Sony 4-153-621-13(1) - Manuals

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1)  (Size) button Displays the Size menu ( page 79 , 136 ). You can adjust the text size and zoom in/out a page or picture from the Size menu.  OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu ( page 29 , 32 , 57 , 84 , 111 , 125 , 131 , 137 ). You can use various functions such as ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1)  Hole for hand strap Used to attach the hand strap (optional).  Holes for cover attachment Used to attach the cover (optional).  Charge indicator Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging is complete ( page 14 ). Flashes in orange when your computer st...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) About the serial number The serial number is for customer registration purposes. The number is on the label on the rear of the Reader. Do not remove the label. Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is stored on the top right side of the Reader. Pull it out from ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 10 Getting Started Turning on the Reader Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader. Make sure to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer.  When you turn on the Reader for the first time after purchase, “Welcome!” screen appears in all four languages follo...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 11 Getting Started To turn off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again.The Reader turns off. After turned off, the Reader enters sleep mode.When turning off the Reader, if you slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the Reader shuts down. Hint  When th...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 12 Getting Started Hint  You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from “Power Management” in the “Settings” menu ( page 142 ). Note  In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if “Power Management” is set to ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 13 Getting Started Charging the Reader About charging You need to charge the Reader when using it for the first time, or when the remaining battery power is low. Charge in one of the following ways.  Connect to a computer via USB.  Connect to an AC outlet using the AC Ad...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 14 Getting Started  Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. appears on the Reader and charging starts. (At purchase, the Reader is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. The same applies when the Reader’s batt...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 15 Getting Started  When the Reader is charged fully, the charge indicator (lights up in red while charging) goes off, and the icon indicating that charging is in progress (the bottom left of the touch screen) disappears. Notes  While charging via USB, you cannot operate...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 17 Getting Started Installing eBook Library eBook Library is the content management software you use with the Reader. Notes  An Internet connection is required to install eBook Library.  Your computer needs to meet the minimum system requirements for eBook Library. For d...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 18 Getting Started How to Use the Touch Screen Using the touch screen, you can perform various operations with a finger or with the supplied stylus. Note  When you use the supplied stylus, make sure to use the pointed end of it for tapping dragging, or drawing on the touc...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 19 Getting Started Double-tapping By tapping twice (double-tap) on the touch screen, you can create bookmarks ( page 94 ), highlight ( page 99 ), search ( page 90 ), or look up words ( page 76 ), etc. Dragging By dragging on the touch screen, you can turn a page ( page 70 ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 20 Getting Started Double-tapping and dragging By double-tapping and dragging on the touch screen, you can select consecutive words ( page 91 , 99 ). Dragging and Holding By holding on the touch screen after dragging, you can turn pages repeatedly ( page 70 ). Continued

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 21 Getting Started Handwriting Using the supplied stylus or a finger, you can create drawing on the touch screen ( page 102 , 104 , 116 ).

