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User’s Guide
PRS-600
Digital Book Reader
©2009 Sony Corporation
4-153-621-12(1)
Table of Contents
Introduction
What You Can Do with the Reader ................................................ 5
Getting Started
Parts and Controls ........................................................................ 6
Turning on the Reader .
About the Power Management of the Reader .............................11
Charging the Reader .
About charging ...........................................................................13
Charging the Reader via USB connection ..................................13
Installing eBook Library .
How to Use the Touch Screen .
How to Use the Home Menu .
About the Home menu ................................................................24
Inserting a Memory Card .
Importing and Transferring Content
Importing Content ....................................................................... 37
Authorizing the Reader and your computer ................................37
Downloading eBooks from eBook store......................................40
Importing content to eBook Library ............................................41
Transferring Content.................................................................... 44
Transferring content to the Reader .............................................44
Transferring content via a memory card .....................................48
Synchronizing content in Library with the Reader ......................52
............................................................... 10
.................................................................. 13
.............................................................. 17
.................................................... 18
...................................................... 22
........................................................... 33
Reading Books
Reading Books ............................................................................ 54
Using the Option menu of the book list .......................................56
Sorting a list ............................................................................58
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Switching the list display format ..............................................61
Searching for a book with a keyword ...................................... 62
Operations on the book page .....................................................69
Using the Useful Features .
Embedded dictionaries ............................................................... 76
Adjusting the text size .................................................................79
Zooming in/out ............................................................................82
Using the Option menu of the book page ................................... 84
Jumping to pages (“Go to Page”) ............................................86
Going back to previously displayed pages (“History”) .............89
Searching a book for keywords (“Search”) .............................90
Creating a bookmark on a book page (“Create/Edit Notes”)
..............................................................................................94
Highlighting a word(s) (“Create/Edit Notes”) ...........................98
Marking up a book page by handwriting (“Create/Edit Notes”)
............................................................................................102
Adding a comment to a bookmark or highlight .....................104
Selecting a note (“Create/Edit Notes”) ..................................109
Using the Option menu of the “Notes” List ............................111
Hiding notes (“Hide Notes”) ..................................................112
Deleting a book (“Delete Book”) ...........................................112
Displaying book information (“Info”) ...................................... 113
Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal)
(“Orientation”) .....................................................................114
.......................................................... 76
Creating Drawings and Text Memos
Creating Drawings and Text Memos .......................................... 116
Drawing by handwriting ............................................................116
Creating a text memo ..............................................................121
Using the Option menu of the Handwriting and Text Memo lists
................................................................................................ 125
Playing Audio Files
Playing Audio Files .................................................................... 127
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Playing audio files transferred from your computer ..................127
Using the Option menu of Audio ...............................................131
Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures ....................................................................... 133
Viewing pictures transferred from your computer .....................133
Using the Option menu of Pictures ...........................................137
Settings
Changing Settings ..................................................................... 139
Settings menu items ................................................................. 141
Advanced Settings menu items ................................................ 146
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 150
Restoring default settings ......................................................... 163
Uninstalling eBook Library .
....................................................... 166
Other Information
Updating the Reader Device Software ...................................... 167
About Books Pre-installed on the Reader .
Notes on Reader Disposal .
Precautions .
On safety ..................................................................................175
On heat build-up ....................................................................... 176
On the headphones .................................................................. 176
Note on use ..............................................................................177
Notes on memory cards ...........................................................179
On software ..............................................................................181
On Cleaning .
On Copyrights .
About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE ............................... 184
Specifications .
Index .
........................................................................................ 188
.............................................................................. 170
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4
Introduction
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 computer to the Reader to take anywhere
you wish.
Downloaded
eBooks
1
*
2
*
Transferring eBooks/Audio/
Picture file to the Reader
*1 Online eBook store. An Internet connection is required.
*2 Books/Personal Documents/Audio/Picture files that you already have
Getting Started
Importing
Downloaded eBooks from
eBook store.
Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library.
Transferring
Transfer content from your
computer to the Reader
using eBook Library.
Reading/
Playing/Viewing
Enjoy content on the
Reader.
5
Getting Started
Parts and Controls
Touch screen
The touch screen gives you simple access to the various
functions on the Reader (
< > (Page Turn) buttons
page 18
).
Turns the page. You can turn multiple pages by pressing
and holding the buttons. You can also turn the page using
the touch screen (
(Home) button
Displays the Home menu (
page 19
).
page 24
).
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Getting Started
(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 (
125, 131, 137
).
page 29, 32, 57, 84, 111
You can use various functions such as creating notes,
jumping to a page, etc., from the Option menu.
VOL –/+ button
Adjusts the volume (
page 130
).
To mute the sound, press and hold either edge of the
VOL –/+ button. To restore the sound, press the VOL –/+
button again.
(Headphones) jack
Used to connect headphones (optional) (
USB connector
Used to connect the USB cable (supplied) (
page 127
page 13
,
).
).
DC IN jack
Used to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional).
Hint
The Reader can be charged by connecting to a computer
using the supplied USB cable.
RESET button
Resets the Reader if no operation is possible (
150).
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Getting Started
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 starts accessing
the Reader via USB.
POWER switch
Switches the Reader on/off (
page 10
).
To shut down the Reader, slide and hold for more than 3
seconds (
“Memory Stick Duo” slot
page 11
).
