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User Guide V1.0 PRS-950

Digital Book Reader

CONGRATULATIONS

Your Reader Daily Edition™ comes with these useful features:

Unplug and unwind – with mobile network

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and Wi-Fi connection, you can download ebooks straight to your Reader™ without a computer and take your library on the go.

7” e-paper with Clear Touch Screen – with on

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a high quality screen, all you need is a soft touch by swiping to turn pages, tap to bookmark, take notes and highlight.

Font Zoom – increase or decrease the text

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size to your preference, or zoom into images to take a closer look.

Dictionary and Wikipedia – simply double-

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tap a word to see its definition or learn more from Wikipedia’s website.

Read on. There’s so much more.

Personalize the standby screen with your

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favorite picture. Use the “Collections” feature to organize your

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library on your Reader to find the book you want to read.

For more details, please refer to this User Guide.

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Support

Support for the Reader

First, check “Troubleshooting” (r96) and refer to the Reader Library™ Help to resolve the issue.

Support Web site and contact:

www.sony.com/readersupport Phone number: 1-866-962-7669

Support for the Reader™ Store

Go to the Reader Store Help and Support page according to the followings. Tap tap [Help and Support]. For details about the Reader Store, see

[Store] at [Home] menu p press OPTIONS

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About the User Guide

When using your Reader to view this User Guide, please note the following instructions.

To use the page links

Tap the page link to jump to the page directly (e.g., r5). To return to the previous page, press OPTIONSp tap [Go to] p [Previous View].

To enlarge a page

See “Zooming in” (r49).

Screen shots in this manual may be different from the actual display in the Reader.

To use the link icons

Tap one of icons located at the bottom of the page to view either “Table of Contents” or “Index”.

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Useful Features

Annotation

Bookmarking (r39)

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Highlighting Word(s) (r40)

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Handwriting a note (r41)

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Adding a note (r42)

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Resizing

Adjusting the text size (r47)

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Changing a page mode (r48)

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Zooming in (r49)

Adjusting Content View (r52)

Searching

Finding notes within a book (r44), among

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books (r46) Searching keywords (r55)

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Searching a book (r34)

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Jumping to a page (r57)

Dictionary

When reading a book (r60)

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As an application (r82)

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List of previously looked up words (r63)

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Reading Periodicals (r65)

Collection Management

Creating (r68)

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Adding contents (r70)

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Deleting (r72)

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Other Applications

Handwriting (r77)

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Text Memo (r80)

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Picture Viewer (r83)

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Audio Player (r85)

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Supported File Formats (r121)

Specifications (r19)

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Mobile network and Wi-Fi

Connecting mobile network (rxx)

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Connecting Wi-Fi (rxx)

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Reader Store (rxx)

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Browsing Internet Content (rxx)

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Table of Contents

About the User Guide..............................................4

Useful Features ........................................................5

Chapter 1

Overview

Parts and Controls.................................................................15

Specifications..........................................................................20

Chapter 2

Getting Started

Charging the Reader............................................................23

Power Saving Tips .................................................................25

Basic Operation

Touch Screen...........................................................................28

On-screen keyboard........................................................31

Home Menu.............................................................................33

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Getting Content

Accessing the Reader Store Wirelessly ..........................36

Creating Reader Store Account........................................39

Making Purchases .................................................................40

Downloading Content.........................................................42

Accessing the Reader Store with your computer ......45

Step 1: Installing Reader Library .................................47

Step 2: Creating an Account and Purchasing

eBooks ...............................................................................49

Step 3: Transferring your eBooks to your Reader..51

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Chapter 3

Reading Content

Reading Books........................................................................54

OPTIONS Menu ......................................................................56

Annotation...............................................................................60

Bookmarking .....................................................................60

Highlighting word(s).......................................................61

Handwriting a note .........................................................62

Adding a note....................................................................63

Finding a Note........................................................................65

Searching for notes within a book.............................65

Finding the notes in all contents................................67

Resizing.....................................................................................68

Changing a page mode .................................................69

Zooming in.........................................................................70

Adjusting Content View......................................................73

Screen Orientation................................................................75

Searching .................................................................................76

