Reader PRS700 - E-reader SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	E-reader
Brand	Sony
Model	Reader PRS-700
Dimensions (W × H × D)	127,6 × 174,3 × 9,7 mm
Weight	280 g (without soft case)
Power supply	Built-in rechargeable battery 3.7 V DC; AC adapter 5.2 V DC (optional); USB
Battery life (reading only)	Approximately 7,500 pages continuously
Battery life with built-in light	Standard: approximately 8 h; Bright: approximately 4 h
Available internal memory capacity	Approximately 420 MB
Supported external memory	Memory Stick Duo (up to 16 GB); SD/SDHC (up to 16 GB); miniSD (with adapter)
Compatible book formats	BBeB, PDF (v1.4 or earlier), EPUB, Text, RTF, Word (converted)
Compatible audio formats	MP3 (32-320 kbps, 22.05-44.1 kHz); AAC (.mp4, .m4a, .mov, .qt)
Compatible image formats	BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG
Main features	Touch screen; built-in light (2 levels); bookmarks, highlighting, comments; keyword search; zoom; slideshow; background audio playback; portrait/landscape orientation
Care and cleaning	Soft cloth (e.g. glasses wipe); avoid water, solvents (alcohol, benzene), abrasive pads
Safety	Do not insert objects into openings; avoid shocks; do not use headphones while driving; moderate volume to preserve hearing
Spare parts and repairability	AC adapter AC-S5220E (optional); headphones (optional); built-in battery not user-replaceable; repair by Sony
General information	Provided software: eBook Library; firmware update via software; operating temperature: 5 to 35 °C

Frequently Asked Questions - Reader PRS700 SONY

How to charge the battery of the Sony Reader PRS-700?

Connect the Reader to a computer using the supplied USB cable (charges in about 4 hours) or use the SONY AC-S5220E AC adapter (optional) for charging in about 2.5 hours. The red indicator lights up during charging and turns off when complete.

What book formats are compatible with the Reader PRS-700?

The Reader supports BBeB (.lrf, .lrx), PDF (version 1.4 or earlier), EPUB, text (.txt), RTF, and Word (converted to RTF if Microsoft Word is installed). PDF and EPUB files protected by Adobe DRM require Adobe Digital Editions 1.5 or later.

How to transfer books from my computer to the Reader?

Use the provided eBook Library software. Connect the Reader to the computer via USB, then drag and drop files from the library to the 'Reader' icon in eBook Library. You can also automatically sync content by selecting a sync folder.

What to do if the touch screen stops responding?

Press the RESET button on the back of the Reader with a thin object (like a paperclip) to reset the device. If the problem persists, recalibrate the touch screen via Advanced Settings > Touch Panel.

How to add a bookmark or highlight text?

Open a book, press the OPTION button, then select 'Create/Edit Notes'. Use the stylus to tap twice on the upper right corner (bookmark) or drag the stylus over the text (highlight). You can also add a comment by tapping on the bookmark or highlight.

Can I listen to music while reading?

Yes, the Reader supports background audio playback. First start playing an audio file via the Audio menu, then open a book. Use the VOL -/+ buttons to adjust volume and the page buttons to navigate. Plug in headphones (optional) into the headphone jack.

How to insert a memory card?

Remove the cover from the corresponding slot. Insert a Memory Stick Duo or SD card (up to 16 GB) into the appropriate slot, label facing up, until it clicks. To remove, gently push the card to eject it. Never force insertion.

What to do if the Reader does not turn on or freezes?

Ensure the battery is charged (leave plugged in for at least 5 minutes if completely discharged). If the screen remains black, hold the POWER switch for more than 3 seconds to turn off, then turn on again. As a last resort, use the RESET button on the back.

How to customize screen settings (orientation, brightness)?

On the home menu, tap Settings. You can change the orientation (Orientation) by pressing the OPTION button from any menu. The built-in light is controlled via the (light) switch on the side, with two levels: Standard and Bright.

How to update the Reader firmware?

Connect the Reader to a computer, launch eBook Library, then click 'Help' > 'Check for Updates'. Follow the instructions to download and install the latest firmware version. Visit the Sony website for more information.

USER MANUAL Reader PRS700 SONY

Included with the Reader is the Quick Start Guide and this User's Guide. Additionally, after installing eBook Library software from the supplied CD-ROM, you can refer to the Help within eBook Library.

Browsing the User's Guide

Browsing this Guide on your computer

Click the Start menu in the bottom left of the Desktop, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - "PRS-700 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, Adobe Reader or Acrobat needs to be installed. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website (www.adobe.com).

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.

1 Click the Start menu from your computer, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - "eBook Library."
2 Click "Help" - "eBook Library Help" on the Menu bar. Help appears.

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 the Reader 7
Guide to Parts and Controls 8

Basic Operations

Menu Operation 14
About the Home menu 16
Guide to Operate the Touch Panel 18
Charging the Reader 21
About charging 21
Turning on the Reader 23
About the power management of the Reader 24
Calibrating the Touch Panel 26
Inserting a Memory Card 28
Built-in Lighting Controls 32

Importing Content

Importing eBooks from "The eBook Store from Sony" 34
Importing Content from Your Computer 36
Importing content files 37

Transferring Content

Transferring Content to Reader Connected with Your Computer 38

Transferring content via a memory card 41

Synchronizing content in Library with Reader 45

Reading Books

Reading Books 47

Selecting a book from the Book list 47
Reading books on the Book page 49
Displaying the Option menu of a Book 53

Selecting a book from the Collection list. 58

Displaying the Option menu of a collection 59

Jumping to Pages 60

Using the Page jump bar 61
Jumping to the specified number page directly 62
Reading previously displayed pages 63

Resizing and Zooming 64

Adjusting the text size 65
Zooming in/out 67

Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal) 69

Searching for Books or Keywords 71

Searching for books 74
Searching a book for keywords 76

Creating Notes on a Book Page 78

Creating a bookmark on a Book page 79
Highlighting words 82
Hiding Notes (bookmark/highlight) 84

Adding a Comment to a Note 85

Opening a Page from a Notes List 88

Searching the Reader for Notes 89
Displaying the Option menu of the All Notes list 90
Searching a book for Notes 91
Displaying the Option menu of the Notes List 93

Deleting a book 94

Playing Audio Files

Playing Audio Files 95

Playing audio files transferred from your computer 95

Displaying the Option menu of the Audio. 98

Viewing Pictures

Viewing Pictures 100

Viewing pictures transferred from your computer 100

Displaying the Option menu of the Picture 104

Settings

Changing Settings 106

Settings menu items 109

Advanced Settings menu items 112

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 114

Restoring default settings 124

Uninstalling eBook Library 125

Other Information

Updating the Reader Device Software 126

About Books Pre-installed on Reader 127

Notes on Reader Disposal 128

Precautions 129

On safety 132

On installation 132

On heat build-up 133

On the headphones 133

Note on use 134

Notes on memory cards 135

On software 137

On Cleaning 138

On Copyrights 139

About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 140

Specifications 142

Index 143

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 "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.

^1 Online eBook store
2 Book/Audio/Picture files that you already have

Guide to Parts and Controls

Front

1 OPTION button

Displays the Option menu. ( page 53, 59, 90, 93, 98, 104)

You can use various functions such as creating Notes, jumping to a page, from the Option menu.

2 Size) button

Displays the Size menu. ( page 64, 103)

You can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or picture from the Size menu.

3 SEARCH button

Displays the Search menu. (> page 71)

The Search menu appears with the on-screen keyboard. You can search for books or keywords by inputting a word using the on-screen keyboard.

4 HOME button

Displays the Home menu. (> page 16)

5 Touch panel

The touch panel gives you simple access to the various functions on the Reader (▶ page 18).

Stylus

The stylus enables you to perform precise operations such as highlighting, on the touch panel ( page 13, 18, 114).

7 SD Memory Card slot

Used to insert a SD Memory Card (optional). ( page 28)

8 "Memory Stick Duo" slot

Used to insert a "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card (optional). (> page 28)

9 POWER switch

Switches on/off the Reader. (> page 23)

To shutdown the Reader, slide and hold it for more than 3 seconds (▶ page 24).

10 Indicator

Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging is complete. (▶ page 21)

Flashes orange while the Reader is accessing your computer via USB.

Also flashes in orange while switching the Reader on or off.

11 Holes for soft cover attachment

The soft cover is attached when purchased. (> page 12) Folds open in use

Note

• Do not leave the Reader in high temperature conditions, as it may damage the soft cover.

12 < (Page Turn) buttons

Turns pages. You can also turn pages using the touch panel.

Back) button

Returns to the previous menu.

14 Hole for hand strap

Used to attach the hand strap (optional).

Light) Switch

Switches on/off the built-in light. ( page 32)

16 DC IN jack

Used to connect the AC Adaptor for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional).

Hint

• The Reader can be charged by connecting to a computer using the supplied USB cable.

17 USB connector

Used to connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 39)

18 (Headphones) jack

Used to connect headphones (optional). ( page 95)

19 VOL -/+ button

Adjusts the volume. ( page 97)

To mute the sound, press and hold either edges of the VOL -/+ button. To restore the sound, press the VOL -/+ button again.