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 22 Getting Started How to Use the Home Menu The Home menu is the starting point to read/play/view content, create a drawing/text memo and configure settings.You can select menu items by tapping them. In this manual, the operating instructions on the Reader are described as...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 23 Getting Started  In the Home menu, tap (“Books”).  Tap the desired book on the “Books” list.  If more than 10 books are stored, the index bar appears on the right side of the list. The books are stored alphabetically. If your desired book is not displayed in the list...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 24 Getting Started About the Home menu In the Home menu, frequently used items are arranged by default. To display other items, tap (“More”). You can change the items in the bottom left of the Home menu in “Customize Home Menu” under “Advanced Settings.”You can readily dis...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 25 Getting Started Menu item Description (Collections)* 1 Displays the list of collections created by eBook Library ( page 30 ). (More) Displays items that are not displayed on the Home menu ( page 24 ). (Handwriting)* 2 Displays the “Handwriting” list ( page 116 ). (Text ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 26 Getting Started Searching notes Using the Reader, you can highlight a word(s), create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. Also, you can add a comment to them. In this manual, highlights, bookmarks with/without a comment and markups are collectively referred to as “note(...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 27 Getting Started  In the Home menu, tap (“All Notes”). The list of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the Reader appears. Back icon Indicates type of note “All Notes” list Annotated date/Book title/Page number Headline Scroll bar* * The type of bar varies depe...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 28 Getting Started Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Highlight on a word(s). Highlighted word. Highlight containing a text comment. Added comment. Highlight containing a handwritten comment. Highlighted word. Markup drawn on a book page. First sentence...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 29 Getting Started Using the Option menu of the “All Notes” list Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu.(“Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.) Option menu Option item Description Sort Sorts the list by date, type, or comment ( page 58 ) . Search S...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 30 Getting Started Selecting a book from the “Collections” list Using eBook Library, you can group books by genre or author, etc., in a folder which is called collection.In the “Collections” list, you can select and read a book from a folder list of collections. Hints  Fo...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 31 Getting Started To customize the Home menu Of the Home menu items, “Handwriting,” “Text Memo,” “Audio,” “Pictures” and “Settings” can be rearranged. You can select two of these items to display on the Home menu. By default, “Handwriting” and “Text Memo” are displayed on...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 32 Getting Started  Tap the item that you want to display on the left bottom of the Home menu. The tapped item is placed on the left of the preview area. The item already set on the left moves to the center, and the one in the center disappears.You can confirm the result ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 33 Getting Started Inserting a Memory Card You can use the following memory cards with 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. Otherwise, you may dama...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 34 Getting Started  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 The Memory ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 35 Getting Started  Insert a memory card in the  direction with its label side up until it clicks into the place. Note  The Reader has separate slots for “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card and the SD Memory Card. Be sure to insert the memory card in the correct slot. Insert...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 36 Getting Started Removing a memory card from the Reader  Gently push in the memory card. You will hear a click, and the memory card should pop out. “Memory Stick Duo” SD Memory Card  Remove the memory card squarely from the slot. Notes  Do not remove a memory card or ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 37 Importing and Transferring Content Importing Content Authorizing the Reader and your computer Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from an online eBook store, the Reader and your computer need to be authorized. Hint  You can check whether the Reader is authorized f...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 38 Importing and Transferring Content  Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. eBook Library starts automatically. Reader Source view Notes  If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually by double-clicking the desktop icon.  ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 39 Importing and Transferring Content  Follow the store instructions. To download Adobe DRM-protected files When you download Adobe DRM-protected PDF or EPUB files for the first time, you are required to enter your Adobe ID. Enter your Adobe ID by following the on-screen ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 40 Importing and Transferring Content Downloading eBooks from eBook store You can download eBooks from an online eBook store to your computer. Notes  To download eBooks, an Internet connection is required on your computer.  You need to authorize your computer to download...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 41 Importing and Transferring Content Hint  eBooks can be read on eBook Library using your computer. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. Importing content to eBook Library You can import content files stored on your computer into eBoo...