Sony PRS-600 User's Guide
Sony PRS-600 - Electronic Book Reader Manual
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Jump to the table of contents User's Guide PRS-600 Digital Book Reader ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-153-621-12(1) - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 2
5 Getting Started Parts and Controls 6 Turning on the Reader 10 About the Power Management of the Reader 11 Charging the Reader 13 About charging 13 Charging the Reader via USB connection 13 Installing eBook Library 17 How to Use the Touch Screen 18 How to Use the Home Menu 22 About the - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 3
back to previously displayed pages ("History 89 Searching a book for keywords ("Search 90 Creating a bookmark on a book page ("Create/Edit Notes") 94 Highlighting a word(s) ("Create/Edit Notes 98 Marking up a book page by handwriting ("Create/Edit Notes") 102 Adding a comment to a bookmark or - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 4
141 Advanced Settings menu items 146 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 150 Restoring default settings 163 Uninstalling eBook Library 166 Other Information Updating the Reader Device Software 167 About Books Pre-installed on the Reader 168 Notes on Reader Disposal 169 Precautions 170 On safety - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 5
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 6
screen gives you simple access to the various functions on the Reader ( page 18). < > (Page Turn) buttons Turns the page. You can turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. You can also turn the page using the touch screen ( page 19). (Home) button Displays the Home menu ( page 24 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 7
headphones (optional) ( page 127). USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (supplied) ( page 13). DC IN jack Used to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional). Hint The Reader can be charged by connecting to a computer using the supplied USB cable. RESET button Resets the - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 8
Charge indicator Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging is complete ( page 14). Flashes in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. POWER switch Switches the Reader operations, such as selecting a word, on the touch screen ( page 9, 18, 150). Continued - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 9
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 10
and the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the first time, after a reset ( page 150) or shutdown ( page 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). Continued 10 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 11
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 12
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 13
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 14
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). Continued 14 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 15
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 16
Getting Started 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). 16 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 17
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 18
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. Continued 18 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 19
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) or select a word to highlight ( page 101). Continued 19 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 20
Getting Started 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 pages repeatedly ( page 70). Continued 20 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 21
Getting Started Handwriting Using the supplied stylus or a finger, you can create drawing on the touch screen ( page 102, 104, 116). 21 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 22
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 23
, 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 24
( page 31). Home menu Menu item (Continue Reading) (Books) (All Notes) Description Displays the page of the last book being read. Displays the "Books" list ( page 54). Displays a list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in books within the Reader ( page 26). Refer to page 94 for - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 25
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 26
Getting Started 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 27
Getting Started In the Home menu, tap ("All Notes"). The list of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the Reader appears. 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. - - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 28
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 29
Getting Started 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 Sort Search Now Playing Orientation Description Sorts the list by date, type, or comment ( page 58). - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 30
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 31
Getting Started 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 32
Getting Started 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 33
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 34
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 35
Getting Started 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. - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 36
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). 36 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 37
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 38
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 39
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 40
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 41
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 Movie files are not supported. Picture Bitmap file, JPEG file, files during transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 42
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 43
(.doc, .docx*2) Description A document file format that can contain information such as font type, size or color in addition to text content. Supported only by eBook Library. Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files transferred to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 44
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 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz Note Movie files are not supported. Picture Bitmap file, JPEG file, GIF file*2, PNG file * - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 45
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 46
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 47
(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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 48
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 49
Content Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is turned on. Note If the Reader does not turn on, the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to the next step. Although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the Reader will not turn on until (indicating connection - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 50
it to increase free space on the memory card. Delete any unnecessary book on the Reader ( page 112). 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. Continued 50 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 51
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 52
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 53
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 54
