Sony PRS-650RC How to get eBooks on Reader™
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How to get eBooks on Reader™ Click for instant access! For Customers in USA/Canada For Customers in Europe/Australia ©2010 Sony Corporation 4-259-024-11(1) - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 2
Customers in USA/Canada For Customers in USA/Canada Getting eBooks Reader Store Reader Library software Reader device Sony Reader™ Library software (Reader Library) will allow you to shop and manage eBooks and other content purchased from the Sony Reader™ Store (Reader Store). Reader Library can - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 3
Library on to your PC or Mac is easy. There are 3 simple steps to follow. Step 1: Installing Reader Library ( 4) Step 2: Creating an account and purchasing eBooks ( 6) Step 3: Transferring your eBooks to your Reader™ ( 9) Each of these steps is described in more detail in the next section - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 4
" (or "Computer" for Windows Vista and Windows 7 users). Then double-click the "SETTING" drive and then double-click "Setup Reader Library for Windows". To install on Macintosh computers: When your Reader is connected to your Mac, "SETTING" and "READER" will appear on the desktop. Double-click the - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 5
Library 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of Reader Library. A shortcut to Reader Library will be added to your computer desktop (Windows only). Reader Library may start automatically depending on which option you choose just before finishing the installation. If - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 6
Step 2: Creating an Account and Purchasing eBooks Step 2: Creating an Account and Purchasing eBooks 1 Visit Reader Store and create an account. Click [eBook Store] in the left-hand menu within Reader Library. - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 7
. Note If you have already created an Adobe Account, use your Adobe ID (this is usually your email address) and password when creating your Reader Store account. Click the [Register] link. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your Reader Store account (note that the same account details - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 8
search over 1 million titles from Google Books. You can also borrow eBooks from your local public libraries. For details, refer to the home page of Reader Store. All purchased eBooks, subscribed periodicals and free downloads can be found in the [Library] section in the left-hand menu within - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 9
-hand menu within Reader Library. 2 Click on the eBook that you wish to transfer and drag-and-drop it to [Reader] in the lefthand menu. 3 After a few moments, your eBook will be transferred. If the Reader Library does not function as expected, refer to "Troubleshooting" in the Reader Library [Help - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 10
computer. Once Reader Library has closed, the on-screen message on your Reader device will change from [Do not disconnect] to [USB connected]. Once you see [USB connected], it is safe to disconnect your Reader from your computer. For more details about your Reader, refer to the User Guide found on - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 11
software Reader device Sony Reader™ Library software (Reader Library) will allow you to shop and manage eBooks and other content purchased from online eBookstores. To help manage your eBooks, you may need to create an Adobe account. You'll be asked to do this during the installation process - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 12
and purchasing eBooks ( 15) Step 3: Authorize your computer and Reader™ (one time only) ( 18) Step 4: Transferring your eBooks to your Reader ( 22) Each of these steps is described in more detail in the next section. Reader Library has many helpful features. For more information, refer to the - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 13
" (or "Computer" for Windows Vista and Windows 7 users). Then double-click the "SETTING" drive and then double-click "Setup Reader Library for Windows". To install on Macintosh computers: When your Reader is connected to your Mac, "SETTING" and "READER" will appear on the desktop. Double-click the - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 14
Library 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of Reader Library. A shortcut to Reader Library will be added to your computer desktop (Windows only). Reader Library may start automatically depending on which option you choose just before finishing the installation. If - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 15
Account and Purchasing eBooks 1 Visit online eBookstore and create an account. Click [eBook Store] in the left-hand menu within Reader Library. Click a store logo. Reader Library has links to a selection of eBookstores. By clicking a store logo, your web browser will open and show the selected - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 16
section for more details. 2 Purchase and download eBooks. IMPORTANT Some eBookstores recommend that you install Adobe Digital Editions in order to use their service. This is not necessary if you are using Reader Library. Purchase eBooks. Select the eBooks that you wish to purchase from your chosen - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 17
eBooks Download eBooks. At the end of the eBook buying process, you will be provided with a link on which you as this will automatically download your eBook purchase into Reader Library. If you are shown a warning message relating to Reader Library saying [A website wants to open content using - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 18
Step 3: Authorize your Computer and Reader Step3: Authorize your Computer and Reader 1 Create an Adobe ID and Password. If this is the first time you have purchased an eBook, Reader Library will prompt you to authorize your computer. Click [Yes] to continue. 18 - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 19
3: Authorize your Computer and Reader Prepare for Authorization. If you already own an Adobe account, proceed to step 2 ( 21). If you need to create a new Adobe account, click [Get Adobe ID]. You will then be taken to a web page that will provide further information on the Adobe ID. Click on the - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 20
Step 3: Authorize your Computer and Reader Create an Adobe account. Once you have the Adobe website displayed onscreen, you will see a link [Create an Adobe Account]. Click on this to begin the set-up process. You will receive step-by-step instructions as you proceed through the registration - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 21
Step 3: Authorize your Computer and Reader 2 Enter your Adobe ID and Password. Return to Reader Library and enter the e-mail address and password you used to create your Adobe ID. Then click [OK] to continue. Your eBook will now download to your computer. You will find all of your purchased eBooks - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 22
your eBooks to your Reader Step 4: Transferring your eBooks to your Reader 1 Click [Library] in the left-hand menu within Reader Library. 2 Select eBooks and drag-and-drop to [Reader]. Select an eBook. Click on the eBook that you wish to transfer and drag-and-drop it to [Reader] in the left-hand - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 23
you have transferred a purchased eBook to your Reader, Reader Library will prompt you to authorise your Reader. Click [Yes] to continue. Once authorised, the transfer will proceed. If the Reader Library does not function as expected, refer to "Troubleshooting" in the Reader Library [Help] menu. 23 - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 24
computer. Once Reader Library has closed, the on-screen message on your Reader device will change from [Do not disconnect] to [USB connected]. Once you see [USB connected], it is safe to disconnect your Reader from your computer. For more details about your Reader, refer to the User Guide found on - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 25
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. - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 26
Supported File Formats Audio MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following specifications should be met in order to import an MP3 file. - Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps - Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz - File must be unsecured. AAC file (.mp4, .m4a, .mov, or .qt file extension) The following - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 27
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 - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 28
OS Apple Macintosh (32 bit only) System Requirements Description Mac OS X version 10.6.3 or later Mac OS X version 10.5.8 or 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: Intel, PowerPC - Sony PRS-650RC | How to get eBooks on Reader™ - Page 29
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 29
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©2010 Sony Corporation
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How to get eBooks on Reader™
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