Page 2 - Table of Contents; Introduction; Continued
PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) Table of Contents Introduction What You Can Do with the Reader ................................................ 5 Getting Started Parts and Controls ........................................................................ 6Turning on the Reader ...............................
Page 5 - What You Can Do with the Reader; Downloaded; Transferring; Importing
What You Can Do with the Reader First, read the Quick Start 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 com...
Page 6 - Parts and Controls; Touch screen; Displays the Home menu (
PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) Parts and Controls Touch screen The touch screen gives you simple access to the various functions on the Reader ( page 18 ). < > (Page Turn) buttons Turns the page. You can turn multiple pages by pressing and holding the buttons. You can also turn the page using ...
Page 7 - Displays the Size menu (; OPTIONS button; Displays the Option menu (; USB connector; Hint; The Reader can be charged by connecting to a computer; RESET button; Resets the Reader if no operation is possible (
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 ...
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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...
Page 9 - Note
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 ...
Page 10 - Turning on the Reader
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...
Page 11 - To turn off the Reader; When the “Power Management” setting is set to “On” (; About the Power Management of the Reader; If the battery power is at a low level, the Reader will shut
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...
Page 12 - To shut down the Reader manually
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 ...
Page 13 - Charging the Reader; About charging; Connect to a computer via USB.; Charging the Reader via USB connection; Make sure your computer is connected to an AC
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...
Page 14 - Connect the Reader to your computer using the; appears on the Reader and charging starts.; To AC outlet; Hints; If eBook Library has not been installed on your computer, the
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...
Page 15 - Notes; To check the battery status
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...
Page 17 - Installing eBook Library; Make sure the Reader and your computer are turned; The “Installer for Reader” window appears.; Click “Install eBook Library” in the “Installer for; To install eBook Library in Macintosh
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...
Page 18 - How to Use the Touch Screen; Tapping
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...
Page 19 - Dragging; By dragging on the touch screen, you can turn a page (
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 ...
Page 20 - Double-tapping and dragging
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
Page 21 - Handwriting
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 ).
Page 22 - How to Use the Home Menu; Example: Reading a book; The actual operation for the example is shown as below:
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...
Page 23 - In the Home menu, tap; Home menu
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...
Page 24 - About the Home menu; Menu item
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...
Page 25 - Using the Option menu in the Home menu
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 ...
Page 26 - Searching notes; For details on highlights, refer to; You can search the “All Notes” list for a note containing 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(...
Page 27 - Back icon; Types of note; Icons; Bookmark created on a book
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...
Page 28 - Highlight containing a text; The page that contains the note is displayed.
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...
Page 29 - Using the Option menu of the “All Notes” list; Option menu; Option item; Search; To close the Option menu; Tap
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...
Page 30 - Selecting a book from the “Collections” list; The “Collections” folder list appears.; Tap the desired collection on the list.; The book list appears.; Tap the desired book.
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...
Page 31 - To customize the Home menu; The “Customize Home Menu” screen appears.; Indicates the position at the bottom of the
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...
Page 32 - Tap the item that you want to display on the left; Below illustrates the movement of items when you select; Tap “OK” to apply the setting.
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 ...
Page 33 - Inserting a Memory Card; You can use the following memory cards with the Reader.; “Memory Stick Duo”; SD Memory Card
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...
Page 34 - When inserting the memory card into the Reader, it may take time; Inserting a memory card into the Reader
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 ...
Page 35 - Insert a memory card in the
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...
Page 36 - Removing a memory card from the Reader; “Memory; Remove the memory card squarely from the slot.
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 ...
Page 37 - Importing Content; Authorizing the Reader and your computer; Slide the POWER switch.; The Reader is turned on.
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...
Page 38 - eBook Library starts automatically.; Reader; Click “eBook Store” in the Source view.; The View area is switched to the Store view.; The available eBook store varies depending on the country.
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. ...
Page 39 - Follow the store instructions.
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 ...
Page 40 - Downloading eBooks from eBook store; Start eBook Library.
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...
Page 41 - Importing content to eBook Library; You can import content files stored on your computer into; For details on content files you can import, refer to the
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...
