OK]. A new collection is created in the [Collections] list. Tip  You can create/sync a collection by Reader Library. For details, refer to the Reader Library Help. To change a collection name In the [Collections]
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    Adding contents Collections From the collections 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu  tap a created collection. 2 Press OPTIONS  tap [Add Content]  [Books] or [Periodicals]. In the periodical list, select a periodical and then select issues. 3 Tap the thumbnail of a desired content  [Done].
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    or issues list Collections 1 In the books or issues list, press OPTIONS  tap [Add to Collection]. 2 In the can check added content in the collection list. Tip  To select all books or issues, press OPTIONS in the [Add Books] or [Add Issues] list  tap [Select All]. Table of Contents Index 71
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    Deleting a collection Collections Even if you delete a collection, all contents in the collection will remain undeleted on the Reader. 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu. 2 Press OPTIONS  tap [Delete Collections]. 3 Tap the check box of each collection to be deleted  [Done]  [Yes]. Tip  Also,
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    delete content in a collection, the corresponding content will remain undeleted on the Reader. 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu  tap a collection. 2 tap [Select All].  When you delete contents in [Books] or [Periodicals], corresponding contents are also deleted from relevant collections. Table
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    thumbnail with the blank check box. To delete all: press OPTIONS  tap [Select All]. To undelete: tap a book thumbnail with a checked check box. To unselect all: press OPTIONS  tap [Unselect All]. 2 Tap [Done]  [Yes]. Selected number of items (Protect) Check box Tip  You
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    : press OPTIONS  tap [Protect All]. To unprotect: tap a book thumbnail with . To unprotect all: press OPTIONS  tap [Unprotect All]. 2 Tap [Done]. Selected number of items (Unprotect) (Protect) Note  This protection feature works only on the Reader. Protected content may still be deleted via your
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    ] menu. To list all pictures ( 83) Latest pictures To list/create handwritten note(s) ( 77) Latest drawings To use the currently selected dictionary ( 82) To create/edit/view text memo(s) ( 80) Table of Contents Index 76
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    Creating drawings Applications menu 1 Tap [Handwriting] under [Home] menu. 2 Tap [New Drawing]. [Applications] at [New Drawing] Tip  Press OPTIONS  tap [New Drawing] to create a drawing. Table of Contents Index 77
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    you write with the stylus or your finger.  To ensure your notes are correctly saved, do not handwrite notes too close to the edge of the screen.  If you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on your Reader: - avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen. - try not to handwrite
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    thumbnail to view. Tap [Edit] and follow step 3 above. To delete/protect a drawing(s) Tap [Handwriting] under [Applications] at [Home] menu, press OPTIONS  tap [Delete Drawings] or [Protect Drawings]. To delete, refer to the example instructions for deleting books in "Deleting Content" ( 74
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    [New Memo]. [Applications] at [New Memo] Tip  Press OPTIONS  tap [New Memo] to create a text memo. 3 Enter text in the input area using the on-screen keyboard ( 26)  Tap [Done]. Tip  If you tap [New], the current text memo is saved, and a new text memo editor opens. Table of Contents Index
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    memo to view. Tap [Edit] and follow the step 3 ( 80). To delete/protect a text memo in the list Tap [Text Memo] under [Applications] at [Home] menu, press OPTIONS  tap [Delete Memos] or [Protect Memos]. To delete, refer to the example instructions for deleting books in "Deleting Content" ( 74
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    ] menu. The name of the currently selected dictionary is shown at the top of the screen. To switch to another dictionary, press OPTIONS  tap [Change Dictionary]. 2 Input a word using the on-screen keyboard ( 26)  tap a candidate word. The definition is displayed in-full in the dictionary viewer
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    to the standby screen. 1 Tap [Pictures] under [Applications] at [Home] menu. 2 Tap a thumbnail of desired picture on the list. Tips  About the OPTIONS menu, see  31.  See "Supported File Formats" ( 113).  To transfer pictures to the Reader using Reader Library, refer to Reader Library Help. To
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    the thumbnail of candidate picture  tap [Done]. The [Standby Screen] setting is configured from the [Settings] menu ( 91). Tip  When two pictures or more have been selected, the displayed picture is changed every time the Reader enters the sleep mode ( 8). To zoom in a picture Press ( 10) to