transferred from your computer. Note If you perform an invalid operation, screen. appears at the bottom of the 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 55
Indicates that content is stored on a memory card. : "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card : SD Memory Card "Books" list (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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 56
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 57
Reading Books Option item Orientation Description/Reference page Switches the screen orientation (vertical/ horizontal) ( page 114). To close the Option menu Tap , or press the OPTIONS button. - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 58
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 59
Reading Books About the index bar and scroll bar If more than 10 items are stored in a list, /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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 60
Reading Books 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 61
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 62
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 63
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 " - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 64
in the "Collections" folder "Collections" folder list "All Notes" list "Notes" list Home menu Book page Search target Criteria Book Title, author Collection Note Note Book Word Collection folder Book title, created date, first sentence of the page containing a bookmark or markup, target word in - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 65
Reading Books 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 66
Reading Books To input symbols, tap "Symbols" to display the symbol keyboard. You 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 67
Reading Books 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 68
Reading Books Character key s U u Y y Z z ! ? Selectable characters Continued 68 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 69
Operations on the book page On the book page screen, you can perform the following operations. Size indicator Current page number/ Total page number Volume indicator Note When the text on an EPUB - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 70
Reading Books 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 71
Reading Books Tapping operations Double-tapping on the top right corner of a book page You can add/remove a bookmark ( page 94). Bookmark Continued 71 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 72
Reading Books Tapping the page number at the bottom of the screen You can jump to the desired page from the Page Jump panel ( page 86). Page Jump panel Continued 72 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 73
Reading Books Double-tapping a word You can highlight ( page 99), search ( page 90), or look up the word ( page 76) from the pop-up menu. Pop-up - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 74
Reading Books 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 Continued 74 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 75
Reading Books 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. - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 76
Reading Books 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 77
Reading Books In the book page, double-tap the desired word. The pop-up menu appears, in which the headline of the word definition is displayed. (Dictionary) Close icon Pop- - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 78
Reading Books 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 79
Reading Books Note When using the embedded dictionary, you cannot input alphabet with umlaut or accent. The tap 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 Continued 79 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 80
"M," "L," "XL" or "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. Size indicator "Zoom In" ( page - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 81
PDF file: S(100%), M(200%), L(300%), XL(450%), XXL(600%) EPUB file: S(100%), M(130%), L(180%), XL(230%), file, the total page number displayed on the Reader increases with the number of divided sections. the original formatting. Certain image-based pages such as the cover page of a book, or - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 82
by tapping " Zoom In" on the size menu ( page 79). In the book page, press the " Zoom In." The Zoom bar appears. (Size) button, then 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 83
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 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. Continued 83 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 84
Option item Go to Page History Table of Contents*1 Search Create/Edit Notes Hide Notes/ Show Notes*2 Description/Reference page Displays the Page viewed pages ( page 89). Displays the table of contents. Searches words in the book ( page 90). Displays the tool bar to create/delete a bookmark ( page - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 85
item Description/Reference page Return to List Closes the book and goes back to the list from which you opened the book. Delete Book Deletes a book ( page 112). Info Displays the book information ( page 113). Now Playing Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130). Orientation Switches - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 86
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. "Enter Page #" ( page 87) Page Jump bar Close icon Page - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 87
Reading Books 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. - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 88
Reading Books 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 89
("History") You can go back to previously displayed pages. In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap "History." The History Jump 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 90
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. (Search) Close icon 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 91
Reading Books 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 92
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 93
Reading Books 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 . Continued 93 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 94
Books 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 95
Reading Books 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 Continued 95 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 96
Reading Books Tap (Bookmark). The upper right corner of the page is shown as folded, and the color of in the 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). Continued 96 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 97
Reading Books Notes When you delete a bookmark with a comment, the comment will 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" list ( page 26) - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 98
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 99
highlight a word(s) by double-tapping In the book page, double-tap the desired word, then tap (Highlight 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 100
a word(s) from the Option menu In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap "Create/Edit Notes" (Highlight marker). The color of in the tool bar is shaded and the highlighting function becomes available. Drag across the word(s) on the book page. The word(s) is highlighted. (Highlight - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 101
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, 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 102