Used to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card
(optional) (
SD Memory Card slot
page 33
Used to insert an SD Memory Card (optional) (
).
33
).
page
Stylus
The stylus enables you to perform drawing or precise
operations, such as selecting a word, on the touch
screen (
page 9, 18, 150
).
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8
Getting Started
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 the top when you use it.
Note
When you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure
to insert it fully to the bottom of the holder.
9
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 followed by the “Calibrate Touch Screen” (
page 18
). After completing the calibration, “Menu
Language” screen appears. If you select “English”, the
“Keyboard” screen appears. If not, Home menu appears.
For details about settings, refer to “Settings menu items”
and “Advanced Settings menu items” (
It may take a few moments for the Reader to turn on and
page 144, 147
the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the
first time, after a reset (
), or after the battery has been fully depleted.
12
page 150
) or shutdown (
).
page
Note
If the Reader does not turn on, charging is required. For details,
see “Charging the Reader” (
page 13
).
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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 the “Power Management” setting is set to “On” (
the Reader enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if
you do not turn off manually.
page 142
),
About the Power Management of the Reader
The Reader has a Power Management feature to avoid
unnecessary battery consumption. At purchase, the Power
Management is activated. The Power Management operates
as follows:
After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep
mode automatically while the battery power is consumed
slightly.
After 5 days of inactivity, the Reader automatically shuts
down and stops consuming the battery power.
If the batter
down after 60 minutes of inactivity.
y power is at a low level, the Reader will shut
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Getting Started
Hint
You can activate/deactivate the Power Management from “Power
Management” in the “Settings” menu (
Note
In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after
60 minutes of inactivity even if “Power Management” is set to “On.”
– When connected to the computer using the supplied USB cab
– When connected to the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-S5220E)
(optional) to charge
– When playing audio files or a slideshow
page 142
).
To shut down the Reader manually
You can shut down the Reader manually in one of the
following ways.
Slide the Power switch and hold it for more than
3 seconds.
Use “Device Shutdown” in the “Advanced Settings” menu
page 149
(
).
le
12
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 Adapter for Reader (AC-
S5220E) (optional).
It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery.
Charging the Reader via USB connection
To charge the Reader via USB connection, follow the steps
below.
Make sure your computer is connected to an AC
outlet and turned on (not in sleep mode).
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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
The same applies when the Reader’s battery is fully
depleted.)
Charge indicator
appears.
USB cable (supplied)
* The displayed screen during the USB connection varies
depending on the using environment.
Hints
If eBook Library has not been installed on your computer, the
AutoPlay window appears (Windows only) (
To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect
the Reader from your computer, then check the battery icon
(
page 15
).
page 17
Continued
To AC outlet
).
14
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 the Reader.
Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer
which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period.
It will consume the battery of the notebook computer.
Connection via an extension cable or USB hub is not
guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.
While the Reader is connected to your computer, do not turn
on, restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the
computer. These operations may cause the Reader to
malfunction. Disconnect the Reader from the computer before
performing these operations.
To check the battery status
You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the
battery indicator in the bottom left of the screen. Charge the
battery when remaining power is low (the fewer black
segments indicated, the lower the remaining power).
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Getting Started
Note
If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning
appears. Charge the battery (
page 13
).
If you continue to use without charging, the following warning
appears, and the Reader will turn off automatically.
Charge the Reader and turn it on again (
page 13
).
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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 details, see “System Requirements”
page 187
(
Make sure the Reader and your computer are turned
on, then connect them via USB (
The “Installer for Reader” window appears.
Hint
If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Windows, start the
installation launcher that is stored on the Reader manually.
From the Start menu, click “My Computer” (“Computer” in the
case of Vista) - “Installer for Reader” - “Windows” - “Setup
eBook Library.”
).
page 14
).
Click “Install eBook Library” in the “Installer for
Reader” window, then follow the on-screen
instructions.
To install eBook Library in Macintosh
When the Reader is connected to your computer,
“LAUNCHER” appears on the desktop. Click it - “Mac” “Setup eBook Library,” and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
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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 touch screen. Do
not use a ballpoint pen, pencil, or other sharp object.
Tapping
By tapping on the touch screen, you can select an item on
the menu or list, etc.
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Getting Started
Double-tapping
By tapping twice (double-tap) on the touch screen, you can
create bookmarks (
page 90
(
), or look up words (
page 94
), highlight (
page 76
), etc.
page 99
), search
Dragging
By dragging on the touch screen, you can turn a page (
page 70
or select a word to highlight (
), drag a magnified page in Zoom mode (
page 101
).
page 83
)
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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
).
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Getting Started
Handwriting
Using the supplied stylus or a finger, you can create drawing
on the touch screen (
page 102, 104, 116
).
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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 follows.
Example: Reading a book
In the Home menu, tap (“Books”) desired book.
The actual operation for the example is shown as below:
Press the (Home) button.
(Home) button
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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, drag the
index bar until the book appears
or tap the first letter of the book
title in the index bar. You can
also turn the list page by
pressing <
> (Page Turn) buttons.
Home menu
Index bar
“Books” list
To return to the Home menu
Press the (Home) button.
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Getting Started
About the Home menu
In the Home menu, frequently used items are arranged by
default. To display other items, tap
change the items in the bottom left of the Home menu in
“Customize Home Menu” under “Advanced Settings.”