Rear

20 RESET button

ResetsetheReaderifnooperationispossible. (一 page 114)

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

Removing the soft cover

(1) Pull the tab of the soft cover towards A.

(2) Remove the Reader in the direction of B.

Attaching the soft cover

① Insert the tab C of the soft cover in the hole D of the Reader.
(2) Pull the tab of the soft cover towards .
③ Insert the Reader in the direction of E to attach it to the soft cover.
(4) 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.

Removing the supplied stylus

The supplied stylus is stored on the 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 it fully to the bottom of the holder.

Menu Operation

You can operate the Reader using the touch panel and the buttons on the Reader.

From the Home menu, you can read/play/view content, and configure the settings.

The items/contents displayed on the screen can be selected by tapping the touch panel. For details about using the touch panel, refer to “Guide to Operate the Touch Panel.” ( page 18)

Menu flow

Example: reading a book

In the Home menu, tap Books). The Book list appears. By default, books are sorted by the title in the list.

For details about the Home menu, refer to "About the Home menu." ( page 16)

Tap the desired book on the Book list.

The Book page appears.

• For details about the Book list, refer to “Selecting a book from the Book list.” (▶ page 47)

Read the book.

• For details about the Book page, refer to "Reading books on the Book page." (> page 49)

To return to the Home menu

Press the HOME button.

To return to the previous screen

Press the Back) button.

About the Home menu

The Home menu is the starting point to read/play/view content and to configure the settings. You can select menu items by tapping them.

The Home menu can be always displayed by pressing the HOME button.

Menu item Description
(Continue Reading)	Continues reading from the last displayed page.
(Books)	Displays the Book list. (▷ page 47)
(All Notes)	Displays the list of all the bookmarks, highlights and comments created in Books within the Reader. (▷ page 89) For details about bookmarks and highlights, refer to “Creating Notes on a Book Page.” (▷ page 78)
(Collection)	Displays the list of collections created by eBook Library. (▷ page 58)
Audio	Displays the Audio list. (> page 95)
(Pictures)	Displays the Pictures list. (> page 100)
(Settings)	Displays the Settings menu. (> page 106)

Other available functions in the Home menu

The following functions are available in the Home menu.

• The Option menu appears by pressing the OPTION button. You can display the audio Playback screen (▶ page 97), or change the screen orientation (▶ page 69) from the Option menu.
• The Search menu appears by pressing the SEARCH button. You can search for a book by title or author from the Search menu. (▶ page 71)

Guide to Operate the Touch Panel

Using the touch panel, you can perform various operations by using your finger or the supplied stylus.

Note

• When you use the supplied stylus, make sure to use the pointed end of it for tapping and dragging on the touch panel. Do not use a writing pen, pencil, or other sharp object.

Tapping

By tapping on the touch panel, you can select an item on the menu or list, etc.

Double-tapping

By tapping twice (double-tap) on the touch panel, you can create bookmarks (▶ page 79), select a word on a Book page to search in the Search menu (▶ page 71), etc.

Dragging

By dragging on the touch panel, you can turn a page (▶ page 50), drag a magnified page in Zoom mode (▶ page 68) or select a word to highlight (▶ page 82).

Dragging and Holding

By holding on the touch panel after dragging, you can turn pages repeatedly. (> page 50)

Charging the Reader

About charging

Charging the Reader is required when using for the first time or when the remaining battery power is running low. 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 39).

(Charging time: approx. 4 hours*)

• Connect to an AC outlet using the AC Adaptor for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional).

(Charging time: approx. 2.5 hours*)

• Approximate time required to fully charge the battery.

Notes

• When you connect the Reader to your computer, (indicating connection via USB) is displayed on the Reader's screen. If the battery has been fully depleted, it takes approximately 5 minutes until is displayed, during which time you will not be able to turn on the Reader by the POWER switch. In this case, wait until is displayed.

The charge indicator lights up in red while is not displayed, while the Reader is charging.

• 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 consumed. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period.
• Connecting the Reader via a USB hub or extension cable may not work and is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.

You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the indicator in the bottom left of the screen. Charge the battery when remaining power is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power).

Note

• If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears. Charge the battery.

If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears, and the Reader will shutdown automatically.

Charge the Reader and turn it on again.

Turning on the Reader

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of to turn on the Reader.

The Reader turns on. The indicator lights up in orange when the Reader is turned on.

• When the Reader is turned on for the first time after purchase, the touch panel calibration screen appears. Calibration is necessary to select targets accurately on the touch panel. For details about calibration, refer to "Calibrating the touch panel" (☑ page 26).

• 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 (» page 114) or shutdown (» page 25), or when the battery has depleted.

To turn off the Reader

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of again.

The Reader turns off. After turned off, the Reader enters sleep mode.

If you slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader is shutdown.

Hint

• When the "Power Management" setting is set to "On" l page 109), the Reader 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:

• After 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 shutdown and stops consuming the battery power.
• If the battery power is at a low level, the Reader will shutdown after 60 minutes of inactivity.

Hint

• You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from "Power Management" in the Settings menu. (> page 109)

Note

• In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if "Power Management" is set to "On."
• 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

To shutdown the Reader manually

You can shutdown the Reader manually in one of the following ways.

• Slide the Power switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds.
• Use "Device Shutdown" in the Advanced Settings menu.
  (> page 113)

Calibrating the Touch Panel

When the Reader is turned on for the first time after purchase, the touch panel calibration screen appears.

Calibration is necessary to select targets accurately on the touch panel.

Hint

• If you cannot select an item even if you tap the center of it, calibrate the touch panel from “Touch Panel” in the Advanced Settings menu. (▶ page 112)

Note

• Make sure to use the supplied stylus for the calibration.

Turn on the Reader.

The touch panel calibration screen appears. An × (target) is displayed at the upper left corner of the screen.

Tap the target using the supplied stylus.

The target moves to the lower right corner. Each time you tap the target, the position of the target moves. Continue to tap the target until the calibration process is completed.

If your tap missed the center of target

If an error was detected during the calibration steps, a message will appear and prompt you to restart the calibration process again.

Inserting a Memory Card

The following memory cards can be inserted in the Media slots of the Reader.

Note

• The Reader has separate slots for "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card and the SD Memory Card. Be sure to insert the memory card in the correct slot. Inserting the memory card in the wrong slot may damage the slot and the memory card.

“Memory Stick Duo”*1 Memory Card	“Memory Stick Duo” “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
SD Memory Card*2	SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card miniSD Card *3

1 The Reader does not comply with MagicGate standard, and the data requiring the copyright protection function cannot be copied or played on the Reader.
2 The Reader does not comply with copyright protection of SD Memory Cards.
*3 miniSD Card adaptor (sold separately) required.

Notes

• An operation check is performed when using a Sony's "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card of up to 16 GB, however, operation of all "Memory Stick Duo" is not guaranteed.
• An operation check is performed when using an SD Memory Card of up to 16 GB, however, operation of all SD Memory Cards is not guaranteed.
• When inserting the memory card into the Reader, it may take time for the Reader to recognize the 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

Remove the Memory slot protective inserts from the "Memory Stick Duo" slot and SD Memory Card slot.

The Memory slot protective inserts are inserted in the "Memory Stick Duo" slot and the SD Memory Card slot at purchase. When not using the memory card, insert the Memory slot protective insert into the slot.

Note

• If the Memory slot protective insert is not inserted in the slot, foreign objects may enter the slot, and cause malfunction or damage.

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" Memory Card and the SD Memory Card. Be sure to insert the memory card in the correct slot. Inserting the memory card in the wrong slot may damage the slot and the memory card.

Notes

• Be sure to insert the memory card in the correct direction. Forced insertion may damage the slot.
• Do not insert an incompatible memory card, as it may cause malfunction.
• Do not use a deformed memory card or adaptor.

Removing a memory card from the Reader

Gently push in the memory card.

You will hear a click, and the memory card pops out.

2 Remove the memory card squarely from the "Memory Stick Duo" slot or the SD Memory Card 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 page 135.

Built-in Lighting Controls

You can light up the screen by sliding the Light) Switch. Use the built-in light when you read books on the Reader in dark locations.

1 Slide the Light) Switch toward to light up the screen.

The screen becomes brighter.

The brightness of the built-in light can be adjusted in 2 levels. Each time you slide the (Light) Switch, the brightness level is switched in the following order:

Off: The b uilt-in light is off. Whenever you turn on the Reader, the built-in light is always turned off at first.

Standard: The screen lights up.

Bright: The screen lights up in bright mode

Notes

• Make sure to turn off the built-in light when its use is unnecessary to avoid excessive battery consumption.
• When you connect the Reader to the computer via USB, the built-in light is turned off automatically. The built-in light is unavailable during USB connection.

Importing eBooks from "The eBook Store from Sony"

You can download eBooks from an online eBook store to your computer.

Use the dedicated software eBook Library to access the eBook Store.

Notes

• To download eBooks, you need to prepare an Internet-accessible environment on your computer.
• You need to authorize your computer to the eBook Store to download eBooks.

You also need to authorize the Reader to the eBook Store to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on the Reader.

For details, refer to the eBook Library Help.

1 Double-click the eBook Library icon ( ) on Windows desktop.

Hint

• You can also start eBook Library by clicking the Start menu and then selecting "All Programs" - "Reader" - "eBook Library".

