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    Jump to the table of contents User's Guide PRS-600 Digital Book Reader ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-153-621-14(1)
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    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 Reader Library 17 How to Use the Touch Screen 18 How to Use the Home Menu 22 About
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    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 highlight 104 Selecting a note ("Create
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    141 Advanced Settings menu items 146 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 150 Restoring default settings 163 Uninstalling Reader 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
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    Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start Guide to prepare the Reader for use. Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software "Reader Library" on your computer. Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer
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    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
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    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
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    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 
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. The same applies when the Reader's battery is fully depleted.) Charge indicator To AC outlet USB cable (supplied) * The displayed screen during the USB connection varies depending on the using environment. Hints  If
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    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
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    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
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    on the Reader manually. From the Start menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in the case of Vista) - "Installer for Reader" - "Windows" - "Setup Reader Library."  Click "Install Reader Library" in the "Installer for Reader" window, then follow the on-screen instructions.  To install Reader Library
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Getting Started Handwriting Using the supplied stylus or a finger, you can create drawing on the touch screen ( page 102, 104, 116). 21
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    /play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings. You can select menu items by tapping them. In this manual, the operating instructions on the Reader are described as follows. Example: Reading a book  In the Home menu, tap ("Books")  desired book. The actual operation for the
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    Getting Started  In the Home menu, tap ("Books"). Home menu  Tap the desired book on the "Books" list.  If more than 10 books are stored, the index bar appears on the right side of the list. The books are stored alphabetically. If your desired book is not displayed in the list, drag the index
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    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 bookmarks, 98 for highlights and 102 for markups. Continued 24
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    Started Menu item (Collections)*1 (More) (Handwriting)*2 (Text Memo)*2 (Audio)*2 (Pictures)*2 (Settings)*2 Description Displays the list of collections created by Reader Library ( page 30). Displays items that are not displayed on the Home menu ( page 24). Displays the "Handwriting" list ( page
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    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
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    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
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    the note is displayed. Hints  You can also create notes (excluding markups and handwritten comments) in Reader Library. In Reader Library, you can set to merge the notes of the Reader and Reader Library while synchronizing. When merging the notes, any inconsistent note for the same word will be
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    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).
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    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 Reader Library Help.  You can display the Option menu of the "Collections" folder list by pressing the OPTIONS button. You can switch the screen orientation
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    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
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    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
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    card from the memory card slot while the data on the memory card is being edited. Otherwise, edited data will not be saved.  Sony's Memory Stick Duo™ media of up to 16 GB has been tested to work with the Reader. For other brand's Memory Stick Duo™ media, please check compatibility before use.  SD
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    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 PRO Duo™ slot and the SD Memory Card slot at purchase. Before inserting a memory
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    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™ media and the SD Memory Card. Be sure to insert the memory card in the correct slot. Inserting
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    . Memory Stick Duo ™ SD Memory media 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
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    computer.  Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is turned on. Note  If the Reader does not turn on, the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to the next step. Although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the Reader will not turn on until (indicating connection
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    not start automatically, start it manually by double-clicking the desktop icon.  If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection.  Click "eBook Store" in the Source view
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    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. Continued 39
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    37) or refer to the Reader Library Help.  Start Reader Library.  Click "eBook Store" in the Source view. The View area is switched to the Store view and the eBook store page appears.  Follow the store instructions to purchase (download). Downloaded eBooks are automatically imported to "Purchased
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    eBooks can be read on Reader Library using your computer. For details on Reader Library operations, refer to the Reader Library Help. Importing content to Reader Library You can import content files stored on your computer into Reader  Movie files are not supported.  Picture Bitmap file, JPEG file,
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    The following are the book types supported by the Reader and Reader Library. File type (file extension) Description BBeB (.lrf, .lrx) A file in BBeB format used in digital books and publications. The links embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be used ( page 75). PDF file (.pdf) A file
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    file format that can contain information such as font type, size or color in addition to text content. Supported only by Reader Library. Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files transferred to the Reader. *1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer. *2On Macintosh