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 42 Importing and Transferring Content  Start eBook Library.  Click “Import Files” on the “File” menu. The “Import Files” dialog box appears.  Select the content file to be imported. Hint  You can import all the content files in a selected folder at the same time from “...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 43 Importing and Transferring Content File type (file extension) Description RTF file (.rtf) A document file format that can contain information such as font type, size or color in addition to text content. Word file* 1 (.doc, .docx* 2 ) Supported only by eBook Library. Wo...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 44 Importing and Transferring Content Transferring Content Transferring content to the Reader You can transfer (copy) the content from eBook Library to the Reader. You can transfer the following content files.  Book PDF file, EPUB file, Text file, RTF file, Word file (uns...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 47 Importing and Transferring Content  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. Hint  When you click (Thumbnail View), content can be displayed as thumbnails.  Se...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 48 Importing and Transferring Content Notes  If there is not enough free space on the internal memory of the Reader, content may not be transferable. The internal memory of the Reader can be increased in the following 2 ways.  Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBo...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 49 Importing and Transferring Content  Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is turned on. Note  If the Reader does not turn on, the battery has been fully depleted. In this case, go to the next step. Although charging is in progress (charge indicator lights up in red), the...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 51 Importing and Transferring Content To transfer content back to eBook Library  Slide the POWER switch. The Reader is turned on.  Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable ( page 14 ). eBook Library starts automatically and “Reader” appears in the...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 52 Importing and Transferring Content Synchronizing content in Library with the Reader You can synchronize content in eBook Library with the Reader by specifying a folder (such as “Library” or the sub-items under “Library”). The Reader will be automatically updated to matc...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 54 Reading Books Reading Books Follow the steps below to find books transferred from your computer. Note  If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the screen.  In the Home menu, tap (“Books”). Home menu Hints  If you want to continue reading from th...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 55 Reading Books  Tap the desired book on the list. (Expiration): Indicates days remaining until expiration. “Expired” is displayed when the book has expired. Index bar: The type of index bar varies depending on the “Sort” type. For details, refer to “About the index bar ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 56 Reading Books To return to the “Books” list Press the OPTIONS button to display the Option menu, and tap “Return to List.” Using the Option menu of the book list In the book list, press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu.(“Now Playing” appears only while a track...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 57 Reading Books Option item Description/Reference page Orientation Switches the screen orientation (vertical/ horizontal) ( page 114 ). To close the Option menu Tap  , or press the OPTIONS button. Hint  You can display the Option menu of the “Collections” folder list by...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 58 Reading Books Sorting a list You can sort the lists of books, collections, notes, audio files and pictures. Here the instructions to sort the “Books” list are given as an example. You can sort the list by title, author, or transferred date. Hint  The sorting criteria v...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 59 Reading Books About the index bar and scroll bar If more than 10 items are stored in a list, the index bar or scroll bar appears on the right side of the list. You can use them to search for an item that does not appear on the current page.The appearance of the index ba...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 60 Reading Books Index bar with icons This bar appears when you sort the “All Notes” or “Notes” list “by Type.”Respective icons on the bar represent the type of note. Tap the desired note type to find it.For details about the icons displayed on the bar, refer to “Searching...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 61 Reading Books Switching the list display format You can choose to display the list format in either “List” or “Thumbnail” view.In the Option menu, tap “Thumbnail” of “View” to switch the list display format. “List” (default) “Thumbnail” When you change the list display ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 62 Reading Books Searching for a book with a keyword Using the on-screen keyboard, you can search for a desired book, note or word from the Option menus.Here the instruction to search the “Books” list for a book is given as an example. You can search for a book by entering...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 63 Reading Books  Tap “Search.” The “Search Results” list appears.Books including the input word in their titles/authors are displayed. “Search Results” list  Tap the desired book. The book page appears. To close the Search Results list Tap (Back). Hints  You can perfor...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 64 Reading Books Search target and criteria Search target and criteria (metadata) vary depending on the type of Option menu as follows: Option menu type Search target Criteria “Books” list Book list in the “Collections” folder Book Title, author “Collections” folder list C...