2 Click "eBook Store" in the Source view.

The View area is switched to the Store view and "The eBook Store from Sony" appears.

Follow the page instructions to purchase (download).

Downloaded eBooks are automatically imported to "Library" in the Source view.

Hint

• Purchased eBooks are grouped under "Purchased" in the collection.

Hints

• eBooks can be read in eBook Library using your computer. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help.
• The Source view appearance may vary depending on your computer.

Importing Content from Your Computer

You can import content files stored on your computer into Library of eBook Library.

You can import the following content files.

Book

PDF file*, EPUB file*1Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*, BBeB Book

• Audio

MP3 and AAC format audio files (unsecured)

• MP3 file (.mp3 file extension)

The following specifications should be met in order to import an MP3 file.

Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps

Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz

• AAC file (.mp4, .m4a, .mov, or .qt file extension)

The following specifications should be met in order to import an AAC file.

Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps

Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz

Note

• Movie files are not supported.

• Picture

Bitmap file, JPEG file, GIF file, PNG file

1 Adobe DRM protected PDF and EPUB files supported only if Adobe Digital Editions 1.5 or later is installed and authorized on your computer. For details on authorizing the Reader for Adobe DRM protected content, refer to Adobe Digital Editions Help at: http://www.adobe.com/go/digital Editions_help_en
2 Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer.

For details on content files you can import, refer to the eBook Library Help.

Importing content files

You can select content files stored on your computer and import them into Library.

1 Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - "eBook Library" to start eBook Library.
2 Click "Import Files" on the "File" menu. The "Import Files" dialog box appears.
3 Click of the "Look in" list to select the folder containing the content file(s) to be imported, as necessary.

The content files in the selected folder are listed.

Hint

• You can also double-click the folder (in the folder list) to display the content files in the folder.
  4 Select the content file to be imported.

To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key.
5 Click "Open."

The content file(s) is imported into Library.

Hint

• You can import all the content files in a selected folder at the same time into Library from "Import Folder" on the "File" menu.

Transferring Content to Reader Connected with Your Computer

You can transfer (copy) the content in the Library to the Reader.

Note

• If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized on your computer and content cannot be transferred. > page 112) If you connect the Reader to your computer, disconnect it and unlock the Reader by inputting the password.

Hints

• The book content can be grouped in the Library as a collection, which can be transferred to the Reader. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help.

• You can synchronize content in Library of eBook Library with the Reader by specifying a folder (such as "Library" or the sub-items under "Library"). ( page 45 ) The Reader can be automatically updated to match the content in Library, when you connect it to your computer.

Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - "eBook Library" to start eBook Library.

Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable.

"Reader" appears in the Source view of eBook Library. A screen appears on the Reader, indicating that it is connected to the computer.

Notes

• If "Reader" does not appear in the Source view after connecting the Reader to your computer, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it after a while.
• When you connect the Reader to your computer, (indicating connection via USB) is displayed on the Reader's screen. If the battery has been fully depleted, it takes approximately 5 minutes until is displayed, during which time you will not be able to turn on the Reader by the POWER switch. In this case, wait until is displayed. The charge indicator lights up in red while is not displayed, while the Reader is charging.
• When you connect the Reader to the computer via USB, the built-in light is turned off automatically. The built-in light is unavailable during USB connection.

Click "Library" in the Source view, then click (List view).

The View area is switched to the List view and all the content in the Library is listed.

Hints

• When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the Source view, only their respective content is displayed.
• When you click (Thumbnail view), content can be displayed as thumbnails.
• You can create a collection in the Library and the collection can be transferred to the Reader. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help.

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 "Reader" in the Source view.

The content is transferred to the Reader.

Hint

• You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the Reader by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer.

Notes

• If there is not enough free space on the memory of the Reader, content may not be transferable. The memory of the Reader can be increased in the following 2 ways.

• Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to increase free space on the Reader. (> page 43)

• Delete any unnecessary book on the Reader. (> page 94)

• Do not delete files in the folder under "database," and files in "database," using Windows Explorer. Perform data management using eBook Library. For details on the eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help.

Transferring content via a memory card

Content imported to eBook Library can be transferred to a memory card on the Reader.

Hints

• "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card and SD Memory Card can be used.
• You can synchronize content in Library of eBook Library with a memory card on the Reader by specifying a folder (such as "Library" or the sub-items under "Library"). page 45) For details on how to synchronize content with a memory card, refer to the eBook Library Help.

Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - "eBook Library" to start eBook Library.

Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. (> page 39)

"Reader" appears in the Source view of eBook Library.

3 Insert a memory card into the Media slot of the Reader. (> page 30)

"Memory Stick/SD Card on Reader" appears in the Source view.

4 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.

Hints

• When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the Source view, only their respective content is displayed.
• When you click (Thumbnail view), contents can be displayed as thumbnails.
• You can create a collection in Library and the collection can be transferred to a memory card on the Reader. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help.

5 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 "Memory Stick/SD Card on Reader" in the Source view.

The content is transferred to the memory card on the Reader.

Hint

• You can store computer data into the memory card on the Reader by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer.

Notes

• If there is not enough free space on the memory card, content may not be transferable. The memory of the memory card can be increased in the following two ways.
• Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to increase free space on the memory card.
• Delete any unnecessary book on the Reader. (> page 94)
• Do not delete files in the folder under "Sony Reader," and files in "Sony Reader," using Windows Explorer. Perform data management on eBook Library. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help.

To transfer content back to eBook Library

Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - "eBook Library" to start eBook Library.

Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. (> page 39)

"Reader" appears in the Source view.

Click "Reader" 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.

Hints

• When you click "Books," "Audio" or "Pictures" in the Source view, only their respective content is displayed.
• When you click (Thumbnail view), contents can be displayed as thumbnails.
• You can create a collection in the Reader and a memory card on the Reader, and the collection can be transferred to eBook Library. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help.

Select the content you want to transfer back from the list.

To select multiple content, click the content while holding down the Ctrl key.

Drag the content from the list to "Library" in the Source view.

The content is transferred back to eBook Library.

Synchronizing content in Library with Reader

You can synchronize content in the Library of eBook Library with the Reader by specifying a folder (such as "Library" or the sub-items under "Library"). The Reader can be automatically updated to match the content in the Library, when you connect it to your computer.

Note

Hint

• To synchronize content in the Library of eBook Library with the Reader, you need to specify a folder (such as "Library" or the sub-items under "Library"). For details on how to specify a folder, refer to the eBook Library Help.
• When you want to synchronize content in the Library with the Reader right away, you can also synchronize them manually. For details on how to synchronize content manually, refer to the eBook Library Help.
  1 Click the Start menu, then select "All Programs" - "Reader" - "eBook Library" to start eBook Library.
  2 Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. (> page 39)

eBook Library starts synchronizing content in the Library with the Reader automatically.

Hints

• eBook Library also starts synchronizing content in Library with the Reader automatically in the following situations:

• When you start eBook Library after connecting the Reader to your computer.

• After a period of time when any changes have been made to the specified folder.

• You can also synchronize content in the Library of eBook Library with a memory card on the Reader. For details on how to synchronize content with a memory card, refer to the eBook Library Help.

• You can also synchronize content in the computer drive with the Reader by specifying a folder as a favorite folder. For details, refer to the eBook Library Help.

Reading Books

Selecting a book from the Book list

Follow the steps below to find books transferred from your computer.

In the Home menu, tap Books).

The Book list appears.

When there are more than 10 books, 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 bar until the book appears or tap the letter of the book.

Indicates the number of days remaining before the expiration date of the book. If the book has already expired, "Expired" is displayed in place of the days.

Hints

• If you want to continue reading from the last displayed page, tap (Continue Reading) in the Home menu. The last displayed page appears.
• The content on the memory card also appears in the Book list.
• You can also display the next page of the list by pressing the <@ / @ (Page Turn) buttons.
• If an invalid operation is performed, appears at the bottom of the screen.
• If a book has an expiration date, the number of days remaining before expiration is displayed in the Book list.
• "Expired" is displayed, when the book has been expired.

2 Tap the desired book on the list.

The cover page of the book appears.

If you have read the book before, the last displayed page of the book appears.

For details about operations on the Book page, refer to "Reading books on the Book page." (≥ page 49)

Hint

• The Option menu of the Book list appears by pressing the OPTION button. For details about the Option menu of the Book list, refer to "Displaying the Option menu of a Book." (≥ page 53)

Reading books on the Book page

You can read books by selecting the desired book from the Book list.

1 Tap the desired book on the Book list.

The Book page appears.

Size indicator Current page number/ Total page number

Hint

• You can display the Page jump panel by tapping the page number at the bottom of the screen. (≥ page 60)

On the Book page, drag on the page or press the < / (Page Turn) button.

To go back to the previous page, drag on the page the opposite direction or press the < (Page Turn) button.

To turn pages repeatedly

If you hold on the touch panel after dragging, the pages turn repeatedly.

Hints

• You can jump pages using the Page jump panel. ( page 60)
• You can reverse the direction of dragging in the Settings menu.
  (> page 110)

Hint

• The Option menu of the Book page appears by pressing the OPTION button. For details about the Option menu of the Book page, refer to "Displaying the Option menu of a Book." page 53)

To close a book

To use the link tool of eBooks files on the Reader

When an eBook file is displayed, you can use the embedded link tool.

