Sony PRS-300BC BROCHURE

PRS-300BC	Reader Pocket Edition

Key Features

Elegant, lightweight design with 5”display

Carry up to 350 of your favorite books3 at a time

Access content from a wide number of online bookstores

Supports online bookstores, public libraries8 , and thousands of the titles you love

Paper-like display for easy, natural reading

Intuitive Reader Library software for PC and Mac7

Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge1

3 adjustable font sizes to customize your reading experience

USB 2.0 data and power connection

Read in multiple formats, including ePub and PDF5

Key Technologies

Lightweight with 5" display The Reader Pocket Edition™ features a 5”display and an elegant, lightweight design that’s easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading.

Carry hundreds of books Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Pocket Edition™ , you will never have to make that choice again. 512MB of onboard memory6 lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books3 at a time.

More books from more places Enjoy access to a wider number of books from a wider number of places. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at the Reader™ Store, check out books from public libraries8 , access over one million free public domain titles from Google Books2 , as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers.

Paper-like display for easy reading The Reader Pocket Edition™ utilizes E Ink® Vizplex™ screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that’s more like ink on paper and fully readablein direct sunlight.

Compatible with PC and Mac Reader Library 3.0 software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your

collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Pocket Edition™ . Reader Library 3.0 software works with both PC and Mac

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Charge and read for two full weeks Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge1 .

Customizable reading experience The Reader Pocket Edition™ offers you the ability to customize your viewing capabilities. You can resize text by choosing from three adjustable font sizes and/or set your screen to orientate in either portrait or landscape based on your preferred reading experience.

USB 2.0 data & power connection Transfer eBooks and charge your Reader Digital Book using a single USB 2.0 cable.

Multiple format support The Reader Pocket Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF5 , Microsoft® Word, BBeB® Book and other text file formats, as well as ePub/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions4 .

Quick page turns & high contrast ratio Quick page turns let you read at a natural pace, while a high contrast ratio helps ensure your favorite books are easily readable, even in direct sunlight.

Easy side-button navigation Enjoy quick, easy page turning with convenient right and left-hand side page advance buttons.

Available colors The Reader Pocket Edition™ is available in your choice of silver, navy blue, and rose.

PRS-300BC	Reader Pocket Edition

Specifications

Display

Screen Size: Vizplex™ 5 inches

Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels

Gray Scale: 8-levels gray scale

Operating Conditions

Operating Temperature: 41 to 95 °F

Power

Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery: DC3.7 V

AC Power: DC 5.2 V

Battery Life (Approx): 7,500 (BBeB Book) Continuous page turns; 6,800 (ePub) Continuous page turns

Media Formats Supported

Unsecured Text: ePub, BBeB Book, PDF5 , TXT, RTF, Micrsoft® Word, (Conversion to the Reader requires Word installed on your PC)4

DRM Text: ePub (Adobe DRM protected)5 , PDF (Adobe DRM protected), BBeB Book (PRS DRM protected)

Memory

Memory Size: 512 MB

User available capacity: Approx. 440MB

System Requirements

General: OS:

-Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32-bit or 64-bit) home Basic/ Home Premium/ Business/ Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later. Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit only) Home Edition/ Professional/ Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 2 or later.

-Mac OS X version 10.6, 10.4.11 or later, Mac OS X version 10.5.6 or later.

CPU:

-800 MHz Celeron class processor or better for Windows.

-Intel, Power PC G3, G4, or G5 processor for Mac

RAM:

-128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows Vista)

Free space on hard disc:

- 20 MB or more, but depending on the content amount, more space may be required.

Monitor:

High Color or more, 1024 x 768 pixels or more (True Color, 1280 x 1024 pixels or more recommended)

Other devices:

USB port (High-Speed USB Compatible)

Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may apply) is also required on your computer.

Dimensions

Weight: Approx. 7.76 oz

Measurements: 6 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 13/32 inches (LxWxD)

Supplied Accessories

USB Cable

Sleeve

Quick Start

Optional Accessories

AC Adapter: AC-S5220E

Car Charger: PRSA-CC1

Soft Cover (Black, Red, White): PRSA-SC3

Cover with Light: PRSA-CL3

White Clutch: PRSA-CC/W

Gold Clutch: PRSA-CC/G

Zippered Case: JPRSA-ZC3

Color: Navy Blue

UPC Code: 027242773899

1.Up to 7,500 continuous page turns with a single full charge on internal rechargeable battery. Actual battery life may vary upon usage patterns, product settings, battery, and environmental conditions.

2.Requires Internet connection (broadband recommended) and compatible PC or Mac. Internet service may require a fee. Use of companion The Reader™ Store limited to U.S/Canadian. Residents age 13 or older. Account registration with the Reader™ Store required for access to Google Books content. Content availability may be limited based on location.

3.Based on average un-illustrated eBook file size of 1.1 megabytes. Actual file sizes vary by digital book title.

4.Adobe® PDF, BBeB®, RTF, and TXT formats natively supported. Viewing Microsoft® Word (PC must have Word installed), HTML, and other files requires conversion with supplied software.

5.Adobe® PDF files look better when optimized with the Reader's screen size, and text may appear small if not optimized.

6.MB means 1 million bytes when referring to memory capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of memory space is reserved for operating system and other system functions.

7.PC Operating System requirements: Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32bit or 64-bit) or Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit only), Internet Connection (broadband suggested), USB Port (for Reader connection). Mac Operating System requirements: Apple® Macintosh® computers w/ Intel® processors, PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processors, with Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or later, 10.6 or later, Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.6 or later; Internet connection required (broadband recommended); USB port required (for Reader connection).

8.Requires valid library card. Content availability may vary.

©2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, BBeB, Memory Stick PRO Duo and Reader Pocket Edition and the Sony and Reader logos are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows Vista, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.

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Last Updated: 10/28/2010