You can readily display the Home menu by pressing the
(Home) button.
These items can be rearranged in the
“Advanced Settings” menu (
Home menu
(“More”). You can
page 31
).
Menu item Description
(Continue Reading)
(Books)
(All Notes)
Displays the page of the last book
being read.
Displays the “Books” list (
54
).
Displays a list of all the
bookmarks, highlights, and
markups created in books within
the Reader (
Refer to
98
for highlights and
markups.
page 94
page 26
for bookmarks,
).
102
for
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Getting Started
Menu item Description
(Collections)*
(More)
1
Displays the list of collections
created by eBook Library (
30
).
Displays items that are not
page
displayed on the Home menu (
page 24
(Handwriting)*
2
Displays the “Handwriting” list (
page 116
(Text Memo)*
2
Displays the “Text Memo” list
(
(Audio)*
2
Displays the “Audio” list (
127
(Pictures)*
2
Displays the “Pictures” list (
page 133
(Settings)*
2
Displays the “Settings” menu (
page 139
*1 Collections can only be created in eBook Library. For details on how
to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help.
*2 Interchangeable items in “Customize Home Menu” (
).
).
page 121
).
).
).
).
page
page 31
).
Using the Option menu in the Home menu
You can display the Option menu by pressing the OPTIONS
button. From the Option menu, you can search for a book by
title or author (
screen (
page 114
page 130
).
page 62
), display the audio Playback
), or change the screen orientation (
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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(s).”
For details on highlights, refer to
–
For details on bookmarks, refer to
–
For details on markups, refer to
–
page 98
page 94
page 102
.
.
.
From (“All Notes”) in the Home menu, you can search
the Reader for notes. The “All Notes” list includes all the
notes of all the books stored on the Reader and memory
cards.
Hint
You can search the “All Notes” list for a note containing text
comment using the on-screen keyboard (
page 29
).
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Getting Started
In the Home menu, tap (“All Notes”).
The list of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on
the Reader appears.
Back icon
Headline
Scroll bar*
Annotated date/Book title/Page number
Indicates type of note
“All Notes” list
* The type of bar varies depending on the “Sort” type.
– Sorted “by Date”: Scroll bar
– Sorted “by Type”: Index bar with icons
– Sorted “by Comment”: Alphabetic index bar
For details, refer to “About the index bar and scroll bar” (
59
).
page
Types of note
Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in
the headline
Bookmark created on a book
page.
Bookmark containing a text
First sentence of a
bookmarked page.
Added comment.
comment.
Bookmark containing a
handwritten comment.
First sentence of a
bookmarked page.
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Getting Started
Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in
the headline
Highlight on a word(s). Highlighted word.
Highlight containing a text
Added comment.
comment.
Highlight containing a
Highlighted word.
handwritten comment.
Tap a note.
Markup drawn on a book
page.
First sentence of a
marked page.
The page that contains the note is displayed.
Hints
You can also create notes (excluding markups and handwritten
comments) in eBook Library.
In eBook Library, you can set to merge the notes of the Reader
and eBook Library while synchronizing. When merging the notes,
any inconsistent note for the same word will be replaced with the
latest note.
When you copy a book from eBook Library to the Reader, the
notes of the Reader will be replaced with the ones of the eBook
Library (or vice versa).
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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
Search Searches a desired note by
keyword (
(
page 58
page 62
).
).
Now Playing Goes to the audio Playback
Orientation
screen (
Switches the screen orientation
(vertical/horizontal) (
page 130
).
page 114
).
To close the Option menu
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.
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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
For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the
eBook Library Help.
You can display the Option menu of the “Collections” folder list by
pressing the OPTIONS button. You can switch the screen
orientation from the Option menu (
You can also display the Option menu of the book list in the
“Collections” folder list by pressing the OPTIONS button (
).
56
For details on the book list, refer to “Using the Option menu of the
book list” (
In the Home menu, tap (“Collections”).
page 56
).
page 114
).
page
The “Collections” folder list appears.
Tap the desired collection on the list.
The book list appears.
Tap the desired book.
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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 the
Home menu.
In the Home menu, tap (“More”) (“Settings”)
(“Advanced Settings”) (“Customize Home
Menu”).
The “Customize Home Menu” screen appears.
Indicates the position at the bottom of the
Home menu
Preview area
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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 in the preview area.
Below illustrates the movement of items when you select
“Pictures.”
Tap “OK” to apply the setting.
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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 damage the slot or the
memory card.
“Memory Stick Duo”*1
Memory Card
SD Memory Card
*1 The Reader does not comply with MagicGate standard, and the data
requiring the copyright protection function cannot be copied or played
on the Reader.
*2 The Reader does not comply with copyright protection of SD Memory
Cards.
*3 miniSD Card adapter (sold separately) required.
“Memory Stick Duo”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
*2
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
miniSD Card
*3
Notes
Do not remove a memory card from the memory card slot while the
data on the memory card is being edited. Otherwise, edited data
will not be saved.
Sony’s “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card of up to 16 GB has been
tested to work with the Reader. For other brand’s “Memory Stick
Duo” Memory Cards, please check compatibility before use.
SD Memory Card of up to 16 GB has been tested to work with the
Reader; however, not all SD Memory Cards are guaranteed to
work.