Page 42 - The “Import Files” dialog box appears.; Select the content file to be imported.; time from “Import Folder” on the “File” menu.; Book types supported by the Reader
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 “...
Page 43 - Only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer.
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...
Page 44 - Transferring Content; Transferring content to the Reader; You can transfer the following content files.
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...
Page 47 - Click “Library” in the Source view, then click (List; Select the content you want to transfer from the list.; The content is transferred to the Reader.
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...
Page 48 - Transferring content via a memory card
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...
Page 49 - Insert a memory card into the appropriate memory
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...
Page 51 - To transfer content back to eBook Library
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...
Page 52 - Synchronizing content in Library with 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...
Page 54 - Reading Books; If you want to continue reading from the last displayed page, tap
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...
Page 55 - Tap the desired book on the list.
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 ...
Page 56 - To return to the “Books” list; Using the Option menu of the book list; Option menu of the; Now Playing
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...
Page 57 - Orientation; You can display the Option menu of the “Collections” folder list by
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...
Page 58 - Sorting a list; In the Option menu, tap “by Title,” “by Author” or “by; The “Books” list is sorted as specified.
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...
Page 59 - About the index bar and scroll bar
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...
Page 60 - Index bar with icons; If this appears, drag the bar until the desired item appears.; Scroll bar
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...
Page 61 - Switching the list display format; “Thumbnail”
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 ...
Page 62 - Searching for a book with a keyword; For details on how to use the on-screen keyboard, refer to “How to; In the Option menu, tap “Search” to display the; Enter a word in the input area of the keyboard.; The word appears in the input area.
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...
Page 63 - “Search Results” list; The book page appears.; To close the Search Results list; You can perform other search operations in the same manner as
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...
Page 64 - Search target and criteria
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...
Page 65 - How to use the on-screen keyboard; Input area
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 ...
Page 66 - To edit an input word; Tap the input word directly to move the cursor.; To delete a character
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...
Page 67 - Characters available from the pop-up window
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 ...
Page 68 - Character key
PRS-600.GB.4-153-621-11(1) 68 Reading Books Character key Selectable characters s U u Y y Z z ! ? Continued
Page 69 - Operations on the book page; Size indicator
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...
Page 70 - Turning a page; Drag on the touch screen.; Turning pages repeatedly; You can reverse the direction of dragging in the “Settings” menu
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...
Page 71 - Tapping operations; Double-tapping on the top right corner of a book
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
Page 72 - Tapping the page number at the bottom of the
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
Page 73 - Double-tapping a word; Double-tapping and dragging the consecutive; You can highlight (
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 ...
Page 74 - Tapping a bookmark or a highlighted word(s); Example: Tapping a highlighted word
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
Page 75 - To use the links of eBooks files on the Reader; Link; If you want to return to the previous page after you jumped to the
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...
Page 76 - Using the Useful Features; You can use the various features to enhance readability.; Embedded dictionaries
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...
Page 77 - The definition is fully displayed in the dictionary viewer.; Close icon; You can turn the dictionary pages by dragging the definition
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...
Page 78 - To close the dictionary viewer; Looking up other words; You can also look up another word by modifying the selected
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...
Page 79 - Adjusting the text size; The Size menu appears.; Size menu
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...
Page 82 - The Zoom bar appears.; Slider; Drag the slider, or tap + or – of the Zoom bar; The page is zoomed in.; You can also zoom in a book page by tapping a point in the
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...
Page 83 - To scroll a magnified page; You can also scroll the page by dragging it.; To exit the Zoom mode
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...
Page 84 - Using the Option menu of the book page; Show
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...
Page 86 - Using the Page Jump bar.; To jump to pages using the Page Jump bar; In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then; The Page Jump panel appears.; Page Jump bar; You can also display the Page Jump panel by tapping the
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...
Page 87 - Drag the slider, or tap a point on the Page Jump bar.; Jumping directly to a specific page; Tap “Enter Page #” on the Page Jump panel.; The numeric keyboard appears.
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 ...