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    Tap [Settings] tab at [Home] menu. [General Settings] ( 87) [Date and Time] [Date and Time Format] [Page Turn Preference] [Menu Language] [Keyboard] [Screen Orientation] [Application Preferences] ( 88) [Dictionary] [Slideshow] [System Management] ( 89) [Power Management] [Device Lock] [Standby
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    Changing Settings [Initialization] ( 92) [Restore Defaults] [Clear Keyboard History] [Format Internal Memory] [About] Displays system and legal information of the Reader. [Device Shutdown] Shuts down (power off ) the Reader completely. Table of Contents Index 86
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    . Tap [OK] to apply the change. Tip  The date and time of your Reader will be automatically synchronized to your computer by the Reader Library after connection. [Date and Time Format] Tap [Month-Day-Year] or [Day-Month-Year] to select the date format. Tap [12 hour] or [24 hour] to select the time
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    Changing Settings [Keyboard] Selects a preferred on-screen keyboard. [Screen Orientation] Sets the direction to rotate when changing from portrait to landscape mode. [Application Preferences] menu items [Dictionary] Selects a default dictionary to use. [Slideshow] Sets the slideshow on/off and its
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    down within two days of inactivity. Note  The Reader does not enter the sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity even if [Power Management] is set to [On], when: - connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable - charging with an AC adapter (PRSA-AC1) (optional) - when a slideshow is set
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    4-digit number by tapping the numeric key pad. Tap [OK] to lock the Reader. To unlock, input the pass code and tap [OK]. Then tap [Off ] to unlock the Reader, in a safe place separate from the Reader.  If you forget your pass code, contact your Sony Customer Support ( 18); however, note that in
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    Changing Settings [Standby Screen] Sets the standby screen during the sleep mode. [Off ] displays nothing in the sleep mode.  [Show picture]: Set [On] to show the selected pictures on the standby screen. For details on setting the pictures, see "To set as a standby screen" ( 84).  [Show message]:
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    after restoring. [Clear Keyboard History] Deletes predictive words for the on-screen keyboard. [Format Internal Memory] Formats the internal memory of the Reader. Formatting will erase all the contents in the storage. Note  Before formatting, make sure to backup data you wish to keep to your
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    bookmarks, highlights, handwritten memos, or the setting information may be deleted by resetting.  The screen will not change after pressing the RESET hole. Slide the power switch to restart the Reader.  Do not push the RESET hole with a breakable point, such as the graphite of a mechanical pencil
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    Symptoms Troubleshooting Power Battery cannot charge.  If [Charging stopped] is displayed on the screen, check the conditions to charge the Reader again ( 12). If charging the Reader by connecting to your computer, make sure your computer is powered on.  Charge the battery within the
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    condensation may have occurred. Wait for a few hours and then turn on the Reader.  Battery power has been fully depleted. Charge the Reader by connecting to the computer via the supplied USB cable ( 12). Screen Display takes a long time to appear.  In a cold place such as outdoors, it may take
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    Troubleshooting The screen is frozen.  Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET hole. Then, slide the power switch to turn on the Reader again ( 8). Touch operation is not effective.  If condensation occurs in the touch screen, or dust attaches to the touch screen, it may cause a malfunction. For
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    book may contain an unsupported file format. Check the file format compatibility ( 113). [Continue Reading] does not work, or bookmarks are missing.  If the file status has changed (such as in the following cases), data on [Continue Reading] or notes may be deleted.  A Text/RTF/PDF file is edited
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    Viewing pictures Troubleshooting A picture cannot be displayed.  Picture files that are not supported by the Reader cannot be viewed. For details on supported picture files, see "Supported File Formats" ( 113).  A large file size of picture may not be displayable, and its file will not appear
