Sony Reader PRS-T3 Series User Manual

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PRS-T3 Series

User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your Reader™.

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Reader™ User Guide

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Getting started

Welcome!

About your Reader™ Reader Features and Functions

Wireless Connectivity

Join a Wi-Fi® Network

Battery

Charging the Reader Maximizing Battery Life

Installing Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac)

Turning the Power On/Off

Parts and Controls

Overview Buttons Removing/attaching the Standard Cover (PRS-T3) Removing/attaching the Back Panel (PRS-T3S*) microSD Card Slot

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Basic Operations

[Home] Screen

Applications and the [Home] Screen Touchscreen Operations On-Screen Keyboard

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Adding/Getting Content

Adding Content

Adding Content Buying eBooks and Periodicals* at Reader Store*

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Top page > Browsing Content Lists

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Browsing Content Lists

Content Lists

Browsing Content List Pages Browsing in Thumbnail View and List View Using the Page Jump Panel in Content List Pages Finding Content with a Keyword Posting Book information to Facebook Tools Using (Menu) Items

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Reader™ User Guide

Top page > Reading

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Reading

Reading eBooks

Opening a Book Page Navigation Appearance Annotations Uploading Highlighted Words on a Page to Evernote Posting Highlighted Words on a Page to Facebook Using the Dictionary Finding Keywords in a Book Changing Book Page Settings Using (Menu) Items

Reading Periodicals

Opening a Periodical Issue* Managing Periodicals* Page Navigation

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Organizing

Organizing Your Content

Deleting a Single Item Deleting Multiple Items at Once Protecting a Single Item Protecting Multiple Items at Once

Using Collections

Creating a Collection Adding Items to a Collection Removing Items from a Collection Renaming a Collection Deleting a Collection Posting a Collection to Facebook Using (Menu) Items

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Other Applications

Public Libraries

Borrowing eBooks from Public Libraries*

Web Browsing

Browsing the Web Browsing Tools Downloads Multiple Windows Bookmarks and History Uploading an Address of a Website to Evernote Browser Settings Using (Menu) Items

All Notes

Finding Annotations Across All Books and Periodicals Uploading Annotations Across All Books and Periodicals to Evernote Posting Annotations Across All Books and Periodicals to Facebook

Dictionary

Using the Dictionary Changing the Dictionary Listing Previously Looked-up Words Using (Menu) Items

Handwriting

Creating a Drawing Editing an Existing Drawing Deleting/Protecting a Drawing Capturing a Screenshot Using (Menu) Items

Text Memo

Creating a Text Memo Editing an Existing Memo Deleting/Protecting a Memo Using (Menu) Items

Pictures

Viewing Pictures Changing the Orientation Zooming in on a Picture Viewing Pictures in a Slideshow Uploading a Picture to Evernote

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Deleting Pictures

Using (Menu) Items

Evernote

Using Evernote Creating a new account Sign in to Evernote Evernote Settings Synchronizing in the Evernote list page

Facebook

Using Facebook Log In to Facebook

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Settings

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Changing the Settings

Changing the Settings General Settings Wireless Network Settings Application Preferences Date and Time Settings System Management Initialization About Device Shutdown

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Reader™ User Guide

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Tips Support PC Web Site Reader Device Wireless Connectivity Reading Books and Periodicals Viewing Pictures Connecting to your Computer microSD Card

Precautions

Safety Information Applications on the Reader About Pre-installed Sample Content Reader Disposal Reference Additional Information for Customers in the US/Canada Notes on microSD Cards

Legal Notice

Appendix

Specifications Supported File Types System Requirements

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Reader™ User Guide

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Getting started Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content Browsing Content Lists Reading Organizing Other Applications Settings Other Information

Contents list

Getting started

Welcome!

About your Reader™ Reader Features and Functions

Wireless Connectivity

Join a Wi-Fi® Network

Battery

Charging the Reader Maximizing Battery Life

Installing Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac)

Turning the Power On/Off

Parts and Controls

Overview Buttons Removing/attaching the Standard Cover (PRS-T3) Removing/attaching the Back Panel (PRS-T3S*) microSD Card Slot

Basic Operations

[Home] Screen

Applications and the [Home] Screen Touchscreen Operations On-Screen Keyboard

Adding/Getting Content

Adding Content

Adding Content Buying eBooks and Periodicals* at Reader Store*

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Browsing Content Lists

Content Lists

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Browsing Content List Pages

Browsing in Thumbnail View and List View Using the Page Jump Panel in Content List Pages Finding Content with a Keyword Posting Book information to Facebook Tools Using (Menu) Items

Reading

Reading eBooks

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Reading Periodicals

Opening a Periodical Issue* Managing Periodicals* Page Navigation

Organizing

Organizing Your Content

Deleting a Single Item Deleting Multiple Items at Once Protecting a Single Item Protecting Multiple Items at Once

Using Collections

Creating a Collection Adding Items to a Collection Removing Items from a Collection Renaming a Collection Deleting a Collection Posting a Collection to Facebook Using (Menu) Items

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Other Applications

Public Libraries

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Borrowing eBooks from Public Libraries*

Web Browsing

Browsing the Web Browsing Tools Downloads Multiple Windows Bookmarks and History Uploading an Address of a Website to Evernote Browser Settings Using (Menu) Items

All Notes

Finding Annotations Across All Books and Periodicals Uploading Annotations Across All Books and Periodicals to Evernote Posting Annotations Across All Books and Periodicals to Facebook

Dictionary

Using the Dictionary Changing the Dictionary Listing Previously Looked-up Words Using (Menu) Items

Handwriting

Creating a Drawing Editing an Existing Drawing Deleting/Protecting a Drawing Capturing a Screenshot Using (Menu) Items

Text Memo

Creating a Text Memo Editing an Existing Memo Deleting/Protecting a Memo Using (Menu) Items

Pictures

Viewing Pictures Changing the Orientation Zooming in on a Picture Viewing Pictures in a Slideshow Uploading a Picture to Evernote Deleting Pictures Using (Menu) Items

Evernote

Using Evernote Creating a new account Sign in to Evernote Evernote Settings Synchronizing in the Evernote list page

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Facebook

Changing the Settings

Using Facebook Log In to Facebook

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Settings

Changing the Settings General Settings Wireless Network Settings Application Preferences Date and Time Settings System Management Initialization About Device Shutdown

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Tips Support PC Web Site Reader Device Wireless Connectivity Reading Books and Periodicals Viewing Pictures Connecting to your Computer microSD Card

Precautions

Safety Information Applications on the Reader About Pre-installed Sample Content Reader Disposal Reference Additional Information for Customers in the US/Canada Notes on microSD Cards

Legal Notice

Appendix

Specifications Supported File Types System Requirements

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Reader™ User Guide

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About your Reader ™

Enjoy the most natural and intuitive reading experience Sony has to offer. This is ereading.

Unplug and unwind. Wi-Fi directly via your Reader™. Superior touchscreen. Bookmark, highlight and take notes on the high-contrast epaper screen. Read clearly under direct sunlight. Zoom. Easily adjust the font size, or zoom into images for a closer look.

Dictionary and Wikipedia translate it or learn more from the Wikipedia Web site.

You can also:

Personalize the standby screen with either your favorite pictures or the cover of the last-read book. Create your own collections and organize your eBooks by bestsellers, favorites, genre and more.

About this guide

Please read the Quick Start Guide and Important Product Information in this package to help you get started. This User Guide describes key features of your Reader. You can also find this guide in [Books] on your Reader. You can find the User Guide in your language at the support PC Web site.

USA:

http://www.sony.com/readersupport

Canada:

http://www.sony.ca/readersupport

Europe:

http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS

Australia:

http://www.sony.com.au/support

New Zealand:

http://www.sony.co.nz/support

functionality lets you download eBooks and periodicals

. Simply tap and hold a word to look up its definition,

Note

Screenshots in the User Guide may depict screens different from your Reader.

Searching for a specific topic in this User Guide

Use the [Table of Contents] feature of your Reader to search for topics, and then tap a topic to jump to it.

While viewing this User Guide on your Reader, press the [Navigate Page] You can also tap the page number at the bottom of the screen Contents].

[Table of Contents] to view the Table of Contents.

(Menu) button tap

tap [Table of

Jumping to a linked section in this User Guide

Tap the link to a chapter or section indicated with a highlight to open the page. To return to the page you were previously viewing, while viewing a book or periodical,

tap To hide the

after tapping a link.

/ icons, press the (Back) button.

Changing the font size

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You can adjust the font size to improve legibility. See Details.

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Reader Features and Functions

Transferring content from your computer

To enjoy eBooks and pictures on the Reader, download the Reader application to transfer them from your computer to the Reader. See Details. You can also use the Reader application to backup and manage the content on the Reader.

Shopping for eBooks at Reader™ Store

Visit Reader Store and find eBooks that you are interested in from a large variety of titles and genres. The [Reader Store] application may be found on the [Home] screen. The initial setup of the country/region of the Reader will determine if Reader Store is available in your area. See Details.