The link appears highlighted on the screen. Tap to open the linked content or jump to the linked page.

Hint

• If you want to return to the previous page after you jumped to the linked page, tap the page number at the bottom of the screen to display the Page jump panel, and then tap (Previous View).

Book types supported by the Reader

The following are the book types supported by the Reader and their characteristics.

BBeB file (.lrf and .lrx file extension)	A file in BBeB format used in digital books and publications. The link tool embedded in eBooks (page jumps, etc.) can be used. (▶ page 51)
PDF file*1 (.pdf file extension)	A File in PDF format (Version 1.4 or before) Bookmark and link tool on PDF files can be used.
EPUB file*1 (.epub file extension)	A file in EPUB format used in reflowable digital books and publications.
Text file (.txt file extension)
RTF file (.rtf file extension)	An RTF file (unsecured) that is automatically converted from a Microsoft Word file.*2

1 Adobe DRM protected PDF and EPUB files supported only if Adobe Digital Editions 1.5 or later is installed and authorized on your computer.
2 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer.

Displaying the Option menu of a Book

The Option menu appears by pressing the OPTION button. You can use various functions from the Option menu.

Option menu of the Book list

Option item Description/Reference page
Sort Sorts the	Book list “by Title,” “by Author” or “by Date.”
View	Switches the list display format. (▷ page 55)
Now Playing*1	Goes to the audio Playback screen. (▷ page 97)
Orientation	Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal). (▷ page 69)

*1 "Now Playing" appears only while a track is playing.

To close the Option menu

Tap , press the button or the OPTION button.

Sorting a list

You can sort a list.

In the Option menu, tap "by Title," "by Author" or "by Date" to sort the list.

Sorted "by Author"

Author name

Sorted "by Date"
Transferred date

Hints

• The sorting list function is also available in the Collection list, the All Notes list, the Notes list, the Audio list and the Picture list. The sorting items vary depending on the list. The default sorting items are following:

The Book list: "by Title"

The Collection list: "by Order"

The All Notes list: "by Date"

The Notes list: "by Page"

The Audio list: "by Title"

The Picture list: "by Title"

• In the index bar, letters that have applicable books or authors will be displayed in boldface.
• In the index bar, books or authors that begin with a number will be sorted under "#." Those that begin with a symbol will be sorted under ^

Note

• The appearance of the index bar differs depending on the sorting item. For example, when the list is sorted "by Date," letters do not appear in the bar.

Switching list display format

You can choose to display the list format in either "List" or "Thamburger" view.

In the Option menu, tap “Thamburger” of “View” to switch the list display format.

“List” (default) “Thymball”

When you change the list display format, the Audio list and the Pictures list are also switched to the selected format.

Notes

• In the Book list and the Audio list, the thumbnail can be displayed only if the book or the track has cover art information.
• Some cover art cannot be displayed, depending on its file format.
• If books or tracks do not have cover art information, the default image will be displayed in "Thumbnail" list.

Option menu of the Book page

Option item Description/Reference page
Go to Page	Displays the Page jump panel. (▷ page 60)
Create/Edit Notes	Displays the tool bar to create/delete a bookmark/highlight/comment. (▷ page 78)
Hide Notes/Show Notes	Hides/Displays the bookmark/highlight. (▷ page 84)
Table of Contents*1	Displays the table of contents.
Book Info	Displays the book information. (▷ page 57)
Delete Book	Deletes a book. (▷ page 94)
Now Playing*2	Goes to the audio Playback screen. (▷ page 97)
Orientation	Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal). (▷ page 69)

1 The displayed items vary depending on the content.
2 "Now Playing" appears only while a track is playing.

To close the Option menu

Tap X, press the Back) button or the OPTION button.

Book information

You can check the book information, such as title, author, book cover thumbnail, etc.

In the Option menu of the Book page, tap "Book Info" to display the book information.

Options Description
Book cover thumbnail*1	Displays the book cover thumbnail.
Title Displays	the title.
Author	Displays the author.
Publisher*1	Displays the publisher.
Category*1	Displays the category.
eBook ID*1	Displays the Book ID.
Kind Displays	the file type.
Date Displays	the latest update and creation date.
Size Displays	the file size.
Location	Displays the memory 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.
Path Displays	the file path location.
Digital Rights*1,*2	Displays the following only if a book with DRM is selected. Full viewable: The entire book can be read. Restricted: Some or all of the book cannot be read.
Expiration date*2	Displays the expiration date of a book if the book with DRM has an expiration date.

^1 This option appears only when BBeB book is selected.
2 This option appears only when PDF and EPUB files are selected.

Selecting a book from the Collection list

You can select and read a book from the list of collections created in eBook Library.

Hints

• For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help.
• You can search the Collection list for a collection using the Search menu. For details about the Search menu, refer to "Searching for books." (▶ page 74)
• The Option menu of the Collection list appears by pressing the OPTION button. You can switch the screen orientation from the Option menu. (> page 69)
• You can also display the Option menu of a collection by pressing the OPTION button while the Book list of a collection is displayed. For details about the available menus, refer to "Displaying the Option menu of a collection." (> page 59)

1 In the Home menu, tap (Collections).

The Collection list appears.

2 Tap the desired collection on the list.

The Book list appears.

3 Tap the desired book.

Displaying the Option menu of a collection

The Option menu appears by pressing the OPTION button. You can use various functions from the Option menu.

Option menu of a collection

Option item Description
Sort Sorts the list “by Order,” “by Title,” “by Author” or “by Date.”
View	Switches the list display format. (▷ page 55)
Now Playing*1	Goes to the audio Playback screen. (▷ page 97)
Orientation	Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal). (▷ page 69)

*1 "Now Playing" appears only while a track is playing.

To close the Option menu

Tap , press the * (Back) button or the OPTION button.

Jumping to Pages

The Page jump panel appears by tapping “Go to Page” in the Option menu of the Book page. With the Page jump panel, you can skip pages and go to a page directly.

Hint

• You can display the Page jump panel by tapping the page number at the bottom of the screen.

1 In the Book page, press the OPTION button.

The Option menu appears.

2 Tap “Go to Page.”

The Page jump panel appears.

To close the Page jump panel

Tap X or the page number at the bottom of the screen. Or, press the (Back) button or the OPTION button.

Using the Page jump bar

You can skip pages using the Page jump bar on the Page jump panel.

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.

Jumping to the specified number page directly

You can jump directly to a page by inputting the page number with the on-screen numeric keyboard.

Tap “Enter Page #” on the Page jump panel. The numeric keyboard appears.

Tap the number key to input the page number. The input number is displayed in the input area. To delete the number, tap (Backspace) key.

Hint

• Up to 10 numbers can be input.

3 Tap “Go.”

The input page appears.

Reading previously displayed pages

The Reader stores previously displayed pages in the memory for easy recall.

1 Tap (Previous View) on the Page jump panel.

The previously displayed page appears. To return to the page before the jump, tap (Next View).

Resizing and Zooming

The Size menu appears by pressing the Size) button. In the Size menu, you can adjust the text size, and zoom in/out a page.

1 In the Book page, press the (Size) button.

The Size menu appears.

To close the Size menu

Tap , or press the (Back) button or the (Size) button.

Adjusting the text size

You can select from 5 different text sizes (S, M, L, XL or XXL) in the Size menu. "S" (original size) is set by default.

1 Tap “M,” “L,” “XL” or “XXL.”

The text size is magnified to the selected size, and the text is reflowed in the Book page. The selected size is indicated at the bottom of the screen, and the original page is divided into multiple divided sections.

Size indicator

2 Tap X, press the ± (Back) button or the Size) button to close the Size menu.

After the Size menu is closed, the texts are displayed in the selected size. To return the texts to the default size, tap "S" in the Size menu.

Hints

• When viewing a PDF file in S size, you can magnify the text size by switching the screen orientation to "Horizontal." This should be used only if retaining the original layout of the PDF file is required.
• The text size of BBeB, PDF or EPUB files will be magnified at the following ratios:

BBeB file: S(100%), M(120%), L(150%), XL(200%), XXL(260%)

PDF file: S(100%), M(200%), L(300%), XL(450%), XXL(600%)

EPUB file: S(100%), M(140%), L(180%), XL(230%), XXL(-)*

• XXL size is not available for EPUB files.

Notes

• If the text size is magnified, the total page number displayed on the Reader increases with the number of divided page sections.
  However, if the text size of a PDF or EPUB file is magnified, the total page number is not increased, and the current page number is displayed using the same page number as the original scale.
• PDF files viewed in M, L, XL and XXL sizes are displayed in reflow mode. In certain situations, only text appears in these scales as some tables and graphics may be reformatted and altered. In these cases, viewing in S size will retain the original formatting.
• Certain image-based pages such as a cover page of a book, or a PDF file that are created as an image file, cannot be magnified to M, L, XL or XXL size. In these cases, it is recommended to use the Zoom Mode.

Zooming in/out

The Book page enters zoom mode by tapping “Zoom In” on the size menu panel.

1 Tap Zoom In."

The Zoom bar appears.