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    Transferring Content Transferring content to the Reader You can transfer (copy) the content from Reader Library to the Reader. You can transfer the following frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz Note  Movie files are not supported.  Picture Bitmap file, JPEG file, GIF file*2, PNG file *1Word files will
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    ( page 52).  Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is turned on. Note  If the Reader does not turn on, the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to the next step. Although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the Reader will not turn on until (indicating connection
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    supplied USB cable ( page 14). Reader Library starts automatically and "Reader" appears in the Source view of Reader Library. Reader Source view Notes  If Reader Library does not start automatically, start it manually by double-clicking the desktop icon.  If "Reader" does not appear in the Source
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    (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
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    note for the same word will be replaced with the latest note.  When you copy a book from Reader Library to the Reader, the notes of the Reader will be replaced with the ones of the Reader Library (or vice versa). Transferring content via a memory card You can transfer the content imported into
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    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
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    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 Reader Library. For details on Reader Library operations, refer to the Reader Library Help. Continued 50
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    transfer content back to Reader Library  Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is turned on.  Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable ( page 14). Reader Library starts automatically and "Reader" appears in the Source view of Reader Library.  Click "Reader" in the Source view
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    on how to synchronize content manually, refer to the Reader 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
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    using the supplied USB cable ( page 14). Reader Library starts and synchronizes content in the Library with the Reader automatically. Notes  If Reader Library does not start automatically, start it manually by double-clicking the desktop icon.  If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to
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    Reading Books Reading Books Follow the steps below to find books 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,
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    Reading Books  Tap the desired book on the list. Back icon Indicates that content is stored on a memory card. : Memory Stick Duo™ media : SD Memory Card "Books" list (Expiration): Indicates days remaining until expiration. "Expired" is displayed when the book has expired. Index bar: The type
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    Reading Books To return to the "Books" list Press the OPTIONS button to display the Option menu, and tap "Return to List." Using the Option menu of the book list In the book list, press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu. ("Now Playing" appears only while a track is playing.) Option menu of
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    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. Hint  You can display the Option menu of the "Collections" folder list by pressing the OPTIONS button.
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    Reading Books 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
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    Reading Books  About the index bar and scroll bar If more than 10 items are stored in a list, the index bar or scroll bar appears on the right side of the list. You can use them to search for an item that does not appear on the current page. The appearance of the index bar differs depending on the
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    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 type of note. Tap the desired note type to find it. For details about the icons displayed on the bar, refer to "Searching notes" ( page 26). Index
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    Reading Books Switching the list display format You can choose to display the list format in either "List" or "Thumbnail" view. In the Option menu, tap "Thumbnail" of "View" to switch the list display format. "List" (default) "Thumbnail" When you change the list display format, the "Audio" list
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    Searching for a book with a keyword Using the on-screen keyboard, you can search for a desired book, note or word from the Option menus. Here the instruction to search the "Books" list for a book is given as an example. You can search for a book by entering the book title or author. Hint
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    Reading Books  Tap "Search." The "Search Results" list appears. Books including the input word in their titles/authors are displayed. "Search Results" list  Tap the desired book. The book page appears. To close the Search Results list Tap (Back). Hints  You can perform other search operations in
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    Reading Books Search target and criteria Search target and criteria (metadata) vary depending on the type of Option menu as follows: Option menu type "Books" list Book list in the "Collections" folder "Collections" folder list "All Notes" list "Notes" list Home menu Book page Search target
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    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
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    memo editor ( page 106 and 123).  A maximum of 64 (in vertical screen) / 98 (in horizontal screen) characters can be input in the input area. To edit an input word Tap the input word directly to move the cursor. To delete a character Locate the cursor right next to the character by tapping
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    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 desired one. Characters selectable from the pop-up window are as follows: Character key A Selectable characters a C c D d E e I i
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    Reading Books Character key s U u Y y Z z ! ? Selectable characters Continued 68
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    Reading Books 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 file is magnified, the page number of some divided sections may be displayed as
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    go back to the previous page, drag on the page the opposite direction or press the < (Page Turn) button.  Turning pages repeatedly Hold on the touch screen after dragging, or press and hold the < > (Page Turn) buttons. Hint  You can reverse the direction of dragging in the "Settings" menu ( page
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    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
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    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
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    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 menu  Double-tapping and dragging the consecutive words You can highlight ( page 99) or search the consecutive words from the pop-up menu ( page 90).
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    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
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    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.
