Sony reader touch prs 600 manual

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure. It is missing the front-light feature of previous models. This model has a 6-inch display screen, music player, built-in dictionary American Oxford and English Oxford , and 5 font sizes. The internal memory is MB, yet has capabilities for expanded memory. Users may highlight, underline, and quote any text. The reader has been criticized for a reflective display screen which may make it harder to read text.

Buy Used on Amazon. Sony eSupport PRS Sony Reader User's Guide. Parts and Controls Touch screen The touch screen gives you simple access to the various functions on the Reader page Home button Displays the Home menu page Size button Displays the Size menu page 79 , Headphones jack Used to connect headphones optional page Hole for hand strap Used to attach the hand strap optional. Holes for cover attachment Used to attach the cover optional. Charge indicator Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging is complete page Flashes in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB.

Stylus The stylus enables you to perform drawing or precise operations, such as selecting a word, on the touch screen page 9 , 18 , About the serial number The serial number is for customer registration purposes.

Removing the supplied stylus The supplied stylus is stored on the top right side of the Reader. Note When you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure to insert it fully to the bottom of the holder. It may take a few moments for the Reader to turn on and the initial setting screen to appear when using it for the first time, after a reset page or shutdown page 12 , or after the battery has been fully depleted. Note If the Reader does not turn on, charging is required.

The Reader turns off. After turned off, the Reader enters sleep mode. The Power Management operates as follows: After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode automatically while the battery power is consumed slightly. Slide the Power switch and hold it for more than 3 seconds.

Charging the Reader About charging You need to charge the Reader when using it for the first time, or when the remaining battery power is low. Connect to a computer via USB. It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the battery. Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. At purchase, the Reader is in the shutdown state, therefore, it takes 5 minutes or more until appears. To check how much the Reader has been charged, disconnect the Reader from your computer, then check the battery icon page To check the battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in the bottom left of the screen.

Note If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears. Notes An Internet connection is required to install eBook Library. Hint If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Windows, start the installation launcher that is stored on the Reader manually. How to Use the Touch Screen Using the touch screen, you can perform various operations with a finger or with the supplied stylus. Note When you use the supplied stylus, make sure to use the pointed end of it for tapping dragging, or drawing on the touch screen.

Tapping By tapping on the touch screen, you can select an item on the menu or list, etc. Double-tapping By tapping twice double-tap on the touch screen, you can create bookmarks page 94 , highlight page 99 , search page 90 , or look up words page 76 , etc.

Dragging By dragging on the touch screen, you can turn a page page 70 , drag a magnified page in Zoom mode page 83 or select a word to highlight page Double-tapping and dragging By double-tapping and dragging on the touch screen, you can select consecutive words page 91 , Dragging and Holding By holding on the touch screen after dragging, you can turn pages repeatedly page Handwriting Using the supplied stylus or a finger, you can create drawing on the touch screen page , , The actual operation for the example is shown as below: Press the Home button.

If more than 10 books are stored, the index bar appears on the right side of the list. The books are stored alphabetically. If your desired book is not displayed in the list, drag the index bar until the book appears or tap the first letter of the book title in the index bar. To return to the Home menu Press the Home button. About the Home menu In the Home menu, frequently used items are arranged by default. All Notes Displays a list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and markups created in books within the Reader page Refer to page 94 for bookmarks, 98 for highlights and for markups.

More Displays items that are not displayed on the Home menu page Searching notes Using the Reader, you can highlight a word s , create a bookmark, or mark up a book page. The list of all the bookmarks, highlights and markups on the Reader appears. Types of note Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Bookmark created on a book First sentence of a page.

Bookmark containing a text Added comment. Bookmark containing a First sentence of a handwritten comment. Icons Descriptions Sentences displayed in the headline Highlight on a word s.

Highlighted word. Highlight containing a text Added comment. Highlight containing a Highlighted word. Markup drawn on a book First sentence of a page. Tap a note. The page that contains the note is displayed. Hints You can also create notes excluding markups and handwritten comments in eBook Library.

Option menu Option item Description Sort Sorts the list by date, type, or comment page Search Searches a desired note by keyword page Now Playing Goes to the audio Playback screen page Hints For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. Tap the desired collection on the list. The book list appears.

Tap the desired book. Indicates the position at the bottom of the Home menu Preview area. Tap the item that you want to display on the left bottom of the Home menu. You can confirm the result in the preview area. Inserting a Memory Card You can use the following memory cards with the Reader. Notes Do not remove a memory card from the memory card slot while the data on the memory card is being edited.

Note If the Memory slot protective insert is not inserted in the slot, foreign objects may enter the slot, and cause malfunction or damage. Do not insert an incompatible memory card, as it may cause malfunction. Do not use a deformed memory card or adapter. Removing a memory card from the Reader Gently push in the memory card. You will hear a click, and the memory card should pop out. Notes Do not remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading or writing data as data may be damaged.

Importing Content Authorizing the Reader and your computer Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from an online eBook store, the Reader and your computer need to be authorized.

Note An Internet connection is required to authorize the Reader and your computer. The Reader is turned on. Note If the Reader does not turn on, the battery has been fully depleted. Although charging is in progress charge indicator lights up in red , the Reader will not turn on until indicating connection via USB appears on the screen it takes about 5 minutes.

Reader Source view Notes If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually by double-clicking the desktop icon. The View area is switched to the Store view. Hint The available eBook store varies depending on the country. Follow the store instructions. Downloading eBooks from eBook store You can download eBooks from an online eBook store to your computer. Notes To download eBooks, an Internet connection is required on your computer. You need to authorize your computer to download eBooks from an eBook store.

Start eBook Library. The View area is switched to the Store view and the eBook store page appears. Follow the store instructions to purchase download. Hint eBooks can be read on eBook Library using your computer. Importing content to eBook Library You can import content files stored on your computer into eBook Library. You can import the following content files. Bit rate: 32 to kbps Sampling frequency: Bit rate: 40 to kbps Sampling frequency: For details on content files you can import, refer to the eBook Library Help.

Select the content file to be imported. Book types supported by the Reader The following are the book types supported by the Reader and eBook Library.

File type Description file extension BBeB. The links embedded in eBooks page jumps, etc. PDF file. Bookmarks and links on PDF files can be used. EPUB file.

Text file. File type Description file extension RTF file. You can transfer the following content files. Notes If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized on your computer and content cannot be transferred. Hints The book content can be grouped in the Library as a collection, which can be transferred to the Reader. Hint When you click Thumbnail View , content can be displayed as thumbnails. You also are not able to read content that is owned by another viewer. If you are in a cold place, it may take time for the screen to display correctly.

This is not a malfunction of the device, but instead due to the device charateristics. If you cannot select items on the device even when you tap the center of them, then you will need to calibrate the touch screen. To do this go to the advanced settings menu and choose the calibrate touch screen option. If the screen is still frozen after resetting the device, you will need to use the guide to replace the screen on device. Disconnect the USB cord from the reader, then reconnect.

While the Reader is connected to a computer, do not turn on, restart, wake up from sleep mode, or shut down the computer. These operations may render the Reader unrecognizable by the computer. Your reader will not be recognized through USB if it is locked. Make sure your reader is turned on and set the device lock to OFF. If none of the above options work, the USB port on your device might be broken. Use the guide to replace this port.

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