Reader
Quick Start Guide
Guide de démarrage
PRS-505
Portable Reader System© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China |
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Program ©2006, 2007 Sony CorporationDocumentation ©2006, 2007 Sony CorporationGetting Started
1 Checking the package contents
The Reader comes installed with a• Reader (with Soft cover) (1) | • Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1) |
• USB cable (1) | • Flyers |
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2 Charging
First, charge the Reader battery, as battery power may not be suffi cient immediately after purchase.
Turn on the Reader, then connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The indicator lights up red while charging, and goes off when charging is complete.
Charge indicator | Slide POWER switch |
To USB connector | USB cable |
•When you connect the Reader to your computer, (indicating connection via a USB) is displayed on the Reader’s screen. If the
battery has been fully depleted, it takes about 40 minutes until is displayed, and you will not be able to turn on the Reader by the POWER
switch during this time. In this case, wait until is displayed.The indicator lights up in red while is not displayed, and the Reader is charged.
•If the remaining battery power of a connected notebook computer is low, charging via USB connection may not be possible.
•If you connect the Reader to a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet, the battery of the notebook computer will be drained. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period.
Hint•The Reader can also be charged by connecting to an AC outlet using the AC Adaptor for Reader
3 Installing eBook Library
Turn on the computer and start Windows.Log on using an account with administrator privileges and connect to the Internet with your computer.
Insert the suppliedSubsequently, install the User’s Guide as well by selecting “Install
If the installation is not successful, refer to “When installation is not successful – Q&A” on this Quick Start Guide.
To start eBook LibraryHint
•You can also start eBook Library by clicking the Start menu and then selecting “All Programs” – “Reader” – “eBook Library.”
How to Use
5 Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks to eBook Library
You can purchase (download) eBooks from the online eBook store “CONNECT eBooks” to your computer.
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•The following explains how to import/transfer/read eBooks. For details on other content formats supported by the Reader, refer to the User’s Guide (PDF) included on the
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•To purchase (download) eBooks, you need to prepare an Internet- accessible environment on your computer.
Turn on the Reader, then connect it to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
Slide POWER switch.To USB ConnectorUSB cable
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•When you connect the Reader to your computer with eBook Library started, the date and time of the Reader is automatically synchronized with your computer clock.
Click the Start menu, then select “All Programs” – “Reader” – “eBook Library” to start eBook Library.
Click “eBook Store” in the Source view of eBook Library. The eBook Store page appears.
Follow the instructions in the store to authorize the Reader and your computer.
Authorization is required only on the fi rst visit to CONNECT eBooks.Follow the instructions in the store to purchase (download) eBooks.Downloaded eBooks are automatically imported to “Library” in the Source view of eBook Library.
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•eBooks can be read on eBook Library using your computer. For more information about using eBook Library, refer to the eBook Library Help.
7 Reading eBooks on the Reader
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Press / to select the desired book from the list, then press Enter.The Option menu appears.Press / to select how to open the book, then press Enter.Press > to proceed to the next page. To return to the previous page, press <.or
Press(size) if you want to zoom in the page.The page can be magnifi ed.To restore the original scale, press(size) repeatedly.To close the bookPress MENU.Hint
•To return to the Home menu, press and hold MENU.What You Can Do with Reader
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Portable Reader System
Getting Started
Read this manual for initial preparation.•Charge the Reader.•Install eBook Library on your computer.Importing
Download eBooks from CONNECT eBooks from your computer.CONNECT eBooks*1Content (book/audio/ picture Þ les, etc.)*2*1 Online eBook store*2 Content that you already have can also be transferred. For details on content type compatible with the Reader, refer to the User’s Guide (PDF).
Transferring
Transfer content from your computer to the Reader using eBook Library.Reading/Playing/Viewing
Enjoy content on the Reader.4 Customer registration
It is recommended that you perform customer registration by registering your contact information, which enables Sony to send you information regarding technical support, software updates, etc.
Select “Product Registration Website” on the launcher.System requirements
The following are requirements to use eBook Library.OS |
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Microsoft | Windows Vista Home Basic |
Windows Vista | Windows Vista Home Premium |
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Microsoft | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
Windows XP | Windows XP Professional |
| Windows XP Media Center Edition |
| Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 |
| Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 |
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CPU | 800 MHz Celeron class processor or better |
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RAM | 128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows |
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Free space on hard | 20 MB or more |
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Monitor | High Color or more, 1024 × 768 pixels or more |
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•Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may apply) is also required on your computer.
•This software is not supported by the following environments:-An operating system other than those included above-Personally built computer or operating system-UpgradedWhen installation is not successful - Q&A
Q1 Does your computer meet system requirements?A1 Check that your computer meets the system requirements listed above.Q2 Were you logged on as an “Administrator,” did you close all running software programs before beginning the installation?
A2 Log on as ÒAdministrator.ÓClose all running software programs, including background programs such as
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Q4 Is the progress bar in the installation window moving, and the access lamp of the CD drive flashing?
A4 When the bar is moving and the lamp is ß ashing, the installation is still in progress. Please wait for the installation to Þ nish.
If the solutions listed here do not resolve the issue, refer to “Support” on this Quick Start Guide.
Hint
•For the latest information on eBook Library and to download any software updates, visit the Web site:
http://www.sony.com/reader6 Transferring eBooks from your computer to the Reader
Check that eBook Library is running and that the Reader is connected to your computer using the USB cable.
“Sony’s Reader” appears in the Source view of eBook Library.Click “Library” in the Source view, then click (List view).The View area is switched to the List view and all the content in Library is listed.
List viewLibrary
Hints•When you click “Books,” “Audio” or “Pictures” in the Source view, only their respective content types are displayed.
•When you click (Thumbnail view), content can be displayed as thumbnails.Select the content you want to transfer from the list.To select multiple content, click the content while holding down the Ctrl key.Drag the content from the list to “Sony’s Reader” in the Source view.The content is transferred to the Reader.SonyÕs ReaderNotes
•Do not disconnect the USB cable from the Reader while data is being transferred.
•Do not leave the Reader connected for extended periods to a notebook computer that is not connected to AC power, because the Reader may drain the computer’s battery.
•If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the system suspend, sleep or hibernation while the Reader is connected to the computer directly, the Reader battery will not be charged. Instead, the Reader will continue to draw power from its battery, discharging it.
On transferring via a memory card•To transfer eBooks to a memory card on the Reader, insert the memory card in the Reader, then follow the above steps (except drag and drop the content on “Memory Stick on Sony’s Reader/SD Card on Sony’s Reader” in step 4). For details, refer to “Transferring content via a memory card” in the User’s Guide.
•With a memory card slot on your computer or a memory card reader, you can also transfer content directly to the memory card and then insert it in the Reader.
If a memory card is inserted in your computer or a memory card reader, the memory card icon appears in the Source view. Follow the above steps (except drag and drop the content on “Memory Stick on PC/SD Card on PC” in step 4) to transfer to a memory card.
•When inserting the memory card into the Reader, it may take time for the Reader to recognize the content fi les in the memory card if the capacity of the content fi les stored on the memory card is large.
Read to learn about advanced features
Included with the Reader is this Quick Start Guide and the
User’s Guide (PDF)
Contains instructions for advanced features of the Reader and troubleshooting information.
Browsing the User’s Guide on your computer
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•To view the User’s Guide, you should have installed Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. Adobe Reader can be downloaded by selecting “Get Adobe® Reader®” on the launcher.
Browsing the User’s Guide using ReaderThe PDF fi le of the User’s Guide is transferred toHints
• A mark in this Guide indicates a link. Press / to select the desired link, then press Enter to jump to the
(size) linked page.• To zoom in a page, press (size).