Useful features

Wi-Fi network access Details

Access Reader Store Details Wikipedia Details

Use the Web browser for internet access Details Check out eBooks from public libraries for reading on the Reader Details Use Evernote Details Use Facebook Details

Annotation Details

Add bookmarks Details Highlight words Details Handwrite notes on a page Details

Resize

Adjust font size Details Change the page view mode Details

Zoom in Details

Adjust content view Details

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Find notes Details Find pages with a keyword Details Search content via keyword Details

Jump to pages Details Dictionary Details

Look up words while reading Details Look up words in a dictionary Details List previously looked-up words Details

Read periodicals Details Collections Details Supplementary applications

Handwriting Details Text memo Details Picture viewer Details Evernote Details

Facebook Details

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Join a Wi- Fi® Network

To shop at Reader Store or connect to the internet wirelessly, set up a wireless (Wi-

) internet connection with the following steps.

Preparing to set up a Wi-Fi connection

Before connecting to an access point, turn on [Wi-Fi] on the Reader.

1. Press the Network Settings].

(Home) button tap [Applications] [Settings] [Wireless

2. Check the check box to the right of [Wi-Fi] to turn on the Wi - Fi network. A check indicates that [Wi-Fi] is turned on. Wi -Fi is turned off by default. Alternatively, you can tap the status bar

Tip

Turn off [Wi -Fi] when it is not in use in order to extend the battery life of the Reader. Turn on [Wireless Standby] when you want to extend the battery life. See Details.

[Wi-Fi]. See Details.

Wi-Fi status icons

The following icons in the status bar indicate the status of the Wi -Fi connection.

Icon Status

Wi-Fi is activated. The number of bars indicates the Wi -Fi signal strength.

The Wi-Fi network feature of the Reader is in standby mode. See Details.

There is no Wi- Fi access point. In this state, you cannot access Reader Store.

The [Wi-Fi] setting is turned off.

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Choosing a connection type

Depending on your Wi-Fi environment, connect to an access point via one of the following methods. The following questions will determine the most suitable case for setting the Reader’s Wi-Fi network connection.

Internet

*WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Case A

A WPS-compatible Wi - Fi router with WPS button Details

Case B

A WPS-compatible Wi - Fi router with PIN input Details

Case C

Connecting to a Wi- Fi router without WPS support Details

Case D

Connecting to an available Wi- Fi network Details

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Set up a Wi-Fi network connection manually; connect to an access point for which the SSID is set to be invisible. See Details.

Case A: A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with WPS button

The Reader is compatible with WPS (Wi - Fi Protected Setup), which lets you easily make a Wi-Fi connection using the “WPS” or “Connect” button on your WPS- compatible Wi-Fi router. Make sure to turn on [Wi- Fi] and tap [Wi- Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi - Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [Wi-Fi Settings].

1. Tap [WPS Push- Button Configuration]

[Start].

2. On your Wi-Fi router, press the “WPS” or “Connect” button within 2 minutes.* The Reader automatically attempts to establish a Wi-Fi connection.

* The name of the button on your Wi - Fi router may vary.

“WPS” or “Connect” button

3. After the Reader screen shows the setup completion, tap [OK]. The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar. See Details.

For more technical notes, see Details.

Case B: A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with PIN input

If your WPS- compatible Wi-Fi router does not support push - button configuration, connect by using a PIN (Personal Identification Number). Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi -Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi -Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [Wi - Fi Settings].

1. Tap [Add Wi- Fi Network]

[WPS PIN Method] [Start].

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A PIN will be shown on the screen of the Reader.

Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects a secured network. The Wi-Fi router

Enter the PIN into your Wi- Fi router. Refer to your Wi - Fi router’s instruction manual for further details.

2. After entering the PIN, tap [OK] on the Reader. After a moment, the Reader connects to the wireless network automatically. The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar. See Details.

For more technical notes, see Details.

Case C: Connecting to a Wi-Fi router without WPS support

Make sure to turn on [Wi- Fi] and tap [Wi- Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi- Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [WiFi Settings].

1. Tap [Scan]. The available access points are listed under [Wi- Fi Networks].

Item Description

Network SSID Security type Page indicator Page turn icon Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects an unsecured network.

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to which you want to connect requires a password. A password may also be called a WEP key/WPA key/encryption key/network key, etc.

2. Tap your Wi-Fi router’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the [Wi- Fi Networks] list. For details on determining your Wi-Fi router’s SSID, refer to your Wi-Fi router’s instruction manual.

3. If prompted for a password, tap the input area and type in the password using the on- screen keyboard.

4. Tap [Connect]. The Reader connects to the Wi- Fi network. The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar. See Details.

For more technical notes, see Details.

Case D: Connecting to an available Wi-Fi network

Some public wireless access points, or “hotspots”, are open and you can simply connect to them. Make sure to turn on [Wi - Fi] and tap [Wi -Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi -Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [Wi- Fi Settings].

1. Tap [Scan]. The available access points are listed under [Wi- Fi Networks].

Item Description

Network SSID Security type Page indicator Page turn icon Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects an unsecured network.

Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects a secured network. The Wi-Fi router to which you want to connect requires a password. A password may also be called a WEP key/WPA key/encryption key/network key, etc.

2. Tap your Wi-Fi router’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the [Wi- Fi Networks] list.

3. If prompted for a password, tap the input area and type in the password using the

on- screen keyboard.

4. Tap [Connect]. The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar.

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5. The [Browser] application may start automatically to connect to a public access

established correctly.

point. Otherwise, start the [Browser] application manually; press the (Home) button, tap [Applications]

6. The browser screen may show further information about completing the connection. Follow any instruction(s) where applicable.

For more technical notes, see Details.

[Browser].

Manually setting a Wi-Fi connection

You can set up a Wi - Fi network connection manually by inputting the required information for connection. Make sure to turn on [Wi - Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi-Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [Wi -Fi Settings].

1. Tap [Add Wi- Fi Network].

2. Tap [Manual Registration].

3. Tap the [SSID] input area and type in using the on-screen keyboard.

4. Tap the [Security Method] menu (the default value is [Open]), and then tap the

supported security type.

5. Tap the [Password] input area and type in your password using the on- screen keyboard, and then tap [Done]

6. Tap the saved network SSID in the [Wi -Fi Networks] list on the [Wi- Fi Settings] screen.

7. If prompted for a password, tap the input area and type in the password using the on- screen keyboard.

8. Tap [Connect]. The Reader connects to the Wi- Fi network. The Wi-Fi connection status is displayed in the status bar. See Details.

For more technical notes, see Details.

[Save].

General notes on Wi-Fi connectivity

Tap and hold a network SSID in the [Wi- Fi Networks] list to display the access point’s status and related information. Before connecting to a wireless network, check all requirements, user name and/or password details with the internet/Wi- Fi service provider. You can configure up to 20 Wi-Fi network connections. The Reader does not support certain custom Wi-Fi network security systems. For details, contact the internet/Wi-Fi service provider. If you edit the password of a Wi-Fi network to which you are currently connected, the Reader will attempt to reconnect to the Wi-Fi network using the new password.

To use a static IP address, press the [Wi-Fi Settings] to by a network administrator, as the Wi -Fi network connection may not be

tap [Use Static IP]. Do not change this setting unless instructed

(Menu) button tap [Advanced] in the

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If an access point’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) is private, enter Wi- Fi connection

information manually. The access point may filter access by MAC address. Check the MAC address by

pressing the

(Home) button tap [Applications] [Settings] [About]

[Device Information], then register the MAC address with the access point to establish a Wi - Fi connection. When you are connected to a Wi- Fi network, you can also display speed, security

and other Wi-Fi network details by pressing the

(Menu) button and tapping [Connection Information] in the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen. An access point, once configured, can be connected to again simply by tapping it in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list and tapping [Connect].

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Charging the Reader

The charge/battery status icon at the right side of the status bar shows the battery level. See Details. If it is low, choose one of the methods in the following sections to charge the Reader.

Micro USB connector Charge indicator

Charging via your computer

1. Power on your computer.

2. Connect the Reader to your computer with the supplied USB cable.

Wait until the below screen is displayed.

To Description

Tap [Yes] to install the Reader application, or transfer files from

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your computer to the Reader while charging. The Reader cannot

Install the Reader application, or transfer data

be operated during transfer. After the USB storage screen is displayed on the Reader, it is detected on your computer, and the “READER” and “SETUP” drives appear on your computer.

When the When charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader and your computer. After a short time, the [Home] screen will appear.

* This icon is only displayed when the Reader is in data transfer

mode.

icon* turns into the icon, charging is complete.

Tap [No], or press the screen.

Alternatively, press the

Charge the Reader

Note

Your computer must be turned on to charge the Reader. The Reader will not be charged if your computer enters sleep mode or standby mode. Keep your computer turned on with a stable and continuous power supply while charging the Reader.

(Power) button cannot be used when the Reader is connected to your

The computer and charging. If you turn off the Reader by tapping [Settings]

charging mode, the Reader will stop charging.