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 65 Reading Books How to use the on-screen keyboard The Reader provides “United States,” “United Kingdom,” “French,” “German” and “Dutch” keyboards. When you set the language in the “Menu Language” screen for the first time, the keyboard type is automatically set depending ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 66 Reading Books  To input symbols, tap “Symbols” to display the symbol keyboard. You can also tap “@#$” to display another type of symbol keyboard.  To return to the alphabet keyboard, tap “Abc.”  To give a line feed, tap the “Return” key. (The “Return” key is only ava...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 67 Reading Books Characters available from the pop-up window If you tap and hold a character key, optional characters will pop up, from which you can select the desired one. Characters selectable from the pop-up window are as follows: Character key Selectable characters A ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 68 Reading Books Character key Selectable characters s U u Y y Z z ! ? Continued

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 69 Reading Books Operations on the book page On the book page screen, you can perform the following operations. Size indicator Current page number/ Total page numberVolume indicator Note  When the text on an EPUB file is magnified, the page number of some divided sections...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 70 Reading Books Turning a page Drag on the touch screen.  To go back to the previous page, drag on the page the opposite direction or press the < (Page Turn) button. Turning pages repeatedly Hold on the touch screen after dragging, or press and hold the < > (Pag...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 71 Reading Books Tapping operations Double-tapping on the top right corner of a book page You can add/remove a bookmark ( page 94 ). Bookmark  Continued

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 72 Reading Books Tapping the page number at the bottom of the screen You can jump to the desired page from the Page Jump panel ( page 86 ). Page Jump panel  Continued

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 73 Reading Books Double-tapping a word You can highlight ( page 99 ), search ( page 90 ), or look up the word ( page 76 ) from the pop-up menu. Pop-up menu Double-tapping and dragging the consecutive words You can highlight ( page 99 ) or search the consecutive words from ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 74 Reading Books Tapping a bookmark or a highlighted word(s) You can add a comment by text/handwriting to the tapped bookmark/highlighted word(s), or edit the comment from the displayed menu ( page 104 ). Highlighted word Example: Tapping a highlighted word  Continued

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 75 Reading Books To use the links of eBooks files on the Reader You can use the links on a BBeB, PDF or EPUB file.The link appears highlighted on the screen. Tap to jump to the linked page. Link Hint  If you want to return to the previous page after you jumped to the link...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 76 Reading Books Using the Useful Features You can use the various features to enhance readability. Embedded dictionaries You can look up words using the English dictionaries incorporated in the Reader. Notes  Only English dictionaries (“New Oxford American Dictionary” an...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 77 Reading Books  In the book page, double-tap the desired word. The pop-up menu appears, in which the headline of the word definition is displayed. (Dictionary) Pop-up menu Close icon  Tap (Dictionary). The definition is fully displayed in the dictionary viewer. Close i...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 78 Reading Books To close the dictionary viewer Tap  . Looking up other words You can view a list of words found by the same keyword and select a headword to read its detailed definition.  In the dictionary viewer, tap (Keyboard). The lookup result screen with the on-scr...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 79 Reading Books Note  When using the embedded dictionary, you cannot input alphabet with umlaut or accent. The tap and hold operation on the on-screen keyboard is not available. Adjusting the text size You can adjust the text size using the size menu. Select from 5 diffe...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 82 Reading Books Zooming in/out The book page enters zoom mode by tapping “ Zoom In” on the size menu ( page 79 ).  In the book page, press the (Size) button, then tap “ Zoom In.” The Zoom bar appears. Slider Zoom bar  Drag the slider, or tap + or – of the Zoom bar repea...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 83 Reading Books To scroll a magnified page When the book page is zoomed in, / / / appear at the edges of the screen. You can display the edge of the page by tapping / / / . You can also scroll the page by dragging it. To exit the Zoom mode Tap  , or press the (Size) butt...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 84 Reading Books Using the Option menu of the book page Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu of the book page.The Option menu consists of 2 pages and includes various useful features.(“Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.) Close icon Displays 2nd...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 86 Reading Books Jumping to pages (“Go to Page”) You can jump to pages using the Page Jump panel. There are two ways to perform the operation: Using the Page Jump bar. Specifying the page number ( page 87 ). To jump to pages using the Page Jump bar  In the book page, pres...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 87 Reading Books  Drag the slider, or tap a point on the Page Jump bar. The page is displayed based on the slider position in the Page Jump bar. Slider To close the Page Jump panel Tap  or the page number at the bottom of the screen, or press the OPTIONS button. Jumping ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 88 Reading Books  Tap the number key to input the page number. The input number is displayed in the input area. To delete the number, tap the  (Backspace) key. Hint  Up to 11-digit number can be input.  