Jumping to a Page ................................................................78

Using Embedded Dictionaries..........................................81

Listing previously looked up words ..........................84

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Using Wikipedia .....................................................................85

Reading Periodicals ..............................................................87

Reading from Memory Stick™ or SD Card ....................90

Browsing Internet Content

Browsing Websites (Open Browser)................................92

Browsing Web Site ...........................................................92

Registering sites in bookmark.....................................94

Collections

Collections ...............................................................................98

Creating ...............................................................................98

Adding contents...............................................................99

Deleting a collection.................................................... 100

Removing contents ...................................................... 101

Managing Content............................................................. 102

Deleting Content........................................................... 102

Protecting Content....................................................... 103

Managing periodicals.................................................. 104

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Applications

Applications menu............................................................. 106

Using an embedded dictionary ............................... 107

Creating drawings......................................................... 108

Creating text memos ................................................... 111

Viewing pictures............................................................ 113

Playing audio files.........................................................115

Settings

Changing Settings .............................................................118

[General Settings]..........................................................120

[Application Preferences]...........................................121

[System Management]................................................ 122

[Initialization].................................................................. 124

[Wireless Controls]........................................................125

[Wi-Fi Network Settings]............................................. 126

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ................................................................. 135

Symptoms........................................................................136

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Appendix

Precautions........................................................................... 145

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE............................... 157

Supported File Formats....................................................158

System Requirements....................................................... 160

Index ....................................................................................... 162

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Chapter 1

Overview ...................................................X - XX

Parts and Controls...................................................... 7

Specifications ............................................................22

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Overview

Parts and Controls

Charge/Busy indicator

Power switch

Slide to the right and release quickly

Stylus

WIRELESS switch

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Micro USB connector

Power Switch

To Action

Parts and Controls

Power on or wake up from sleep mode

Slide to the right and release quickly.

Enter sleep mode Slide and release quickly. The standby

appears.

Power off completely

screen When not in sleep mode slide and

hold for more than 3 seconds. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Battery consumption is minimized in sleep mode.

For details about [Standby Screen], see r94.

Charge/Busy indicator

Red: Charging in progress Orange: When booting/shutting down/internal memory access Off: Off/Sleep mode/Reader in operation

SIM Card Slot

A SIM card is installed to provide wireless communication. Please do not remove it.

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Charging the Reader

Memory Stick Duo™ media

è Mark

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot

Memory card access indicator

SD card

è Mark

Lights up in orange during memory card access.

SD card slot

Please see r122 regarding memory card usage.

Stylus

For more precise operations, use the supplied stylus. Insert fully into the holder when not in use.

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Charging the Reader

Touch screen (r23)

Lightly tap the screen either with a finger, or the supplied stylus to navigate.

Page Turn buttons

Press < (previous) or > (next) to turn the page. Press and hold < or > to turn pages continuously.

Home button (r29)

Shows the [Home] menu.

Size button (r47)

Shows a utility to change text size, zoom a page and select a page mode.

OPTIONS button (r31)

Shows the menu for relevant optional functions.

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Power Saving Tips

Volume button* (r87)

Adjusts the volume when playing an audio file.

* A tactile dot on the + button helps with ease of operation.

Headphones jack

Micro USB connector (r12)

Used for transferring data and charging the Reader.

RESET hole (r96)

WIRELESS Switch

Sets to ON when using mobile network or Wi-Fi network.

Holes for optional cover attachment

With the same hole in the left top corner of the Reader, an optional accessory cover can be attached.

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Specifications

Model name

PRS-950

Power source

Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC AC adapter: 5.0 V DC, 1,500 mA USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

Battery life (continuous playback)

Maximum Battery: Approx. 12,000 continuous page turns when reading only * * Measured using a fully charged battery and counting

consecutive ePub format page-turns at approx 1 page per sec. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns and specific device.

User available capacity

Approx. 1.6 GB after initial setting Depending on size of pre-loaded excerpts, available memory capacity may vary.

Operating/charging temperature

41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 200 × 128 × 9.6 mm (7 7/8 × 5 1/8 × 13/32 inches)

Mass

Approx. 275 g (9 7/10 oz.)