2 Move the slider, or tap + or - of the Zoom bar repeatedly until the page is zoomed to the desired scale.

The page is zoomed in/out.

Hints

• You can also zoom in/out a Book page by tapping a point in the Zoom bar.
• By double-tapping on a Book page in zoom mode, the page is zoomed in and the double-tapped point is centered.

To scroll the 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 , press the (Back) button or the size) button. The Zoom bar disappears and the Book page screen returns to the original text size.

Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal)

In the Option menu, you can switch the screen orientation from vertical to horizontal or vice versa. Once the screen orientation is switched, all the menus and the contents are displayed in the selected orientation.

Hint

• You can switch the screen orientation from any of the Option menus.

1 Press the OPTION button.

The Option menu appears.

2 Tap "Orientation."

The orientation is switched from vertical to horizontal.

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 or press the 4 > (Page Turn) button.

"Vertical" "Horizontal"

Searching for Books or Keywords

The Search menu appears with the on-screen keyboard by pressing the SEARCH button. With the on-screen keyboard, you can search for books and keywords by inputting a word.

Press the SEARCH button.

The Search menu appears.

2 Tap the on-screen keyboard to input the word.

The word appears in the input area.

To edit an input word

Tap the input word directly to move the cursor.

To delete a character

Select the unnecessary character by dragging on it or tap the unnecessary character to move the cursor to the right of it, and then tap (Backspace).

To change the character displayed in the on-screen keyboard

Tap "Symbols." The keyboard is switched to the symbol keyboard. To return to the alphabet keyboard, tap "Abc." To toggle the alphabet character between lower-case and the upper-case, tap "^".

There are 2 patterns (high priority/low priority) of the symbol keyboard. To switch to the other type of symbol keyboard, tap “@#$.”

Hints

• Up to 48 characters can be input.
• The previously typed words are displayed in the Keyboard History area. As you input characters, only applicable words remain. If you tap the word, it appears in the input area.

Notes

• Words less than 3 letters or more than 16 letters are not recorded in the Keyboard History.
• Keyboard History records letters and hyphens. Numbers or other symbols are not recorded.

Tap "Search."

For details about searching for books or keywords, refer to the following.

• Searching for books (> page 74)
• Searching a book for keywords (> page 76)

To close the Search menu

Tap , or press the SEARCH button or the button.

Searching for books

You can search for books by title or author in the Home menu, Book list and Collection list.

Hints

• You can also search a collection by collection name in the Collection list.
• You can also search for a Note by word in the All Notes list or the Notes list. (> page 88)

In the Home menu or the Book list, press the SEARCH button.

The Search menu appears with the on-screen keyboard.

Input the word using the on-screen keyboard. ( page 72)

Tap "Search."

The Search Results list appears.

Any books that have the input word included in the title/author are displayed in the Search Results list.

Tap the desired book.

The Book page appears.

To close the Search Results list Tap , or press the Back) button.

Searching a book for keywords

You can search for keywords by using the on-screen keyboard. The keywords can be displayed in the input area by the following two ways:

• Double-tap a word on a Book page, and then press the SEARCH button. The double-tapped word is displayed in the input area.
• Press the SEARCH button on a Book page. Input the keyword using the on-screen keyboard.

In the Book page, press the SEARCH button.

The Search menu appears with the on-screen keyboard.

Input the word using the on-screen keyboard. ( page 72)

To input a word on the Book page

Double-tap the word on the Book page to highlight temporarily (to select consecutive words, including punctuation, etc., drag across the phrase without lifting after double-tapping), and then press the SEARCH button. The tapped word (or phrase) is placed in the input area.

Note

Highlights that are created by double-tapping can be erased in the following ways:

• Tapping on any area of the page other than the highlighted area
• Double-tapping another word
• Opening another book

3 Tap "Search."

The search result page including the input word appears. The words are highlighted on the page.

4 Tap Q(Next Search) to skip to the next page which includes the word.

The next page which includes the input word appears. To return the previous page which includes the input word, tap Q (Previous Search).

To exit the search result page

Tap , or press the Back) button.

Creating Notes on a Book Page

The tool bar appears by tapping “Create/Edit Notes” in the Option menu of the Book page. With the tool bar, you can create the following Notes.

• Creating a bookmark ( page 79)
  Highlighting words ( page 82)
• Adding a comment (▶ page 85)

1 In the Book page, press the OPTION button.

The Option menu appears.

2 Tap "Create/Edit Notes."

The tool bar appears.

To close the tool bar

Tap , or press the Back) button.

Creating a bookmark on a Book page

You can create a bookmark on a Book page you may wish to return to.

A bookmark can be created by the following two ways.

• On the Book page, create a bookmark by double-tapping a page.
• On the Book page, create a bookmark using the tool bar.

To create a bookmark by double-tapping a page

In the Book page, double-tap near the upper right corner of the screen.

The bookmark appears in the upper right corner of the current page.

To create a bookmark using the tool bar

In the Book page, press the OPTION button. The Option menu appears.
2 Tap "Create/Edit Notes." The tool bar appears.
3 Tap (Bookmark).

The bookmark appears in the upper right corner of the current page, and the color of 10 in the tool bar is reversed.

Hint

• You can add a comment to a bookmark. For details, refer to "Adding a Comment to a Note." (> page 85)

To delete a bookmark

To delete a bookmark, double-tap the bookmark.

You can also delete a bookmark by tapping on the tool bar.

Hints

• While you are viewing a comment of a bookmark in the Comment viewer, you can delete both the bookmark and comment by tapping "Delete." (▶ page 87)
• You can delete all the Notes within a book from the Option menu of the Notes list. (> page 93)

Note

• 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.

To display a bookmarked page

You can display the bookmarked page from the All Notes list and the Notes list. (▶ page 89, 91)

Highlighting words

You can highlight words on a Book page.

1 Tap (Highlight).

The color of in the tool bar is reversed and the highlighting function becomes available.

2 Drag across the word on the Book page.

The word is highlighted.

Hint

• You can add a comment to a highlight. For details, refer to "Adding a Comment to a Note." (≥ page 85)

Hints

• You can also highlight a word with a hyperlink and add a comment to it (▶ page 85).
• To highlight multiple lines of text all at once, drag across the lines starting from the first character to the last character.

Notes

• When you tap a highlighted word with a hyperlink, the Comment editor (▶ page 85) or the Comment viewer (▶ page 87) appears instead of jumping to a page. To enable the hyperlink, hide the highlights using "Hide Notes" in the Option menu, or delete the highlight.
• You cannot highlight the cover page and pictures, as well as book/ chapter titles that are displayed at the upper right of a Book page.

To delete a highlight

1 TapEraser).

The color of in the tool bar is reversed and the highlight erase function becomes available.

2 Tap, or drag across the highlighted word on the Book page.

The highlight is erased.

Hints

• While you are viewing a comment of a highlight in the Comment viewer, you can delete both the highlight and comment by tapping "Delete." (▶ page 87)
• You can delete all the Notes within a book from the Option menu of the Notes list. (> page 93)

Note

• When you delete a highlight with a comment, the comment will also be removed. Tap "Yes" in the confirmation message to delete both the highlight and comment.

Hiding Notes (bookmark/highlight)

Bookmarks or highlights in a book can be hidden/shown from the Option menu of a Book page.

1 Tap “Hide Notes.”

All the bookmarks and the highlights within the book are hidden temporally. To show them again, tap "Show Notes."

Adding a Comment to a Note

You can add a comment to a bookmark or a highlighted word using the on-screen keyboard in the Comment editor.

1 Tap the bookmark or the highlighted word.

The Comment editor appears.

Enter your comment using the on-screen keyboard.

For details on how to use the on-screen keyboard, refer to page 72.

The on-screen keyboard in the Comment editor has a "Return" key. You can indent the line using this key.

Hint

• Up to 2048 characters can be input in a comment.

Tap "Done."

The Comment editor is closed, and is attached to the bookmark or the highlight.

Note

• Make sure to tap "Done" when you finish inputting the comment. If you tap , the comment will not be added.

To view a comment

Tap Bookmark and comment) or (highlight and comment) on a Book page. The Comment viewer appears.

Note

• When you tap a highlighted word with a hyperlink, the Comment editor (> page 85) or the Comment viewer appears instead of jumping to a page. To enable the hyperlink, hide the highlights using "Hide Notes" in the Option menu, or delete the highlight. (> page 83, 84)

To edit the comment

Tap "Edit" in the Comment viewer to display the Comment editor. Edit the comment using the on-screen keyboard. (> page 72)

To delete a comment

Tap "Delete" in the Comment viewer. The comment and the bookmark/highlight will be deleted.

Opening a Page from a Notes List

You can directly open a page with a bookmark or highlighted words from the List screen.

Hints

• Notes can also be created in eBook Library. In eBook Library, you can set to merge the Notes of the Reader and eBook Library while synchronizing. When merging the Notes, if any inconsistent Notes are created for the same word, the older Notes will be replaced with the latest Notes.
• When you copy a book from eBook Library to the Reader, the Notes of the Reader will be replaced with the ones of the eBook Library (or vice versa).
• The annotations of a book transferred from Adobe Digital Editions 1.5 or later are converted into the bookmarks on the Reader.