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    use the various features to enhance readability. Embedded dictionaries You can look up words using the English dictionaries incorporated in the Reader. Notes  Only English dictionaries ("New Oxford American Dictionary" and "Oxford Dictionary of English") are available.  If you set "English" for
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    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-up menu  Tap (Dictionary). The definition is fully displayed in the dictionary viewer. Close icon Definition area (
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    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 read its detailed definition.  In the dictionary viewer, tap (Keyboard). The lookup result screen with the on-screen keyboard appears. Close
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    Reading Books Note  When using the embedded dictionary, you cannot input alphabet with umlaut or accent. The tap and hold operation on the on-screen keyboard is not available. Adjusting the text size You can adjust the text size using the size menu. Select from 5 different text sizes (S, M, L, XL
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    Reading Books  Tap "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 82) Close icon Size icons  Tap , or
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    XL(200%), XXL(260%) PDF file: S(100%), M(200%), L(300%), XL(450%), XXL(600%) EPUB file: S(100%), M(130%), L(180%), XL(230%), XXL(310%) Notes  If you of a BBeB, Text or RTF file, the total page number displayed on the Reader increases with the number of divided sections.  When you view PDF files in
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    Reading Books Zooming in/out The book page enters zoom mode by tapping " Zoom In" on the size menu ( page 79).  In the book page, press the " Zoom In." The Zoom bar appears. (Size) button, then tap Zoom bar Slider  Drag the slider, or tap + or - of the Zoom bar repeatedly until the page is
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    Reading Books To scroll a magnified page When the book page is zoomed in, / / / appear at the edges of the screen. You can display the edge of the page by tapping / / / . You can also scroll the page by dragging it. To exit the Zoom mode Tap , or press the (Size) button. The Zoom bar disappears and
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    Close icon Displays 1st page 1st page Displays 2nd page 2nd page 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 Jump panel ( page 86). Navigates previously viewed pages ( page 89). Displays the
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    Reading Books Option item Description/Reference page Return to List Closes the book and goes back to the list from which you opened the book. Delete Book Deletes a book ( page 112). Info Displays the book information ( page 113). Now Playing Goes to the audio Playback screen ( page 130).
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    Reading Books Jumping to pages ("Go to Page") You can jump to pages using the Page Jump panel. There are two ways to perform the operation: - Using the Page Jump bar. - Specifying the page number ( page 87).  To jump to pages using the Page Jump bar  In the book page, press the OPTIONS button,
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    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. Slider To close the Page Jump panel Tap  or the page number at the bottom of the screen, or press the OPTIONS button.  Jumping directly to a specific page
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    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
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    previously displayed page appears. To return to the current page, tap  (Next View). Hints  You can also perform the same operation by dragging on the touch screen or pressing < > (Page Turn) buttons while the History Jump icons are displayed.  If you tap on the page number, the History Jump icons
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    , 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, but only select the word temporarily by double-tapping on that page. (However
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    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 skip to the next page that contains the input word(s). The next page containing the input word(s) appears. To return to the
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    Reading Books  To search from the Option menu  In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap "Search." The on-screen keyboard appears. Input area  Input a word using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65), then tap "Search". The search result page containing the input word appears. The results
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    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
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    Reading 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
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    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
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    Reading Books  Tap (Bookmark). The upper right corner of the page is shown as folded, and the color of in the tool bar is shaded. (Bookmark) Bookmark Hint  To delete the bookmark, tap (Bookmark). To close the tool bar Tap . Hints  You can add a comment to a bookmark. For details, refer to "
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    Reading Books Notes  When you delete a bookmark with a comment, the comment will also be removed. Tap "Yes" in the confirmation message to delete both the bookmark and the comment.  By adjusting the text size, the displayed bookmark on the adjusted page may contain a variety of bookmark
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    Reading Books 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
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    , double-tap the first word and drag across the desired portion, then tap (Highlight).  To delete the highlight, press the OPTIONS button, then tap "Create/Edit Notes"  (Eraser) on the tool bar. Then, tap or stroke a part of the highlighted word(s). Note  If you display the tool bar from "Create
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    Reading Books  To highlight 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
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    Reading Books Notes  Once you tap (Highlight marker) / (Eraser), it will remain active until you tap another item in the tool bar.  While an item on the tool bar is active, you cannot select a word by double-tapping. While no item is active, you can select the word, but cannot display the pop-up
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    or a finger.  In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap "Create/Edit Notes"  (Pen). The color of in the tool bar is shaded and the markup 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 (