Tap “Go.” The input page appears. To close the numeric keyboard Ta...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 89 Reading Books Going back to previously displayed pages (“History”) You can go back to previously displayed pages.  In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap “History.” The History Jump icons appear.  (Next View)  (Previous View) History Jump icons  Tap  ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 90 Reading Books Searching a book for keywords (“Search”) You can search for keywords by using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65 ). There are two ways to search for a keyword: Double-tapping a word in the book page of the book. Using the Option menu ( page 92 ). To search b...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 91 Reading Books  Tap (Search). The search result page containing the input word(s) appears. The results are highlighted on the page. Search result page  Tap  (Next Search) to skip to the next page that contains the input word(s). The next page containing the input word...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 92 Reading Books To search from the Option menu  In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap “Search.” The on-screen keyboard appears. Input area  Input a word using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65 ), then tap “Search”. The search result page containing the inp...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 94 Reading Books Creating a bookmark on a book page (“Create/ Edit Notes”) You can create a bookmark on a book page for your future reference. There are two ways to perform the operation: Double-tapping a page. Using the Option menu ( page 95 ). To create a bookmark by dou...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 95 Reading Books To create a bookmark from the Option menu  In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap “Create/Edit Notes.” The tool bar appears. Tool bar  Continued

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 96 Reading Books  Tap (Bookmark). The upper right corner of the page is shown as folded, and the color of in the tool bar is shaded. (Bookmark) Bookmark Hint  To delete the bookmark, tap (Bookmark). To close the tool bar Tap  . Hints  You can add a comment to a bookmar...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 97 Reading Books Notes  When you delete a bookmark with a comment, the comment will also be removed. Tap “Yes” in the confirmation message to delete both the bookmark and the comment.  By adjusting the text size, the displayed bookmark on the adjusted page may contain a ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 99 Reading Books To highlight a word(s) by double-tapping  In the book page, double-tap the desired word, then tap (Highlight). The word is highlighted. (Highlight) Close iconPop-up menu Hints  To highlight consecutive words or multiple lines, double-tap the first word a...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 100 Reading Books To highlight a word(s) from the Option menu  In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap “Create/Edit Notes”  (Highlight marker). The color of in the tool bar is shaded and the highlighting function becomes available.  Drag across the word(s) ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 102 Reading Books Marking up a book page by handwriting (“Create/Edit Notes”) You can freely mark up a book page using the supplied stylus or a finger.  In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap “Create/Edit Notes”  (Pen). The color of in the tool bar is shade...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 103 Reading Books Note  During the markup operation, the current page is saved by performing the operations, such as pressing a button, closing a book. To display a marked page You can display a marked page from the “All Notes” list ( page 26 ) and the “Notes” list ( page...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-13(1) 104 Reading Books Adding a comment to a bookmark or highlight You can add a comment to a bookmark or highlighted word. There are two ways to perform the operation: “by Drawing” “by Keyboard” ( page 106 ) Note  If the tool bar is displayed and if any of (Highlight marker),...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 105 Reading Books  Tap “by Drawing.” The Comment editor with the freehand tool bar appears. Drawing area Comment editor  Draw freely in the drawing area. Lines are drawn as you drag on the touch screen. Note  The handwritten comment cannot have multiple pages. Hint  To...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 106 Reading Books Adding a comment using the on-screen keyboard  In the book page, tap the desired bookmark or highlighted word. The Method menu appears. Close icon Method menu  Tap “by Keyboard.” The Comment editor with the on-screen keyboard appears. Comment editor On-...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 107 Reading Books  Enter your comment using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65 ). Hints  Up to 2048 characters can be input in a comment.  The on-screen keyboard in the Comment editor has a “Return” key. You can provide a line feed using this key.  Tap “Done” to save the...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 108 Reading Books To view a comment Tap a bookmark or highlight with on a book page.The Comment viewer appears. Page number of the comment (not displayed for handwritten comment) Comment viewer  /  : The arrows become available when the comment has multiple pages (not di...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 109 Reading Books Selecting a note (“Create/Edit Notes”) You can display the “Notes” list by tapping “ Notes” in the tool bar. 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...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 111 Reading Books Using the Option menu of the “Notes” List Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu.(“Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.) Option menu Option item Description Sort Sorts the list “by Page,” “by Type” or “by Comment” ( page 58 ) . Se...