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    to the computer Troubleshooting The Reader cannot be operated.  The Reader cannot be operated when connected to a computer via USB. The Reader cannot be recognized by your computer.  A USB hub or USB extension cable is used for the connection. Connection via an extension cable or USB hub is not
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    Troubleshooting  If none of the above solves the problem, press the RESET hole of the Reader ( 93), turn on the Reader again, and then reconnect the supplied USB cable. Content cannot be transferred to the Reader from your computer.  There is not enough free space on the Reader memory. Check [
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    Disposal Reference The built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself, consult Sony Support Center ( 18). Disposal of local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Table of Contents Index 101
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    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
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    Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part with the instructions, may manual could void your authority to operate this equipment
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    /readersupport Contact: Sony "Digital Book Reader" Customer Support at 1-(866)-962-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Precautions Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PRS-350 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc
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    BATTERIES Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries handle damaged or leaking Lithium-ion batteries. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear side of the Reader. Record them in the space
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    it, or scratching the touch screen with it.  Use the supplied stylus only for touch screen operations.  Do not use the stylus if it is damaged or deformed.  If any objects are placed on the touch screen, it may cause a malfunction. When not in use, leave Reader in sleep mode, or shut it down
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    in the Reader while charging, or if it is used for an extended period of time. 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
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    system, please refer to the respective manuals.  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 Reader Library Help - "Check for Updates". About Pre-loaded Contents Sample content
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    of this manual is not allowed without Sony's permission except for personal use. Besides individually enjoying, it is against the copyright law to use any picture you recorded without prior consent of the copyright holder.  Sony, the Sony logo, "BBeB", "Reader", "Reader Pocket Edition" and their
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    includes software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected]). For details on OpenSSL License, refer to "END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT" in the book list on the Reader. All indicated throughout this document. Program ©2010 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2010 Sony Corporation Table of Contents Index 110
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    GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE This product contains the following software covered by the GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as "GPL") and/or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as "LGPL"). You may
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    website. To download, please visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ Please note that Sony accepts no inquiries concerning the content of the source code. For details on GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, refer to "END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT" in the book list on the Reader. Table of
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    Supported File Formats Supported File Formats The following file formats can be managed within Reader Library and transferred to your Reader. Book  EPUB file (.epub file extension) EPUB (OPS version 2.0) supported  PDF file (.pdf file extension) Support is based on the PDF 1.6 specification. 
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    Supported File Formats Picture  JPEG file (.jpg or .jpeg file extension)  GIF file (.gif file extension)*  PNG file (.png file extension)  BMP file (.bmp file extension) * For an animation GIF file, only the first frame will be shown. Table of Contents Index 114
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    2 or later Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2 or later Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 2 or later Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 2 or later Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit only) Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 or later Windows XP Professional with
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    later Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later CPU RAM Free space on hard disc Monitor Other devices Windows: 800 MHz Celeron class processor or better Macintosh (True Color, 1280 × 1024 pixels, or more recommended) USB port (High-Speed USB Compatible), pointing device such as mouse or track pad 
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    System Requirements  Reader Library is not supported by the following environments: - An operating system other than those included above - Personally built computer or operating system - Multi-boot environment - Multi-monitor environment Table of Contents Index 117
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    Table of Contents CONGRATULATIONS 2 Useful Features 4 Chapter 1 Getting Started Parts and Controls 8 Charging the Reader 12 Power Saving Tips 14 How to Get eBooks 17 Support 18 Specifications 19 Table of Contents Index 118
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    Chapter 2 Basic Operation About the User Guide 22 Touch Screen 23 On-screen keyboard 26 Home Menu 29 OPTIONS Menu 31 Reading Content Reading Books 36 Annotation 39 Bookmarking 39 Highlighting word(s 40 Handwriting a note 41 Adding a note 42 Table of Contents Index 119
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    Finding a Note 44 Searching for notes within a book 44 Finding the notes in all contents 46 Resizing 47 Changing a page mode 48 Zooming in 49 Adjusting Content View 52 Screen Orientation 54 Searching 55 Jumping to a Page 57 Using Embedded Dictionaries 60 Listing previously looked up words
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    Collections Collections 68 Creating 68 Adding contents 70 Deleting a collection 72 Removing contents 73 Deleting Content 74 Protecting Content 75 Applications Applications menu 76 Creating drawings 77 Creating text memos 80 Using embedded dictionaries 82 Viewing pictures 83 Table of
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    ] menu items 88 [System Management] menu items 89 [Initialization] menu items 92 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Symptoms 94 Appendix Precautions 101 Copyright Notice 109 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 111 Supported File Formats 113 System Requirements 115 Table of Contents Index 122
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    Table of Contents 118 Index 124 Table of Contents Index 123
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    ) button.......10, 47, 84 [All Notes 29, 46 [Applications 29, 76 [Books 29, 36 [Collections 29, 68 [Dictionary 76, 82 [Handwriting 76, 77 [ 80 Index [2-Column Split 48 [3-Column Split 48 A About the User Guide.........22 Adding a note 42 Adding contents 70 Adjusting Content View.....52 All
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    34 [Sort 34 [View 34 C Changing a page mode.....48 Changing dictionary 31, 60, 88 Charge/Busy indicator 8, 12 Charging the Reader...........12 Battery status 13 Charge/Busy indicator 8, 12 Index Status indicators during charging 13 USB connector..........11, 12 Changing Settings 85
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    Darker 52 [Date and Time 87 [Date and Time Format].....87 [Delete Book 31, 74 [Delete Books 32, 74 [Delete Collections]......32, 72 [Delete Drawing 52 Index [Device Lock 85, 90 [Device Shutdown 86 [Dictionary 88 E eBook store 17 F Features 4 Finding a Note 44 Annotation 39 Icons and
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    ......41, 42, 76, 77 Finding a Note 44 [Notes 33, 41, 44 Handwriting a note 41 Highlighting word(s)..........40 Holes for optional cover attachment 11 Home Menu 29 How to Get eBooks 17 [Hide]/[Show 33 [History 32 I Icons and types of note in the [Notes] list 45 Index Issues 66, 71 [Info
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    33, 80 [Notes 33, 41, 44 [Create/Edit 33, 41 [Hide]/[Show 33 [List 33, 44 O On-screen keyboard...........26 [Clear Keyboard History 86, 92 [Keyboard ............34, 83, 88 Standby screen 34, 84, 91 Supported File Formats 113 Zooming in 49, 84 [Select Standby Screen] 34, 84 [Slideshow On
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    86 Power switch 8 Charging the Reader 12 Standby screen 34, 84, 91 [Device Shutdown]........86 Precautions 101 Protecting Content 75 Conditional icon 37 [Page Mode 48 [Page Turn Preference].......87 [Power Management] 85, 89 [Previous View] 32, 33, 59, 61 Index [Protect Books 33, 75
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    34, 55 Searching for notes within a book 44 Settings 85 Slideshow 34, 83, 88 Sort 34, 36 Specifications 19 Standby screen.......34, 84, 91 Status bar 30 Status indicators during charging 13 Stylus 9 Support 18 Supported File Formats 113 Index Symptoms 94 System Requirements..... 115
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    T Text Memo 76, 80 On-screen keyboard......26 Touch screen 10, 23 Troubleshooting 93 [Table of Contents 32 U USB connector 11, 12 Useful Features 4 Using Embedded Dictionaries 60, 82 V Viewing pictures 83 [View 34 W [Word Logs: Book]........35, 63 [Word Logs: Dictionary].....35 [Word Logs:
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