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Table of Contents Index ©2010 Sony Corporation User Guide PRS-650 Digital Book Reader 4-257-661-11(3) Click for instant access!
Table of Contents Index ©2010 Sony Corporation User Guide PRS-650 Digital Book Reader 4-257-661-11(3) Click for instant access!
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increase or decrease the text size to your favorite picture. Table of Contents Index a high quality touch screen that allows you to navigate effortlessly by swiping to turn pages, tap to take notes and highlight. Font Zoom - CONGRATULATIONS Your Reader Touch Edition™ comes with your preference, or zoom into images to bookmark, take a closer look. Dictionary - simply double-tap a word to see its meaning and to translate it. Read on. There's so much more. Personalize the standby screen with these useful features: Clear touch -
increase or decrease the text size to your favorite picture. Table of Contents Index a high quality touch screen that allows you to navigate effortlessly by swiping to turn pages, tap to take notes and highlight. Font Zoom - CONGRATULATIONS Your Reader Touch Edition™ comes with your preference, or zoom into images to bookmark, take a closer look. Dictionary - simply double-tap a word to see its meaning and to translate it. Read on. There's so much more. Personalize the standby screen with these useful features: Clear touch -
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Table of time with the clock* view (whenever the OPTIONS button is pressed). * Set the time using the [Date and Time] setting ( 90). Use the "Collections" feature to organize your library on your Reader™ to find the book you want to this User Guide. For more details, please refer to read. Never lose track of Contents Index
Table of time with the clock* view (whenever the OPTIONS button is pressed). * Set the time using the [Date and Time] setting ( 90). Use the "Collections" feature to organize your library on your Reader™ to find the book you want to this User Guide. For more details, please refer to read. Never lose track of Contents Index
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 8-20 Parts and Controls 8 Charging the Reader 12 Power Saving Tips 14 How to Get eBooks 17 Support 18 Specifications 19 Table of Contents Index
Chapter 1 Getting Started 8-20 Parts and Controls 8 Charging the Reader 12 Power Saving Tips 14 How to Get eBooks 17 Support 18 Specifications 19 Table of Contents Index
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... [Standby Screen], see 94. Charge/Busy indicator Red: Charging in progress Orange: When booting/shutting down/internal memory access Off: Off/Sleep mode/Reader in sleep mode slide and hold for more than 3 seconds.
... [Standby Screen], see 94. Charge/Busy indicator Red: Charging in progress Orange: When booting/shutting down/internal memory access Off: Off/Sleep mode/Reader in sleep mode slide and hold for more than 3 seconds.
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Table of the Reader, an optional accessory cover can be attached. Parts and Controls - VOL +*1 Volume button ( 87) Adjusts the volume when playing an audio file. *1 A tactile dot on the + button helps with ease of operation. Headphones jack Micro USB connector ( 12) Used for transferring data and charging the Reader. RESET hole ( 96) Holes for optional cover attachment With the same hole in the left top corner of Contents Index 11
Table of the Reader, an optional accessory cover can be attached. Parts and Controls - VOL +*1 Volume button ( 87) Adjusts the volume when playing an audio file. *1 A tactile dot on the + button helps with ease of operation. Headphones jack Micro USB connector ( 12) Used for transferring data and charging the Reader. RESET hole ( 96) Holes for optional cover attachment With the same hole in the left top corner of Contents Index 11
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The time to completely charge a depleted battery is about 3 hours with a USB connection, or about 5 minutes if charging starts with the USB cable (supplied). Charging the Reader Charging the Reader Charge your computer with a completely depleted battery. Begin Charging Charge Completed! Table of Contents Index 12 Turns off Lights up in red Charging time up to your Reader by connecting it to 3 hours Charging complete Charging battery* * The screen will appear after about 2 hours by the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1).
The time to completely charge a depleted battery is about 3 hours with a USB connection, or about 5 minutes if charging starts with the USB cable (supplied). Charging the Reader Charging the Reader Charge your computer with a completely depleted battery. Begin Charging Charge Completed! Table of Contents Index 12 Turns off Lights up in red Charging time up to your Reader by connecting it to 3 hours Charging complete Charging battery* * The screen will appear after about 2 hours by the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1).
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... charges when the connected computer is not charging its battery. Follow the on . The Reader cannot be operated when connected to a computer via USB. fully charged. The battery icon does not indicate remaining battery power during charging Icon and message [...
... charges when the connected computer is not charging its battery. Follow the on . The Reader cannot be operated when connected to a computer via USB. fully charged. The battery icon does not indicate remaining battery power during charging Icon and message [...
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Power Saving Tips Power Saving Tips Charging Battery To fully charge your Reader, continue charging until indicator shows completion of charge ( 12). Charging a completely depleted battery will take 3 hours when connected to the USB port of... Contents Index 14 Table of a powered on computer, 2 hours when connected to fully charge depending on how the Reader is being operated. Recommended Temperature Please use your Reader while charging with the optional AC adapter may extend time to the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). Operating your...
Power Saving Tips Power Saving Tips Charging Battery To fully charge your Reader, continue charging until indicator shows completion of charge ( 12). Charging a completely depleted battery will take 3 hours when connected to the USB port of... Contents Index 14 Table of a powered on computer, 2 hours when connected to fully charge depending on how the Reader is being operated. Recommended Temperature Please use your Reader while charging with the optional AC adapter may extend time to the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). Operating your...
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Table of time. Power Saving Tips Tips to save Power If you do not use the Reader for more than one day, power off the Reader completely ( 8, 89). Do not leave the Reader uncharged for a prolonged period of Contents Index 16 The performance of any third party charger is not guaranteed. Please keep the Reader at normal temperature operation ( 19). This may reduce the charging capability. We recommend the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1).
Table of time. Power Saving Tips Tips to save Power If you do not use the Reader for more than one day, power off the Reader completely ( 8, 89). Do not leave the Reader uncharged for a prolonged period of Contents Index 16 The performance of any third party charger is not guaranteed. Please keep the Reader at normal temperature operation ( 19). This may reduce the charging capability. We recommend the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1).
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... purchase and transfer eBooks to your Reader, please carry out the following initial steps. 1 Install Reader™ Library software. 2 Create an account at your Reader Store or your eBook store. 3 Purchase and download eBooks. 4 Authorize your Reader. Mac: Double-click "READER" on the desktop. Here is... how to get eBooks on Reader" file and drop it and follow the step-by -step instructions describing the above initial steps. Reader comes with step-by -step instructions. 17...
... purchase and transfer eBooks to your Reader, please carry out the following initial steps. 1 Install Reader™ Library software. 2 Create an account at your Reader Store or your eBook store. 3 Purchase and download eBooks. 4 Authorize your Reader. Mac: Double-click "READER" on the desktop. Here is... how to get eBooks on Reader" file and drop it and follow the step-by -step instructions describing the above initial steps. Reader comes with step-by -step instructions. 17...
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Support Web site and contact list: USA: www.sony.com/readersupport Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 Canada: www.sony.ca/readersupport Phone number: 1-877-899-7669 Europe: support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS Australia: www.sony.com.au/support Phone number: 1300-137-669 Warranty Information for Australia customers: www.sony.com.au/warranty Table of Contents Index 18 Support Support First, check "Troubleshooting" ( 96) and refer to the Reader Library Help to resolve the issue.
Support Web site and contact list: USA: www.sony.com/readersupport Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 Canada: www.sony.ca/readersupport Phone number: 1-877-899-7669 Europe: support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS Australia: www.sony.com.au/support Phone number: 1300-137-669 Warranty Information for Australia customers: www.sony.com.au/warranty Table of Contents Index 18 Support Support First, check "Troubleshooting" ( 96) and refer to the Reader Library Help to resolve the issue.
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Table of Contents Index 20 Specifications Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 118.8 × 168 × 9.6 mm (4 3/4 × 6 5/8 × 13/32 inches) Mass Approx. 215 g (7.58 oz.) Display: 152.4 mm (6") diagonal electrophoretic display 600 × 800 pixel, 0.151 × 0.153 pixel/mm 16-level gray scale Expansion slots Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot, SD card slot Please see 114 regarding memory card usage. Optional Accessories: AC Adapter for Reader (PRSA-AC1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Table of Contents Index 20 Specifications Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 118.8 × 168 × 9.6 mm (4 3/4 × 6 5/8 × 13/32 inches) Mass Approx. 215 g (7.58 oz.) Display: 152.4 mm (6") diagonal electrophoretic display 600 × 800 pixel, 0.151 × 0.153 pixel/mm 16-level gray scale Expansion slots Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot, SD card slot Please see 114 regarding memory card usage. Optional Accessories: AC Adapter for Reader (PRSA-AC1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... [Go to view either "Table of Contents" or "Index". Basic Operation About the User Guide When using your Reader to view this manual may be different from the actual display in the Reader. To use the link icons Tap one of icons located at the bottom of Contents Index 22 Table of...
