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Users Guide PRS-300

Digital Book Reader
2009 Sony Corporation 4-151-151-12(1)

Table of Contents

Introduction
What You Can Do with the Reader.. 5

Getting Started

Parts and Controls... 6 Turning on the Reader.. 9 About the sleep mode of the Reader..10 Charging the Reader... 11. About charging...11 Charging the Reader via USB connection..11 Installing eBook Library... 15. Basic Menu Operation... 16.
Importing and Transferring Content
Importing Content.. 20 Authorizing the Reader and your computer..20 Downloading eBooks from eBook store..23 Importing content to eBook Library..25 Transferring Content... 26 Transferring content to the Reader...26 Synchronizing content in Library with the Reader..32

Continued

Reading Books
Reading Books... 34. Selecting a book...37 About the Options menu..40 Operations on the book page..42 Using the Useful Features... 44. Adjusting text size..44 Creating a bookmark on a page..46 Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal).49 Jumping to the specified number page directly..50 Going back to previously displayed pages..51. Deleting a book...52 Checking the book information..53

Settings

Changing Settings... 55. Settings menu items...57 Advanced Settings menu items...61

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting... 64. Restoring default settings..72 Uninstalling eBook Library... 73

Other Information

Updating the Readers Firmware.. 74. About Books Pre-installed on the Reader. 75 Notes on the Reader Disposal... 76 Precautions.... 77 On safety...82 Note on use...82 On heat build-up...83 On software...84 On Cleaning... 85 On Copyrights... 86 About GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE..87. Specifications.... 89. Index.... 91
What You Can Do with the Reader
First, read the Quick Start to prepare the Reader for use. Initially after purchase, you need to charge the Reader battery, and install the dedicated software eBook Library on your computer. Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer content from your computer to the Reader to take anywhere you wish. Online eBook store*1 eBooks stored on your computer
Downloaded eBooks from eBook store
Transferring eBooks to the Reader
*1 The Internet connection is required.
Getting Started Importing
Charge the Reader, then install eBook Library.

Transferring

Transfer content from your computer to the Reader using eBook Library.

Reading

Enjoy content on the Reader.

Parts and Controls

Enter button
Selects an item or applies a setting.

/// Directional buttons

Enter button
Moves the cursor on the number tab of the list screen. Turns pages on the book page.
(Home) button Displays the Home menu.
(Return) button Goes to an upper menu or cancels the operation. (Bookmark) button Creates/Removes a bookmark. ( page 46)

(Size) button Adjusts the text size or switches the screen orientation. ( page 44, 49) Selects the numbered items on the list screen. Inputs the page number that you want to jump to on the book page. ( page 50) Enters a numeric value on the Settings menu.

Number (1 9,0) buttons

POWER switch
Switches on/off the Reader. (

Charge indicator

page 9)
Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging is complete. ( page 11) Flashes in orange when your computer starts accessing the Reader via USB. Also flashes in orange when switching the Reader on or off.
Holes for cover attachment
Used to attach the cover (optional).

Hole for hand strap

Used to attach the hand strap.

USB connector

Used to connect the USB cable (supplied). (

DC IN jack

page 11)
Used to connect the AC Adapter for Reader (ACS5220E) (optional).
The Reader can be charged by connecting to a computer using the supplied USB cable.

RESET button

Resets the Reader if no operation is possible. (

page 64)

About the serial number The serial number provided for the Reader is required for customer registration. The number is on the label on the rear of the Reader. Do not remove the label.

Turning on the Reader

Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader. Make sure to turn on the Reader before connecting to your computer.
The Reader is turned on. When the Reader is turned on for the first time after purchase, the welcome screen appears. Press the Enter button to proceed to the next screen and set the Menu Language and Date and Time Format settings. For details about the settings, see Settings menu items. ( page 59) It may take a few moments to turn on the Reader and the start-up screen to appear when used for the first time, after a reset or shutdown, or when the battery has been depleted. The charge indicator lights up in orange when the Reader turns on.
If the Reader is not turned on, charging is required. For details, see Charging the Reader. ( page 11)
To turn off the Reader Slide the POWER switch again. The Reader is turned off and enters sleep mode. To stop consuming battery power, use Device Shutdown in the Advanced Settings menu. ( page 63)
About the sleep mode of the Reader
You can set the Reader to automatically enter sleep mode. When the sleep mode setting is activated, the Reader automatically enters sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity, at which point, the battery power is consumed slightly. The sleep mode setting is activated by default.
If you turn on the Reader in sleep mode, the last displayed page appears (resume function). You can activate/deactivate sleep mode in the Settings menu. ( page 58) You can minimize battery consumption by using Device Shutdown in the Advanced Settings menu. ( page 63)

Book list

press the / buttons to move the cursor onto Begin and then press the Enter button.