Searching the Reader for Notes

By tapping All Notes) in the Home menu, the All Notes list appears. The All Notes list includes all the Notes of all the books stored on the Reader and memory cards. You can jump to a page by tapping an item in the list.

Hint

• You can search the All Notes list for a Note using the Search menu.

In the Home menu, tap All Notes).

The list of all the bookmarks and highlights on the Reader appears.

Indicates type of the Note

(Bookmark): The first sentence of the page is displayed.
(Highlight): The highlighted word is displayed.
(Highlight with comment): The comment is displayed.
(Bookmark with comment): The comment is displayed.

2 Tap a Note.

The page that includes the Note is displayed.

Displaying the Option menu of the All Notes list

The Option menu appears by pressing the OPTION button. You can use various functions from the Option menu.

Option menu of the All Notes List

Option item Description
Sort Sorts the list “by Date,”	“by Type” or “by Comment.”
Now Playing*1	Goes to the audio Playback screen. (▷ page 97)
Orientation	Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal). (▷ page 69)

*1 "Now Playing" appears only while a track is playing.

To close the Option menu

Tap , press the button or the OPTION button.

Searching a book for Notes

By tapping "Notes" in the tool bar, the Notes list appears. The Notes list includes all the Notes of the currently viewed book. You can jump to a page by tapping an item in the list.

Hint

• You can search the Notes list for a Note using the Search menu.

In the Book page, press the OPTION button. The Option menu appears.
2 Tap "Create/Edit Notes." The tool bar appears.

Tap Notes."

The list of all the bookmarks and highlights in the current book appears.

(Bookmark):

The first sentence of the page is displayed.

(Highlight):

The highlighted word is displayed.

Indicates type of the Note

(Highlight with comment): The comment is displayed.

(Bookmark with comment):

The comment is displayed

Tap a Note.

The page that includes the Note is displayed.

To delete all the Notes within a book

In the Option menu of the Notes list, tap "Delete Notes."

Displaying the Option menu of the Notes List

The Option menu appears by pressing the OPTION button. You can use various functions from the Option menu.

Option menu of the Notes List

Option item Description
Sort Sorts the list “by Page,” “by Type” or “by Comment.”
Delete Notes Deletes all the bookmarks, highlights and comments within the book.
Now Playing*1	Goes to the audio Playback screen. (▷ page 97)
Orientation	Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal). (▷ page 69)

*1 “Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.

To close the Option menu

Tap , press the (Back) button or the OPTION button.

Deleting a book

You can delete a book on the Reader or memory cards that are inserted into the Reader.

1 In the Book page, press the OPTION button.

The Option menu appears.

2 Tap "Delete Book."

The confirmation message appears.

3 Tap “Yes.”

The book is deleted and the screen goes to the Book list.

Note

• Confirm carefully before deleting the book.

Playing Audio Files

Playing audio files transferred from your computer

MP3 and AAC files (unsecured) can be played back on the Reader. You can also read books while listening to an audio file. (> page 96) When listening to audio files, connect the optional headphones to the headphone jack.

In the Home menu, tap (Audio).

The Audio list appears.

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 4 > (Page Turn) button.
• If an invalid operation is performed, it appears at the bottom of the screen.

Tap the desired track.

Playback starts.

Then, succeeding tracks are played in the listed order.

To stop playback, tap on the screen.

To close the Audio list or the Playback screen Press the (Back) button.

Hints

• You can read a book while playing tracks. To do so, play the track before you begin to read a book.
• The Option menu of the Audio appears by pressing the OPTION button. (▶ page 98)
• While a track is playing, the volume indicator appears at the bottom right of the screen.

Operations on the Playback screen

On the Playback screen, the following operations can be performed.

*1 The play mode icons appear while tracks are playing in shuffle play or repeat play. (≥ page 99)

Button/Gesture Operation
• Dragging (▷ page 19) •< / / > (Page Turn) buttons	Skipping to the previous/next track.
Playback progress bar	Rewinds/Fast-forwards the track by dragging the slider or tapping a point of the Playback progress bar.
II/▲	Stops/Restarts the playback.
VOL -/+ button	• Adjusts the volume. • Mutes on/off by pressing and holding it.

Displaying the Option menu of the Audio

The Option menu appears by pressing the OPTION button. You can use various functions from the Option menu.

Option menu of the Audio list

Option item Description/Reference page
Sort Sorts the Audio list “by	Title”or “by Artist.”
View	Switches the list display format. (▷ page 55)
Now Playing*1	Goes to the audio Playback screen. (▷ page 97)
Orientation	Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal). (▷ page 69)

*1 "Now Playing" appears only while a track is playing.

To close the Option menu

Tap , press the (Back) button or the OPTION button.

Option menu of the Playback screen

Option item Description/Reference page
Repeat Off (default setting): Stops playback after playing all tracks. 1 Song: Plays the current track repeatedly. All Songs: Plays all tracks repeatedly.
Shuffle Off/On Plays all tracks	ks in random order.
Continue Reading Goes to	the Book page screen. The last displayed page appears.
Orientation	Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal). (▷ page 69)

To close the Option menu

Tap , press the (Back) button or the OPTION button.

Viewing Pictures

Viewing pictures transferred from your computer

BMP/JPEG/GIF/PNG files can be viewed on the Reader.

In the Home menu, tap (Pictures).

The Picture list appears.

Hints

• The content on the memory card also appears in the Picture 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 4 > (Page Turn) button.
• If an invalid operation is performed, it appears at the bottom of the screen.

2 Tap the desired picture.

The Picture appears.

To close the Picture list or the Picture viewer

Press the Back) button.

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 67
• The Option menu of the Picture appears by pressing the OPTION button. (≥ page 104)
• To increase the resolution of landscape pictures, view them in horizontal mode. (≥ page 69)

Operations on the Picture viewer

On the Picture viewer, the following operations can be performed.

Current picture number/ total picture number

Button/GestureOperation
• Dragging (▷ page 19) • < ➔ / ➔ > (Page Turn) buttons	To display the previous/next picture.

To zoom in/out a picture

You can zoom in/out a picture. On the Picture viewer, press the (Size) button to display the Picture menu, and then tap "Zoom In" to display the Zoom bar.

For details about using the Zoom bar and scrolling the magnified picture, refer to “Zooming in/out” (▶ page 67).

Displaying the Option menu of the Picture

The Option menu appears by pressing the OPTION button. You can use various functions from the Option menu.

Option menu of the Picture list

Option item Description/Reference page
Sort	Sorts the Picture list “by Title”or “by Date.”
View	Switches the list display format. (☐ page 55)
Now Playing*1	Goes to the audio Playback screen. (☐ page 97)
Orientation	Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal). (☐ page 69)

*1 "Now Playing" appears only while a track is playing.

To close the Option menu

Tap , press the (Back) button or the OPTION button.

Option menu of the Picture Viewer

Option item Description/Reference page
Slideshow On/Off	Starts/ Stops a slideshow of pictures. The slideshow setting can be configured from the Settings menu. (▷ page 110)
Now Playing*1	Goes to the audio Playback screen. (▷ page 97)
Orientation	Switches the screen orientation (vertical/horizontal). (▷ page 69)

*1 "Now Playing" appears only while a track is playing.

Note

• When the "Slideshow" setting in the Settings menu is set to "Off," slideshow does not start even if you select "Slideshow On" in the Option menu.

To close the Option menu

Tap X, press the Back) button or the OPTION button.

Changing Settings

You can configure the various settings in the Settings menu.

1 In the Home menu, tap (Settings).

The Settings menu appears.

Tap the setting item to select.

The Settings menu of the selected item appears. When you select "Advanced Settings," the Advanced Settings menu appears. Tap setting item to select again.

• Settings menu items (☑ page 109)
• Advanced Settings menu items ( page 112)

Advanced Settings menu

Tap to select a setting. To input number, tap the numeric key.

Example: Device Lock

Tap "OK" or "Yes" to confirm the setting.

To close the Settings menu

To close the Settings menu and the Advanced Settings menu, press the (Back) button.

Settings menu items

In the Settings menu, you can configure the following settings.

Setting item Description
Date and Time	Set date and time displayed on the Reader. To input the value, tap the numeric key.HintWhen 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.
Power Management	Activate or deactivate the Power Management. On (default setting):After 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 shutdown and stops consuming the battery power.If battery power is at a low level, the Reader will shutdown after 60 minutes of inactivity.Off: The Reader does not activate the Power Management. For details, refer to “About the Power Management of the Reader.”( page 24)
Power Management(Continued)	Note ·In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if “Power Management” is set to “On.” - 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 tracks
Page Turn Gesture	Change the drag direction to turn pages. →: A page proceeds to the next page by dragging from left to right on the touch panel. ←: A page proceeds to the next page by dragging from right to left on the touch panel.
Slideshow	Configure the slideshow settings. On: Activate slideshow. Off (default setting): Deactivate slideshow. Slide Duration: To input the duration time, tap the numeric key. The duration time can be set up to 60 seconds in 1 second increments. Note ·When a large size picture is displayed, it may take longer to display the picture than the indicated setting time on “Slide Duration.”
Advanced Settings	Refer to “Advanced Settings menu items.”(▷ page 112)
Setting item Description	tion
About	Display the firmware version of the Reader, the product name, and the license information, etc.
Restore Defaults	Refer to “Restoring default settings.”(▷ page 124)

Advanced Settings menu items

In the Advanced Settings menu, you can configure the following settings.

