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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.

To check the battery status You can verify the remaining battery power by checking the battery indicator in the bottom left of the screen. Charge the battery when remaining power is low (the fewer black segments indicated, the lower the remaining power).
If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears. Charge the battery. ( page 11)
If you continue to use without charging, the following warning appears, and the Reader will turn off automatically. Charge the Reader and turn it on again. ( page 11)

Installing eBook Library

eBook Library is the content management software you use with the Reader.
The Internet connection is required to install eBook Library. Your computer needs to meet the minimum system requirements for eBook Library. For details, see System Requirements. ( page 90)
Make sure the Reader and your computer are turned
on, then connect them via USB. ( page 11) The Installer for Reader window appears.
If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature of Windows, start the install launcher that is stored on the Reader manually. From the Start menu, click My Computer (Computer in the case of Vista) - Installer for Reader - Windows - Setup eBook Library.
Click Installing eBook Library in the Installer for
Reader window, then follow the on-screen instructions.
To install eBook Library in Macintosh When the Reader is connected to your computer, LAUNCHER appears on the desktop. