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    Click for instant access! Table of Contents Index ©2010 Sony Corporation User Guide V1.0 PRS-950 Digital Book Reader 4-260-631-11(2)
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    Daily Edition™ comes with these useful features:  Unplug and unwind - with mobile network or Wi-Fi® connection, you can download ebooks straight to your Reader™ without a computer and take your library on the go.  7" e-paper with clear touch screen - all you need is a soft touch to turn pages, tap
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    . Otherwise, you can update the Reader firmware using a computer. Please go to the Reader support website at http://www.sony.com/readersupport for instructions on how to update the Reader firmware. Support for the Reader™ Store Go to the Reader Store Help and Support page: Tap [Store] at [Home
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    About the User Guide When using your Reader to view this User Guide, please note the following instructions. To use the page links Tap the page link to jump to the page directly (e.g.,  5). To return to the previous page, press OPTIONS  tap [Go
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    Useful Features Mobile network and Wi-Fi®  Connecting to a mobile network ( 35)  Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ( 127)  Reader Store ( 35) Annotation  Bookmarking ( 59)  Highlighting Word(s) ( 60)  Handwriting a note ( 61)  Adding a note ( 62) Resizing  Adjusting the text size ( 67) 
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    ) Browsing website ( 90) Collection Management  Creating ( 98)  Adding contents ( 99)  Deleting ( 100) Other Applications  Handwriting ( 108)  Text Memo ( 111)  Picture Viewer ( 113)  Audio Player ( 115) Supported File Formats ( 164) Specifications ( 19) Table of Contents Index 
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    Table of Contents About the User Guide 4 Useful Features 5 Chapter 1 Overview Parts and Controls 14 Specifications 19 Chapter 2 Getting Started Charging the Reader 22 Power Saving Tips 24 Basic Operation Touch Screen 27 On-screen keyboard 30 Home Menu 32 Table of Contents Index 
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    Getting Content Accessing the Reader™ Store Wirelessly 35 Creating a Reader™ Store Account 38 Making Purchases 39 OPTIONS menu of the Reader Store 40 Downloading Content 41 Accessing the Reader Store with your computer.......44 Step 1: Installing Reader™ Library 46 Step 2: Creating an Account
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    Chapter 3 Reading Content Reading Books 53 OPTIONS Menu 55 Annotation 59 Bookmarking 59 Highlighting word(s 60 Handwriting a note 61 Adding a note 62 Finding a Note 64 Searching for notes within a book 64 Finding the notes in all contents 66 Resizing 67 Changing a page mode 68 Zooming in
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    Using Wikipedia 84 Reading Newspapers / Magazines 85 Reading from a Memory Stick™ or SD Card 88 Browsing Internet Content Browsing Website 90 Adding a bookmark 94 OPTIONS menu of the [Browser] application 96 Collections Collections 98 Creating 98 Adding content 99 Deleting a collection 100
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    files 115 Settings Changing Settings 118 [General Settings 120 [Application Preferences 122 [System Management 123 [Initialization 125 [Wireless Controls 126 [Wi-Fi Network Settings 127 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 137 Symptoms 138 Table of Contents Index 11
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    Appendix Precautions 150 Copyright Notice 161 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 163 Supported File Formats 164 System Requirements 166 Index 168 Table of Contents Index 12
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    Chapter 1 Overview 14 - 20 Parts and Controls 14 Specifications 19 Table of Contents Index 13
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    Overview Parts and Controls Charge/Busy indicator Power switch Slide to the right and release quickly Stylus WIRELESS switch Micro USB connector Table of Contents Index 14
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    . When not in sleep mode, slide and hold for more than 3 seconds. Follow the instructions on the screen. 1 Battery consumption is minimized in sleep mode. 2 For details about [Standby Screen], see  124 down/internal memory access Off: Off/Sleep mode/Reader in operation Table of Contents Index 15
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    Memory Stick Duo™ SD card media  Mark  Mark Parts and Controls  Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot  Memory card access indicator Lights up in orange during memory card access.  SD card slot Please see  159 regarding memory card usage.  Stylus For more precise operations, use the supplied stylus.