Options menu

To return to the Home menu Press the (Home) button. To return to the previous menu Press the (Return) button.
If you open the book from Continue Reading, you can display the Options menu from the book page by pressing the (Return) button. ( page 41)

Importing Content

Authorizing the Reader and your computer
Before purchasing and downloading eBooks from the eBook store, the Reader and your computer need to be authorized.
You can check whether the Reader is authorized from About in the Settings menu. ( page 60) If it has already been authorized, Authorized for the eBook Store. or This device is authorized for Adobe DRM content. is displayed.
The Internet connection is required to authorize the Reader and your computer.

Slide the POWER switch.

The Reader is turned on.
supplied USB cable. eBook Library starts automatically.

Reader Source view

Notes If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection.
Click eBook Store in the Source view.
The View area is switched to the Store view.
The available eBook store varies depending on the country.
Follow the store instructions.
To download Adobe DRM-protected files When you download Adobe DRM-protected PDF or EPUB files for the first time, entering your Adobe ID will be required. Enter your Adobe ID by following the on-screen instructions. If you do not have an Adobe ID, create it by following the on-screen instructions, or refer to Sony support web sites.
Downloading eBooks from eBook store
You can download eBooks from an online eBook store to your computer.
To download eBooks, the Internet connection is required on your computer. You need to authorize your computer to download eBooks from an eBook store. You also need to authorize the Reader to transfer and read downloaded eBooks on the Reader. For details, see Authorizing the Reader and your computer ( page 20) or refer to the eBook Library Help.

If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized on your computer and content cannot be transferred. Turn off the Device Lock setting before the USB connection. ( page 61) If the Reader has not been authorized, eBook Library will not transfer the DRM-protected files to the Reader. Make sure to authorize the Reader before the file transfer. ( page 22)
The book content can be grouped in the Library as a collection, which can be transferred to the Reader. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help. You can synchronize content in Library of eBook Library with the Reader. ( page 32)
supplied USB cable. ( page 11) eBook Library starts automatically and Reader appears in the Source view of eBook Library.
Notes If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually. If Reader does not appear in the Source view after connecting the Reader to your computer, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it after a while. If the Reader in the shutdown state is connected to your computer, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer. Make sure to turn on the Reader before the USB connection.
Click Library in the Source view, then click
view). The View area is switched to the List view and all the content in the Library is listed.
When you click thumbnails.
(Thumbnail View), content can be displayed as
Click Books in the Source view. Select the content you want to transfer from the list.
Drag the content from the list to Reader in the
Source view. The content is transferred to the Reader.

Reader

You can store computer data into the internal memory of the Reader by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer.
If there is not enough free space on the internal memory of the Reader, content may not be transferable. The internal memory of the Reader can be increased in the following 2 ways. Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to increase free space on the Reader. Delete any unnecessary book on the Reader. ( page 52) Do not delete files in the folder under database, and files in database on your computer. Perform data management using eBook Library. For details on the eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help. You can annotate books in eBook Library. However, the Reader can display only bookmarks and will not display other annotations such as highlights or comments. If bookmarks which include comments are transferred to the Reader, only the bookmarks will be displayed.

Opens the last displayed page of the book. Begin Opens the first page of the book. End Opens the final page of the book. 1 Bookmarks* Opens the bookmark list of the book. You can create bookmarks on the Reader. ( page 46) 2 Table of Contents* Opens the table contents of the book. Previous View Opens the previously displayed pages. ( page 51) Next View Returns to pages viewed by Previous View.

