Reader Browsing this Guide using Reader Jump to the table of contents Navigation dans le Guide de l'utilisateur à l'aide du Reader Consultation de la table des matières User's Guide/Guide de l'utilisateur PRS-505 Portable Reader System © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-277-508-01(2) About the Manuals Included with the Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this PDF-format User's Guide. Additionally, after installing eBook Library software from the supplied CD-ROM, you can refer to the Help within eBook Library. US Browsing the User's Guide This PDF-format User's Guide can be browsed on both your computer and the Reader. Browsing this Guide on your computer Click the Start menu in the bottom left of the Desktop, then select "All Programs" ­ "Reader" ­ "PRS-505 User's Guide" to start Adobe Reader and open the User's Guide. For details on how to use Adobe Reader, refer to Adobe Reader Help. Hint · To view the User's Guide, you should have installed Adobe Reader 5.0 or later. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website (www.adobe.com). 2 US Browsing this Guide using the Reader From the Home menu, select "Books by Title" ­ "User's Guide" from the Book list. The User's Guide can be opened by selecting "Option Menu" ­ "Begin." 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PDF Link (size) button MENU MENU Hints · A mark on this Guide indicates a link. Using the ////Enter buttons, press / to select the desired link, then press Enter to jump to the linked page. · To zoom in a page, press (size). For details on how to open books or PDF files, refer to 35, 39. page Using the eBook Library Help Refer to the eBook Library Help for details about using eBook Library, such as importing books to your computer and transferring them to the Reader. Follow the steps below to start eBook Library and browse Help. Click the Start menu from your computer, then select "All Programs" ­ "Reader" ­ "eBook Library." Help appears. 3 US Click "Help" ­ "eBook Library Help" on the Menu bar. Table of Contents About the Manuals ........................................................................ 2 Browsing the User's Guide ...........................................................2 Using the eBook Library Help .......................................................3 Introduction What You Can Do with Reader ...................................................... 7 Guide to Parts and Controls .......................................................... 8 Basic Operations Menu Operations ........................................................................ 13 Turning on Reader ...................................................................... 15 Inserting a Memory Card ............................................................ 19 Importing Content Importing eBooks from CONNECT eBooks................................. 23 Importing Content from Your Computer ....................................... 25 Importing content files ................................................................26 Transferring Content Transferring Content to Reader Connected with Your Computer .......................................................................... 27 Transferring content via a memory card .....................................30 Synchronizing content in Library with Reader ............................34 Continued 4 US Reading/Playing/Viewing Content Reading Books............................................................................ 35 Reading books transferred from your computer .........................35 Jumping to the specified number page directly ..........................40 Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) .......................41 Displaying the book information..................................................42 Sorting the Book list....................................................................43 Selecting a book from the Collection list .....................................46 Creating a bookmark on a page .................................................47 Reading previously displayed pages ..........................................50 Playing Audio Files...................................................................... 51 Playing audio files transferred from your computer ....................51 Reading books while playing an audio file ..................................53 Viewing Pictures ......................................................................... 55 Viewing pictures transferred from your computer .......................55 Settings Setting screen orientation ........................................................... 58 Setting the Date and Time........................................................... 59 Setting the Slideshow ................................................................. 60 Setting the Sleep Mode (Resume Function)................................ 61 Setting the Advanced Settings .................................................... 63 Locking the Reader.....................................................................63 Formatting the internal memory .................................................65 Shutting down Reader ................................................................66 Checking Version Information for Reader .................................... 67 Continued 5 US Troubleshooting Troubleshooting........................................................................... 68 Restoring default settings ...........................................................76 Uninstalling eBook Library .......................................................... 77 Other Information Updating the Reader's Firmware ................................................. 78 About Books Pre-installed on Reader ......................................... 79 Notes on Reader Disposal .......................................................... 80 Precautions ................................................................................. 81 On safety ....................................................................................84 On installation .............................................................................84 On heat build-up .........................................................................85 On the headphones ....................................................................85 Notes on memory cards .............................................................86 On software ................................................................................88 On Cleaning ................................................................................ 