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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 slot protective inserts are inserted in the
“Memory Stick Duo” slot and the SD Memory Card slot at
purchase. Before inserting a memory card, remove the
Memory slot protective inserts from the “Memory Stick Duo”
slot and SD Memory Card slot.
Press the protective insert until it clicks, then
release your finger to let it eject automatically.
Gently remove the protective insert.
When not using the memory card, insert the Memory
slot protective insert into the slot.
Note
If the Memory slot protective insert is not inserted in the slot,
foreign objects may enter the slot, and cause malfunction or
damage.
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34
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. Inserting the memory card in
the wrong slot may damage the slot and the memory card.
“Memory
Stick Duo”
Mark
Notes
Be sure to insert the memory card in the correct direction. Forced
insertion may damage the slot.
Do not insert an incompatible memory card, as it may cause
malfunction.
Do not use a deformed memory card or adapter.
SD Memory
Card
Mark
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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”
Remove the memory card squarely from the slot.
Notes
Do not remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading
or writing data as data may be damaged.
For details on handling memory cards, refer to “Notes on memory
cards” (
SD Memory
Card
page 179
).
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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 from “About” in
the “Settings” menu (
“Authorized for the eBook Store.” or “This device is authorized for
Adobe DRM protected content.” is displayed.
Note
An Internet connection is required to authorize the Reader and
your computer.
page 145
). If it has already been authorized,
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 Reader will
not turn on until
on the screen (it takes about 5 minutes).
(indicating connection via USB) appears
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37
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.
If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your
computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer.
Make sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection.
Click “eBook Store” in the Source view.
The View area is switched to the Store view.
Hint
The available eBook store varies depending on the country.
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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
instructions. If you do not have an Adobe ID, create it by
following the on-screen instructions, or refer to Sony support
web sites.
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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 eBooks from an
eBook store.
You also need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read
downloaded eBooks on the Reader.
For details, see “Authorizing the Reader and your computer” (
page 37
) or refer to the eBook Library Help.
Start eBook Library.
Click “eBook Store” in the Source view.
The View area is switched to the Store view and the
eBook store page appears.
Follow the store instructions to purchase
(download).
Downloaded eBooks are automatically imported to
“Library” in the Source view.
Hint
Purchased eBooks are grouped under “Purchased” in the
Library.
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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
eBook Library.
You can import the following content files.
Book
PDF file, EPUB file,
BBeB Book
Audio
MP3 and AAC format audio files (unsecured)
– MP3 file (.mp3 file extension)
The following specifications should be met in order to import an
MP3 file.
Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps
Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz
– AAC file ( .mp4, .m4a, .mov, or .qt file extension)
The following specifications should be met in order to import an
AAC file.
Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps
Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz
Note
Movie files are not supported.
Picture
Bitmap file, JPEG file, GIF file*
1
*
Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during
transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your
computer.
2
For an animation GIF file, only the first frame will be shown.
*
Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1,
2
, PNG file
For details on content files you can import, refer to the
eBook Library Help.
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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 “Import Folder” on the “File” menu.
Book types supported by the Reader
The following are the book types supported by the Reader
and eBook Library.
File type
(file extension)
BBeB (.lrf, .lrx)
PDF file (.pdf) A file in PDF format (Version 1.4 or
EPUB file (.epub) A file in EPUB format used in digital books
Text file (.txt) A computer file that contains only
Description
A file in BBeB format used in digital books
and publications.
The links embedded in eBooks (page
jumps, etc.) can be used (
before).
Bookmarks and links on PDF files can be
used.
and publications that can adjust the layout
automatically to fit the screen size.
characters, which is readable on most
computers.
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File type
Description
(file extension)
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*
(.doc, .docx*
1
2
)
Supported only by eBook Library.
Word files will be automatically converted
into RTF files transferred to the Reader.
*1 Only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer.
2
On Macintosh, eBook Library does not support .docx files.
*
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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,
BBeB Book
Audio
MP3 and AAC format audio files (unsecured)
– MP3 file (.mp3 file extension)
The following specifications should be met in order to import an
MP3 file.
Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps
Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz
– AAC file ( .mp4, .m4a, .mov, or .qt file extension)
The following specifications should be met in order to import an
AAC file.
Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps
Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz
Note
Movie files are not supported.
Picture
Bitmap file, JPEG file, GIF file*
1
*
Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during
transfer to the Reader only if Microsoft Word is installed on your
computer.
2
For an animation GIF file, only the first frame will be shown.
*
Text file, RTF file, Word file (unsecured)*1,
2
, PNG file
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Notes
If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized on your computer
and content cannot be transferred. Deactivate the “Device Lock”
setting before USB connection (
If the Reader has not been authorized, eBook Library will not
transfer the DRM-protected files to the Reader. Make sure to
authorize the Reader before the file transfer (
page 146
).
page 39
).
Hints
The book content can be grouped in the Library as a collection,
which can be transferred to the Reader. For details on how to
create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help.
You can synchronize content in eBook Library with the Reader (
page 52
).
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 Reader will
not turn on until
on the screen (it takes about 5 minutes).
(indicating connection via USB) appears
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Connect the Reader to your computer using the
supplied USB cable (
page 14
).
eBook Library starts automatically and “Reader”
appears in the Source view of eBook Library.
Reader
Source view
Notes
If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually
by double-clicking the desktop icon.