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    Parts and Controls  Touch screen ( 27) Lightly tap the screen either with a finger or the supplied stylus to navigate.  Page turn buttons Press < (previous) or > (next) to turn the page. Press and hold < or > to turn pages continuously.  Home button ( 32) Shows the [Home] menu.  Size button
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    A tactile dot on the + button helps with ease of operation.  Headphones jack  Micro USB connector ( 22, 46) Used for transferring data and charging the Reader by the supplied USB cable.  RESET hole ( 137)  WIRELESS Switch ( 36, 37, 90) Set to "ON" when using a mobile network or Wi-Fi network
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    Specifications Specifications Model name PRS-950 Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC AC adapter: 5.0 V DC, 1,500 mA USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Battery life (continuous playback) Maximum Battery: Approx. 20,000 continuous page turns when reading only * *
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    11b / g compliant Expansion slots Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot, SD card slot Please see  159 regarding memory card usage. AC Adapter for Reader (PRSA-AC1)  Output: 5.0 V DC, 1,500 mA  Input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A  Operating/Charging temperature: 41˚F to 95˚F (5˚C to 35˚C)  Dimensions
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    27 Home Menu 32 Getting Content 35 - 51 Accessing the Reader™ Store Wirelessly........... 35 Creating a Reader™ Store Account 38 Making Purchases 39 OPTIONS menu of the Reader Store 40 Downloading Content 41 Accessing the Reader Store with your computer 44 Table of Contents Index 21
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    an AC outlet using the supplied AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). The time to completely charge a depleted battery is about 2.5 hours. 1 Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the micro USB connector of the Reader, and the other end to the AC adapter. 2 Connect to an AC outlet. appears in the
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    AC adapter to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC adapter, disconnect it from the AC outlet. Tips  The Reader can also be charged by connecting it to your computer with the supplied USB cable ( 46). The time to completely charge a depleted
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    until an icon shows completion of charge ( 22, 46).  Charging a completely depleted battery will take about 2.5 hours when connected to the supplied AC adapter. Recommended Temperature Please use your Reader within the recommended operating temperature range ( 19). Table of Contents Index 24
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    Power Saving Tips Operating requiring more power The following cases may consume more power:  Using mobile network or Wi-Fi network  Using the [Browser] application  Graphics intensive content  Playing audio files  Photo slideshow with a short duration  Using external memory cards  Frequent
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    may reduce the charging capability.  We recommend the supplied AC adapter. The performance of any third party charger is not guaranteed.  Please keep the Reader at normal temperature operation ( 19).  If you do not use mobile network or Wi-Fi, set the WIRELESS switch to "OFF" ( 18). Table of
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    Basic Operation Touch Screen You can perform various touch operations with a finger or the supplied stylus ( 16). Single tap to select an item: Double-tap: for bookmarks ( 59), instant dictionary search ( 80), word search ( 75), highlighting ( 60), etc. Example: creating a bookmark ( 59) Tip
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    Touch Screen Swiping In the page view, swiping the screen turns a page. To change page turn preference, see  121. Swiping and holding Swipe and hold the page to turn pages repeatedly. Table of Contents Index 28
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    Touch Screen Dragging In zoom-in mode ( 69), tap and drag to reposition the displayed page. In the [Handwriting] ( 108) application or [Create/Edit] function ( 61), handwriting on the screen can be performed with the supplied stylus ( 16). Double-tapping and dragging Double-tap the first word,
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    On-screen keyboard Touch Screen The on-screen keyboard is used for many functions. Tip The key array of the keyboard varies depending on the category of the input text (URL, etc.). Note that the input area may not appear on the keyboard. Input area To Edit Delete a character Finish inputting
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    Touch Screen To Perform at input area Switch the keyboard Tap [123] to switch to the symbol type keyboard. To return, tap [Abc]. Switch the character Tap to switch to the upper-case type keyboard. Tap to switch to additional characters at the symbol keyboard. Input previously entered
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    content Tap to list book(s) ( 53) Newly loaded book(s) Collection list ( 98) Bookmarks and annotations ( 66) Reader settings ( 118) [Home] menu More applications ( 106) Reader Store ( 35) Status bar ( 33) Periodicals ( 85) Tip [New Delivery] appears when a new periodical has been
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    is automatically connected to a 3G network when available. appears when downloading content. appears when connecting and downloading a page in the Reader Store or [Browser] application. appears when an SSL compatible site is displayed. The currently displayed site is encrypted using SSL. may appear
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    Home Menu Icon Description Current time indicator. Reader shows current time in the middle of the status when the volume button is pressed ( 18, 117). An invalid operation. Audio playback. Battery status indicator ( 23). While charging with the supplied AC adapter. appears when fully charged
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    -Fi connection you can purchase and download eBooks and periodicals directly from the Reader Store. Tap [Store] at [Home] menu. The [Wi-Fi Set-up] screen appears. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. Follow the on-screen set up instructions. For more details, see  127. Set up a Wi-Fi network later. Check
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    is displayed in the bottom left of the screen. Mobile network status For information on the network coverage area, please visit: http://www.sony.com/readersupport Icon Status The Reader is connected to the mobile network. The more bars, the stronger the signal. The mobile network feature of the
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    in standby mode ( 126). There is no Wi-Fi access point. In this state, you cannot access the Reader Store and the Internet wirelessly. The WIRELESS switch is set to "OFF" ( 18). Tip The displayed Wi-Fi network status icon varies according to the [
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    Store Account In order to purchase and download eBooks or periodicals, you need to register an account at the Reader Store, or if you already have a Reader Store account or Sony Style account, sign in via your e-mail address and password. Tap [Create Account] Enter your e-mail address using the on
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    Making Purchases Making Purchases Browse the Reader™ Store to find your desired books and purchase them by following the store instructions. Return to the top page of the Reader Store. Displays purchase history and credit card information. Table of Contents Index 39