... [Go to view either "Table of Contents" or "Index". Basic Operation About the User Guide When using your Reader to view this manual may be different from the actual display in the Reader. To use the link icons Tap one of icons located at the bottom of Contents Index 22 Table of...
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Home Menu Home Menu Press the (Home) button to list book(s) ( 36) Newly loaded book(s) Collection list ( 68) Bookmarks and annotations ( 46) Reader settings ( 88) [Home] menu More applications ( 76) Status bar ( 30) Periodicals ( 65) Tip [New Delivery] appears when a periodical is transferred. Table of Contents Index 29 Last read content Tap to display the [Home] menu.
Home Menu Home Menu Press the (Home) button to list book(s) ( 36) Newly loaded book(s) Collection list ( 68) Bookmarks and annotations ( 46) Reader settings ( 88) [Home] menu More applications ( 76) Status bar ( 30) Periodicals ( 65) Tip [New Delivery] appears when a periodical is transferred. Table of Contents Index 29 Last read content Tap to display the [Home] menu.
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... Menu Icon Description Current text Size ( 47). Current page position in background. Current page position indicator when in the middle of Contents Index 30 Reader shows current time in either blank or page indicator). Audio playback in landscape mode ( 54). Tap this to jump to the previous display (either...
... Menu Icon Description Current text Size ( 47). Current page position in background. Current page position indicator when in the middle of Contents Index 30 Reader shows current time in either blank or page indicator). Audio playback in landscape mode ( 54). Tap this to jump to the previous display (either...
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... 31 Table of the content. [Delete Book], [Delete Drawing], [Delete Issue], [Delete Memo] Deletes the currently-viewed book, drawing, issue or text memo from the Reader. Items in the OPTIONS menu The following items are listed in any given circumstance. When displaying the OPTIONS menu, not all items listed below will...
... 31 Table of the content. [Delete Book], [Delete Drawing], [Delete Issue], [Delete Memo] Deletes the currently-viewed book, drawing, issue or text memo from the Reader. Items in the OPTIONS menu The following items are listed in any given circumstance. When displaying the OPTIONS menu, not all items listed below will...
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.../Reference page [Delete Audio], Selects and deletes audio, books, [Delete Books], collections, drawings, issues, text [Delete Collections], memos, notes or pictures from the [Delete Drawings], Reader ( 74). [Delete Issues], [Delete Memos], [Delete Notes], [Delete Pictures] [Delete Word Logs] Selects and deletes previous dictionary word searches ( 64). [Go to] [Previous...
.../Reference page [Delete Audio], Selects and deletes audio, books, [Delete Books], collections, drawings, issues, text [Delete Collections], memos, notes or pictures from the [Delete Drawings], Reader ( 74). [Delete Issues], [Delete Memos], [Delete Notes], [Delete Pictures] [Delete Word Logs] Selects and deletes previous dictionary word searches ( 64). [Go to] [Previous...
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Tap to previous page Tap to the Reader, please see 17. Tap a desired book to open a book Conditional icon display ( 37) Scroll bar Tips About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. To transfer eBooks to change sorting order Title Date of Contents Index 36 Table of transfer to Reader Tap to view a book list. Reading Content Reading Books Tap [Books] at [Home] menu to open .
Tap to previous page Tap to the Reader, please see 17. Tap a desired book to open a book Conditional icon display ( 37) Scroll bar Tips About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. To transfer eBooks to change sorting order Title Date of Contents Index 36 Table of transfer to Reader Tap to view a book list. Reading Content Reading Books Tap [Books] at [Home] menu to open .
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... the stylus or your finger. To ensure your notes are not touching another area on your note. avoid applying excessive pressure to mark your Reader: - try not to the edge of Contents Index 41 the notes functionality is not designed for very detailed drawings or for writing small characters.
... the stylus or your finger. To ensure your notes are not touching another area on your note. avoid applying excessive pressure to mark your Reader: - try not to the edge of Contents Index 41 the notes functionality is not designed for very detailed drawings or for writing small characters.