Tip

You can also charge the Reader using the AC Adapter (PRSA-AC10/PRSA-AC1A, sold separately). This method of charging will take approximately 2 hours to fully charge the battery. If the battery is depleted, charging the Reader with the AC adapter for 3 minutes will provide enough battery power to read up to approximately 600 pages. To change from charge mode to data transfer mode, tap the status bar to display the notification window

appears. When the complete. In this mode, the Reader is not detected by your computer*. When charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader and your computer.

* This situation may vary, depending on the settings of your

computer.

tap [USB connected] [Yes].

(Back) button, to return to the previous

(Home) button. The [Home] screen

icon turns into the icon, charging is

[Device Shutdown] while in

Charge/Battery status icon

The charge/battery status icon shows the charging status or approximate remaining charge of the battery.

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Icon Description

Four bars indicate a fully charged or almost-fully charged battery. The number of bars decreases with the battery’s charge. Zero bars indicate that the battery has almost no remaining charge.

The battery is fully charged. The battery is charging.

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Maximizing Battery Life

There are many ways to conserve battery power. To extend battery life:

If you have no plans to use the Reader, completely power off the Reader. Do not leave the Reader with the battery depleted for a prolonged period of time. Battery capacity may be affected. Use and store the Reader at room temperature, or within the recommended temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Turn off Wi- Fi when no wireless communication is necessary. Turn on [Wireless Standby] when you want to extend the battery life.

Power-consuming operations

The following may require more power than normal reading operations.

Wi-Fi communications Constantly updating the [Wi- Fi Networks] list Displaying graphic- intensive books, periodicals, files or Web sites Displaying a slideshow with a short interval setting Using a microSD card Frequent insertion and removal of a microSD card Having a large volume of content stored on a microSD card Annotations, keyword searches and dictionary searches The Wi-Fi network feature of the Reader is not in standby mode.

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Getting started Basic Operations Adding/Getting Content

Top page > Getting started > Installing Reader application (Reader for

PC/Mac) > Installing Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac)

Installing Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac)

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1. Turn on your computer, connect your computer to the internet, and then connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Make sure you have administrator access to your computer.

2. When [Do you want the computer to recognize this device?] appears, tap [Yes]. See

Details.

3. To install on Windows computers: From your computer, click on the “Start” menu

double - click the “SETUP” drive double-click “Setup Reader for PC”.

To install on Mac computers: When the Reader is connected to your Mac, the “SETUP” and “READER” drives will appear on the desktop. Double-click the “SETUP” drive

Reader for Mac”.

4. Follow the on- screen instructions to complete the installation of the Reader application. For details on purchasing content via Reader Store, transferring content to the Reader and syncing, refer to the [Help] menu of the Reader application.

5. When transfer is complete, click “Disconnect” on the Reader application, and then disconnect the USB cable from the Reader. After a short time, the [Home] screen will appear. Content will be sent to its corresponding application based on the file format of the content. Personal documents other than pictures files will be sent to the [Books] application.

“Computer” or “My Computer”

double - click “Setup

Tip

When you transfer data to the microSD card, insert the microSD card to the Reader in Step 2. For details on the system requirements for the Reader application, see Details. For details on supported file formats, see Details.

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Turning the Power On/Off

(Power) button

Charge indicator

Turning on the power

1. Press the (Power) button.

If the battery is completely depleted, power will not be supplied to the button, and you may not be able to turn on the Reader. In this case, the Charge indicator may blink red 3 times. Connect the Reader to your computer via the supplied USB cable; the Reader will automatically turn on immediately. Wait until the Reader turns on before trying to operate it.

Shutting down/turning off the power completely

1. Press and hold the (Power) button for about 3 seconds.

2. Tap [Yes] to turn off the Reader.

Completely turning off the Reader can preserve battery power longer than sleep mode when you are not using the Reader for a prolonged period of time.

(Power)

The same operation can be done via [Settings].

1. Press the Shutdown]

(Home) button tap [Applications] [Settings] [Device

[Yes].

Sleep mode

To save battery life and prevent unintentional operation of the touchscreen, set the Reader to sleep mode by pressing the

You can personalize the standby screen. See Details. To wake the Reader, press the

Tip

The Reader can also be set to sleep mode by closing the Standard Cover or Cover with Light (sold separately).

(Power) button again.

(Power) button. The standby screen appears.

Automatic power-saving modes

The Reader will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity. After 3 days in sleep mode, the Reader will shut down/power off automatically. The automatic power-saving modes cannot be turned off.

Tip

The Reader will not enter sleep mode if you tap the screen at least once every 10 minutes.

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Overview

This section describes the features and controls of the Reader.

Touchscreen

(Menu) button (Back) button

(Home) button

< > (Page turn) buttons

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Charge indicator

(Power) button

RESET button

Micro USB connector

microSD card slot

Standard Cover (PRS-T3)

Back Panel (PRS- T3S*)

* Limited edition only.

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Note

For PRS-T3S, the Standard Cover is sold separately.

Power supply terminal

Note

The power supply terminal can be used to supply power to the Cover with Light (PRSA- CL30, sold separately).

Supplied accessories

USB cable × 1 Standard Cover (PRS-T3)

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Buttons

(Power)

Turns the Reader on/off, and sets it to sleep mode. See Details.

< > (Page turn)

When reading a book or periodical: Press either button to turn the page back or forward, respectively. Press and hold either button to turn pages continuously. When using the Web browser: Press either button to scroll the page up or down, respectively.

(Home)

Displays the [Home] screen.

(Back)

Returns to the previous screen, or returns to the content list from a book. Also closes the on -screen keyboard or a dialog box/navigation bar/tool bar.

(Menu)

Displays the available option items.

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Top page > Getting started > Parts and Controls > Removing/attaching the Standard

Cover (PRS -T3)

Removing/attaching the Standard Cover (PRS- T3)

Removing the Standard Cover

1. Open the Standard Cover and turn over the Reader.

2. Hold the Reader firmly with one hand.

3. Place your fingernail or a pointed object into the slot on the bottom edge, then

carefully lift and remove the Standard Cover.

Attaching the Standard Cover

1. Insert the top four tabs of the Standard Cover into the upper holes of the Reader.

2. Insert all the tabs in their holes (indicated by arrows), and push down the Standard

Cover firmly.

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Note

Do not remove the label on the battery.

Tip

The Standard Cover and Cover with Light (sold separately) include a magneticallyactivated wake/sleep feature, which automatically wakes/puts your Reader to sleep when you open/close the cover.

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* Limited edition only.

Removing the Back Panel

1. Turn over the Reader.

2. Hold the Reader firmly with one hand.

3. Place you fingernail or a pointed object into the slot on the bottom edge, then

carefully lift and remove the Back Panel.

Attaching the Back Panel

1. Insert the top four tabs of the Back Panel into the upper holes of the Reader.

2. Insert all the tabs in their holes (indicated by arrows), and push down the Back

Panel firmly.

Note

Do not remove the label on the battery.

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microSD Card Slot

The microSD card slot is located on the back of the Reader.

1. Remove the Standard Cover (PRS- T3) or Back Panel (PRS -T3S*).

2. Hold the microSD card with its contacts facing down and the arrow pointing toward

the microSD card slot, then insert it until it clicks into place. The access indicator lights up in orange while the Reader is accessing the microSD card.

3. Attach the Standard Cover (PRS- T3) or Back Panel (PRS - T3S*).

* Limited edition only.

You can format the microSD card if necessary. See Details.

Note

Do not remove the microSD card while the access indicator is lit. Push in the microSD card once, carefully slide the card out with your fingertip, then release.

Access indicator

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Applications and the [Home] Screen

Press the (Home) button to display the [Home] screen. The [Home] screen has the following applications. The displayed icons may vary depending on the country/region setting.

Status bar Last read item Tap

previous screen. Recently added books/periodicals Applications

Depending on the country/region selection up to four application icons will be displayed.

The [Applications] screen appears when you tap [Applications] on the [Home] screen.

to show the four most recently read books/periodicals. Tap to show the

Status bar

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Applications

Tip

The most recent item that you opened is shown under [Continue Reading] on the [Home] screen. Tap it to continue reading where you previously left off. The four most recently read books/periodicals are shown by changing the [Continue Reading] on the [Home] screen. The four most recent books/periodicals that have been added to the Reader are displayed under [Recently Added] on the [Home] screen. Tap one to start reading it. When you tap a tab for Reader Store recommendation(s), the top three recommended books/periodicals from Reader Store will be shown under the tab. Check the button to hide the recommendation(s). Reader Store recommendation feature is available in certain countries/regions only. Please visit your local Reader Store web page for more information. Features described in this section only appears on your Reader if your local Reader Store supports them.

Application Description

Tap [Bookshelves] to show the [Books] content list by factory default. Alternatively, tap the top- left corner of the screen or press

button [Books]

[Bookshelves]

[Reader Store]*

[More Content]*

[Applications] Lists the applications. [Browser] Launches the Web browser. See Details. [Public

Library]* [Periodicals]*

[All Notes] [Dictionary] Allows you to look up a word in the dictionary. See Details.