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    Description/Reference page [Store Home] Displays the top page of the Reader Store. [My Account] Displays the [My Account] page. [Help and Support] Displays the Reader Store Help page. [Legal Information] Displays the Reader Store Legal information page. [Refresh Page] Shows the last read
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    Downloading Content Downloading Content Select the eBooks that you wish to purchase, and tap [Buy Now]. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed to the purchasing process. Tap [Buy Now] At the end of the eBook purchasing process, [Download Complete] is displayed in the status bar and the
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    page, then tap [Newspapers] or [Magazines] and follow the store instructions. About auto delivery Once you have subscribed to newspapers/magazines in the Reader Store, newly published issues will be delivered to the Reader automatically. To ensure this process, confirm the following:  The WIRELESS
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    miss any new issues while the wireless feature is off, download them from the [My Account] page in the Reader Store, where previous issues are available.  While the Reader is connected to your computer via USB, the wireless network feature (including auto delivery feature) is unavailable. Table of
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    Store with your computer Accessing the Reader Store with your computer 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 Reader Store. Reader Library can also be used to
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    an account and purchasing eBooks ( 49) Step 3: Transferring your eBooks to your Reader ( 50) 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 Reader Library [Help] menu. Table of Contents Index 45
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    Icon and message [Charging battery] [Charging complete] Status Charging in progress. The battery icon does not indicate remaining battery power during charging. Fully charged [Charging stopped] The Reader is not charging its battery. Follow the on-screen instructions. Table of Contents Index
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    is required.  The screen will appear after about 5 minutes if charging starts with a completely depleted battery of the Reader.  Your computer needs to meet minimum system requirements for Reader Library. For details, see "System Requirements" ( 166). 2 For Windows users, go to the "Start" menu
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    Store with your computer 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
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    Store] in the left-hand menu within Reader Library.  Create an account on the Reader Store. Click the [Register] link. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your Reader Store account. Note If you have already created a Reader Store account, use your Reader Store ID and password to log in
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    over one 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
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    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] menu. 4 Close Reader Library and disconnect your Reader from the computer. Once Reader Library has closed, the on-screen message on your
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    Chapter 3 Reading Content 53 Browsing Internet Content 90 Collections 98 Managing Content 102 Applications Menu 106 Settings 118 Troubleshooting 137 Appendix 150 Table of Contents Index 52
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    Tap to open a book Conditional icon display Scroll bar Tips  Please see  55 regarding OPTIONS menu.  To transfer eBooks to the Reader, please see  50. Conditional icon Icon Condition Newly transferred or unread content. Protected content ( 103). / Content on a memory card ( 88). Days
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    Operation at page view OPTIONS Menu : Handwritten memo. Tap to show its thumbnail. Tap the thumbnail to display in full size. Swipe the screen to turn the page Double-tap to bookmark : An added note. Tap to view the added note. Double-tap to open Tap to jump to dictionary/search/ another page
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    button ( 17) will display the menu for related supplementary functions. The OPTIONS menu displayed in Reader Store and the [Browser] application is different. For details, see "OPTIONS menu of the Reader Store" ( 40) and "OPTIONS menu of the [Browser] application" ( 96). Items in the OPTIONS
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    [Delete Book], [Delete Drawing], [Delete Issue], [Delete Memo] Deletes the currently-viewed book, drawing, issue or text memo from the Reader. [Delete Audio], Selects and deletes audio, books, [Delete Books], collections, drawings, issues, text [Delete Collections], memos, notes or pictures
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    OPTIONS Menu Item Description/Reference page [Notes] [List]: Displays the [Notes] list in the content ( 64). [Create/Edit ]: Shows tools to bookmark, highlight, handwrite and remove annotations ( 61). [Hide]/[Show]: Toggles annotations displayed ( 79). [Now Playing] Shows audio player (
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    OPTIONS Menu Item Description/Reference page [Search] Searches for either content title or words in the contents with the keyword inputted by on-screen keyboard ( 76). [Select Standby Screen] Selects pictures for the standby screen ( 114). [Shuffle On]/ [Shuffle Off ] Plays all audio files
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    Annotation Annotation Bookmarking Creating: - Double-tap the upper right corner of page. When the pages are displayed in [Two Page View] mode, the bookmark can be created by double-tapping the left corner of the left page. ( 27). - From the OPTIONS menu: [Add Bookmark] or [Bookmark] ( 55) - From
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    Highlighting word(s) Annotation Highlighting at page view: - A word: Double-tap a word and tap to highlight. - Consecutive words: Double-tap and drag ( 29), and tap to highlight. - From the OPTIONS menu: [Notes]  [Create/Edit] ( 61). Quit Marker - Highlighting can be done in the OPTIONS menu:
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    correctly saved, do not handwrite notes too close to the edge of the screen.  If you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on your Reader: - avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen. - try not to handwrite or draw too quickly. - the notes functionality is not designed for very
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    Adding a note Annotation 1 Tap a bookmark or highlighted word  [by Drawing] or [by Keyboard]. To enter a handwritten note, tap [by Drawing]. Pen Quit Drawing area Eraser To enter a memo with typed in text ( 30), tap [by Keyboard]. Note When adding a note to the highlighted text in [Create/ Edit
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    saved, do not handwrite notes too close to the edge of the drawing area.  If you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on your Reader: - avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen. - try not to handwrite or draw too quickly. - the notes functionality is not designed for very
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    Finding a Note Finding a Note Searching for notes within a book 1 Press OPTIONS  tap [Notes]  [List]. A list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and handwritten notes in the current book appears. Tap to change sort type Headline Annotated page number Types of note ( 65) Tip Please see  55