If “Reader” does not appear in the Source view after
connecting the Reader to your computer, disconnect the USB
cable from the Reader, then reconnect it after a while.
If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your
computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer.
Make sure to turn on the Reader before USB connection.
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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
as thumbnails.
Select the content you want to transfer from the list.
Drag the content from the list to “Reader” in the
(Thumbnail View), content can be displayed
Source view.
The content is transferred to the Reader.
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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 eBook Library, then
delete it to increase free space on the Reader.
Delete any unnecessary books on the Reader (
Do not delete files in the folder under “database,” or files in
“database” on your computer. Perform data management using the
eBook Library. For details on the eBook Library operations, refer to
the eBook Library Help.
In eBook Library, you can set to merge the notes (bookmark/
highlight/markup) of the Reader and eBook Library while
synchronizing. When merging the notes, any inconsistent note for
the same word will be replaced with the latest note.
When you copy a book from eBook Library to the Reader, the
notes of the Reader will be replaced with the ones of the eBook
Library (or vice versa).
page 112
).
Transferring content via a memory card
You can transfer the content imported into eBook Library to
a memory card on the Reader.
Hints
“Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card and SD Memory Card can be used.
You can synchronize content in eBook Library with a memory card
on the Reader by specifying a folder (such as “Library” or the subitems under “Library”) (
synchronize content with a memory card, refer to the eBook
Library Help.
page 52
). For details on how to
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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 Reader will
not turn on until
on the screen (it takes about 5 minutes).
Connect the Reader to your computer using the
supplied USB cable (
(indicating connection via USB) appears
page 14
).
eBook Library starts automatically and “Reader”
appears in the Source view of eBook Library.
Notes
If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually
by double-clicking the desktop icon.
If “Reader” does not appear in the Source view after
connecting the Reader to your computer, disconnect the USB
cable from the Reader, then reconnect it after a while.
If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your
computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer.
Make sure to turn on the Reader before USB connection.
Insert a memory card into the appropriate memory
card slot of the Reader (
page 33
).
“Memory Stick on Reader/SD Card on Reader” appears
in the Source view.
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Click “Library” in the Source view, then click (List
view).
The View area is switched to the List view and all the
content in Library is listed.
Hint
When you click
as thumbnails.
Select the content you want to transfer from the list.
Drag the content from the list to “Memory Stick on
(Thumbnail view), contents can be displayed
Reader/SD Card on Reader” in the Source view.
The content is transferred to the memory card on the
Reader.
Notes
If there is not enough free space on the memory card, content may
not be transferred. The free space of the memory card can be
increased in the following two ways.
Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then
delete it to increase free space on the memory card.
Delete any unnecessary book on the Reader (
Do not delete files and folders in the “Sony Reader” folder. Perform
data management on eBook Library. For details on eBook Library
operations, refer to the eBook Library Help.
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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 (
eBook Library starts automatically and “Reader”
appears in the Source view of eBook Library.
Click “Reader” in the Source view, then click (List
view).
The View area is switched to the List view and all the
content in Library is listed.
Select the content you want to transfer back from
the list.
page 14
).
Drag the content from the list to “Library” in the
Source view.
The content is transferred back to eBook Library.
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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 subitems under “Library”). The Reader will be automatically
updated to match the content in eBook Library when you
connect it to your computer. For details, refer to the eBook
Library Help.
Note
To synchronize content in eBook Library with the Reader, you need
to specify a folder (such as “Library” or the sub-items under
“Library”). For details on how to specify a folder, refer to the eBook
Library Help.
Hint
When you want to synchronize content in eBook Library with the
Reader right away, you can also synchronize them manually. For
details on how to synchronize content manually, refer to the eBook
Library Help.
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 Reader will
not turn on until
on the screen (it takes about 5 minutes).
(indicating connection via USB) appears
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Connect the Reader to your computer using the
supplied USB cable (
page 14
).
eBook Library starts and synchronizes content in the
Library with the Reader automatically.
Notes
If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually
by double-clicking the desktop icon.
If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your
computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer.
Make sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection.
Hints
eBook Library also starts synchronizing content in Library with the
Reader automatically in the following situations:
When you start eBook Library after connecting the Reader to
your computer.
After a period of time when any changes have been made to the
specified folder.
You can also synchronize content in the computer drive with the
Reader by specifying a folder as a favorite folder. For details, refer
to the eBook Library Help.
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Reading Books
Follow the steps below to find books transferred from your
computer.
Note
If you perform an invalid operation,
screen.
In the Home menu, tap (“Books”).
appears at the bottom of the
Home menu
Hints
If you want to continue reading from the last displayed page, tap
(“Continue Reading”) in the Home menu. The last displayed
page appears.
If you want to select a book from a collection, tap
(“Collections”) in the Home menu. Then, tap the desired
collection, and then tap a book of your choice.
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Tap the desired book on the list.
Back icon
Indicates that content is stored on a
memory card.
: “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card
: SD Memory Card
(Expiration): Indicates days remaining
until expiration. “Expired” is displayed
when the book has expired.
“Books” list
Index bar: The type of index bar varies
depending on the “Sort” type. For details,
refer to “About the index bar and scroll
bar” (
page 59
).
Hints
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, drag the index
bar until the book appears or tap the first letter of the book title
in the index bar. You can also turn the list page by pressing
> (Page Turn) buttons.