Display:

7.1” (180.98 mm) diagonal electrophoretic display 600 × 1,024 pixel, 0.151 × 0.153 pixel/mm

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Specifications

16-level gray scale

Wireless WAN (3G):

HSPA/WCDMA 800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Wireless LAN:

802.11b / g compliant

Expansion slots

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot, SD card slot Please see r122 regarding memory card usage.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 2

Getting Started ......................................... X - XX

Charging the Reader...............................................XX

Power Saving Tips ....................................................XX

Basic Operation ........................................ X - XX

Touch Screen .............................................................XX

Home Menu ...............................................................XX

Getting Content............................................. XX

Accessing the Reader Store wirelessly .............XX

Connection Options................................................XX

Reader Store Registration .....................................XX

Making Purchases....................................................XX

Accessing the Reader Store from your

computer ....................................................................XX

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Getting Started

Charging the Reader

Charge your Reader by connecting to an AC outlet using the supplied AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). The time to completely charge a depleted battery is about 3 hours.

1 Connect one end of the USB cable to the micro

USB connector of the Reader, and the other end to the AC adapter.

2 Connect to an AC outlet.

The indicator on the Reader lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging is completed.

Charge/Busy indicator

Micro USB connector

Battery status indicator (rxx)

USB cable

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AC outlet

AC adapter (PRSA-AC1)

Charging the Reader

Notes

Do not use an AC adapter other than this one with the

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Reader. Connect the AC adapter to an easily accessible AC outlet.

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Should you notice an abnormality in the AC adapter, disconnect it from the AC outlet.

Tips

While charging with the optional AC adapter,

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in the status bar (rxx). The Reader can also be charged by connecting it to your

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computer with the USB cable (supplied) (rxx). The time to completely charge a depleted battery is about 5.5 hours.

appears when fully charged.

appears

To check battery status in the status bar (rxx) during use

Charging battery recommended

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Power Saving Tips

Charging Battery

¼ To fully charge your Reader, continue

charging until indicator shows completion of charge (r12).

¼ Charging a completely depleted battery will

take 3.75 hours when connected to the supplied AC adapter (PRSA-AC1).

Recommended Temperature

Please use your Reader within the recommended operating temperature range (r19).

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Power Saving Tips

More power requiring operations

The following cases may consume more power.

¼ Using mobile network or Wi-Fi network ¼ Graphics intensive content ¼ Playing audio files ¼ Photo slideshow with a short duration ¼ Using external memory cards ¼ Frequent insertion and ejection of memory

cards

¼ An excessive number of contents in a

memory card

¼ ePub and PDF files partially conforming to

document standard

¼ Annotation, keyword search and dictionary

search functions

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Power Saving Tips

Tips to save power

¼ If you do not use the Reader for more than

one day, power off the Reader completely (

8, 89).

¼ Do not leave the Reader uncharged for a

prolonged period of time. This may reduce the charging capability.

¼ We recommend the supplied AC adapter

(PRSA-AC1). The performance of any third party charger is not guaranteed.

¼ Please keep the Reader at normal

temperature operation (r19).

¼ If you do not use mobile network or Wi-Fi, set

the WIRELESS switch to OFF (rxx).

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Basic Operation

Touch Screen

You can perform various touch operations with a finger or the supplied stylus. (r9)

Single-tapping: for selecting an item

Double-tapping: for bookmarks (

dictionary search (r60), word search (r55), highlighting (r40), etc.

Example: creating a bookmark (r39)

Tip

To delete a bookmark, double-tap it.

39), instant

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Touch Screen

Swiping

In the page view, swiping the screen turns a page. To change page turn preference, see r90.

Swiping and holding

Swipe and hold the page to turn pages repeatedly.

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Touch Screen

Dragging

In zoom-in mode (r49), tap and drag to reposition the displayed page. In the [Handwriting] (r77) application or [Create/Edit] function (r41), handwriting on the screen can be performed with the supplied stylus (r9) or a finger.

Double-tapping and dragging

Double-tap the first word, drag to the last word slowly and release to select consecutive words (r40).

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