[Handwriting] Allows you to use a drawing pad for drawing. See Details. [Text Memo] Allows you to use a notepad for typing memos. See Details.

[Pictures] [Settings] Displays the items for setting the Reader. See Details.

[Evernote Setup]

[Facebook Setup]

[Collections] [Purchased Content]* [Evernote] * If you have not logged in to Reader Store yet, [Purchased Content] is not shown. The [Purchased Content] function only appears on your Reader if your local Reader Store supports the feature.

Enters Reader Store. You can find featured titles, bestsellers, new arrivals and more. See Details.

Open the Web browser and show the [More Content] page.

Helps you find public libraries where you can borrow eBooks for the Reader. See Details.

Lists all the periodicals in the Reader and, if inserted, the microSD card. See Details.

Lists the bookmarks/annotations made on the books and periodicals. See Details.

Shows pictures in the Reader and, if inserted, the microSD card. See

Details.

Log in or Log out to post book information, favourite passages and collections with your comments to Facebook. See Details.

[Choose Bookshelf] to show the following pop -up menu.

(Menu)

* The availability of these applications varies depending on the country/region setting.

Status bar

The status bar shows the current status of the Reader, such as Wi-Fi status, the battery

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level and the status of downloading files from Reader Store.

The following items are displayed in the status bar.

Icon Indication

Connected via the USB cable.

Connecting to a network.

A download is in progress. When multiple downloads are in progress, the number of downloads is displayed next to this icon. This icon is also shown when downloading the firmware update.

A download has completed.

If downloading fails, the The icon disappears when you open the notification window and tap [Clear], or when you tap the downloaded items in the [Notification] list. This icon is also shown when firmware download is complete.

Evernote synchronizing in progress.

Evernote synchronizing completed.

If synchronizing fails, the disappears when you open the notification window and tap [Clear], or when you tap a synchronized item in the [Notification] list.

The icon appears when Evernote synchronizing stops.

Updating database.

Wi-Fi network signal strength. See Details.

Current battery level. See Details.

(Fail) icon is displayed.

(Fail) icon will be displayed. The icon

The icon appears when new firmware is found.

Note

Depending on the situation, not all icons will be displayed at once.

Tip

When you press the displayed at the left side of the status bar for approximately 5 seconds.

(Menu) button from the [Home] screen, the time is

Notification window

Tapping on the status bar reveals the notification window, which contains networkrelated items and other current operations.

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Item Description

Turn [Wi- Fi] on/off. See Details. Go to the [Wi- Fi Settings] screen. See Details.

Displays the status of items that are downloading from Reader Store or the Web. The progress bar indicates how long an item download will take from Reader Store or the Web.

Displayed when Evernote synchronizing is in progress. Enter data transfer mode. See Details. An item that has been downloaded. Tap to open the item. Item with which Evernote synchronizing has completed. Tap to open. Displayed when new firmware is found.

Displayed when notifications are displayed. Tap to clear the notification list. The

(Download complete) icon, (Evernote sync complete) icon,

(Evernote sync failed) icon and (New firmware is found) icon also disappear from the status bar.

Depending on the status of the Reader, other items may also appear in the notification window.

Press the

(Menu) button to close the notification window.

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Touchscreen Operations

The touchscreen recognizes the following gestures.

Tap

Tap an icon, a button or a menu item and raise your finger quickly to select or perform an action.

Tap and hold

Tap and hold your finger to select a word and display a pop- up menu for further operations.

Tap, hold and drag

Touch and hold your finger to the display and drag your finger; you can select a group of text and display a pop- up menu for further operations.

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Swipe

Slide your finger gently and swiftly on the touchscreen to turn the page; you can turn the page forward by swiping to the left, or backward by swiping to the right. You can also navigate pages of content lists.

Swipe and hold

To turn multiple pages continuously, swipe and hold your finger on the screen. Release your finger to stop.

Pinch

Pinch your fingers in or out to zoom in or out of the current page or image.

Note

To exit zoom mode, press the

(Back) button.

Drag

Touch and drag your finger to reposition a zoomed - in page or image. The page or image is repositioned after you release your finger.

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On-Screen Keyboard

The on -screen keyboard is used when you need to type. If the keyboard does not automatically appear, tap the input area on the screen.

On-screen keyboard layout

Input area Keyboard history Current word input box Shift key/[ALT] [?123]/[ABC] Space

(Search icon)/ (Line feed icon)/[Go]

Backspace

To Do this

Input text Tap the input area. Delete a

character Finish typing Tap [Go]/[Done].

Insert line feed

Switch the keyboard type

Tap

Tap the when multi -line input is available.

Tap [ ?123] to display the symbol keyboard. Tap [ALT] to switch to additional characters. Tap [ABC] to return to the alphabetical keys.

key. The key is enabled only

Capitalize a single letter

Tap

. Tap and hold to activate caps lock. To cancel, tap

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Enter a space Tap the space key. Enter a

previously registered word

Move the cursor in the input area

A list of words you registered to the keyboard history* displayed next to the current word input box. Tap the desired word to enter it. Tap and hold the current word input box to register the word in it to the keyboard history. (The word must consist of at least 3 letters.)

Tap the location to which you want to move the cursor. Tap and hold a key and choose one from the keys.

Type extended characters

* To clear the keyboard history, press the (Home) button tap [Applications]

[Settings] [Initialization] [Clear Keyboard History].

Note

The available types of keyboards and input methods differ depending on the application.

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Adding Content

Transferring content via the Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac)

You can use the Reader application to transfer eBooks and pictures to the Reader. You will need to install the Reader application and organize content on your computer in advance. You can also backup the contents on the Reader to the Reader application.

Transferring content via drag-and-drop

You can directly transfer content by drag- and - drop to your computer.

1. Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Make sure the Reader is in a state that can transfer data. See Details.

2. For Windows users, click on the “Start” menu double - click the “READER” drive, and then drag and drop your data onto the

“READER” drive. For Mac users, double- click the “READER” drive, and then drag and drop your data onto the “READER” drive.

3. When transfer is complete, use the safely remove hardware function of your computer before disconnecting the USB cable from the Reader and your computer. Content will be sent to its corresponding application based on the file format of the content. Personal documents other than pictures files will be sent to the [Books] application.

“Computer” or “My Computer”

Note

Content transferred via drag-and -drop may not be displayable on the Reader, or thumbnails of the content may not be properly displayed on the Reader. Sony recommends that you transfer data via the Reader application. Do not delete any system default folders created by the Reader on the “READER” drive, the “SETUP” drive or the microSD card. If you disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred, data corruption may occur. To disconnect the Reader or the microSD card when the Reader is connected to your computer, make sure to use the safely remove hardware function of your computer, and then disconnect the USB cable. Do not format the Reader or your microSD card via your computer. If you have formatted the Reader or microSD card on your computer, the Reader may not be able to display transferred content. In this case, use the Reader’s [Format Memory] function to reformat the Reader and your microSD card. See Details.

Tip

When you transfer data to the microSD card, insert the microSD card to the Reader in Step 1, and drag- and -drop to the microSD (removable disk) drive in Step 2 above. For details on the system requirements for the Reader application, see Details. For details on supported file formats, see Details.

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Periodicals* at Reader Store*

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* Available in certain countries/regions only. Please visit your local Reader Store web

page for more information. Features described in this section only appear on your Reader if your local Reader Store supports them.

Before starting

1. Configure Wi-Fi settings of the Reader to access Reader Store. See Details.

2. Press the

(Home) button tap [Reader Store].

Creating a Reader Store account

In order to purchase and download eBooks or periodicals, you need to create an account at Reader Store. Tap the input area and enter your information using the on -screen keyboard. Unless being asked to create an Adobe ID and password, your Reader Store ID (your e-mail address) and password become your Adobe ID and password. Changing your Reader Store password will not automatically change the password of your Adobe ID. Following on- screen instructions, the Reader will be authorized to view purchased contents after being downloaded.

Buying eBooks and periodicals

Following steps will guide you to sign in the Reader Store and purchase contents with your Reader.

1. Sign in to your account. If you do not have an account, create one by following Reader Store instructions. If you already have a Reader Store account, sign in via your e-mail address and password. You may be asked to enter your Adobe ID and password when necessary.

2. Select or search for the title you wish to purchase. Follow Reader Store instructions to complete your purchase. Depending on your regional Reader Store, you may be instructed to tap ‘Download’ link to begin downloading. Otherwise, downloading will start.

About auto delivery

Once you have subscribed to newspapers/magazines at Reader Store, newly published issues will be delivered to the Reader automatically. To ensure this process, confirm the following:

A Wi -Fi network connection is available. See Details. When a new issue is delivered to the Reader, it will be displayed under [Recently Added] on the [Home] screen. You can also find the issue from the [Periodicals] list.

Note

If you miss any new issues while a wireless network is unavailable, download them by going to [My Account] at Reader Store, where previous issues are available. The Wi-Fi network features (including the auto delivery feature) become unavailable while the Reader is connected to your computer via USB and is in data transfer mode.