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 103
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 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 104
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 Continued 104 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 105
Reading Books 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 line. - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 106
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- - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 107
Reading Books Enter your comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65). Hints Up to 2048 characters can be input in a comment. The on-screen keyboard in - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 108
display the Comment editor. Edit the comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65) or the Comment editor for handwriting. 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 109
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 110
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 111
" or "by Comment" ( page 58). Searches a desired note by keyword ( page 62). Deletes all the bookmarks, highlights, markups and comments within the book. Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130). Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ( page 114). To close the Option menu Tap - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 112
"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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 113
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 114
Expiration date Description This field is only displayed when a book with DRM and an expiration date is selected. (PDF and EPUB 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 115
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 116
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, screen. appears at the bottom of the Drawing by handwriting You can create handwritten - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 117
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 > (Page Turn) button. Tap "New Drawing." "New Drawing" Created date and time Created - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 118
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 119
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 120
"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. Drawing viewer Current drawing number/ Total drawing number Continued 120 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 121
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 119). To delete a drawing With the drawing viewer open, press the OPTIONS button. Tap " - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 122
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 > (Page Turn) button. Tap "New Memo." "New Memo" Indicates that content is - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 123
Creating Drawings and Text Memos Enter text on the input area using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65) 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 124
text memo. Press the < > (Page Turn) buttons or drag on the touch screen to display the previous/next text memo. Close icon Current text memo number the memo, 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 125
Creating Drawings and Text Memos Using the Option menu of the Handwriting and Text 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 Now Playing - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 126
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 Delete Drawing/Delete Memo Now Playing Orientation Description/Reference page Deletes the drawing/memo ( page 121, 124). Opens the - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 127
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 128
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 > (Page Turn) button. You can - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 129
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 130
Playing Audio Files Operations on the Playback screen On the Playback screen, you can perform the following operations. Picture area Track name Artist name Album name Playback progress bar (stop)/(play) Play mode icon*1 : Shuffle play : Repeat (1 Song) : Repeat (All Songs) Elapsed playback time - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 131
View Now Playing Orientation Description/Reference page Sorts the "Audio" list "by Title"or "by Artist" ( page 58). Switches the list display format ( page 61). Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130). Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ( page 114). To close the Option - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 132
tracks. 1 Song: Plays the current track repeatedly. All Songs: Plays all tracks repeatedly. Plays all tracks in random order. Goes to the book page screen. The last displayed page appears. Closes the Playback screen and displays the "Audio" list. Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 133
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, screen. appears at the bottom of the In the Home menu, tap ("More") ("Pictures"). Home menu Continued 133 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 134
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 > (Page Turn) button. You can - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 135
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 picture ( page 82). You can display the Option menu of "Pictures" by pressing the OPTIONS button ( page 137). To increase the resolution of - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 136
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 Continued 136 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 137
View Now Playing Orientation Description/Reference page Sorts the "Pictures" list "by Title"or "by Date" ( page 58). Switches the list display format ( page 61). Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130). Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) ( page 114). To close the Option - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 138
Viewing Pictures Option menu of the Picture Viewer Option item Slideshow On/Off Return to List Now Playing Orientation Description/Reference page Starts/Stops a slideshow of pictures. The "Slideshow" setting can be configured from the "Settings" menu ( page 143). Closes the Picture viewer screen. - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 139
Settings Changing Settings You can configure various settings in the "Settings" menu. Note If you perform an invalid operation, screen. appears at the bottom of the In the Home menu, tap ("More") ("Settings"). Home menu Hint You can place ("Settings") in the Home menu in "Customize Home - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 140
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" - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 141
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 142
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 143
. (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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 144
çais," "Deutsch," "Nederlands" Hints When you turn on the Reader for the first time or after restoring the default settings ( page 163 set automatically. The setting of "Keyboard" also determines "Date and Time Format" and "Dictionary" settings. Once the initial setting is completed, setting - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 145
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" ( page 163). To cancel the operation Tap (Back). Continued 145 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 146