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    the markup on the original page, tap to pop up its thumbnail, and tap the thumbnail. (If the marked page was not created on the PRS-600, only the thumbnail will be displayed.) Thumbnail of the marked page Notes  If multiple fall on the same position, they appear side by side.  This
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    Reading Books Adding a comment to a bookmark or highlight You can add a comment to a bookmark or highlighted word. There are two ways to perform the operation: - "by Drawing" - "by Keyboard" ( page 106) Note  If the tool bar is displayed and if any of (Highlight marker), (Pen) or (Eraser) has been
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    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. (Eraser), then tap any point on the  Tap
  • Sony PRS600B | User Guide - Page 106
    Reading Books  Adding a comment using the on-screen keyboard  In the book page, tap the desired bookmark or highlighted word. The Method menu appears. Close icon Method menu  Tap "by Keyboard." The Comment editor with the on-screen keyboard appears. Input area Close icon On-screen keyboard
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    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 the Comment editor has a "Return" key. You can provide a line feed using this key.  Tap "Done" to save the comment. The Comment editor is
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    hide the highlights using "Hide Notes" in the Option menu ( page 112), or delete the highlight ( page 99).  To edit a comment Tap "Edit" in the Comment viewer to display the Comment editor. Edit the comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65) or the Comment editor for handwriting.  To delete
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    " list for a note containing a text comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 111).  In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap "Create/Edit Notes." The tool bar appears.  Tap " Notes." The list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups in the current book appears. Scroll bar Page
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    inconsistent note for the same word will be replaced with the latest note.  When you copy a book from Reader Library to the Reader, the notes of the Reader will be replaced with the ones of the Reader Library (or vice versa).  To delete all the notes within a book In the Option menu of the
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    Reading Books Using the Option menu of the "Notes" List Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu. ("Now Playing" appears only while a track is playing.) Option menu Option item Sort Search Delete Notes Now Playing Orientation Description Sorts the list "by Page," "by Type" or "by Comment"
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    Notes" in one book, the other books notes are also hidden. Deleting a book ("Delete Book") You can delete a book on the Reader or memory cards that are inserted into the Reader.  In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap to display the second page of the Option menu, and tap
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    The publisher. (BBeB file only) Category The book category (BBeB file only) eBook ID The Book ID. (BBeB file only) Kind The file type. Date 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.
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    Reading Books Items Expiration date Description This field is only displayed when a book with DRM and an expiration date is selected. (PDF and EPUB file only) Switching screen orientation (vertical/ horizontal) ("Orientation") In the Option menu, you can switch the screen orientation from
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    Reading Books  About screen division when screen orientation is set to horizontal When set to horizontal, the book page is divided into 2 parts (upper and lower). To display the lower part, drag the page horizontally or press the > (Page Turn) button. Displaying upper half Displaying lower half
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    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 drawings.  In
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    Creating Drawings and Text Memos Hint  When more than 8 drawings are stored, the scroll bar appears on the right side of the list. You can display the next page of the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the > (Page Turn) button.  Tap "New Drawing." "New Drawing" Created date and time Created
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    Creating Drawings and Text Memos  Start to draw in the drawing area. Drawing area Drawing editor Hint  To erase a line, tap (Eraser), then stroke a part of the line.  Tap "Done" to save the drawing. Note  Make sure to tap "Done" when you wish to save the drawing. If you tap , the confirmation
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    Creating Drawings and Text Memos How to use the drawing editor (Eraser) (Pen) Drawing editor  To draw With (Pen) selected, drag on the screen with the supplied stylus or your finger.  To erase a drawing Tap (Eraser), stroke across the drawing thoroughly. To erase only a line, tap any point on the
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    "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
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    Creating Drawings and Text Memos  To edit a drawing In the drawing viewer, tap "Edit" to display the tool bar. Edit the drawing in the same manner as you drew it ( page 119).  To delete a drawing With the drawing viewer open, press the OPTIONS button. Tap "
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    Creating Drawings and Text Memos Hints  When more than 9 text memos are stored, the scroll bar appears on the right side of the list. You can display the next page of the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the > (Page Turn) button.  Tap "New Memo." "New Memo" Indicates that content is
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Creating Drawings and Text Memos Option menus of the drawing and text memo viewers Option menu of the drawing viewer Option menu of the text memo viewer Option item Delete Drawing/Delete Memo Now Playing Orientation Description/Reference page Deletes the drawing/memo ( page 121, 124). Opens the
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    Playing Audio Files Playing Audio Files Playing audio files transferred from your computer You can play back MP3 and AAC files (unsecured) on the Reader. You can also read books while listening to an audio file ( page 129). When listening to audio files, connect the optional headphones to the
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    Playing Audio Files Hints  The content on the memory card also appears in the "Audio" list.  When more than 10 tracks are stored, the index bar appears on the right side of the list. You can display the next page of the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the > (Page Turn) button.  You can