Continue Reading

Display item
Description/Reference page

Info Utilities

Displays the book Information. ( page 53) Deletes the book ( page 52), or removes all bookmarks ( page 48).
*1 Bookmarks can also be created in eBook Library. For details, refer to the eBook Library Help. *2 The table of contents can be displayed only if the book or the file has it.
To display the Options menu from the book page The operations to display the Options menu from the book page vary depending on the item you have selected to open the book.
Item you have selected Operation
Continue Reading (in the Home and Options menu) Begin End Bookmarks Table of Contents All Bookmarks

Press the

(Return) button once.

(Return) button twice.

Press the (Home) button to display the Home menu, select Continue Reading, then press the (Return) button once.
Operations on the book page
On the Book page screen, the following operations can be performed.
Size indicator Current page number/ total page number Book page
When the text on an EPUB file is magnified, the page number of some divided sections may be displayed as 3-4, for example, which implies that you are viewing a section between page 3 and 4.

////buttons

Press: Turns pages. Press and hold: Jumps 10 pages ahead/back from the current page.
/ buttons (When Press: Moves the cursor onto the links. links are on the Press and hold: Moves the cursor onto page) the uppermost/ lowest link on the page.

Number buttons

Press: Jumps to the inputted page. ( page 50)

Button

Operation
(Home) button (Size) button
Press: Displays the Home menu. Press: Adjusts the text sizes. ( 44) page
Press and hold: Switches the screen orientation. ( page 49) (Bookmark) button Press: Creates/Removes a bookmark on the current page. ( page 46) (Return) button Press: Closes the page and goes up to the upper menu.

The bookmarks created on the Reader can be displayed on eBook Library 3.0 or later. Earlier versions of eBook Library will not display them. You can annotate books in eBook Library. However, the Reader can display only bookmarks and will not display other annotations such as highlights or comments. If the bookmarks which include comments are transferred to the Reader, only the bookmarks can be displayed. Highlights and highlights with comments are not converted into bookmarks after transferring the book to the Reader. By adjusting the text size, the displayed bookmark on the adjusted page may contain a variety of bookmark information. Note that all this bookmark information on the page will be deleted if the bookmark is removed.
To open a bookmarked page on the current book
(Return) button to display the Options menu, then select Bookmarks the desired page.
Note If the book is opened from All Bookmarks, pressing the (Return) button will not display the Options menu. To display the Options menu, return to the Home menu, select Continue Reading, then press the (Return) button. ( page 41)
To remove all bookmarks in the current book
(Return) button to display the Options menu, then select Utilities Remove All Bookmarks. The confirmation screen appears.
On the confirmation screen, press the
(Bookmark) button to remove all bookmarks. All bookmarks in the current book are removed.
To cancel the operation on the confirmation screen, press the (Return) button.
To open a bookmarked page from all the bookmarks stored on the Reader
From the Home menu, select All Bookmarks

the desired page.

Switching screen orientation (vertical/ horizontal)
You can set the screen orientation to vertical or horizontal.
On the book page or list screen, press and hold the
(Size) button. The screen orientation is switched. To switch back, press and hold the (Size) button again.
You can also change the screen orientation from the Settings menu. ( page 57)
About screen division when screen orientation is set to horizontal When set to horizontal, the book page is divided into 2 parts (upper and lower).
Press the / button to display rest of page Position indicator Hint
You can also display the rest of the page by pressing the / buttons. When links are on the page, pressing the / buttons moves the cursor on the links first, and then turns pages after the cursor is moved to the uppermost or lowest link on the page.
Jumping to the specified number page directly
You can jump directly to a page by inputting the page number with the number buttons.
On the book page, press the number buttons to
input the page number. The input page number appears in the center of the page.
To clear the input page number, press the button.

Press the Enter button.

The page of the input page number appears.

Switches the screen orientation. Setting operation
1. On the Settings screen, press the number 1 button.
Date and Time Sets date and time displayed on the Reader. Setting operation
1. Press the /// buttons to move the cursor. P 2. ress the number buttons to input the value. 3. Press the /// buttons to move the cursor onto OK, then press the Enter button.
When you connect the Reader to your computer with eBook Library open, the date and time of the Reader is automatically synchronized with your computers clock.

Setting item

Description

Date and Time Format

Sets the display format of date and time. Date: Month-Day-Year, Day-Month-Year Time: 12-hour, 24-hour

Setting operation

1. Press the /// button to move the cursor. P 2. ress the Enter button to change the format type. P 3. ress the /// buttons to move the cursor onto OK, then press the Enter button.