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    handwritten note Highlight with a text note Handwritten memo Tip You can set to merge the notes of the Reader and Reader Library when synchronizing. For further instructions, refer to Reader Library Help. To delete notes In the [Notes] list, press OPTIONS  tap [Delete Notes]  tap the check box
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    Finding a Note Finding the notes in all contents 1 Tap [All Notes] at [Home] menu. A list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and handwritten notes in all contents appears. Tap to change sort type Headline Annotated date/Book or Periodical title/Issue date/ Annotated page number Types of note ( 65)
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    Resizing Press ( 17) for re-sizing. Resizing Quit Text sizes Size indicator Adjusting the text size: Select desired text size then close window. Notes When you view PDF files in a size other than [S], the following may occur.  [S] size is the default font size. If another size is selected, text
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    Changing a page mode Resizing A page can be magnified by selecting the page mode. 1 Press  tap [Page Mode]. 2 Tap a desired item from the following. [Page Mode] menu [Page Mode] item [Original] [Margin Cut]1 [2-Column Split]2 [3-Column Split] 2 [Full Page] [Two Page View]3 Description Displays
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    Zooming in Resizing The current page in view can be magnified. Also, the magnification can be locked so that the desired setting can be maintained. This feature is useful when reading a book containing scanned images. 1 Press  tap [ Zoom In]. Tip Pressing and > simultaneously at the page view
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    Resizing Zooming a specified image or column to the screen size While in zoom-in mode, double-tap an image or column which you wish to magnify. The image or column size is magnified automatically to fit the screen size, and the magnification is locked. Tip When in zoom-in mode, you may move to the
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    Using the zoom-in mode Resizing Tap [ Lock] [ Unlock] / // * To Switch the screen orientation. Fit the page height to the screen height. Fit the page width to the screen width. Lock the zoom ratio and the magnified area. The book can be read as it is. Return to the zoom-in mode. To keep the zoom
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    Adjusting Content View Adjusting Content View A page that is hard to read, such as a scanned or color converted document, can be made more readable by adjusting the brightness and contrast. 1 Press OPTIONS  tap [Adjust View]. 2 Tap the desired item from the following. Item [Original] [Saturated]
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    Custom setting mode Adjusting Content View 1 Tap  drag the slider, or tap or repeatedly until the page is adjusted to the desired brightness and contrast. Slider Restores the value of previous custom settings. 2 Tap to apply the setting and exit. The change will only be stored in the content
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    Screen Orientation Screen Orientation The screen orientation can be switched to either portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) mode by selecting [Orientation] in any OPTIONS menu. To change the direction of screen rotation, see [Screen Orientation] ( 121). Portrait Landscape Position
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    Searching Searching By selecting a word(s)  To select a word, double-tap a desired word at page view.  To select consecutive words, see "Double-tapping and dragging" ( 29). The following screen will appear. Quit Search  To cancel, tap and tap anywhere on the page view.  To search the
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    From the on-screen keyboard Searching 1 Press OPTIONS  tap [Search]  input a word using the on-screen keyboard ( 30)  tap [Search]. The search result screen will appear. The results are highlighted on the page. 2 Tap or to move to the previous/next result. To cancel, tap and quit. Tip Before
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    Jumping to a Page Jumping to a Page By using the slider Tap the page number shown in the status bar  drag the slider, or tap a point on the page jump bar. Quit Page jump bar Slider Page number Tip Jumping to a page can be done from the OPTIONS menu. Press OPTIONS  tap [Go to]  [Select Page].
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    ]. You will jump to the specified page. Input area (Delete) key If the input page number exceeds the number of pages in the book, the Reader will show the last page. If 0 is input, the first page will be displayed. Table of Contents Index 78
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    Jumping to a Page By tapping a link The link appears highlighted on the screen. Tap the link to jump to the linked page. Note If a hyperlink is covered with highlighting, press OPTIONS  tap [Notes]  [Hide] to hide highlighting. Returning to the previously displayed page Press OPTIONS  tap [Go to]
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    . Dictionary Candidates words ( 82) Title of current dictionary Definition area Tips  Tap  to switch and search in another dictionary.  Reader comes with 12 embedded dictionaries. - 2 English language dictionaries - 10 Translation dictionaries An English word can be translated to French
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    Using Embedded Dictionaries 2 Tap or the definition area. The definition is displayed in the dictionary viewer. To go to the next page, either swipe the screen or press < > (Page Turn) buttons ( 17). Definition area (Keyboard) ( 82) Tips  Double-tapping a word in the definition area will look up
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    Using Embedded Dictionaries To list words with same head letters as previously entered words Tap or ( 81). The list of candidate words changes dynamically whenever the word in the input area is modified. Listed candidate words Number of entries and page number/total pages Scrolls the page Input
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    Using Embedded Dictionaries Listing previously looked up words 1 At page view, press OPTIONS  tap [Word Logs: Book]. The looked up words are listed in the order of most recently looked up. Word and definition 2 Tap a desired word. To delete word logs Press OPTIONS  tap [Delete Word Logs]  tap the
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    Using Wikipedia Using Wikipedia A word or text can be searched for using Wikipedia (only when connected to a Wi-Fi network). 1 Double-tap a word. The headline of the word definition is displayed. Wikipedia 2 Tap . The Wikipedia page is opened by using the [Browser] application. For details, see "
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    Reading Newspapers / Magazines Reading Newspapers / Magazines You can read newspapers/magazines from [Periodicals] in the [Home] menu. 1 Tap [Periodicals] at [Home] menu. Most recent delivered issue Opens the [Periodicals] list Tip If you want to read the most recently delivered issue, tap [New
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    Reading Newspapers / Magazines 3 Tap a desired issue in the list. Tap to previous page Tap to change sorting order Issue date Front page headline Tap to open an issue Conditional icon display ( 53) Scroll bar Tip Please see  55 regarding OPTIONS menu. 4 Use the navigation bar to read.
