Sony BCR-RU1 Operating Manual

Notes on use

• Do not subject the unit to: – Extreme heat or cold – Dust, dirt, or sand – High humidity – Vibration – Strong magnetic ﬁelds – Mechanical shock – Direct sunlight (for extended periods of time)

• Do not set the unit on an unstable surface as it may fall, causing injury or

damage.

• Do not drop the unit.

• Unplug the AC power adapter from the AC outlet when not in use for an

extended period of time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of

this unit. If this happens, a short circuit may occur and the unit may be damaged.

• Do not operate the unit if it has a damaged cord or if it has been dropped

or damaged.

• Always keep the metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

• While the unit is in use, it gets warm. This is normal.

• Keep the unit away from TV or AM receivers, as it may disturb reception.

Cleaning

Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, which may damage the ﬁnish.

On “LIMITED WARRANTY” card

• The unit comes with a “LIMITED WARRANTY” card, which should be

obtained from the store when you purchase the unit.

•

Fill out the prescribed items, check the contents and keep in a safe place.

• Warranty period is 1 year from date of purchase.

Sony guarantees repair/replacement of this product, as described in the “LIMITED WARRANTY” card within the warranty period. For details, refer to the “LIMITED WARRANTY” card.

Note on installation

If you use the unit at a place subject to static or electrical noise, the ﬁle’s transferring information may be corrupted. This would prevent successful transferring authorization on your computer.

Checking the package contents and other components

This cradle is designed for use only with SONY Reader PRS-500. For details on PRS-500, refer to its Operation Guide.

Checking the package contents

• Charging cradle (1)

• Attachment (1) Pre-installed in the cradle when you purchase this product. Used with the soft cover (supplied with Sony Reader) removed. Remove the attachment while using the soft cover.

Checking other components

• Sony Reader

• Soft cover *

• USB cable *

• AC power adapter *

• AC power cord *

* Supplied with Sony Reader.

BCR-RU1

Operating Instructions

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Cradle for Reader

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Guide to parts

 Multi connector

To connect Sony Reader to the cradle.

 DC IN jack

To connect the AC power adapter (supplied with Sony Reader).

 USB connector

To connect the USB cable (supplied with Sony Reader).

 Charge indicator

Lights up in white while charging, and goes off when charging is complete.

Charging Sony Reader and transferring contents with your computer connected

To USB

To AC outlet

To DC IN jack

Sony logo on soft cover

(on the rear of Sony Reader)







 Connect the cradle to an AC outlet.  Connect the cradle to your computer.  Place Sony Reader squarely in the cradle.

Charging starts. The Charge indicator of the cradle lights up in white while

charging, and goes off when charging is complete.

Placing Sony Reader with its soft cover removed

When you place Sony Reader with its soft cover removed, use the attachment in the cradle.

POWER

Switch

Charging Sony Reader

Sony logo on soft cover

(on the rear of Sony Reader)

To AC outlet

To DC IN jack





 Connect the cradle to an AC outlet.  Place Sony Reader squarely in the cradle.

Charging starts. The Charge indicator of the cradle lights up in white while

charging, and goes off when charging is complete.

Notes

•

Do not use a USB hub. Connect directly to the USB port of your computer.

•

Use only the AC power adapter for the purpose of charging Sony Reader.

• Sony Reader can also be charged via USB connection to your computer without using the AC power adapter.

• If you connect Sony Reader to a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet, the battery of the notebook computer will be consumed. Do not leave Sony Reader connected to a notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period.

•

Do not remove Sony Reader from the cradle while transferring data. If Sony Reader is accidentally disconnected from the cradle, restart transferring.

• Place Sony Reader ﬁrmly into the multi connector.

Removing Sony Reader

Holding the cradle, pull Sony Reader squarely up in the direction of the arrow.

Sony logo on soft cover (on the rear of Sony Reader)

Speciﬁcations

Terminal

5.2V DC-in USB mini-B

Supported model

PRS-500

• Be sure to insert Sony Reader squarely and all the way in the cradle and that it is stable.

• When Sony Reader is placed in the cradle with its battery fully charged, the Charge indicator goes off after a few seconds.

• If the hand strap is attached to Sony Reader, set it to the side of the cradle (as illustrated).

• Placing Sony Reader on the cradle may not be possible if the hand

strap end is thick.