Page 88 - Tap the number key to input the page number.; The input page appears.; To close the numeric keyboard
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...
Page 89 - Going back to previously displayed pages; You can go back to previously displayed pages.; The History Jump icons appear.; History Jump icons; You can also perform the same operation by dragging on the; To hide the History Jump icons
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 ...
Page 90 - There are two ways to search for a keyword:; To search by double-tapping a word
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...
Page 91 - Search result page; To exit the search result page; If you select “Search” from the Option menu again, the on-screen
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...
Page 92 - To search from the Option menu; Input a word using the on-screen keyboard (
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...
Page 94 - Creating a bookmark on a book page (“Create/; Using the Option menu (; To create a bookmark by double-tapping a page; In the book page, double-tap near the upper right; The upper right corner of the page is shown as folded.; Bookmark
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...
Page 95 - To create a bookmark from the Option menu; The tool bar appears.; Tool bar
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
Page 96 - You can add a comment to a bookmark. For details, refer to
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...
Page 97 - To display a bookmarked page
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 ...
Page 99 - The word is highlighted.
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...
Page 100 - To highlight a word(s) from the Option menu; Highlighted word; To highlight multiple lines of text all at once, drag across the
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) ...
Page 102 - Marking up a book page by handwriting; Lines are drawn as you drag on the touch screen.; line. If the markup was drawn by multiple lines, stroke across; The markup is saved, and the tool bar is closed.
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...
Page 103 - To display a marked page; You can display a marked page from the “All Notes” list (; To display an iconized markup in original form
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...
Page 104 - Adding a comment to a bookmark or highlight; “by Drawing”; Adding a comment by drawing; In the book page, tap the desired bookmark or; The Method menu appears.
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),...
Page 105 - The Comment editor with the freehand tool bar appears.; Drawing area; Draw freely in the drawing area.; Tap “Done” to save the comment.
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...
Page 106 - Adding a comment using the on-screen keyboard
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-...
Page 107 - Enter your comment using the on-screen keyboard; Up to 2048 characters can be input in a comment.
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...
Page 108 - To view a comment; You can also view a comment from the “Notes” list (; To edit a comment
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...
Page 109 - You can search the “Notes” list for a note containing a text; Page number; The page that includes the note is displayed.
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...
Page 111 - Using the Option menu of the “Notes” List
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...
Page 113 - The book information appears.; Items; Author
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...
Page 114 - Expiration; You can switch the screen orientation from any of the Option; The orientation is switched from vertical to horizontal.
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...
Page 115 - About screen division when screen orientation
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...
Page 116 - Creating Drawings and Text; Drawing by handwriting; You can create handwritten drawings.
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...
Page 117 - When more than 8 drawings are stored, the scroll bar appears
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...
Page 118 - Start to draw in the drawing area.; Drawing editor; Tap “Done” to save the drawing.; If you tap “New,” the current drawing is saved, and a new
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...
Page 119 - How to use the drawing editor
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 ...
Page 120 - To close the drawing editor; the confirmation screen. Tap “No” to cancel the operation.; To view a drawing; Current drawing number/
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” ...
Page 121 - To edit a drawing; To delete a drawing; “Yes” in the confirmation screen.; Creating a text memo; You can create a text memo using the on-screen keyboard.
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...
Page 122 - When more than 9 text memos are stored, the scroll bar
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...
Page 123 - Enter text on the input area using the on-screen; Tap “Done” to save the text memo.
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 “...
Page 124 - To view a text memo; To edit a text memo; “Yes” in the confirmation
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...
Page 125 - Using the Option menu of the Handwriting
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...
Page 126 - Option menus of the drawing and text memo; Delete Drawing/Delete; Switches the screen orientation
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...
Page 127 - Playing Audio Files; Playing audio files transferred from your; optional headphones to the headphone jack.
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...
Page 128 - The content on the memory card also appears in the “Audio”; In the “Audio” list, tap the desired track.; To stop playback, tap; To close the “Audio” list
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 >...
Page 129 - To close the Playback screen; You can read a book while playing tracks. To do so, play the track
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...