<
If you have read the book before, the last displayed page of
the book appears when you open the book.
Note
The content on the inserted memory card also appears in the
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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 is playing.)
Option menu of the
“Books” list
Option item Description/Reference page
Sort Sorts the “Books” list by title, author, or date.
Sorts the book list in the “Collections” folder by
title, author, date, or order (
View
Search
Now Playing
Switches the list display format (
Searches a desired book title by keyword (
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).
Goes to the audio Playback screen (
Option menu of the book list in the
“Collections” folder
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).
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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
pressing the OPTIONS button. You can switch the screen
orientation from the Option menu (
page 114
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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 vary depending on the list. The default sorting
criteria are as follows:
“Books” list: “by Title”
Book list in the “Collections” folder: “by Order”
“All Notes” list: “by Date”
“Notes” list: “by Page”
“Audio” list: “by Title”
“Pictures” list: “by Title”
In the Option menu, tap “by Title,” “by Author” or “by
Date” to sort the list.
The “Books” list is sorted as specified.
Author name
Sorted “by Author”
Index bar
Transferred date
Sorted “by Date”
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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 bar differs depending on the
sorting criteria.
Alphabetic index bar
If this appears, drag the bar until the desired item appears,
or tap the first letter of its title/author/artist/comment, by
which the list is sorted, in the index bar.
Alphabetic index bar
“#” contains books or authors that begin
with a number.
Bold letter indicates that the letter contains
any applicable book or author.
“
” contains books or authors that begin
with a symbol.
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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 notes” (
Scroll bar
page 26
Index bar with icons
).
If this appears, drag the bar until the desired item appears.
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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 format, the “Audio” list and
the “Pictures” list are also switched to the selected format.
Notes
In the “Handwriting” list, only “Thumbnail” view is available, and in
the “Text Memo” list, only “List” view is available.
In the “Books” list and the “Audio” list, the thumbnail can be
displayed only if the book or the track has cover art information.
Some cover art may not be displayable, depending on the file
format.
If a book or track does not include cover art information, the default
image will be displayed in the “Thumbnail” list.
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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
the book title or author.
Hint
For details on how to use the on-screen keyboard, refer to “How to
use the on-screen keyboard” (
In the Option menu, tap “Search” to display the
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keyboard.
The on-screen keyboard appears.
Search
Input area
On-screen keyboard
Enter a word in the input area of the keyboard.
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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 perform other search operations in the same manner as
above after selecting “Search” in each Option menu (excluding
searching a book for a word.)
For details on searching a book for a word, refer to “Searching a
book for keywords” (
page 90
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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 Title, author
Book list in the
“Collections” folder
“Collections” folder
Collection Collection folder
list
“All Notes” list Note Book title, created
date, first sentence of
the page containing a
bookmark or markup,
target word in an
added comment,
target word which is
highlighted
“Notes” list Note First sentence of the
page containing a
bookmark or markup,
target word in an
added comment,
target word which is
highlighted
Home menu Book Title, author
Book page Word Word in a book
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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 on
the language set. However, you can change the keyboard
type in the “Advanced Settings” menu at any time (
).
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page
Input areaCursor
Keyboard history
Character keys
/@#$
(Backspace)
(Shift key)
Symbols/Abc Return key (not available
for searching)
To input a character
Tap any character key on the keyboard. The tapped character is
entered in the input area. As you input characters, predictive words
from previously typed ones will appear in the Keyboard History
area. If you tap the word, it appears in the input area.
To input characters with umlaut or accent, etc., tap and hold a
character key to pop up candidate characters, and select the
desired one. For details on available characters, refer to
“Characters available from the pop-up window” (
To toggle alphabetic characters between lower-case and upper-
case, tap “” (Shift key).
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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
available in the Comment editor and Text memo editor (
and
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).
A maximum of 64 (in vertical screen) / 98 (in horizontal screen)
characters can be input in the input area.
page 106
To edit an input word
Tap the input word directly to move the cursor.
To delete a character
Locate the cursor right next to the character by tapping and
then tap (Backspace).
Notes
Keyboard history records letters and hyphens. Numbers or other
symbols are not recorded.
Keyboard history records only words of 3 to 16 letters in length.
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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
a
C
c
D
d
E
e
I
i
N
n
O
o
S
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Character key Selectable characters
s
U
u
Y
y
Z
z
!
?
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Operations on the book page
On the book page screen, you can perform the following
operations.
Current page number/
Size indicator
Note
When the text on an EPUB file is magnified, the page number of
some divided sections may be displayed as “3-4,” for example,
which implies that you are viewing a section between page 3 and
4.
Total page number
Volume indicator
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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 <
Turning pages repeatedly
(Page Turn) button.
Hold on the touch screen after dragging, or press and hold
the <
> (Page Turn) buttons.
Hint
You can reverse the direction of dragging in the “Settings” menu
(
page 143
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Tapping operations
Double-tapping on the top right corner of a book
page
You can add/remove a bookmark (
page 94
).
Bookmark
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Tapping the page number at the bottom of the
screen
You can jump to the desired page from the Page Jump
panel (
page 86
).
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Double-tapping a word
You can highlight (
up the word (
Double-tapping and dragging the consecutive
words
You can highlight (
words from the pop-up menu (
page 99
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page 99
), search (
page 90
) from the pop-up menu.