89 On Copyrights ............................................................................. 90 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE .................................91 Specifications .............................................................................. 93 Index ........................................................................................... 94 6 US Introduction What You Can Do with 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 "eBook Library" on your computer. Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer content from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you wish. Downloaded eBooks 1 * *2 *1 CONNECTeBooks(onlinee-Bookstore) *2 Book/Audio/Picturefilesthatyoualreadyhave Getting Started Importing Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library on your computer. Transferring Download eBooks from Transfer content from your CONNECT eBooks on your computer to the Reader Enjoy content on the computer. using eBook Library. Reader. Reading/ Playing/Viewing 7 US Guide to Parts and Controls Front Enter button*1 To decide an item or apply a setting, press the Enter button. Enter button /// buttons*1 To select an item or scroll around the screen, press (left), (up), (down), or (right). *1 Inthismanual,theoperationofthe////Enterbuttonsare explainedasfollows. (Example)Press///toselect"Away"ontheBooklist,then pressEnter. Continued 8 US MENU button To return to the previous screen or show a menu. ( page 13) (page) / (>/<) buttons To turn the page or proceed/return to the next (>)/ previous (<) content. ( page 36, 38, 53, 56) Number (1 ­ 9,0) buttons To select the numbered items on the screen or input numeric values on the Setting menu. ( page 36, 38, 51, 55) SD Memory Card slot To insert a SD Memory Card (optional). ( "Memory Stick Duo" slot To insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (optional). ( POWER switch To switch on/off the Reader. ( page 15) page 20) page 20) Indicator Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging is complete. ( page 17) Flashes in orange while the Reader is accessing your computer via USB. Also flashes in orange while switching the Reader on or off. Continued 9 US Holes for soft cover attachment The soft cover is attached when purchased. ( Folds open in use 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 page 12) Note · Do not leave the Reader in a high temperature conditions, as it may damage the soft cover. (size) button To zoom in/out a page or picture. ( (MARK) button To create/remove a bookmark. ( Hole for hand strap To attach the hand strap. page 39, 56) page 47) USB connector To connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 28) DC IN jack To connect the AC power adapter (optional). Hint · The Reader can be charged by connecting to a computer using the supplied USB cable. Continued 10 US (Headphones) jack To connect headphones (optional). ( page 51) VOLUME +/­ buttons To adjust the volume. ( page 53) To mute the sound, press and hold the VOLUME +/­ buttons. To restore the sound, press the VOLUME +/­ buttons again. Rear Reset button To reset the Reader if no operation is possible. ( 68) page Continued 11 US About the serial number The serial number provided for the Reader is required for the customer registration. The number is on the label on the rear of the Reader. Do not remove the label. Removing/attaching the soft cover 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Removing the soft cover Pull the tab of soft cover towards A. Remove the Reader in the direction of B. Attaching the soft cover Insert the tab C of the soft cover in the hole D of the Reader. Pull the tab of the soft cover towards A. Insert the Reader in the direction of E to attach it to the soft cover. Check that the tabs of the soft cover are completely inserted in the holes of the Reader. Note · Note that the tab of the soft cover may become deformed, if you pull the tab too strongly. 12 US Basic Operations Menu Operations You can switch between screens, read/play/view content, or set items, using the ////Enter buttons, number buttons, or MENU. Example: screen transition diagram of the Home menu ­ Book list ­ Option menu ­ Book page Number tab Selected item is highlighted in black. Press / to select "Books by Title" then press Enter. If the stored books are more than 30, the Index menu appears. ( page 43, 45) Press / to select, then press Enter. Press MENU to return to the previous screen. Press / to select, then press Enter. Continued 13 US Hints · By pressing and holding (size), screen orientation can be switched (vertically/horizontally). ( page 41) · By using the number buttons, corresponding numbered items can be selected. · By pressing and holding MENU, the screen can be returned to the Home menu. 14 US Turning on Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on the Reader. Slide the POWER switch. The Reader turns on. It may take a few moments to turn on the Reader and the start-up screen to appear when used for the first time, after a reset or shut down, or when the battery has depleted. The indicator lights up in orange when the Reader is turned on. To turn off the Reader Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again. The Reader turns off. 15 US About the Sleep Mode (resume function) You can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode. In sleep mode, the Reader automatically turns off if no operation is performed for 60 minutes (resume function). The previously displayed screen appears when turned on by sliding the POWER switch from this state. The Sleep Mode setting can be configured from the Setting menu ( page 61). Note · In the following states, the Reader will not automatically turn off, even if no operation is performed for 60 minutes. ­ When connected to the computer using the supplied USB cable ­ When connected to the AC Adaptor for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to charge ­ When playing audio files 16 US About charging Charging the Reader is required when using for the first time. Turn on the Reader, and then charge in one of the following two ways. · Connect to a computer via USB (Refer to the Quick Start Guide and page 27). (Charging time: approx. 4 hours*) · Connect ...