Setting item Description
Device Lock	Lock the Reader by setting a password. On: The Reader is locked by the password. Off (default setting): The Reader is not locked. Code: To input a password, tap the 4-digit number using the numeric keys. Once the password is set, next time you turn on the Reader, the screen asking for the password appears. To unlock it, input the password using the numeric keys, and then tap “OK.”
	Note • Be sure not to forget the password. If you lost it, contact Sony Support Center. For customers in the USA: Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 For customers in Canada: Phone number: 1-877-899-7669
Touch Panel	Calibrate the touch panel by tapping on the screen accurately. For details about calibrating, refer to “Calibrating the Touch Panel.” (× page 26)
Clear Keyboard History	Delete the record of all the typed words using the on-screen keyboard. After deleting the record, no word will appear in the Keyboard History area on the on-screen keyboard.
Format Internal Memory	Format the built-in flash memory of the Reader. By formatting the memory, all the contents on the Reader will be erased. Note • Before formatting, make sure to transfer data that you do not want to lose to your computer or other device.
Device Shutdown	Shutdown the Reader to minimize the battery consumption. Hint • You can also shutdown the Reader by sliding the POWER switch and holding it for more than 3 seconds. Notes • After shutdown, the Reader may take a few moments to turn on. • When you connect the Reader to your computer after shutdown, the Reader needs to be turned on again.

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, a small pin or tip of a paper clip.

Removing the tip from the supplied stylus

Twist the tip until it detached from the supplied stylus. To push the RESET button, use the other end of the tip that is stored in the body. Be sure to attach again after using it.

Use to push the RESET button

The content and settings stored on the Reader are not affected by resetting, and no information is erased. After pressing the RESET button, turn on the Reader by sliding the POWER switch.

Notes

• The screen will not change after pressing the RESET button. Slide the POWER switch to activate the Reader again.
• When you connect the Reader to your computer after a reset, it is necessary to turn on the Reader again. Otherwise, it takes approximately 5 minutes until = is displayed, during which time you will not be able to turn on the Reader by the POWER switch. In this case, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then turn on the Reader and reconnect it.

Check the symptoms in "Troubleshooting." page 116)
3 Check for information about the issue in eBook Library Help.
4 Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites.

For customers in the USA:

http://www.sony.com/readersupport

For customers in Canada:

http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/

5 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, please call Sony Support Center.

For customers in the USA:

Phone number: 1-866-962-7669

For customers in Canada:

Phone number: 1-877-899-7669

Power

Symptom Cause or corrective action
Battery cannot be charged (The indicator does not light up).	→ Charge the battery within the temperature range of 50 °F to 86 °F (10 °C to 30 °C). Otherwise, the charging may be insufficient or may not start.
Battery life seems short.	→ The operating temperature is below 41 °F (5 °C). This is due to the battery characteristics and not a malfunction. → You have not used the Reader for a prolonged period. Efficiency of the battery will be improved by repeatedly 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 indicator goes off. (The battery icon does not indicate remaining battery power during charging.) → The battery life becomes shorter if the built-in light is turned on all the time. (▷ page 32)

Power (continued)

Symptom Cause or corrective action

The Reader cannot be turned on.

Moisture condensation may have occurred. Wait for a few hours and then turn on the Reader.
If the battery has been fully depleted, connect to your computer via USB and charge the battery. (> page 39)
If the battery has been fully depleted, it takes approximately 5 minutes until is displayed, during which time you will not be able to turn on the Reader by the POWER switch. In this case, wait until is displayed. The charge indicator lights up in red while is not displayed, while the Reader is charging.

Screen

Symptom Cause or corrective action
It takes time for the display to appear.	→ In a cold place such as outdoors, it may take time for the display to appear. This is due to the display characteristics and not a malfunction.
The Reader authorization/deauthorization is not possible with eBook Store from Sony.	→ The Reader authorization/deauthorization is not possible with eBook Store from Sony if “Device Lock” of the Reader is set to “On.” Set it to “Off,” then authorize/ deauthorize the Reader.
You cannot select items even if you tap the center of them.	→ Calibrate the touch panel from “Touch Panel” in the “Advanced Settings” menu. (▷ page 112)
The screen is frozen.	→ Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button. Then, slide the POWER switch to activate the Reader again. (▷ page 114)

Reading/playing/viewing contents

Symptom Cause or corrective action
A book cannot be read.	→ A book with copyright protection cannot be read on any device other than the authorized one. → If the book has an expiration date, confirm whether the book has already expired. ➔ page 47.
An audio file cannot be played back.	→ Audio files that are not supported by the Reader cannot be played. For details on supported audio files, refer to ➔ page 95.
Sound is not output.	→ Increase the volume if it is set to low. → If sound is not output through headphones, make sure the headphone plug is firmly inserted in the 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 100. → A picture of large size may not be displayable, and its file will not appear in the list. Delete the picture file using eBook Library.
The data on Continue Reading or Notes of some files is missing.	→ If the file status has changed (such as in the following cases), the data on Continue Reading 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.

Connection to the computer

Symptom Cause or corrective action
The Reader cannot be operated during USB connection.	→ Disconnect the Reader from the USB connection.
The Reader cannot be recognized.	→ Is the power of the Reader turned on? Is the USB cable connected properly? Verify the above and try again. → Are you using a USB hub or USB extension cable? Connecting the Reader via a USB hub or extension cable may not work and is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. → Verify that indicating connection via USB) is displayed at the top of the Reader's screen. If the Reader still cannot be recognized, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it after a while. → If “Device Lock” of the Reader is set to “On,” set it to “Off.” If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized on your computer.
Content cannot be transferred to the Reader from your computer.	→ The USB cable is not connected properly. Disconnect the USB cable, then reconnect it. → There is not enough free space on the Readers memory. Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library or to a “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card, then delete it to increase free space on the Reader.

Connection to the computer (continued)

Symptom Cause or corrective action
There is no response from eBook Library during communication with the Reader.	→ Disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it.
The Reader becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer.	→ Are you using a USB hub or USB extension cable? Connecting the Reader via a USB hub or extension cable may not work and is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.
The Reader's battery cannot be charged (The indicator does not light up).	→ Is the USB cable connected properly? Verify and try again. → Are you using a USB hub or USB extension cable? Connecting the Reader via a USB hub or extension cable may not work and is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.

eBook

Symptom Cause or corrective action

An eBook cannot be read.

→ You may not have signed up for the service or authorized which is necessary for reading eBooks.
Authorize your computer and the Reader.
You may have tried to read the content owned by another user. The content owned by another user cannot be read.
The authorization data may be damaged caused by a shutdown while reading an eBook. Deauthorize your computer and the Reader, then authorize again.
Installation and authorization of Adobe Digital Editions version 1.5 or later on your computer is required for reading Adobe DRM protected content. For details about usage or support of Adobe Digital Editions, refer to the Adobe information page at the following web site: http://www.adobe.com/go/digital Editions_us

Memory card

Symptom Cause or corrective action
Content on a memory card cannot be read/played/ viewed.	→ Check that the memory card is inserted in the Media slot in the correct direction. → Check to see that you are using a memory card that is supported by the Reader. → Clean the terminal area of memory card gently with a soft cloth if it is dirty. → Check whether the books/pictures/ tracks are transferred by eBook Library or Adobe Digital Editions.
Content cannot be transferred to a memory card.	→ Unlock the erasure prevention switch if it is locked. → There is not enough free space on the memory card. Delete unnecessary data.
A memory card cannot be recognized.	→ A memory card which is not formatted in FAT 16 or FAT 32 may not be able to be recognized on eBook Library. When formatting a memory card, format it using theformatter supplied with the memory card, or using Windows Explorer to format at memory card manufacture's default settings.
Content on a memory card cannot be deleted.	→ Unlock the erasure prevention switch if it is locked. → Uncheck the read-only attribute of content.

Restoring default settings

All default settings of the Reader can be restored.

Notes

The following occurs when you restore the default settings.

• The screen orientation setting will be vertical.
• The device lock will be set to "Off" and the password will be set to "0000."
• The "Slideshow" setting will be set to "Off" and its duration time set to 5 seconds.
• The mute will be off and the volume will be set to the default level (level 3).
• The gesture direction will be set to left-to-right (to display the next page, drag on the page from left to right).
• The "Power Management" setting will be set to "On."

In the Home menu, tap (Settings). The Settings menu appears.
2 Tap "Restore Defaults."

The Restore Defaults screen appears. If "Device Lock" (▶ page 112) is set to "On," the screen asking for the password appears. Input the password, then tap "OK."

3 Tap “Yes” to restore default settings.

Uninstalling eBook Library

To uninstall the supplied software from your computer, follow the procedures below.

Note

• Before uninstalling, de-authorize your computer if it is authorized. For details on de-authorization, refer to the eBook Library Help.
  1 Click "Start" - "Control Panel."
  Double-click "Add/Remove Programs."
  3 Click "eBook Library by Sony" in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, then click "Remove."

Follow the on-screen instructions and restart your computer. The uninstallation is complete when the computer has restarted.