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Reader Store notifications

You will automatically receive updates—like book and periodical recommendations, special promotions and exclusive offers—from the Reader Store on the [Home] screen. To ensure this process, confirm the following:

A Wi -Fi network connection is available. See Details.

Note

To turn [Reader Store Notifications] [On] or [Off], tap [Settings] Settings] When you close the [Reader Store Notifications] window, your current

recommendations will not be displayed the next time you go to the [Home] screen. However, the window will be displayed again when Reader Store sends you new recommendations.

[Reader Store Notifications].

[General

Navigating Reader Store

To return to the previous page of Reader Store, press the (Back) button. (The < > (Page turn) buttons and the zoom in function are disabled.)

Pressing the

(Menu) button allows you to display the options items for navigation.

Navigation method

[Store Home] Goes to the top page of Reader Store. [My Account] Views your purchase history and re -download purchased content. [Refresh /

Stop] [Forward] Advances to a previously viewed page. [Continue

Reading] [More] Displays more option items. [Help and

Support] [Legal

Information]

Description

Updates the content displayed on the Reader Store page, or stops loading the page.

Closes the [Reader Store] application and returns to the last read page of your last read book.

Jumps to the FAQ page of Reader Store.

Displays legal information about Reader Store.

Checking downloaded content

When downloading content from Reader Store, you can check the download progress in the status bar and by tapping it to display the notification window. See Details. When you exit Reader Store, your four most recent purchases are displayed under [Recently Added] on the [Home] screen. You can check the purchased content in [Bookshelves]

When you are subscribing to newspapers and magazines, all content is stored in the [Periodicals] application.

[Purchased Content].

Browsing the Purchased History

You can check the purchased books/periodicals from Reader Store.

1. Tap [Bookshelves].

2. Tap [Books]. Alternatively, press

The pop-up menu opens.

3. Tap [Purchased Content]. Contents purchased from Reader Store are displayed.

Tip

(Menu) button [Choose Bookshelf].

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In addition to checking eBooks downloaded from Reader Store, you can also check

for purchased eBooks yet to be downloaded. If you have not logged in to Reader Store yet, [Purchased Content] in the pop-up menu is not shown. You can also post the downloaded books/periodicals information to Facebook. To post the downloaded books/periodicals information, tap and hold the title of books/periodicals

[Post to Facebook].

Accessing Reader Store from your computer

In addition to shopping at Reader Store from your computer, you can transfer eBooks from your computer to the Reader using the Reader application. Install either Reader™

for PC or Reader™ for Mac See Details.

by launching the corresponding installer on the Reader.

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Browsing Content List Pages

The Reader organizes content by content type and file format using applications. For example, eBooks or your personal documents (such as PDF files or text files) are stored in the [Books] application, newspapers/magazines in the [Periodicals]* application and pictures in the [Pictures] application, etc.

* Available in certain countries/regions only. Content list pages allow you to sort content, as well as search content on the Reader. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example.

Tap to choose the bookshelf Status icons Tool icons Details Page indicator Page navigation icon

Tip

Depending on the application, several tools are available for content list pages. See

Details.

Status icons

Icon Description

The item is stored on the microSD card.

The item is protected from deletion. See Details.

The item has not been opened.*

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The item has expired.* See Details.

The item expires in the given number of days.* See Details.

* This icon is displayed for books/periodicals only.

Navigation

Navigation method Description

Page indicator Page navigation icon or the < (Previous)

button Page navigation icon or the > (Next) button View the next page or item.

Display the page jump panel. See

Details.

View the previous page or item.

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Content can be displayed as individual thumbnails or in a list. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example.

Thumbnail view icon List view icon

1. Press the

2. Tap

displays thumbnails of content. displays a list of content.

* Some applications only allow list view.

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves] [Books].

or .*

Adjusting the title view

The titles of some books/periodicals may be cut off if they are too long. To avoid this, you can set the Reader to display titles across two lines instead of one line.

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List view

1. Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves] [Books], or tap [Applications]

[Periodicals]* (List view) press the (Menu) button tap [Title

(2 Line View)].

* Available in certain countries/regions only.

Titles are displayed on two lines.

Tip

When you tap [Bookshelves], any previously displayed content from [Books], [Collections], [Purchased Content] and [Evernote] will be shown. The [Purchased Content] function only appears on your Reader if your local Reader Store supports the feature

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Content list pages can be turned conveniently via the page jump panel.

Page jump bar Page skip icon

To use the page jump bar

1. When viewing a content list page, tap the page indicator at the bottom of the

screen.

2. Tap and slide the bar left or right to navigate back or forward. Press the

Skipping 10 pages at a time

When the page jump bar is displayed, tap << or >> (Page skip) to skip back 10 pages or skip forward 10 pages at a time.

(Back) button to hide the page jump panel.

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Finding Content with a Keyword

You can find a specific item quickly with a keyword search. You can locate a book or author of a book on the Reader via the [Books] application, or search for annotations via the [All Notes] application, etc. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example.

Search icon

1. Press the

2. Tap

3. Input a search keyword and tap

The view shows only the items that satisfy the search criteria. To exit the search result view, press the

Note

Some applications do not support keyword searching. The available search target varies among content types.

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves].

; the keyword input area and the on -screen keyboard appear.

(Back) button.

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Posting Book information to Facebook

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You can post the book title and author information to Facebook.

1. Press the you wish to post.

2. Tap [Post to Facebook]. The selected book information is posted to Facebook.

Note

Before posting to Facebook, you need to log in. Press the tap [Applications] [Facebook Setup].

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves] tap and hold the book that

(Home) button

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Tools

Below is a list of the tools available on each application’s content list page. Not all tools are available in each application.

Tool icon Description

Changes the view between the thumbnail view and the list view. See

Details.

Changes the sort order.

Finds content with a keyword. See Details.

Creates a new collection.

Specifies the notes type to view in the list.

Creates a new drawing.

Creates a new memo.

Synchronizing with Evernote. See Details.

During syncronization, the icon will change to syncronization).

(tap to stop

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Using (Menu) Items

Below is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button on each application’s content list page. Not all options are available in each application.

Option Description

[Add to Collection]

[Delete Books] Deletes one or more books from the Reader. See Details. [Protect Books] Protects one or more books from deletion. See Details. [Title (1 Line

View)]/[Title (2 Line View)]

[Return Books] Shows how to return a public library eBook. See Details.

[Choose Bookshelf]

[Delete Issues] Deletes one or more issues from the Reader. See Details. [Protect Issues] Protects one or more issues from deletion. See Details. [Manage

Subscription] [Move to

Collection] [Remove

Content] [Rename

Collection] [Post to

Facebook] [Organize to

Collection] [Sync] Synchronizing with Evernote. See Details. [Delete Notes] Deletes one or more notes. [Delete Memos] Deletes one or more text memos. See Details. [Protect Memos] Protects one or more text memos. See Details. [Delete

Drawings] [Protect

Drawings]

Adds one or more books to a collection. See Details.

Displays the full title string without truncating it. See Details.

Open the pop -up menu and you can choose from following submenu. [Books] Displays the book. [Collections] Displays the collections. [Purchased Content]* Displays the purchased eBooks. [Evernote] Displays items downloaded from Evernote. * Available in certain countries/regions only. The [Purchased Content] function only appears on your Reader if your local Reader Store supports the feature.

Manages the number of the issues that you want to store. See

Details.

Moves one or more books to a collection.

Removes items from a collection that you have created. See Details.

Renames a collection. See Details.

Posts a book collection information. See Details. Moves one or more items of [Default Collection] to other collections

created by the user. See Details.

Deletes one or more drawings. See Details.

Protects one or more text memos/drawings. See Details.

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[Delete Pictures] Deletes one or more pictures. See Details.

[Settings] Changes the slideshow interval. See Details.

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Opening a Book

1. Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves].

The [Books] content list opens. See Details.

2. Tap a book. The book opens. You can also open a book by tapping and holding the book you want to open.

To navigate within a book, see Details.

Tip

When [Collections], [Purchased Content]* or [Evernote] appears, tap the top-left corner of the screen to show [Books]. Alternatively, press the tap [Choose Bookshelf] to show [Books].

* Available in certain countries/regions only. The [Choose Bookshelf] function only

appears on your Reader if your local Reader Store supports the feature.

(Menu) button

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Page Navigation

There are several ways to navigate through books.

Tap to add a bookmark Details Tap and hold to add a note

Draw a handwritten note Details Tap and hold to open option items Details Swipe the screen to turn the page Tap to open the page navigation panel.

Tip

If you select the [Refresh Display] checkbox from [Application Preferences], the display refreshes at each page turn. See Details.

Using the page navigation panel

Page indicator

1. Tap the page indicator, or press the open the page navigation panel.

Using the paging bar

(Menu) button tap [Navigate Page] to

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Paging bar Slider

Tap on a point on the paging bar to jump to a page that corresponds with that point. Tap and drag the slider.