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    tap a periodical to go to issue list  press OPTIONS  tap [Delete Issues]. To delete, refer to the example instructions for deleting books in "Deleting Content" ( 102). To protect, refer to the example instructions for protecting books in "Protecting Content" ( 103). Table of Contents Index 87
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    Library Help. Please see  159 regarding memory card usage. Tips  If there is not enough free space on the Reader memory, it can be transferred to a memory card by using Reader Library.  You can group desired content on a memory card as a collection. For details about collections, see  98 or
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    Reading from a Memory Stick™ or SD Card Reading books on a memory card Tap [Books] at [Home] menu to view a book list, Tap a book with the / icon to open. Tap to open a book Content on SD card Content on Memory Stick Duo™ media Table of Contents Index 89
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    media plug -ins (ex. Flash etc), file downloads, or zoom navigation. The Internet Browser may not support all Wi-Fi access points or websites. Functionality and display capabilities may be limited. Sony makes no representations or warranties regarding the links to and/or the use of any websites or
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    3 Browsing website. Browsing Website Tips  Drag the screen to scroll content.  Press < (previous) or > (next) to turn the Web page.  Press to change text size.  There are useful functions in the OPTION menu. For details, see  96. Note Tapping the indicator bar is the invalid operation. Table
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    Browsing Website 4 Close the web browser. Press , or press OPTIONS  tap [Continue Reading]. Note Battery consumption increases if the Internet Browser is left open. Close the Internet Browser after use. Table of Contents Index 92
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    Browsing Website To display a website by inputting its URL directly 1 In the browse home page or Web page view, press OPTIONS. 2 Tap [Input Address]. 3 Input the URL of the desired website  tap [OK]. Input area OK Table of Contents Index 93
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    Adding a bookmark Browsing Website 1 To add a Web page view to Web bookmark, press OPTIONS. 2 Tap [Add to Bookmarks]  [OK]. To display website by selecting Web bookmarks 1 In the browse home page or Web page view, press OPTIONS  tap [View Bookmarks]. 2 Tap the bookmark of the desired website. To
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    To delete a Web bookmark Browsing Website 1 In the Web bookmarks page view, press OPTIONS  tap [View Bookmarks]. 2 Press OPTIONS  tap [Delete Bookmarks]. 3 Tap the check box of each bookmark to be deleted. 4 Tap [Done]  [Yes]. Tip You can remove all bookmarks. To delete all bookmarks, press
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    OPTIONS menu of the [Browser] application OPTIONS menu of the [Browser] application Pressing the OPTIONS button ( 17) will display the menu for related supplementary functions. Item Description/Reference page [Browse Home] Returns to the browse home page ( 90). [Add to Bookmarks] Adds
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    Item [Now Playing] [Resume Playing] OPTIONS menu of the [Browser] application Description/Reference page Shows the audio player ( 116). Resumes audio playback ( 117). Table of Contents Index 97
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    Collections Collections Creating You can group desired content in your Reader as a collection. 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu  [New Collection]. [New Collection] Tip Press OPTIONS  tap [New Collection] to create a collection. 2 Enter the collection name using
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    Collections Tip You can create/sync a collection by Reader Library. For details, refer to the Reader Library Help. To change a collection name In the [Collections] list, tap the collection  press OPTIONS  tap [Rename Collection]  enter a new collection name using the on-
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    Add Issues] list  tap [Select All]. Deleting a collection Even if you delete a collection, all content in the collection will remain undeleted on the Reader. 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu. 2 Press OPTIONS  tap [Delete Collections]. 3 Tap the check box of each collection to be deleted  [Done
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    Removing content Collections Even if you delete content in a collection, the remaining content will be left on the Reader. 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu  tap a collection. 2 Press OPTIONS  tap [Remove Content]. 3 Tap the thumbnail of each content to be deleted  [Done]  [Yes]. Tips  To
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    Managing Content Deleting Content Example: [Books] list 1 Tap [Books]  press OPTIONS  tap [Delete Books]. To delete: tap a book thumbnail with the blank check box. To delete all: press OPTIONS  tap [Select All]. To undelete: tap a book thumbnail with a checked check box. To unselect all: press
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    with . To unprotect all: press OPTIONS  tap [Unprotect All]. 2 Tap [Done]. Selected number of items (Unprotect) (Protect) Note This protection feature works only on the Reader. Protected content may still be deleted via your computer. Table of Contents Index 103
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    Managing Periodicals Managing Periodicals In the issue list, you can keep only recent issues and delete previous issues automatically. 1 Tap [Periodicals] at [Home] menu  tap a periodical. 2 Press OPTIONS  tap [Manage Subscription]. The management dialog appears. Table of Contents Index 104
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    do not want to delete, protect them using [Protect Issues] in the OPTIONS menu ( 103). Note You cannot manage periodicals on memory cards via the Reader. Table of Contents Index 105
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    Applications Menu Applications Menu The [Applications] menu provides useful functions, such as listening to music while reading a book, creating a memo, and more. Tap [Applications] at [Home] menu. To browse website ( 90) To use the dictionary ( 107) To list/create handwritten note(s) ( 108) To
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    Applications Menu Using an embedded dictionary 1 Tap [Dictionary] under [Applications] at [Home] menu. The name of the currently selected dictionary is shown at the top of the screen. To switch to another dictionary, press OPTIONS  tap [Change Dictionary]. 2 Input a word using the on-screen
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    Creating drawings Applications Menu 1 Tap [Handwriting] under [Home] menu. 2 Tap [New Drawing]. [Applications] at [New Drawing] Tip Press OPTIONS  tap [New Drawing] to create a drawing. 3 Draw in the drawing area with the supplied stylus or your finger  tap [Done]. To erase a line, tap  tap