Uninstalling PRS-700 User's Guide

1 Click "Start"- "Control Panel."
2 Double-click "Add/Remove Programs." *1
3 Click "PRS-700 User's Guide" in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, then click "Remove."

Follow the on-screen instructions and restart your computer. The uninstallation is complete when the computer has restarted.

1 "Uninstall a program" or "Programs and Features" in the case of Windows Vista.
^2 "Uninstall" in the case of Windows Vista.

Updating the Reader Device Software

By updating the Reader device software, you can ensure your Reader has the latest features. The latest software updates can be performed from the update menu on eBook Library from “Help” – “Check for Updates.”

For details on updates, refer to the eBook 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/

About Books Pre-installed on Reader

The Reader is pre-installed with sample data so that you can try it out right away. The pre-installed sample data is for the purpose of trial reading, viewing and listening.

About sample data

The Reader is pre-installed with sample data.

If you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it, nor will any replacement data be supplied by Sony.

Notes on Reader Disposal

The built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself, consult Sony Support.

( page 115)

Li-ion Mn

Precautions

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA.

Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

INFORMATION:

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

If you have any questions about this product:

Visit:

www.sony.com/readersupport

Contact:

Sony Portable Reader System Support Center at 1-(866)-962-7669

Write:

Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PRS-700

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127

U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-ion batteries.

On safety

• Do not insert any foreign objects in the DC IN jack of the Reader.
• Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the Reader with metallic objects.

On installation

• Never subject the Reader to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.
• Never wrap the Reader in anything when it is being used with the AC power adaptor. Heat build-up in the Reader may cause malfunction or damage.

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

Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play at a high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.

Caring for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

Warning

If lightning occurs while you are using the Reader, take off the headphones immediately.

Note on use

• Replacement or repair of a broken or scratched touch panel is not covered by the warranty.
• Do not drop or submit the Reader to excessive shock.
• Do not poke people using the supplied stylus.
• Do not treat or use the supplied stylus roughly by bending it, or scratching the touch panel with it.
• Use the supplied stylus only for the operations on the touch panel.
• Do not use the damaged or deformed stylus.

• 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 not supported by the Reader.

Notes on memory cards

About “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card

"Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card is a high-capacity compact IC recording media. Not only can you exchange data among "Memory Stick Duo" Memory Card compatible devices, but also you can use as an external removable data storage.

About SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card complies with compact memory card standard and is commonly used as a storage media for digital still cameras.

For details on memory cards supported by the Reader, refer to “Inserting a Memory Card” on > page 28.

Notes on handling memory cards

• When using miniSD Card on the Reader, an adaptor (sold separately) is required.

• The Reader does not comply with the following:

• MagicGate standard.
  copyright protection of SD Memory Cards.

• You cannot record or delete data stored in a memory card when its erasure prevention switch is locked.

• Keep a memory card in its case when you carry or store it.
• Do not touch the connector of a memory card with bear hands or metallic objects.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject a memory card to excessive shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify a memory card.
• Do not allow a memory card to get wet.

• Avoid the following to prevent data damage. 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 or electrical noise is present.

• Do not use a label other than the dedicated one in the label area.

• Do not use or store the Reader in a location subject:

• extreme high temperature, such as in a sun-heated car.

• direct sunlight.
• high humidity or places with corrosive substances.

On software

Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or 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 liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this Reader.
- In the event a problem occurring with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility.
- The software provided with this Reader cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated.
- Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, software specifications may be changed without notice.
- Operation of this Reader with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty.
- The ability to display the languages on your eBook Library will depend on the OS installed on your computer. For better results, please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display.

• We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on your eBook Library.

• User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed.

• Explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of Windows. For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.

On Cleaning

• Clean the case of the Reader with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses.
• If the case of the Reader becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, as it may mar the finish of the case.
• Be careful not to let water get into the Reader from the opening near the connector.
• Clean the headphone plug periodically.
• Tapping or dragging on the touch panel 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 private 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.

On Copyrights

The contents of each book pre-installed on this product are copyrighted works, edited with the cooperation of the publisher and editor hereto mentioned.

Copyright laws prohibit copying the data of this product or the contents of this manual (illustrations, related documents, etc.) in whole or in part without the permission of the copyright 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 and the SONY logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• BBeB, BBeB Book, and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• "Memory Stick," "Memory Stick Duo," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Bitstream is a registered trademark, and Dutch, Font Fusion, and Swiss are trademarks, of Bitstream Inc.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, Reader and PDF are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://wwwopenssl.org/) Copyright © 1998-2006 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young ([e-mail]). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ([e-mail]). For details on OpenSSL License, refer to "openssl.txt" on the CD-ROM.

All other system names and product names appearing in this document are generally the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Further, the trademark™ and registered trademark ® symbols are not indicated throughout this document.

Program ©2008 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation

About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE

Dear customers

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Included with this product is the following software which applies to GPL/LGPL. You may obtain, modify and redistribute the source codes of the software.

busybox
dosfstools
FreeType
gcc
glibc
intiscripts
Kernel
kernel header

libgcc
libstdc++
make
MAKEDEV
mtd
procps
uClibc
udev
USB 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).rtf," "GPL (French).rtf," "LGPL (English).rtf" and "LGPL (French).rtf" on the CD-ROM.

Specifications

Model name

PRS-700

Power source

Built-in rechargeable battery: DC 3.7 V

AC power adaptor: 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 BBeB format page-turns at approx 1 page per sec. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns and specific device.

Battery life (built-in light)

Bright: Approx. 4 hours

Standard: Approx 8 hours

(When the battery is fully charged and no operations are performed)

User available capacity

Approx. 420MB

Available memory capacity of the Reader may vary.

Operating temperature

41 to 95^ (5 to 35^ )

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 5^1/8 × 6^7/8 ×^13/32 inches (127.6 × 174.3 × 9.7 mm)

(without soft cover)

Mass

Approx. 10 oz (280 g) (without soft cover)

Optional Accessories

AC Adaptor for Reader: AC-S5220E

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index

Symbols

(Continue Reading) 48
Books) 47
(All Notes) 89
(Collections) 58
(Audio) 95
(Pictures) 100
(Settings) 106
(Size) button 8, 64
< /Page Turn) buttons 10,48,50
(Light) Switch 10, 32
Back) button 10,51,96,101,108

A

Adobe Digital Editions ...36, 52, 88
Advanced Settings 112
Clear Keyboard History ....113
Device Lock. 112
Device Shutdown 113
Format Internal Memory ...113
Touch Panel 18, 112
Audio files 95

B

Battery 22
Book list 47

Bookmark 79
Book types 52

C

Charging 21

See also "Quick Start Guide"

Collection 58
Comment 85

D

DC IN jack 10
Default settings 124

E

eBook Library 36, 38, 41
Help. 3
Install...See "Quick Start Guide"
Uninstalling 125
eBooks 52
Eraser (Delete a highlight) 83

H

Headphone jack 11

Highlight 82

Hole for hand strap 10

Holes for soft cover attachment 10

HOME button 9

Home menu 16

Horizontal 69

Import

Content 36

eBooks 34

Indicator 9

Information 57

L

Link 51

M

Manual 2

Media slot 9,28

"Memory Stick Duo" slot .......9

SD Memory Card slot 9

Memory Card 28

"Memory Stick" 28, 135

N

Notes 78, 88

Now Playing ....53, 90, 97, 98, 104

0

On-screen keyboard 71

OPTION button 8

Option menu 53, 90, 98, 104

Orientation 69

P

Page jump panel 60

Picture 100

Power Management 24

POWER switch 9,23

R

Reading Books 47

Reset 114

RESET button 11, 114

RTF file 36, 52

s

SD Memory Card 28, 135

SEARCH button 9

Search menu 71

Setting 106

About 111

Date and Time. 109

Page Turn Gesture 110

Power Management 109

Table of Contents 56

Tool bar 78, 80, 82

Touch Panel 9

Transfer 38

Troubleshooting 114

U

Updating 126

USB 39

USB connector 11, 39

V

Vertical 69

View 53,98,104

VOL-/+button 11,97

Z

Zoom in/out 64, 103

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Signet

La lecture commence.

http://www.sony.com/readersupport

www.sony.com/readersupport

Partéléphone :

Sony Portable Reader System Support Center au 1-(866)-962-7669

Par courier :

Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913

Partie responsible : Sony Electronics Inc.

Adresse: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego,

CA 92127 U.S.A.

Programme ©2008 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation

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Poids

Adobe Digital Editions ...36, 52, 88
Advanced Settings 112
Clear Keyboard History ....113
Device Lock. 112
Device Shutdown 113
Format Internal Memory ....113
Ecran tactile 18, 112

B

Barredoutils 78,80,82
Batterie 22

C

Cartememoire 28
Carte Memoire SD 28, 135
Charge 21

Now Playing ....53, 90, 97, 98, 104

0

Orientation 69

Touche RESET 11, 114

Remarques 78, 88

s

Signets 79

Sort 53,90,93,98,104

Stylet 9,13

Surlignage 82

Synchronisation 45

T

Table des matieres 56

Témoin 9

Touche HOME 9

Touche OPTION 8

Touche SEARCH 9

Touche VOL-/+ 11,97

Transfert 38

Types de livres 52

U

USB 39