To close the page navigation panel, press the

(Back) button.

Using [Table of Contents]

1. Tap [Table of Contents].

To return to the book page, press the

2. Tap to open the selected chapter or section.

(Back) button.

Using [Enter Page #]

1. Tap [Enter Page #] to enter the page number with the on-screen numeric keyboard,

and tap [OK].

Jumping to viewed pages

1. Tap [Previous View].

The

/ (Page history) icons are displayed.

2. Tap the page display history.

To cancel page history, press the

Tip

This is the same operation for when you tap on a highlighted link.

to go backward in the page display history. Tap to go forward in

(Back) button.

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Appearance

Changing the orientation

You can view books or periodicals in either portrait or landscape mode.

1. When viewing a book or periodical, press the [Orientation].

The screen orientation changes.

Portrait mode Landscape mode

(Menu) button tap [More]

Note

The orientation can be changed for the [Books], [Periodicals]*, [Browser] and [Pictures] applications. Changing the orientation in one application does not affect the orientation setting of the other applications.

* Available in certain countries/regions only.

Changing the font and font size

You can change the font and font size to your preference.

1. When viewing a book or periodical, press the The font bar is displayed.

2. To change the font size, tap on one of the font size icons. The book or periodical will be updated to apply the specified font size.

Press the

3. To change the font, tap [Original] and select from one of the fonts in the list. Press the

The book or periodical will be updated to apply the specified font and font size.

(Back) button when done.

(Menu) button tap [Font].

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The font size and font of some content with embedded fonts may not change.

When you select other than the [Original] font, performance may be slightly lower when opening books or turning pages. When you select other than the [Original] font, boldface/italics/italicized boldface may not be displayed correctly.

Tip

You can change the default font for all content in the [Books] and [Periodicals]* applications. See Details.

* Available in certain countries/regions only.

About PDF files

The Reader provides the ability to display most text- based PDF files in several font sizes. Documents are displayed in the default font position with their original layouts.

Due to the complex nature of PDF files, in certain situations when you change the font size, only text will appear. This is because some tables and graphics may be reformatted and altered during the reflow process. Also, in cases where PDF files are created using image data only, there is no text to reflow or resize. In these cases, if retaining the original layout of a PDF file is required, Sony recommends that you view the PDF file at its original font size.

To display the original layout

Note

If you modified the default font size with [Font Size Preference] under [Settings], return it to its original layout to view PDF files normally.

To view the document in a different size, use the zoom in function. When you view PDF files in other than their original layout, some functions such as

highlighting or searching may not work correctly.

Changing the page mode

You can change the page viewing style for PDF files. This is convenient for viewing pages with text arranged in columns. This mode remains active as you continue reading. The setting applies only to the currently open book.

1. When viewing a book or periodical, press the View] The [Page Mode] screen appears.

2. Choose from one of the following options.

[Page Mode].

(Menu) button tap [Customize

Option Description

[Original] Set to the default view. [2-Column Split] Splits the page into two columns and two rows. [3-Column Split] Splits the page into three columns and two rows. [Fit Landscape Width] Displays the page fit to landscape view.

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Note

In order to attach a handwritten note, the page mode needs to be restored to [Original].

Cropping a page

You can crop the page margins to create a wider viewing area. This is convenient for viewing pages that have large margins. This mode remains active as you continue reading. The setting applies only to the currently open book.

1. When viewing a book or periodical, press the View]

2. Choose from one of the following options.

Option Description

[Uncrop] Disables cropping.

[Manual]

[Crop Page].

Allows you to adjust the crop area manually by dragging arrows at the corners. Tap [Done] to set the area, or tap [Cancel] to cancel editing the crop area.

(Menu) button tap [Customize

[Auto] Automatically crops the margins of a document.

Adjusting the brightness and contrast

A page that is hard to read, such as a scanned or color-converted document, can be made more readable by adjusting the brightness and contrast. This mode remains active as you continue reading. The setting applies only to the currently open book.

1. When viewing a book, press the [Adjust View].

2. Choose from one of the following options.

Option Description

[Original] Displays the page in the original quality. [Saturated]

Improves readability by emphasizing contrast.

(Menu) button tap [Customize View]

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[Details]

[Brighter] Increases the brightness. [Darker] Decreases the brightness.

Backlight compensation; brings up details in a dark area.

[Custom]

Press the

Zooming in

Create a custom setting. Tap (Brightness).

Contrast Brightness Slider Lower Higher

Tap Tap [Restore] to revert to the previously saved custom settings.

(Lower) or (Higher), or tap on the slider.

(Back) button when done.

(Settings) to adjust (Contrast) and

Use the zoom function when you want to temporarily zoom in on part of a page. The viewer shows the zoom bar and viewing position indicator while in zoom mode.

Pinch out to zoom in. Pinch in to zoom out.

To exit zoom mode, press the

(Back) button.

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Annotations

Bookmarking a page

You can bookmark a page and take a note so that you will remember what the bookmark is for.

1. Tap the top right corner of the page.

Tip

To search, sort and view all annotations across all books and periodicals, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.

To search annotations for the currently open book/periodical, press the button

tap [Notes].

Adding text notes

1. Tap and hold the bookmark.

2. Tap [by Keyboard].

3. Type the notes using the on- screen keyboard.

4. Tap [Save].

The

icon appears on the bookmark, indicating that a note is attached.

Adding handwritten notes

1. Tap and hold the bookmark.

2. Tap [by Drawing].

3. Draw with your finger on the drawing pad.

To erase, tap

4. Tap [Save].

The

Notes on handwriting

icon appears on the bookmark, indicating that a note is attached.

While writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the touchscreen; this could affect the notes that you write with your finger. To ensure that your notes are correctly saved, do not handwrite notes too close to the edge of the touchscreen. If you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on the Reader:

avoid applying excessive pressure to the touchscreen. try not to handwrite or draw too quickly. this functionality is not designed for very detailed drawings or for writing small characters.

(Erase), and then tap the line(s) you want to erase.

(Menu)

Editing notes

1. Tap and hold on the bookmark.

The notepad or the drawing pad opens.

2. Tap [Edit]. The on -screen keyboard or the drawing pad opens.

3. Edit the note.

4. Tap [Save].

The notepad or the drawing pad closes, returning to the viewer.

Removing a bookmark

1. Tap the bookmark.

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Tip

This will remove the bookmark and any note attached to it. To delete only a note, tap and hold the To delete all bookmarks in the current book/periodical, press the

tap [Notes]. See Details.

To delete annotations across all books and periodicals, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.

icon and tap [Delete] [Yes].

(Menu) button

Highlighting words on a page

You can highlight words and take notes.

1. Tap and hold the first word and drag across to the last word of the section you would like to highlight. The pop-up menu appears.

Pop-up menu

2. Tap [Highlight].

The selected words are now highlighted.

Tip

To search, sort and view all annotations across all books and periodicals, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.

To search annotations for the currently open book/periodical, press the button

tap [Notes]. See Details.

Adding text notes or handwritten notes to a highlight

1. Tap and hold a highlighted word.

The pop-up menu appears.

2. Select [Note].

3. Select from [by Keyboard] and [by Drawing].

Create a note. For a text note, see Details. For a handwritten note, see Details.

4. Tap [Save]. To cancel adding notes, tap [Cancel].

The

icon appears at the beginning of the highlight, indicating that a note is attached.

Editing notes on a highlight

(Menu)

1. Tap and hold at the beginning of the highlight. The pop-up menu appears.

2. Tap [Note] The on -screen keyboard or the drawing pad opens.

[Edit].

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3. Edit the note.

4. Tap [Save].

The notepad or the drawing pad closes, returning to the viewer.

Removing highlights

1. Tap and hold at the beginning of the highlight.

The pop-up menu appears.

2. Tap [Remove Highlight].

3. Tap [Yes] when prompted.

Tip

This will remove the highlight and any note attached to it. To delete only a note, tap and hold the To delete all annotations in the current book/periodical, press the

button To delete annotations across all books and periodicals, use the [All Notes]

application. See Details.

Handwriting a note on a page

You can use your finger and draw directly on a page.

icon, tap [Note] [Edit] [Delete] [Yes].

(Menu)

tap [Notes]. See Details.

1. Press the

2. Tap [Handwriting] and use your finger to draw a line.

Note

avoid applying excessive pressure to the touchscreen. try not to handwrite or draw too quickly. this functionality is not designed for very detailed drawings or for writing small characters.

(Menu) button.

To delete a drawn line

Tap (Erase) and drag across the drawn line. Press the

Tip

To delete all annotations in the current book/periodical, press the button

To delete annotations across all books and periodicals, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.

(Back) button when you are done to continue reading.

tap [Notes]. See Details.

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Hiding annotations

You can set the viewer to show or hide the annotations that you have made to the book. This is convenient for when a highlight overlaps with a link.

1. Press the The option items appear.

2. Tap [More].

3. Tap [Settings].

4. Tap [Show Notes].

Check the checkbox to show annotations. Uncheck it to hide annotations.

5. Press the

(Menu) button.