Pop-up menu
) or search the consecutive
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), or look
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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 (
Highlighted word
page 104
).
Example: Tapping a highlighted word
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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
linked page, press the OPTIONS button to display the Option
menu, and then tap “History”
(Previous View).
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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” and
“Oxford Dictionary of English”) are available.
If you set “English” for “Menu Language” at the initial setting, the
dictionary used is automatically selected from “New Oxford
American Dictionary” or “Oxford Dictionary of English” according to
the type of English keyboard you selected. However, you can
change it in the “Advanced Settings” menu at any time (
).
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If you set a language other than “English” for “Menu Language” at
the initial setting, the dictionary function becomes disabled. To
enable a dictionary, set either “New Oxford American Dictionary” or
“Oxford Dictionary of English” in the “Dictionary” setting (
).
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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)
Close icon
Pop-up menu
Tap (Dictionary).
The definition is fully displayed in the dictionary viewer.
Close icon
Definition area
(Keyboard) (
page 78
)
Dictionary viewer
Hints
You can turn the dictionary pages by dragging the definition
area or pressing the <
If you press and hold the <
the dictionary viewer is displayed, you can accelerate turning
the pages.
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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-screen keyboard
appears.
Close icon
Candidate words in a list
Number of entries and page number/
total pages
Scrolls the page
Lookup result screen
Tap the desired headword.
The definition is fully displayed in the dictionary viewer.
Hints
You can also look up another word by modifying the selected
word using the on-screen keyboard. As you modify the
characters in the input area of the keyboard, the lookup result
changes accordingly.
You can input up to 39 (in vertical screen) / 72 (in horizontal
screen) characters in the input area.
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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 different text sizes (S, M, L, XL or XXL). “S” (original
size) is set by default.
In the book page, press the (Size) button.
The Size menu appears.
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Tap “M,” “L,” “XL” or “XXL.”
The text size is changed, and the text and layout of the
book page are adjusted automatically to fit the screen
size. The selected size is indicated at the bottom of the
screen.
“Zoom In” (
Close icon
Size icons
Size indicator
Tap , or press the (Size) button.
page 82
)
After the Size menu is closed, the texts are displayed in
the selected size. To return the texts to the default size,
tap “S” in the Size menu.
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Hints
When the texts on a PDF or EPUB file are magnified, the page is
divided into multiple sections. To display the rest of the page, drag
the page or press the <
When viewing a PDF file in S size, you can magnify the text size by
switching the screen orientation to “Horizontal.” This should be
used only if you wish to retain the original layout of the PDF file.
The text size of BBeB, PDF or EPUB files will be magnified as
follows:
BBeB file: S(100%), M(120%), L(150%), XL(200%), XXL(260%)
PDF file: S(100%), M(200%), L(300%), XL(450%), XXL(600%)
EPUB file: S(100%), M(130%), L(180%), XL(230%), XXL(310%)
Notes
If you change the text size of a BBeB, Text or RTF file, the total
page number displayed on the Reader increases with the number
of divided sections.
When you view PDF files in M, L, XL, or XXL size, some functions
such as highlighting, searching, or the temporary selection of a
word, may not work correctly.
When you view PDF files in M, L, XL or XXL size, the page layout
is adjusted automatically to fit the screen size. In certain situations,
only text appears in these scales as some tables and graphics may
be reformatted and altered. In these cases, viewing in S size will
retain the original formatting.
Certain image-based pages such as the cover page of a book, or a
PDF file created as an image file, cannot be magnified to M, L, XL
or XXL size. In these cases, it is recommended to use the Zoom
Mode.
> (Page Turn) buttons.
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Zooming in/out
The book page enters zoom mode by tapping “ Zoom In”
on the size menu (
In the book page, press the (Size) button, then tap
Zoom In.”
“
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The Zoom bar appears.
Zoom bar
Slider
).
Drag the slider, or tap + or – of the Zoom bar
repeatedly until the page is zoomed to the desired
scale.
The page is zoomed in.
Hints
You can also zoom in a book page by tapping a point in the
Zoom bar.
By double-tapping on a book page in zoom mode, the page is
zoomed in and the double-tapped point is centered.
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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) button. The Zoom bar
disappears and the book page screen returns to the
selected text size.
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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
1st page
Option item Description/Reference page
Go to Page
History
Table of
Contents*
Search
Create/Edit
Notes
Hide Notes/
Show
Notes
2
*
Displays the Page Jump panel (
Navigates previously viewed pages (
Displays the table of contents.
1
Searches words in the book (
Displays the tool bar to create/delete a bookmark
(
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page 102
Hides/Displays the bookmark/highlight/markup
(
page 112
)/highlight (
) or displays the “Notes” list (
).
2nd page
page 100
Close icon
Displays
1st page
page 86
page 89
page 90
).
)/markup (
page 109
).
).
).
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Option item Description/Reference page
Return to List Closes the book and goes back to the list from
which you opened the book.
Delete Book
Info
Now Playing
Orientation
*1 The displayed items vary depending on the content.
*2 “Hide Notes”/“Show Notes” is displayed only when notes are present
in the book.
Deletes a book (
Displays the book information (
Goes to the audio Playback screen (
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).
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Switches the screen orientation (vertical/
horizontal) (
page 114
).
).
To close the Option menu
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.
).
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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 (
–
To jump to pages using the Page Jump bar
In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then
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).
tap “Go to Page.”