Page 130 - Operations on the Playback screen; Operation; buttons
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...
Page 131 - Using the Option menu of Audio; Option menu of the “Audio” list
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...
Page 132 - Option menu of the Playback screen; Off
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...
Page 133 - Viewing Pictures; Viewing pictures transferred from your computer
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...
Page 134 - The content on the memory card also appears in the “Pictures”; In the “Pictures” list, tap the desired picture.; To close the Picture list
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...
Page 135 - The Size menu of the Picture viewer can be displayed by pressing; Operations on the Picture viewer; Current picture number/
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...
Page 136 - To zoom in/out a picture; Zoom bar
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 ...
Page 137 - Using the Option menu of Pictures; Option menu of the “Pictures” list
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...
Page 138 - Option menu of the Picture Viewer
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...
Page 139 - Changing Settings; You can configure various settings in the “Settings” menu.; You can place (“Settings”) in the Home menu in “Customize
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...
Page 140 - In the “Settings” menu, select the setting item you; Illustrations below show the “Date and Time” setting.; “Settings” menu; Tap the desired part or field to change the setting.; “Date and Time” setting screen; Tap “OK” or “Yes” to confirm the setting, or tap
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...
Page 141 - Settings menu items; Setting item; Sets date and time displayed on the; When you connect the Reader to your; Date and Time; Sets the display format of date and time.; “Date”; Year”; “Time”
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...
Page 142 - Power; Activates or deactivates the Power; On; For details, refer to “About the Power
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...
Page 144 - Sets the language of the displayed menu
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...
Page 145 - About; Displays the firmware version of the; Restore Defaults; Refer to “Restoring default settings”
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
Page 146 - Advanced Settings menu items; Device Lock
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...
Page 147 - Calibrate Touch; Lets you calibrate the touch screen by; Keyboard; Sets the country whose standard
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...
Page 148 - Dictionary; Customize Home
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,” “...
Page 149 - Format Memory; Device Shutdown; To cancel the operation
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...
Page 150 - Troubleshooting; Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button; Use to push the RESET button
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...
Page 151 - Check the symptoms in “Troubleshooting”; Check for information about the issue in eBook
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...
Page 152 - Look for information about the issue on one of the
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...
Page 153 - Symptom
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...
Page 155 - Screen
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...
Page 157 - “Continue Reading”; An eBook purchased with an authorized
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. ...
Page 158 - Connection to the computer
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...
Page 161 - eBook
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...
Page 162 - Memory card
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...
Page 163 - Restoring default settings
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...
Page 165 - Tap “Yes” to restore default settings.
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 ).
Page 166 - Uninstalling eBook Library; Uninstalling from Windows
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. ...
Page 167 - Updating the Reader Device
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...
Page 168 - About Books Pre-installed on the; About sample content
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...
Page 169 - Notes on Reader Disposal
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) .
Page 170 - Precautions; Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
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 ...
Page 171 - Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the
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...
Page 172 - Notice for customers: the following
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...
Page 173 - – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
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...
Page 174 - If you have any questions about this product:; Declaration of Conformity
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...
Page 175 - Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-ion; On safety
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 ...
Page 176 - On the headphones; Road safety
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...
Page 177 - Note on use; Do not drop or submit the Reader to excessive shock.
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 ...
Page 178 - Do not use the stylus if it is damaged or deformed.; – The capacity of the Reader.
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...
Page 179 - Notes on memory cards; About “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card; The Reader does not comply with the following:; − MagicGate standard.
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...
Page 180 - Do not disassemble or modify a memory card.; − Remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading or; Do not use or store the Reader in a location subject:; − high humidity or places with corrosive substances.
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. ...
Page 181 - On software; − We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be
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...
Page 182 - On Cleaning; Be careful not to let water get into the Reader.
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 ...
Page 183 - On Copyrights
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...
Page 184 - About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE; Dear customers
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...
Page 186 - Specifications
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...
Page 187 - System requirements; The following are requirements to use eBook Library.; Design and specifications are subject to change without
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 ...
Page 188 - Index; Symbols
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”) ...................