Sleep Mode

Activates or deactivates sleep mode. On (default setting):
After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode automatically while the battery power is consumed slightly.
Off: The Reader does not activate sleep mode. For details, see About the sleep mode of the Reader. ( page 10)
1. Press the Enter button to select On or Off. P 2. ress the /// buttons to move the cursor onto OK, then press the Enter button.

Description Note

Sleep Mode (Continued)
In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode after 60 minutes of inactivity even if Sleep Mode is set to On. When connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable When connected to the AC Adapter for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional) to charge

Menu Language

Sets the language of the displayed menu or messages. Available language: English, Franais, Deutsch, Nederlands Setting operation
1. Press the /// buttons to move the cursor onto the language, then press the Enter button. The cursor moves onto OK automatically. P 2. ress the Enter button again.
When the Reader is turned on for the first time, setting the language is required in the start-up setting. If you select other than English, the Date and Time Format setting is set automatically. Once the start-up setting is completed, setting the language will not set the Date and Time Format setting automatically.

Advanced Settings

Refer to Advanced Settings menu items. ( page 61)
Displays the firmware version of the Reader, product name, license information, etc. Setting operation Hint

1. On the Settings screen, press the number 7 button. To close the About page and return to the Settings menu, press the (Return) button.

Restore Defaults

Refer to Restoring default settings. ( page 72)
To cancel the operation Press the (Return) button.
Advanced Settings menu items
In the Advanced Settings menu, you can configure the following settings.

Device Lock

Locks the Reader by setting a password. On: he Reader is locked by the T password. Off (default setting): he Reader is not T locked. Code: Input 4-digit number for the password. Setting operation (to lock)
1. Press the Enter button to select On. 2. Press the /// buttons to move the cursor, then press the number buttons to input the value. P 3. ress the /// buttons to move the cursor onto OK, then press the Enter button.
Once the password is set, next time you turn on the Reader, the screen asking for the password appears. To unlock it, input the password using the number buttons, then press Enter to confirm.

Description Notes

Device Lock (Continued)
You are recommended to make a note of your password and keep it in a safe place separate to the Reader. If you forget your password, contact your Sony Support Center ( page 65); however note that in unlocking your device, all content on it will be erased. When the Device Lock setting is activated, the Reader will not be recognized by your computer. Make sure to deactivate the Device Lock setting before the USB connection.
Setting operations (to unlock)
1. Press the /// buttons to move the cursor, then press the number buttons to input the value. P 2. ress the /// buttons to move the cursor onto OK, then press the Enter button. P 3. ress the Enter button to select Off. 4. Press the /// buttons to move the cursor onto OK, then press the Enter button.
Format Internal Formats the internal memory of the Memory Reader. By formatting the memory, all the contents on the Reader will be erased.
On the confirmation screen, press the (Bookmark) button.
Before formatting, make sure to transfer data that you do not want to lose to your computer or other device.

Device Shutdown

Shuts down the Reader to minimize battery consumption.
After shutdown, the Reader may take a few moments to turn on. When you connect the Reader to your computer after shutdown, the Reader needs to be turned on again.

To cancel the operation on the confirmation screen Press the (Return) button.
If the Reader does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.
Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button
with a small pin or clip, then slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader. The contents stored on the Reader are not affected by resetting.
Notes If you reset the Reader and connect it to your computer without turning it on, the Reader is not recognized by your computer and does not appear on the Reader. Make sure to turn on the Reader before the connection. The bookmarks or the setting information may be deleted by resetting.
Check the symptoms in Troubleshooting.

( page 66)

Check for information about the issue in eBook

Library Help.

Look for information about the issue on one of the
support Web sites. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/readersupport Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ Phone number: 1-877-899-7669 For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS issue, consult Sony Service Center.
If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the
Symptom Cause or corrective action
Battery cannot be Charge the battery within the charged (The charge temperature range of 10 C to 30 C indicator (50 F to 86 F). does not light up). Otherwise, the charging may be insufficient or may not start. Battery life seems The operating temperature is below 5 short. C (41 F). This is due to the battery characteristics and not a malfunction. You have not used the Reader for a prolonged period. Efficiency of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging. The battery needs to be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony Service Center. The battery has not been given enough time to charge fully. Charge the battery until the charge indicator goes off. (The battery icon does not indicate remaining battery power while charging.) The Reader cannot Moisture condensation may have be turned on. occurred. Wait for a few hours and then turn on the Reader.