(Back) button when done.

Synchronizing reading-related information

The [Page Sync] function only appears on your Reader if your local Reader Store supports the feature which synchronizes bookmarks, highlighted passages and your last read page across compatible Reader devices and applications. To turn on the [Page Sync] feature, confirm the following:

Log in to the Reader Store. [Page Sync] in [Application Preferences] is set to [On]. See Details. A wireless network is available. See Details.

To retrieve the latest reading-related information to your compatible reading device While viewing a page, press the

Tip

Compatible reading devices are updated with the latest bookmarks, typed notes and your current page when the Reader enters sleep mode.

(Menu) button tap [Page Sync].

Note

Handwritten notes and text notes attached to bookmarks or highlights cannot be synchronized. This function is available only with contents purchased at Reader Store supporting this feature.

However, if information is synchronized to the Reader from a compatible device, existing handwritten notes and text notes in the Reader will not be overwritten.

Finding annotations within a book or periodical

You can search and view all annotations (bookmarks/highlights/handwritten notes) in the currently open book or periodical. To search, sort and view all annotations across all books and periodicals, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.

1. Press the The annotations in the book/periodical are listed. Press the

(Menu) button tap [Notes].

(Back) button to return to the book.

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Note icons Filter note type Search icon Headline (the highlighted text, the text note, the beginning text of the bookmarked

page, or the beginning text of the page with the handwritten note) Page number of the note

Press the

2. Tap a note in the list. The page containing the selected note is displayed.

(Back) button to return to the book.

Note icons

Bookmark only

Bookmark with text notes

Bookmark with handwritten notes

Handwritten note on a page

Highlight only

Highlight with text notes

Highlight with handwritten notes

Filtering

1. Tap (Filter) tap one of the annotation types.

Annotations of the type that you select are shown.

Searching for notes via keyword

You can perform a search for all or one of the specific note types. The search target changes depending on the type of annotation that is being searched.

Item type Target

Bookmarks only: The first 100 characters of bookmarked pages

For [Bookmark]

are searched. Bookmark text notes: Entire text notes are searched.

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items

For [Handwriting] items

For [Highlight] items

Bookmark handwritten notes: The first 100 characters of bookmarked pages are searched.

The first 100 characters of pages with handwriting on them are searched.

Highlights only: The highlighted words are searched. Highlight text notes: Entire text notes are searched. Highlight handwritten notes: The highlighted words are searched.

1. Tap

2. Type a search keyword using the on-screen keyboard.

3. Tap

The [Search Results] view is shown.

The view shows notes that satisfy the search criteria. Press the

Note

If you apply a filter before searching, the search will be performed only on the filtered items.

(Search).

(Search) next to the search box.

(Back) button to return to the [Notes] list.

To delete annotations

1. Press the (Menu) button tap [Delete Notes]. See Details.

To delete all annotations

1. Press the (Menu) button tap [Delete Notes] press the (Menu) button

tap [Select All] [Done] [Yes].

Using (Menu) Items

Press the (Menu) button from the [Notes]/[All Notes] list to select an option.

Option Description

[Delete Notes] Deletes one or more notes from the Reader. See Details.

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You can upload highlighted words and take notes to Evernote.

1. Tap and hold the first word and drag to the last word of the section you would like to upload. The pop-up menu appears.

2. Tap [Send to] [Evernote] The selected words are now uploaded.

Note

Before uploading to Evernote, you need to log in. Press the tap [Applications] [Evernote Setup].

Tip

Before you upload the highlighted words, you can also upload with your memo in the preview screen. If the highlighted words are attached with text notes or handwritten notes, you can upload those, too. Items that were purchased from Reader Store or eBook store may not upload depending on country/region.

(Home) button

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You can post highlighted words to Facebook.

1. Tap and hold the first word and drag to the last word of the section you would like to post. The pop-up menu appears.

2. Tap [Send to] [Facebook]. The dialog box appears.

You can confirm the highlighted words, and enter your comment in the preview screen before posting.

3. Tap [Post]. The selected words are now posted.

Note

Selected items may not be posted where a limitation is applied. Before posting to Facebook, you need to log in. Press the tap [Applications] [Facebook Setup].

Tip

Highlighted words may be posted up to 140 characters.

(Home) button

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Using the Dictionary

The Reader has built-in dictionaries to assist you with looking up the definition of a word on a page. You can choose one of several bilingual dictionaries to use. See Details. Only the dictionaries included on the Reader can be used. New dictionaries cannot be installed or added.

1. Tap and hold a word on a page. The dictionary panel is displayed at the bottom.

Title of the current dictionary. Tap to change the dictionary. Definition area. Tap to open the dictionary viewer. See Details. Tap to display a list of candidate words. See Details.

2. Tap the definition area. The definition is displayed in the dictionary viewer. To go to the next page, either swipe or press the < or > (Page turn) buttons.

Press the

(Back) button to return to the book page.

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Finding Keywords in a Book

You can find pages that contain specific words using a keyword search.

1. Tap and hold a word, and tap [Search]

2. A page that includes the keyword for which you searched is displayed.

Tap keyword.

To cancel, press the

or to display to the previous/next page that contains the selected

(Back) button.

[in This Book] in the pop- up menu.

Tip

You can find the definition of a word and more at the Wikipedia and Google Web sites. Tap and hold a word

[Browser] application will open to the Wikipedia or Google Web site and search for the word. (A Wi-Fi network connection is necessary. See Details.) To return to the

book, press the

You can also directly enter the keyword for a search.

1. When viewing a book or periodical, press the [Search], and enter the keyword using the on -screen keyboard.

(Menu) button tap [Continue Reading].

tap [Search] [Wikipedia] or [Google]. The

(Menu) button tap [More]

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Changing Book Page Settings

The following settings are available for the current book or periodical issue you are reading.

1. When viewing a book or periodical, press the [Settings].

2. Choose from one of the following options.

Option Description

[Show Notes]

[Info] Information for the book or periodical that is currently open is displayed.

To return to the book/periodical, press the

This is convenient when notes are obscuring your view of the text. See

Details.

(Back) button.

(Menu) button tap [More]

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Using (Menu) Items

Below is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the book/periodical viewer.

Option Description

[Navigate Page]

[Notes] Displays a list of annotations in the book. See Details. [Font] Changes the font and font size. See Details. [Customize

View] [Handwriting] Allows you to draw on a page. See Details. [More] Displays more option items.

[Page Sync]* [Search] Finds pages with a keyword. See Details.

[Post to Facebook]

[Orientation] Changes to portrait or landscape mode. See Details. [Settings] Changes book settings. See Details.

Selects a method for navigating through a book. See Details.

Adjusts the page mode (see Details), crops the page margins (see

Details) or adjusts the brightness (see Details).

Sets synchronization of bookmarks, highlights and your current page across your compatible reading devices, like handhelds. See Details.

Post the highlighted text with your comments. See Details.

* Available in certain countries/regions only.

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Opening a Periodical Issue*

* Available in certain countries/regions only. Newspapers and magazines that you have purchased at Reader Store are downloaded to [Periodicals] on the [Home] screen.

1. Press the The periodicals content list opens.

2. Tap a periodical title. The issues list opens.

3. Tap an issue. The issue opens.

4. Use the navigation bar as you read. See Details.

To browse the periodicals and issue content list, see Details. When viewing the periodicals and issues content lists, you can use option items by

pressing the

(Home) button tap [Applications] [Periodicals].

(Menu) button. See Details.

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Managing Periodicals*

* Available in certain countries/regions only. In the issue list, you can keep only recent issues and delete previous issues automatically.

1. Press the periodical.

2. Press The management dialog appears.

3. Tap the desired setting

Tip

If the number of issues on the Reader is larger than the number of issues that you set to be stored, [Are you sure you want to delete the extra issue(s) now ?] appears. If you want to delete these extra issues immediately, tap [Yes].

If you have issues that you do not want to delete, protect them using [Protect Issues] from the list of option items. See Details.

Note

The [Manage Subscription] issue number setting applies to the combined number of issues on the Reader’s internal memory and the microSD card.

(Home) button tap [Applications] [Periodicals] tap a

(Menu) button tap [Manage Subscription].

[Save].

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Page Navigation

You can add bookmarks and notes to a page in the same manner as books. See

Details.

For the option items that appear when you press the Periodicals also feature the navigation bar, which helps redirect you to sections of a periodical.

Navigation items for a section

Previous section Return to the first page Table of Contents Next section

(Menu) button, see Details.

Navigation items for an article

Previous article Return to the first page of the section Table of Contents Next article

Appearance

See Details.

Annotations

See Details.

Using the Dictionary

See Details.

Finding Pages with a Keyword

See Details.

Changing Periodical Page Settings

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Deleting a Single Item

You can delete individual items. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications.

1. Press the

2. Tap and hold an item.

The option items appear.

3. Tap [Delete].

4. Tap [Yes] when prompted.

The item is deleted from the Reader.

Note

If [Books] is not shown, press the show [Books]. Depending on the application, it may not be possible to delete certain files. Sony recommends that you create a backup of the contents of the Reader using

the Reader application before deleting an item.