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 113 Reading Books Displaying book information (“Info”) You can check book information, such as title, author, book cover thumbnail and etc.  In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then tap to display the second page of the Option menu, and tap “Info.” The book inform...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 114 Reading Books Items Description Expiration date This field is only displayed when a book with DRM and an expiration date is selected. (PDF and EPUB file only) Switching screen orientation (vertical/ horizontal) (“Orientation”) In the Option menu, you can switch the scr...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 115 Reading Books About screen division when screen orientation is set to horizontal When set to horizontal, the book page is divided into 2 parts (upper and lower). To display the lower part, drag the page horizontally or press the > (Page Turn) button. Displaying uppe...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 116 Creating Drawings and Text Memos Creating Drawings and Text Memos You can create either a handwritten drawing or a text memo independent of any book stored in the Reader. Note  If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the screen. Drawing by handwr...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 117 Creating Drawings and Text Memos Hint  When more than 8 drawings are stored, the scroll bar appears on the right side of the list. You can display the next page of the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the > (Page Turn) button.  Tap “New Drawing.” Indicates t...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 118 Creating Drawings and Text Memos  Start to draw in the drawing area. Drawing editor Drawing area Hint  To erase a line, tap (Eraser), then stroke a part of the line.  Tap “Done” to save the drawing. Note  Make sure to tap “Done” when you wish to save the drawing. I...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 119 Creating Drawings and Text Memos How to use the drawing editor Drawing editor (Pen) (Eraser) To draw With (Pen) selected, drag on the screen with the supplied stylus or your finger. To erase a drawing Tap (Eraser), stroke across the drawing thoroughly. To erase only a ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 120 Creating Drawings and Text Memos To close the drawing editor To save and close the current drawing, tap “Done.” To close without saving the drawing, tap  , then “Yes” in the confirmation screen. Tap “No” to cancel the operation. To view a drawing In the “Handwriting” ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 121 Creating Drawings and Text Memos To edit a drawing In the drawing viewer, tap “Edit” to display the tool bar. Edit the drawing in the same manner as you drew it ( page 119 ). To delete a drawing With the drawing viewer open, press the OPTIONS button. Tap “Delete Drawin...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 122 Creating Drawings and Text Memos Hints  When more than 9 text memos are stored, the scroll bar appears on the right side of the list. You can display the next page of the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the > (Page Turn) button.  Tap “New Memo.” Indicates t...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 123 Creating Drawings and Text Memos  Enter text on the input area using the on-screen keyboard ( page 65 ) Close icon Text memo editor Input area Hint  The on-screen keyboard in the Text memo editor has a “Return” key. You can provide a line feed using this key.  Tap “...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 124 Creating Drawings and Text Memos To view a text memo In the “Text memo” list, tap the desired text memo. Press the < > (Page Turn) buttons or drag on the touch screen to display the previous/next text memo. Text memo viewer  /  : The arrows become available whe...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 125 Creating Drawings and Text Memos Using the Option menu of the Handwriting and Text Memo lists Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu.(“Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.) Option menu of the “Handwriting” list Option menu of the “Text Memo” li...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 126 Creating Drawings and Text Memos Option menus of the drawing and text memo viewers Option menu of the drawing viewer Option menu of the text memo viewer Option item Description/Reference page Delete Drawing/Delete Memo Deletes the drawing/memo ( page 121 , 124 ). Now P...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 127 Playing Audio Files Playing Audio Files Playing audio files transferred from your computer You can play back MP3 and AAC files (unsecured) on the Reader. You can also read books while listening to an audio file ( page 129 ). When listening to audio files, connect the o...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 128 Playing Audio Files Hints  The content on the memory card also appears in the “Audio” list.  When more than 10 tracks are stored, the index bar appears on the right side of the list. You can display the next page of the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the >...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 129 Playing Audio Files To close the Playback screen Press the OPTIONS button to display the Option menu, and tap “Return to List.” Hints  You can read a book while playing tracks. To do so, play the track before you begin to read a book.  You can display the Option menu...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 130 Playing Audio Files Operations on the Playback screen On the Playback screen, you can perform the following operations. Play mode icon* 1 : Shuffle play : Repeat (1 Song) : Repeat (All Songs) Track nameArtist name Album name Slider Volume indicator Elapsed playback tim...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 131 Playing Audio Files Using the Option menu of Audio Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu.(“Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.) Option menu of the “Audio” list Option item Description/Reference page Sort Sorts the “Audio” list “by Title”or “b...