The Page Jump panel appears.
“Enter Page #”
(
page 87
)
Close icon
Page Jump panel
Page Jump bar
Hints
You can also display the Page Jump panel by tapping the
page number at the bottom of the screen.
If you press and hold the <
the Page Jump panel is displayed, you can accelerate turning
the pages.
or > (Page Turn) button while
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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 directly to a specific page
You can jump directly to a page by inputting the page
number with the on-screen numeric keyboard.
Tap “Enter Page #” on the Page Jump panel.
The numeric keyboard appears.
Input area
Number Keys
(Backspace) key
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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
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.
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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.
(Previous View)
Tap (Previous View).
History Jump icons
(Next View)
The previously displayed page appears. To return to the
current page, tap
Hints
You can also perform the same operation by dragging on the
touch screen or pressing <
History Jump icons are displayed.
If you tap on the page number, the History Jump icons
disappear, and the Page Jump bar appears.
To hide the History Jump icons
(Next View).
> (Page Turn) buttons while the
Tap , or press the OPTIONS button.
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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 (
To search by double-tapping a word
In the book page, double-tap the desired word.
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).
The pop-up menu appears.
(Search)
Close icon
Pop-up menu
Note
If you display the tool bar from “Create/Edit Notes” within the
Options menu, you cannot display the pop-up menu, but only
select the word temporarily by double-tapping on that page.
(However, you can search a word by selecting “Search” from
the Option menu.)
To cancel the selection, deactivate all the items on the tool
bar, then tap any point on that page of the book.
Hint
To select consecutive words, double-tap the first word and
drag across the desired portion.
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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(s) appears. To
return to the previous page containing your input
word(s), tap
(Previous Search).
To exit the search result page
Tap . The highlight of input word(s) disappears.
Hint
If you select “Search” from the Option menu again, the on-screen
keyboard will appear with the searched word in its input area.
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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 (
), then tap “Search”.
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The search result page containing the input word
appears. The results are highlighted on the page.
page
Search result page
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Tap (Next Search) to skip to the next page that
contains the input word(s).
The next page containing the input word(s) appears. To
return to the previous page containing your input
word(s), tap
To exit the search result page
(Previous Search).
Tap .
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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 (
–
To create a bookmark by double-tapping a page
In the book page, double-tap near the upper right
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corner of the screen.
The upper right corner of the page is shown as folded.
Bookmark
Hint
To delete the bookmark, double-tap it again.
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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
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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 bookmark. For details, refer to
“Adding a comment to a bookmark or highlight” (
While you are viewing a comment of a bookmark in the Comment
viewer, you can delete both the bookmark and comment by tapping
“Delete” (
You can delete all the notes within a book from the Option menu of
the “Notes” list (
page 108
).
page 110
).
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).
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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 variety of bookmark information. Note that all
this bookmark information on the page will be deleted if the
bookmark is removed.
While an item on the tool bar is active, you cannot select a word by
double-tapping. While no item is active, you can select the word,
but cannot display the pop-up menu. (However, you can search a
word by selecting “Search” from the Option menu.)
To cancel the selection, deactivate all the items on the tool bar,
then tap any point on that page of the book.
To display a bookmarked page
You can display the bookmarked page from the “All Notes”
list (
page 26
) and the “Notes” list (
page 109
).
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Highlighting a word(s) (“Create/Edit Notes”)
You can highlight a word(s) on a book page.
There are two ways to perform the operation:
Double-tapping a word in the book page of the book.
–
Using the Option menu (
–
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Hints
You can add a comment to a highlight. For details, refer to “Adding
a comment to a bookmark or highlight” (
You can also highlight a word(s) with a hyperlink and add a
comment to it (
Notes
When you tap a highlighted word(s) with a hyperlink, the Comment
editor (
appears instead of jumping to a page. To enable the hyperlink, hide
the highlights using “Hide Notes” in the Option menu (
or delete the highlight (
You cannot highlight the cover page and pictures, as well as book/
chapter titles that are displayed in the upper right of a book page.
page 105, 106
page 104
).
) or the Comment viewer (
page 99
).
page 104
).
page 108
page 112
)
),
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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 icon
Pop-up menu
Hints
To highlight consecutive words or multiple lines, double-tap the
first word and drag across the desired portion, then tap
(Highlight).
To delete the highlight, press the OPTIONS button, then tap
“Create/Edit Notes”
stroke a part of the highlighted word(s).
Note
If you display the tool bar from “Create/Edit Notes” within the
Options menu, you cannot display the pop-up menu, but only
select the word temporarily by double-tapping on that page.
(However, you can search a word by selecting “Search” from
the Option menu.)
To cancel the selection, deactivate all the items on the tool
bar, then tap any point on that page of the book.
(Eraser) on the tool bar. Then, tap or
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To highlight a word(s) from the Option menu
In the book page, press the OPTIONS button, then
tap “Create/Edit Notes”
The color of
in the tool bar is shaded and the
(Highlight marker).
highlighting function becomes available.
Drag across the word(s) on the book page.
The word(s) is highlighted.
(Highlight marker)
Highlighted word
Hints
To highlight multiple lines of text all at once, drag across the
lines starting from the first character to the last character.
To delete the highlight, tap
part of the highlighted word(s).
(Eraser), then tap or stroke a
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