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    saved, do not handwrite notes too close to the edge of the drawing area.  If you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on your Reader: - avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen. - try not to handwrite or draw too quickly. - the notes functionality is not designed for very
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    [Home] menu, press OPTIONS  tap [Delete Drawings] or [Protect Drawings].  To delete, follow the instruction after tapping [Delete Books] in "Deleting Content" ( 102).  To protect, follow the instruction after tapping [Protect Books] in "Protecting Content" ( 103). Table of Contents Index 110
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    Creating text memos Applications Menu 1 Tap [Text Memo] under [Home] menu. 2 Tap [New Memo]. [Applications] at [New Memo] Tip Press OPTIONS  tap [New Memo] to create a text memo. 3 Enter text in the input area using the on-screen keyboard ( 30)  Tap [Done]. Tips  If you tap [New], the
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    at [Home] menu, press OPTIONS  tap [Delete Memos] or [Protect Memos].  To delete, refer to the example instructions for deleting books in "Deleting Content" ( 102).  To protect, refer to the example instructions for protecting books in "Protecting Content" ( 103). Table of Contents Index 112
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    Tap a thumbnail of desired picture on the list. Tips  Please see  55 regarding OPTIONS menu.  See "Supported File Formats" ( 164).  To transfer pictures to the Reader using Reader Library, refer to Reader Library Help. To set slideshow Press OPTIONS  tap [Slideshow On]. To set the duration of
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    ] setting is configured from the [Settings] menu ( 124). Tip When two pictures or more have been selected, the displayed picture is rotated every time the Reader enters the sleep mode ( 15). To zoom in a picture Press ( 17) to switch to the zoom-in mode. Tip Double-tap where you wish to
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    an audio file. The playback screen appears ( 116). Tips  Please see  55 regarding OPTIONS menu.  See "Supported File Formats" ( 164).  To transfer audio files to the Reader using Reader Library, refer to Reader Library Help. Note  An album or an audio file with cover art information can only
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    Playback screen operations Applications Menu Cover art Playback position Skip to the Skip to the beginning of the beginning of the previous (or current next audio file if played more than 3 seconds from the beginning) audio file Table of Contents Index Repeat icon Shuffle icon Play/
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    Applications Menu To Do this Pause/stop a song Tap . Resume playback Tap . Skip to the previous/ Swipe the playback screen. next track Skip to the Tap /. beginning of the previous (or current) Note audio file/beginning Skips to the beginning of the current of the next audio file audio
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    Settings Changing Settings Tap [Settings] at [Home] menu. [General Settings] ( 120) [Date and Time] [Time Zone] [Date and Time Format] [Page Turn Preference] [Menu Language] [Keyboard] [Screen Orientation] [Application Preferences] ( 122) [Dictionary] [Slideshow] [System Management] ( 123) [Power
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    -Fi, and sets wireless standby. [Wi-Fi Network Settings] ( 127) Sets the detailed settings of Wi-Fi. [About] Displays system and legal information of the Reader. [Device Shutdown] Shuts down (power off ) the Reader completely. Table of Contents Index 119
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    by tapping the numeric key pad.  Tap [OK] to apply the change. Tip When you access the Reader Store or connect the Reader to your computer, the date and time of the Reader will be automatically synchronized with that of the Reader Store or your computer, based on the time zone setting of the
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    ]  Sets the swiping direction to turn pages forward.  Swiping to left is default setting. [Menu Language] Selects the language of the Reader's menu and messages. [Keyboard] Selects a preferred on-screen keyboard. [Screen Orientation] Sets the direction to rotate when changing from portrait to
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    [Application Preferences] Changing Settings [Dictionary] Selects a default dictionary to use. [Slideshow] Sets the slideshow on/off and its duration up to 60 seconds. Note Slideshow may take a longer time to display depending on the size of picture. Table of Contents Index 122
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    consumption is minimized.  After three* days of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts down and stops consuming battery power. * If battery power is at a low level, the Reader will shut down after 60 minutes of inactivity. Note The Reader does not enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity
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    4-digit number by tapping the numeric key pad.  Tap [OK] to lock the Reader.  To unlock, input the pass code and tap [OK]. Then tap [Off ] to unlock the Reader, in a safe place separate from the Reader.  If you forget your password, contact your Sony Customer Support ( 3); however, note that in
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    Changing Settings [Check for Update] Manually performs a check of the latest firmware version available for your Reader. Note Your Reader will also automatically check for the latest firmware updates. [Initialization] [Restore Defaults] Restores the Reader to its default settings. You will need to
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    the wireless feature automatically enters standby mode. During standby mode, you can receive periodicals while minimizing battery consumption. Tap [OK] to apply the change. Notes  Accessing the Reader Store and the [Browser] application from wireless standby mode takes more time than accessing when
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    On the [Wi-Fi Network Settings] screen, configured access points and access points that are installed within the communication range of the Reader are displayed on a list. Pressing the OPTIONS button will display the menu for related supplementary functions ( 135). Configure a new access point
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    ] appears. A check mark and [Connected] appear when the Reader connects to the access point. The access point configuration is invalid refer to the operation guide of the access point, consult the administrator of the access point, or consult the public Internet access service provider.  You can
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    the security method are set automatically, simply by entering the encryption key, following the steps on the next page. Tip If the wireless LAN router supports the WPS feature, tap [Create New Connection] ( 132). Table of Contents Index 129
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    . If an encryption key is required, the setting screen of the access point appears. For details about the setting screen, see  133. READER-HOME READER-HOME READER-HOME Tap to enter the encryption key About the Wi-Fi advanced settings Some access points require the advanced settings. Do not change