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 132 Playing Audio Files 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/ Shuff...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 133 Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Viewing pictures transferred from your computer You can view BMP/JPEG/GIF/PNG files on the Reader. Note  If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the screen.  In the Home menu, tap (“More”)  (“Pictures”). Home m...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 134 Viewing Pictures Hints  The content on the memory card also appears in the “Pictures” list.  When more than 10 pictures are stored, the index bar appears on the right side of the list. You can display the next page of the list by scrolling the bar, or pressing the &g...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 135 Viewing Pictures Hints  The Size menu of the Picture viewer can be displayed by pressing the (Size) button. In the Size menu, you can zoom in/out a picture ( page 82 ).  You can display the Option menu of “Pictures” by pressing the OPTIONS button ( page 137 ).  To i...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 136 Viewing Pictures To zoom in/out a picture You can zoom in/out a picture. On the Picture viewer, press the (Size) button to display the Zoom bar. For details about using the Zoom bar and scrolling the magnified picture, refer to “Zooming in/out” ( page 82 ).  Zoom bar ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 137 Viewing Pictures Using the Option menu of Pictures Press the OPTIONS button to open the Option menu.(“Now Playing” appears only while a track is playing.) Option menu of the “Pictures” list Option item Description/Reference page Sort Sorts the “Pictures” list “by Title...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 138 Viewing Pictures 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 143 ). Return to List Closes the Picture viewer sc...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 139 Settings Changing Settings You can configure various settings in the “Settings” menu. Note  If you perform an invalid operation, appears at the bottom of the screen.  In the Home menu, tap (“More”)  (“Settings”). Home menu Hint  You can place (“Settings”) in the Ho...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 140 Settings  In the “Settings” menu, select the setting item you want to change.  Illustrations below show the “Date and Time” setting. “Settings” menu  Tap the desired part or field to change the setting. To input a number, tap the numeric key. “Date and Time” setting...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 141 Settings Settings menu items In the “Settings” menu, you can configure the following settings. Setting item Description Date and Time Sets date and time displayed on the Reader. To input the value, tap the numeric key. Hint  When you connect the Reader to your compute...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 142 Settings Setting item Description Power Management Activates or deactivates 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 inactivi...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 144 Settings Setting item Description Menu Language Sets the language of the displayed menu or messages. Available languages: “ English ,” “ Français ,” “ Deutsch ,” “ Nederlands ” Hints  When you turn on the Reader for the first time or after restoring the default settin...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 145 Settings Setting item Description About Displays the firmware version of the Reader, the product name, license information, etc. Restore Defaults Refer to “Restoring default settings” ( page 163 ). To cancel the operation Tap (Back). Continued

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 146 Settings Advanced Settings menu items In the “Advanced Settings” menu, you can configure the following settings. Setting item Description Device Lock Locks the Reader by setting a password. On : The Reader is locked by the password. Off (default setting): The Reader is...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 147 Settings Setting item Description Calibrate Touch Screen Lets you calibrate the touch screen by following the on-screen instructions. Keyboard Sets the country whose standard keyboard arrangement is employed for the on-screen keyboard. Available keyboards: “United Stat...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 148 Settings Setting item Description Dictionary Sets the dictionary used. The type of dictionary is automatically set according to the keyboard that you set in the initial setting. Available dictionaries: “New Oxford American Dictionary,” “Oxford Dictionary of English,” “...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 149 Settings Setting item Description Format Memory Formats the internal memory of the Reader or memory card. Formatting will erase all the contents. “Internal Memory”: Formats the internal memory. “Memory Stick”: Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” memory card. “SD Card”: Form...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 150 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the Reader does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.  Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button with the tip of the supplied stylus, or a small pin or clip, then slide the POWER switch to turn o...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 151 Troubleshooting Notes  If you reset the Reader and connect it to your computer without turning it on, the Reader is not recognized by your computer, and does not appear on the screen of the Reader. Make sure to turn on the Reader before the connection.  The bookmarks...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 152 Troubleshooting  Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites. For customers in the USA:http://www.sony.com/readersupportPhone number: 1-866-962-7669For customers in Canada:http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/Phone number: 1-877-899-7669For c...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 153 Troubleshooting Power Symptom Cause or corrective action Battery cannot be charged (the charge 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 sta...