Symptom

Cause or corrective action
The Reader cannot be turned on. (continued)
Battery power has been fully depleted. Charge the Reader via USB. ( page 11) The charge indicator lights up in red and charging starts. Wait for at least 40 minutes until the Reader turns on automatically and (indicating connection via USB) appears on the screen.

Screen

It takes time for the display to appear.
In a cold place such as outdoors, it may take time for the display to appear. This is due to the display characteristics and not a malfunction.

Reading contents

A book with copyright protection cannot be read on any device other than the authorized one. ( page 20) If the book has an expiration date, confirm whether the book has already expired. ( page 35) Continue Reading If a Text/RTF/PDF file is edited, the does not work or the data on Continue Reading or the bookmarks are bookmarks may be deleted. missing.

A book cannot be read.

Connection to the computer
The Reader cannot be operated during USB connection. The Reader cannot be recognized.
Disconnect the USB connector from the Reader. The Reader is turned off or the USB cable is not connected properly. Verify the above and try again. A USB hub or USB extension cable is used for the connection. Connecting the Reader via a USB hub or extension cable may not work and is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. (indicating connection Verify that via USB) is displayed at the top of the Readers screen. If the Reader still cannot be recognized, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it after a while. If Device Lock of the Reader is set to On, set it to Off. If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized on your computer. 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. Disconnect the Reader from the computer before performing these operations.
The Reader cannot be recognized. (continued)
Use the supplied USB cable. There may be a malfunction with the USB port on your computer. Connect the supplied USB cable to another port on the computer. It may take a while for the software to be recognized by the computer. Wait for a moment. If none of the above solves the problem, perform Device Shutdown, press the RESET button of the Reader, turn on the Reader again, and then reconnect the supplied USB cable.
(indicating The Reader is in the shutdown state. connection via USB) Disconnect it from your computer, does not appear turn it on, then reconnect it. when connected to Battery power has been fully your computer via depleted. Charge the Reader via USB. USB. ( page 11) The charge indicator lights up in red and charging starts. Wait for at least 40 minutes until the Reader turns on automatically and appears on the screen.
The USB cable is not connected properly. Disconnect the USB cable, then reconnect it. There is not enough free space on the Readers memory. Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to increase free space on the Reader. The Reader is not authorized to the eBook store. There is no response Disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it. from eBook Library during communication with the Reader. The Reader A USB hub or USB extension cable becomes unstable is used for the connection. while it is connected Connecting the Reader via a USB to the computer. hub or extension cable may not work and is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. The Readers battery The USB cable is not connected cannot be charged. properly. Verify and try again. (The charge A USB hub or USB extension cable indicator does not is used for the connection. light up.) Connecting the Reader via a USB hub or extension cable may not work and is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.

Content cannot be transferred to the Reader from your computer.

An eBook cannot be read.

You may not have signed up or performed authorization for the service which is necessary for reading DRM-protected eBooks. Authorize your computer and the Reader. You may have tried to read the content owned by another user. The content owned by another user cannot be read.
Restoring default settings
All default settings of the Reader can be restored.
The following occurs when you restore the default settings. The screen orientation setting will be vertical. The password will be erased and the device lock released.
From the Home menu, select Settings Restore
Defaults. The Restore Defaults screen appears. If Device Lock ( page 61) is set to On, the screen asking for the password appears. Input the password, then select OK. settings. (Bookmark) button to restore default
Uninstalling eBook Library
To uninstall the supplied software from your computer, follow the procedures below.
Before uninstalling, de-authorize your computer if it is authorized. For details on de-authorization, refer to the eBook Library Help.
Uninstalling from Windows
Click Start Control Panel. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. *1 Click eBook Library by Sony in the Currently
Installed Programs list, then click Remove. *2 Follow the on-screen instructions and restart your computer. The uninstallation is complete when the computer has restarted.
*1 Uninstall a program or Programs and Features in the case of Windows Vista. *2 Uninstall in the case of Windows Vista. Note
For details on how to uninstall eBook Library from Macintosh, refer to the eBook Library Help.
Updating the Readers Firmware
By updating the Readers firmware, you can ensure your Reader has the latest features. The latest firmware updates can be performed from the update menu on eBook Library from Help Check for Updates. For details on updates, refer to the eBook Library Help or the following website. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/readersupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS
About Books Pre-installed on the Reader
The Reader is pre-installed with sample content so that you can try it out right away. The pre-installed sample content is for the purpose of trial reading.
About sample content The Reader is pre-installed with sample content. If you delete the sample content, you cannot restore it, and Sony will not supply any replacement content.
Notes on the Reader Disposal
The built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself, consult Sony Support Center.