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    the access point, refer to the operation guide for the access point, or consult the administrator of the network or the public Internet access service provider.  The connection name for the access point can be changed if necessary ( 133). Note The Reader may not connect to the access point when
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    feature The setting of the wireless LAN router supported WPS feature is easy to configure. Tap [ the access point. Follow the on-screen setup instructions.  [WPS Push-Button Configuration]: Connects the terminated. To register a new access point manually An access point not displayed in the access
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    Changing Settings To edit the settings of the configured access point The settings of the configured access point can be edited. Tap of the access point to display the setting screen of the access point. To configure the settings of the access point The following settings of the access point can
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    Wi-Fi Advanced Settings] Changing Settings Description [IP Address]: IP address is assigned to the Reader. Tap [Auto] to set automatically by using DHCP when the access point supports DHCP. To set manually, tap [Manual]  a field to change. Input a number by numeric key pad  tap [OK]. [DNS]: Enter
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    Changing Settings OPTIONS menu of [Wi-Fi Network Settings] Pressing the OPTIONS button ( 17) will display the menu for related supplementary functions. When displaying the OPTIONS menu, not all items listed below will be shown in every given circumstance. Item Description/Reference page [
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    a Wi-Fi, ask the administrator of the network (at school) or the public Internet access service provider.  Reader does not support security systems customized in some access points. For details, refer to the operations guide for the access point.  Set the WIRELESS switch to "OFF" ( 18) where the
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    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the Reader does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. 1 Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET hole ( 18) with a small pin or clip  after 5 seconds, slide the power switch to restart the Reader. The content and settings stored on
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    Symptoms Troubleshooting Power Battery cannot charge.  Charge the battery within the temperature range of 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) ( 19). Battery life seems short.  The operating temperature is below 41°F (5°C). This is due to the battery characteristics and not a malfunction.  The Reader is
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    it by returning to the [Applications] or [Home] menu. The Reader cannot turn on.  Moisture condensation may have occurred. Wait for a few hours and then turn on the Reader.  Battery power has been fully depleted. After charging the Reader by connecting to the supplied AC adapter and waiting for
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    Troubleshooting Touch operation is not effective.  If condensation occurs in the touch then refresh the page using [Refresh Page] in the OPTIONS menu ( 40). Wireless feature You cannot access the Reader Store.  Check that the WIRELESS switch is set to "ON".  You are out of the network coverage
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    not be shown on the Wi-Fi network access point list. Enter the SSID manually ( 132).  When using the [Browser] application, some public Wi-Fi access Fi service you intend to connect to.  The access point of the Wi-Fi network may be using a security protection system not supported by the Reader.
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    Troubleshooting  The Wi-Fi network settings of the access point are not correct. Adjust the settings as described in the manuals that came with the access point and in any information provided by the administrator of the Wi-Fi.  The Reader is too far from the access point. Move the Reader closer
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    Troubleshooting The antenna icon indicates sufficient signal strength, but the Reader cannot connect to the Internet.  The the website, the text size is not changed even the text size is adjusted on the Reader device. Cannot scroll lists on the Internet browser.  Drag the parts of Web page other
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    of shutting down while reading a content. Deauthorize your computer and the Reader, then authorize again via Reader Library. Refer to Reader Library Help for further information.  The book may be protected by unsupported digital rights management. Check the book source for compatibility.  The book
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    Troubleshooting Playing audio files An audio file cannot play back.  Audio files that are not supported by the Reader cannot be played. For details on supported audio files, see "Supported File Formats" ( 164). Sound output is not audible.  Increase the volume if it is set too low ( 18).  If
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     It may take a while for the software to be recognized by the computer. Wait for a moment.  If none of the above solves the problem, press the RESET hole of the Reader ( 137), after 5 seconds turn on the Reader again, and then reconnect the supplied USB cable. Content cannot be transferred to the
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    Troubleshooting Reader Library does not recognize the Reader.  Disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it. The Reader becomes that is supported by the Reader ( 159).  Clean the terminal area of the memory card gently with a soft cloth if it is dirty ( 159).  The Reader is not
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    Troubleshooting  The Reader cannot transfer content to memory cards directly. Use Reader Library to transfer content. A memory card cannot be recognized on the Reader or Reader Library.  If a memory card is formatted by your computer, it may become unusable on the Reader and Reader Library. When
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    Troubleshooting To eject the SIM card 1 Power off the Reader completely ( 15). 2 Press the hole of SIM card with a small pin or clip. Hole of a SIM card slot 3 Pull out the SIM card slot from the Reader. SIM card 4 Confirm the direction of the SIM card and SIM card slot, and firmly insert the
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    built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself, consult Sony Support Center ( 3). Disposal product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: AC
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    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-oflife to the applicable collection
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    Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. Hereby, Sony make sure that the Wi-Fi feature of this Reader is disabled before any use outside of the