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 in a safe place separate from the Reader. If you forget your password, contact your Sony Support Center ( page 152); however note - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 147
touch screen by following the on-screen instructions. 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 Date and Time Format" and " - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 148
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 149
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 150
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 151
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. Continued 151 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 152
Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ Phone number: 1-877-899-7669 For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult Sony Service Center. Continued 152 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 153
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 154
Troubleshooting Power (continued) Symptom The Reader cannot be turned on. Cause or corrective action 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 155
is not possible with an eBook store. 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. You cannot select Calibrate the touch screen from items even if - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 156
other than the authorized one. If the book has an expiration date, confirm whether the book has already expired ( page 55). 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 157
Troubleshooting Reading/playing/viewing contents (continued) Symptom "Continue Reading" does not work or 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. Continued 157 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 158
Troubleshooting Connection to the computer Symptom The Reader cannot be operated during USB connection. The Reader cannot be recognized. Cause or corrective action Disconnect the USB cord from the Reader, and reset it, then reconnect the USB cord. The Reader is locked. The Reader is turned - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 159
it on, then reconnect it. when connected to Battery power has been fully your computer via depleted. Charge the Reader via USB. USB ( page 13). The charge indicator lights up in red and charging starts. After about 5 minutes, the Reader automatically turns on and appears on the screen - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 160
cable or USB hub is not guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. The Reader's battery The USB cable is not connected cannot be charged properly. Verify and try again. (The charge Are you using a USB hub or USB indicator does not extension cable? Connection via an light - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 161
Troubleshooting eBook Symptom An eBook cannot be read. Cause or corrective action 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 162
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 on eBook Library. When formatting a memory card, format it using the Reader. - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 163
Troubleshooting 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 Sort menu Books: by Title Book list in the "Collections" folder: by Order Audio: by Title - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 164
Troubleshooting Settings menu VOL -/+ button Items Default settings Power Management On Page Turn Gesture Left-to-right to turn to the next page. Slideshow Turn: Off - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 165
Troubleshooting Tap "Yes" to restore default settings. To cancel the operation, tap (Back). Follow the on-screen instructions to set the initial settings ( page 10). 165 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 166
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 167
" - "Check for Updates." For details on updates, refer to the eBook Library Help or the following website. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/readersupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS 167 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 168
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. 168 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 169
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 Center ( page 152). 169 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 170
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 Continued 170 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 171
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 172
recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 173
: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Continued 173 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 174
: www.sony.com/readersupport Contact: Sony "Digital Book Reader" Support Center at 1-(866)-9627669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PRS-600 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 175
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 176
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 considerate to the people around you. Warning If lightning occurs while you are using the Reader, take off the headphones immediately. 176 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 177
Other Information 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 178
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 179
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 180
its case when you carry or store it. Do not touch the connector of a memory card with bear hands or metallic 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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 181
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 182
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 183
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 Adobe, the Adobe logo, Reader and PDF are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 184
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 185
driver util-linux zlib These source codes are available on the web site. Access the following web site to download. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ Note that Sony accepts no inquiries concerning the contents of these source codes. For details on GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, refer to "GPL (English - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 186
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 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 187
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 apply) is also required on your computer. This software is not supported by the following environments: - An operating system other than - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 188
146 Device Shutdown 149 Dictionary 148 Format Memory 149 Audio files 127 B Battery 15 Book list 55 Bookmark 94 C Charge indicator 8 Charging 13 Collection 30 Comment 104 D DC IN jack 7 Default settings 163 Dictionary 76 Drawing 102, 104, 116 E eBook Library...........17, 41, 44, 48 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 189
" slot.........8 SD Memory Card slot 8 Memory Card 33 "Memory Stick 33, 179 P Page Jump panel 86 Picture 133 Power Management 11 POWER switch 8, 10 R Reading Books 54 Reset 150 RESET button 7, 150 Continued 189 - Sony PRS-600 | User's Guide - Page 190
111 Setting 139 About 145 Date and Time 141 Date and Time Format........141 Menu Language 144 Page Turn Gesture 143 Power Management............142 Restore Contents 84 Tool bar 95 Touch Screen 6 Transfer 44 Troubleshooting 150 U Updating 167 USB 13, 46, 49 USB connector 7 190
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