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    Playing Audio Files To close the Playback screen Press the OPTIONS button to display the Option menu, and tap "Return to List." Hints  You can read a book while playing tracks. To do so, play the track before you begin to read a book.  You can display the Option menu of "Audio" by pressing the
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    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
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    Playing Audio Files Using the Option menu of Audio Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu. ("Now Playing" appears only while a track is playing.) Option menu of the "Audio" list Option item Sort View Now Playing Orientation Description/Reference page Sorts the "Audio" list "by Title"or "
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    Playing Audio Files Option menu of the Playback screen Option item Repeat Shuffle Off/ Shuffle On Continue Reading Return to List Orientation Description/Reference page Off (default setting): Stops playback after playing all tracks. 1 Song: Plays the current track repeatedly. All Songs: Plays all
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    Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Viewing pictures transferred from your computer You can view BMP/JPEG/GIF/PNG files on the Reader. Note  If you perform an invalid operation, screen. appears at the bottom of the  In the Home menu, tap ("More")  ("Pictures"). Home menu Continued 133
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    Viewing Pictures Hints  The content on the memory card also appears in the "Pictures" list.  When more than 10 pictures are stored, the index bar appears on the right side of the list. You can display the next page of the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the > (Page Turn) button.  You can
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    Viewing Pictures Hints  The Size menu of the Picture viewer can be displayed by pressing the (Size) button. In the Size menu, you can zoom in/out a picture ( page 82).  You can display the Option menu of "Pictures" by pressing the OPTIONS button ( page 137).  To increase the resolution of
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    Viewing Pictures To zoom in/out a picture You can zoom in/out a picture. On the Picture viewer, press the (Size) button to display the Zoom bar. For details about using the Zoom bar and scrolling the magnified picture, refer to "Zooming in/out" ( page 82). Zoom bar Slider  Continued 136
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    Viewing Pictures Using the Option menu of Pictures Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu. ("Now Playing" appears only while a track is playing.) Option menu of the "Pictures" list Option item Sort View Now Playing Orientation Description/Reference page Sorts the "Pictures" list "by
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    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.
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    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
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    Settings  In the "Settings" menu, select the setting item you want to change.  Illustrations below show the "Date and Time" setting. "Settings" menu  Tap the desired part or field to change the setting. To input a number, tap the numeric key. Numeric Keys "Date and Time" setting screen  Tap "OK"
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    Date and Time Description Sets date and time displayed on the Reader. To input the value, tap the numeric key. Hint  When you connect the Reader to your computer with Reader Library open, the date and time of the Reader is automatically synchronized with your computer clock. Date and Time Format
  • Sony PRS600B | User 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
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    .  (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 PRS600B | User Guide - Page 144
    Description Sets the language of the displayed menu or messages. Available languages: "English," "Français," "Deutsch," "Nederlands" Hints  When you turn on the Reader for the first time or after restoring the default settings ( page 163), you are required to set the language in the initial setting
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    Settings Setting item Description About Displays the firmware version of the Reader, the product name, license information, etc. Restore Defaults Refer to "Restoring default settings" ( page 163). To cancel the operation Tap (Back). Continued 145
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    tap "OK." Notes  You are recommended to make a note of your password and keep it in a safe place separate from the Reader. If you forget your password, contact your Sony Support Center ( page 152); however note that in unlocking your device, all content on it will be erased.  When the "Device
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    you calibrate the 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 for the first
  • Sony PRS600B | User 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
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    make sure to transfer data that you do not want to lose to your computer or other device. Device Shutdown Shuts down the Reader to minimize battery consumption. Hint  You can also shut down the Reader by sliding the POWER switch and holding it for more than 3 seconds. Notes  After shutdown, the
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    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the Reader does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.  Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button with the tip of the supplied stylus, or a small pin or clip, then slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader. Removing the tip
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Troubleshooting Reading/playing/viewing contents Symptom A book cannot be read. Cause headphone jack. A picture cannot be displayed.  Picture files that are not supported by the Reader cannot be viewed. For details on supported picture files, refer to page 44.  A picture of large size may
  • Sony PRS600B | User Guide - Page 157
    Troubleshooting Reading/playing/viewing contents (continued) Symptom Cause or corrective action "Continue 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
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    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
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    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
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    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 PRS600B | User 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 PRS600B | User Guide - Page 162
    Troubleshooting Memory card Symptom Cause or corrective action Content on a  Check that the memory card is memory card cannot inserted in the Media slot in the be read/played/ correct direction. viewed.  Check to see that you are using a memory card that is supported by the Reader. 