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    to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
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    /readersupport Contact: Sony "Digital Book Reader" Customer Support at 1-(866)-962-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Precautions Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PRS-950 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc
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    content is limited to personal use only. Use of the content beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.  Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the Reader or computer.  Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the
  • Sony PRS950BC | User Guide - Page 156
    Precautions 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 headphones to the people around you. Warning If lightning occurs while you are using the Reader, take off the headphones immediately. Table of Contents Index 156
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    services be available. You will be notified of the current fees for such services through the content service. SONY where any regulations posted in such areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health an aircraft.  Do not use your Reader near medical equipment without first obtaining permission to
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    the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder.  In no event will SONY be or the character that is not supported by the Reader.  The ability to display the languages on your Reader Library will depend on the OS installed
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    removable external storage media that can save data. Notes  Sony's Memory Stick Duo™ media of up to 32 GB has been tested to work with the Reader. But the proper operation on all types of the Memory and is commonly used as a storage media for digital still cameras. Table of Contents Index 159
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    card to get wet.  Avoid the following to prevent data damage. Sony does not provide any guarantee for damaged data. − Do not remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading or writing data. − Do not operate the Reader in the location where static charge or electrical noise is present
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    the data of this product or the contents of this manual is not allowed without Sony's permission except for personal use. Besides personal use, it registered in the U.S. and other countries.  This PRS-950 contains Adobe® Reader® Mobile software under license from Adobe Systems Incorporated,
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    are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Further, the trademark ™ and registered trademark ® symbols are not indicated throughout this document. Program ©2010 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2010 Sony Corporation Table of Contents Index 162
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    the following URL: http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ Please note that Sony accepts no inquiries concerning the content of the source code. For details on GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, refer to "END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT" in [About] at [Settings] menu on the Reader. Table of Contents Index 163
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    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.  BBeB (.lrf file extension)  Text
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    Supported File Formats Picture  JPEG file (.jpg or .jpeg file extension)  GIF file (.gif file extension)*  PNG file (.png file extension)  BMP of picture may not be displayable, and its file will not appear in the list. Delete the picture file using Reader Library. Table of Contents Index 165
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    Reader Library will work with the following operating systems. OS Description Microsoft Windows 7 Windows 7 Starter (32/64 bit) Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bit) Windows Vista Home Basic with Service
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    as mouse or track pad  Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may apply) is also required on your computer.  Reader Library is not supported by the following environments: - An operating system other than those included above - Personally built computer or operating system - Multi
  • Sony PRS950BC | User Guide - Page 168
    About the User Guide........... 4 AC adapter 22 Accessing the Reader™ Store Wirelessly 35 Index Accessing the Reader Store with your 55, 72 [Applications Preference] 118, 122 B Basic Operation 27 Battery status 23, 34 Bookmarking 59 Books 53 Browsing Internet Content 90 Browsing
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    72 [Browse Home 90, 96 C Changing a page mode.....68 Changing dictionary 55, 80, 122 Charge/Busy indicator 15, 22 Charging the Reader...........22 Battery status 23 Charge/Busy indicator 15, 22 Status indicators while connecting your computer 46 USB connector...18, 22, 46 Changing Settings
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    [Date and Time Format 118, 121 [Delete Wi-Fi Networks].. 135 [Delete Audio 56 [Delete Book 56, 102 [Delete Bookmarks]......95, 96 [Delete Books 56, 102 [Delete Collections]... 56, 100 [Delete Drawing]........ 56, 110 [Delete Drawings]...... 56, 110 [Delete Issue 56 [Delete Issues 56, 87 [
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    60 Holes for optional cover attachment 18 Home Menu 32 [Help and Support]......... 3, 40 [Hide]/[Show 57, 79 [History 56, 79 I 35 Mobile network status.......36 [Manage Subscription] 56, 104 [Manual Registration]...... 132 [Margin Cut 68 [Menu Language]....118, 121 [My Account 40 Table
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    menu of the [Browser] application......96 Index OPTIONS menu of the Reader Store 40 OPTIONS menu of [Wi-Fi Network Settings]......... 135 [Orientation 113 Slideshow.......58, 113, 122 Standby screen 58, 114, 124 Supported File Formats 164 Zooming in 69, 114 [Select Standby Screen] 58
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    57, 103 [Protect Drawings]..... 57, 110 [Protect Issues 57, 105 [Protect Memos]......... 57, 112 [Protect Pictures 57 Index [Proxy 134 R Reader Library 44 Reader Store 3, 32, 35 Reading Books 53 Reading from a Memory Stick™ or SD Card 88 Reading Newspapers / Magazines 85 Removing content
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    33 Status indicators while connecting your computer 46 Stylus 16 Support 3 Supported File Formats.. 164 Symptoms 138 System Requirements..... 166 [ -screen keyboard......30 Touch screen 17, 27 Troubleshooting 137 [Table of Contents 56 [Time Zone 120 [Two Page View 68 Table of
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    U Useful Features 5 Using Embedded Dictionaries 80, 107 Using Wikipedia 84 V Viewing pictures 113 Volume button 18, 117 [View 58 [View Bookmarks].........94, 96 W Web bookmark 94 Website 90 Wi-Fi.........35, 84, 90, 126, 127 Wi-Fi status 37, 128 Wikipedia 84 WIRELESS switch 18, 36, 37,
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