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 155 Troubleshooting 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...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 157 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause or corrective action “Continue Reading” does not work or the bookmarks are 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. ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 158 Troubleshooting Connection to the computer Symptom Cause or corrective action The Reader cannot be operated during USB connection.  Disconnect the USB cord from the Reader, and reset it, then reconnect the USB cord.  The Reader is locked. The Reader cannot be recogni...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 161 Troubleshooting eBook Symptom Cause or corrective action An eBook cannot be read.  You may not have signed up or performed authorization for the service (which is necessary for reading secure eBooks). Authorize your computer and the Reader.  You may have tried to rea...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 162 Troubleshooting 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...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 163 Troubleshooting Restoring default settings You can restore all the default settings of the Reader.The default settings will be restored as shown in the table below: Items Default settings Option menu Sort Books: by TitleBook list in the “Collections” folder: by OrderAu...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 165 Troubleshooting  Tap “Yes” to restore default settings. To cancel the operation, tap (Back).  Follow the on-screen instructions to set the initial settings ( page 10 ).

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 166 Troubleshooting 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. ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 167 Other Information 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 d...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 168 Other Information About Books Pre-installed on the Reader The Reader is pre-installed with sample content so that you can try them out right away. The pre-installed sample content is for the purpose of trial reading, viewing and listening. About sample content The Read...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 169 Other Information Notes on Reader Disposal The built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself, consult Sony Support Center ( page 152) .

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 170 Other Information Precautions Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-12(1) 171 Other Information Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as h...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-12(1) 172 Other Information For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Notice for customers: the following information is onl...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 173 Other Information 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...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 174 Other Information If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/readersupport Contact: Sony “Digital Book Reader” Support Center at 1-(866)-962-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 175 Other Information For Customers in the USA and CanadaRECYCLING 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 ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 176 Other Information On heat build-up Heat may build up in the Reader while charging, or if it is used for an extended period of time. On the headphones Road safety Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic h...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 177 Other Information Note on use  Replacement or repair of the touch screen if broken or scratched during use is not covered by the warranty.  Do not drop or submit the Reader to excessive shock.  Never subject the Reader to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 178 Other Information  Do not use the stylus if it is damaged or deformed.  Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the Reader may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to: – The capacity of the Reader. – The Reader is not function...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 179 Other Information 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...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 180 Other Information  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.  ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 181 Other Information 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 lo...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 182 Other Information 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 ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 183 Other Information 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 manu...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 184 Other Information  This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (<http://www.openssl.org/>) Copyright © 1998-2006 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. This product includes cryptographic software written by...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 186 Other Information Specifications Model name PRS-600 Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: DC 3.7 VAC adapter: DC 5.2 VUSB Battery life (continuous playback) Maximum Battery: Approx. 7,500 continuous page turns when reading only ** Measured using a fully charged b...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 187 Other Information System requirements The following are requirements to use eBook Library. OS Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 or later Windows Vista Business with Service Pack ...

PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 188 Other Information Index Symbols (“Continue Reading”) ............54 (“Books”) ...............................54 (“All Notes”) ..........................27 (“Collections”) .......................30 (“Text Memo”) ......................121 (“Handwriting”) ...................