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    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 "
  • Sony PRS600B | User 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
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    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
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    Windows  Click "Start" - "Control Panel."  Double-click "Add/Remove Programs." *1  Click "Reader 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 PRS600B | User Guide - Page 167
    - "Check for Updates." For details on updates, refer to the Reader 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
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    can try them out right away. The pre-installed sample content is for the purpose of trial reading, viewing and listening. About sample content The Reader is pre-installed with sample content. If you delete pre-installed sample content, you cannot restore it, and
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    Other Information Notes on Reader Disposal The built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself, consult Sony Support Center ( page 152). 169
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Continued 173
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    : 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
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    Other Information For Customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding
  • Sony PRS600B | User 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
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    rain or snow. − Do not get the Reader wet. If you touch the Reader with wet hands, or put the Reader in a damp article of clothing, the Reader may get wet and this may cause a malfunction.  The touch screen is delicate and subject to cracking. Handle the Reader with due care.  Do not poke people
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    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
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    media for digital still cameras. For details on memory cards supported by the Reader, refer to "Inserting a Memory Card" on page 33.  memory cards  When using miniSD Card on the Reader, an adapter (sold separately) is required.  The Reader does not comply with the following: − MagicGate™
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    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
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    manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder.  In no event will SONY properly on your Reader Library. − User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed.  Explanations in this manual assume that you are
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    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
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    holder. Additionally, use of the data of this product or the contents of this manual is not allowed without Sony's permission except for personal use.  Sony, the Sony logo, "BBeB", "BBeB Book", "Reader", "Reader Touch Edition" and their logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of
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    For details on OpenSSL License, refer to "openssl.txt" on the Reader. All other system names and product names appearing in this document are not indicated throughout this document. Program ©2009 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2009 Sony Corporation About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Dear customers
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    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 PRS600B | User Guide - Page 186
    Information Specifications Model name PRS-600 Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: DC 3.7 V AC adapter: DC 5.2 V USB Battery life (continuous playback) Maximum Battery: Approx. 7,500 continuous page turns when reading only * * Measured using a fully charged battery and counting consecutive
  • Sony PRS600B | User 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 or also required on your computer.  This software is not supported by the following environments: - An operating system other than
  • Sony PRS600B | User Guide - Page 188
    Device Lock 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 eBooks 42 Continued 188
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    Card slot 8 Memory Card 33 Memory Stick Duo™ media 33, 179 P Page Jump panel 86 Picture 133 Power Management 11 POWER switch 8, 10 R Reader Library.........17, 41, 44, 48 Install... See "Quick Start Guide" Uninstalling 166 Reading Books 54 Reset 150 RESET button 7, 150 Continued 189
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    , 137 Stylus 8, 9, 150 Synchronizing 52 V Vertical 114 View 56, 131, 137 VOL -/+ button 7, 130 Z Zoom in/out 136 T Table of Contents 84 Tool bar 95 Touch Screen 6 Transfer 44 Troubleshooting 150 U Updating 167 USB 13, 46, 49 USB connector 7 190
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