Precautions

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. 77 Continued
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Macintosh CPU RAM

Free space on 20 MB or more hard disc Depending on the content amount, more space may be required. Monitor Other devices High Color or more, pixels or more (True Color, pixels, or more recommended) USB port (High-Speed USB Compatible), pointing device such as mouse or track pad
Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may apply) is also required on your computer. This software is not supported by the following environments: An operating system other than those included above Personally built computer or operating system Upgraded manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Symbols

(Bookmark) button.7, 46 (Home) button..6. (Return) button.7 (Size) botton..7, 44, 49. /// Directional buttons.6. (Expiration)..35
DC IN jack.8 Default settings..72
eBook Library..25 Install.SeeQuick Start Uninstalling..73 Enter button..6
Advanced Settings.61. Device Lock.61 Device Shutdown.63 Format Internal Memory.63
Hole for hand strap..7 Holes for cover attachment.7. Horizontal..49
Battery..13 Bookmark..46 Books by Author..37 Books by Date..37 Books by Title..37
Import...23 Content..25 Index menu..39 Information..53.
Charge indicator..7 Charging..11 See alsoQuick Start Collections..37

Link..43

Transfer..26. Troubleshooting.64

Number buttons..7

Updating..74 USB..27 USB connector..8.
Options menu..40 Orientation..49

Vertical..49.

POWER switch..7, 9
Reading books..34. Reset..64 RESET button.8, 64
Settings..57. About.60 Date and Time..57 Date and Time Format..58 Menu Language..59 Orientation..57 Restore Defaults.60 Sleep Mode.10, 58. Synchronizing..32

Downloading to Your Sony Pocket Book Reader (PRS-300)
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to get digital content on your Sony Pocket Book Reader PRS-300.
Step A. How to Check Out an EPUB or PDF eBook
Using your personal computer (not a library computer) with an Internet connection: 1. Visit the Digital Downloads section at http://digitalbooks.moldi.org to find a book 2. Click Add to Cart 3. Click Proceed to Checkout 4. Select Fairfield County District Library from the Library drop down menu 5. Type your Library Card number and PIN number in the box 6. Select Login 7. Click Confirm Check Out 8. My Bookshelf will display with your book
Step B. How to Download to Your PC
This device has its own software called Reader. It does not use Adobe Digital Editions. Visit http://ebookstore.sony.com/download/ to get Sony Reader software. 1. Download the eBook to your hard drive 2. Connect your Sony Digital Book Reader to your computer using the USB cord provided with your device 3. An icon will appear in a window on the device that will install Reader 4. Run this installer and when it is done, open the program 5. The window will pop up and show what is in the Library. Your EPUB file will be here.
Step C. How to Transfer from Your Computer to Your Sony Pocket Book Reader
1. Connect your Sony Pocket to your computer with the USB cable that came with your device 2. At this point, you should see the Library and what is in the list 3. Left click and drag the book from the right side to the left pane showing your Sony Pocket device 4. Click the Safely Remove Device option found in the lower, right corner 5. After the Safe to Remove Hardware message displays, unplug your Sony Pocket from your computer
Step D. How to Begin Reading on Your Sony Pocket Book Reader
1. When the eBook has been downloaded and the device disconnected from the computer, the eBook will be on the Home screen 2. Press on the icon of the eBook to begin reading The downloaded book will remain in the Digital Editions folder on your Sony Reader. Purchased items will show on the Books screen. When the OverDrive content expires, you will need to manually erase the eBook.

January 2011