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves].

(Menu) button tap [Choose Bookshelf] to

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Deleting Multiple Items at Once

You can delete multiple items at once. This is convenient for clearing up space on the Reader. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications.

1. Press the

2. Press the

3. Tap [Delete Books].

Boxes appear next to the thumbnails or list entries.

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves].

(Menu) button.

Box Protect icon Selected number of items

4. Tap to check the items to delete. You can press the items.

5. Tap [Done].

6. Tap [Yes] when prompted.

The selected items are deleted from the Reader.

Note

If [Books] is not shown, press the show [Books]. Depending on the application, it may not be possible to delete certain files. Sony recommends that you create a backup of your files using the Reader

application.

(Menu) button tap [Select All] if you wish to delete all

(Menu) button tap [Choose Bookshelf] to

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Protecting a Single Item

You can protect an item so that you will not delete it accidentally. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications.

1. Press the

2. Tap and hold an item.

The option items appear.

3. Tap [Protect].

You can remove the protection from the item in the same manner. Tap [Unprotect] in Step 3 above.

Note

If [Books] is not shown, press the show [Books].

This protection feature works only on the Reader. Protected content may still be deleted via your computer.

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves].

(Menu) button tap [Choose Bookshelf] to

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Protecting Multiple Items at Once

You can protect one or more items at once. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications.

1. Press the

2. Press the

Boxes appear next to the thumbnails or list entries.

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves].

(Menu) button tap [Protect Books].

Box Protect icon Selected number of items

3. Tap the box of the item to be protected. Selected items are indicated with a protect icon.

You can press the items.

4. Tap [Done].

The protect icon appears next to the protected items. You can remove protection in Step 3 above by tapping items with the protect icon.

Note

If [Books] is not shown, press the show [Books]. The protection feature works only on the Reader. Protected content may still be

deleted via your computer.

(Menu) button and tap [Select All] if you wish to protect all

(Menu) button tap [Choose Bookshelf] to

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Creating a Collection

A collection is a custom set of books and other items that you create from items on the Reader. It is a unique and convenient way to organize your items. You can organize and personalize your content by creating collections by subject matter, date, genre or anything that best suits your purpose.

1. Press the

Create a new collection Search by collection name

2. Tap

3. Enter a collection name using the on- screen keyboard and tap [OK].

4. Select the location to store the collection.

A new collection is added to the [Collections] list.

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves] [Collections].

Tip

You can also create and sync collections with the Reader application. For details, refer to the [Help] menu of the Reader application.

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Adding Items to a Collection

You can add items to existing collections.

From the [Collections] application

1. Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves].

2. Tap [Default Collection].

3. Press the

4. Select the collection that you wish to move.

5. Select one or more books from the list.

Selected items are indicated with check marks.

6. Tap [Done].

From the [Books] and [Periodicals]* applications

* Available in certain countries/regions only.

1. Press the [Periodicals].

For periodicals, tap the periodical title to view its issues list.

(Menu) button tap [Organize to Collection].

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves] or [Applications]

2. Press the

3. Tap a collection that you have created that appears in the list.

4. Select one or more books or periodical issues that you wish to add.

Selected items are indicated with a check.

5. Tap [Done].

Note

A collection and its items must be stored in the same location. For example, if the book/periodical is stored on the Reader’s internal memory, you may not add items stored on a microSD card to the collection.

Tip

Any books that have not been added to a collection are contained in [Default Collection]. When you add a book/periodical to a collection, it is moved from [Default Collection]. When moving an item from [Organize to Collection] or [Add to Collection], you can

create a new collection to move the item to. To create a new collection, tap the upper -right corner of the screen.

(Menu) button tap [Add to Collection].

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Removing Items from a Collection

You can remove one or more items from a collection that you have created.

1. Press the have created

You can also tap and hold an item

2. Tap one or more items. Selected items are indicated with a check.

3. Tap [Done].

4. Tap [Yes] when prompted.

The selected item(s) will be removed from the collection.

Note

If you have deleted an item from [Books] or [Periodicals]*, it will be automatically removed from all of the collections with which it was associated. Removing items from a collection does not delete them from the Reader or their stored locations. If you remove an item from a collection that does not exist in other collections, its original will be moved back to the [Default Collection] in the Reader. If you remove an item that exists in another collection(s), it will remain in the other collection(s), and not be moved back to the [Default Collection].

* Available in certain countries/regions only.

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves] tap a collection that you

press the (Menu) button tap [Remove Content].

tap [Remove].

Tip

You can remove all items at once. After completing Step 1 above, press the (Menu) button [Select All].

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Renaming a Collection

You can change the name of a collection.

1. Press the have created

You can also tap and hold a collection that you have created

2. Enter a new name for the collection using the on-screen keyboard.

3. Tap [OK].

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves] tap a collection that you

press the (Menu) button tap [Rename Collection].

tap [Rename].

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Deleting a Collection

You can delete a collection that you have created.

1. Press the

tap [Delete Collections].

You can also tap and hold a collection that you have created

2. Tap the collection to be deleted. Selected items are indicated with a check.

3. Tap [Done].

4. Tap [Yes] when prompted.

The selected item(s) will be removed from the collection.

Note

Deleting a collection does not delete content from the Reader or their stored locations.

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves] press the (Menu) button

tap [Delete].

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Posting a Collection to Facebook

You can post your book collection information to Facebook.

1. Press the have created

The collection information is posted to Facebook.

Note

Before posting to Facebook, you need to log in. Press the tap [Applications] [Facebook Setup].

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves] tap the collection that you

press the (Menu) button tap [Post to Facebook].

(Home) button

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Using (Menu) Items

Below is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from a collection list.

Option Description

[Delete Collections]

[Choose Bookshelf]

* If you have not logged in to Reader Store yet, [Purchased Content] is not shown. Available in certain countries/regions only. The [Purchased Content] function only

appears on your Reader if your local Reader Store supports the feature.

Deletes collections that you created. See Details. Shows the following pop-up menu. Alternatively, tap the title or press

(Menu) button [Choose Bookshelf].

[Books] [Collections] [Purchased Content]* [Evernote]

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Borrowing eBooks from Public Libraries*

Libraries*

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* Available in certain countries/regions only. Many public libraries (available in certain countries/regions only) offer digital library services so that you can borrow eBooks for the Reader with your library card.* You can download them directly to the Reader.

* Using public library services requires a library card. For details, contact your local

library.

Locating your public library

1. Configure Wi-Fi settings of the Reader to access your public library. See Details.

2. Press the

Follow the directions on the screen to use public library services.

For using the browser, see Details. For using the browser option items, see Details.

(Home) button tap [Applications] [Public Library].

Borrowing eBooks

1. Find what you wish to borrow via the public library Web site.

2. Follow the site instructions and download the book. You can check the downloading

progress in the status bar and by tapping it to display the notification window. See

Details.

You may be asked to specify the lending period.

Once the title has downloaded, it will be stored in the [Books] application. You can check the loan periods for borrowed eBooks by viewing the icons in the [Books] content list. See Details.

Returning eBooks

1. Configure Wi-Fi settings of the Reader to access your public library. See Details.

2. Press the

(Menu) button tap [Return Books].

3. Tap the book you want to return. A check mark appears next to the selected book. You can select multiple books.

4. Tap [Done] You can check the returning progress in the status bar and by tapping it to display

the notification window. See Details. The selected books are returned.

Note

If you reach the limit for borrowed eBooks, the public library may prevent you from borrowing more until you return some of the eBooks you have borrowed. Some public libraries may allow you to return eBooks early.

(Home) button tap [Bookshelves] [Books] press the

[Yes].

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Browsing the Web

The Reader has a Web browser that enables you to visit Web sites and download files and images directly to the Reader, saved under [Books] and [Pictures] applications.

1. Make sure that Wi- Fi is set up and turned on.

2. Press the

3. Navigate to a Web site.

Tap Tap the URL box and type the URL address using the on-screen keyboard, and

tap [Go].

4. Browse the Web site.

Press the < (Previous) button to scroll up. Press the > (Next) button to scroll down. Tap and drag to move the view area.

Press the

Note

You must agree to the terms and conditions before using [Browser]. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. When you tap [Accept], [Browser] opens.

Tip

You can press the last read page of your last read book.

(Home) button tap [Applications] [Browser].

(Bookmarks) tap one of the bookmarks.

(Back) button to go back to the previous Web page.

(Menu) button tap [Continue Reading] to return to the

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Browsing Tools

Zooming in

While in zoom mode, the zoom bar is shown at the bottom- right of the screen.

Pinch out to zoom in. Pinch in to zoom out. Double-tap to fit the page to the window size.

To exit zoom mode, press the

Capturing a screenshot

You can capture the current page as a screenshot.

1. When viewing a Web page, press the [Capture Screenshot] [OK].

Screenshots are stored in the [Pictures] application. See Details.

(Back) button.

(Menu) button tap [More]

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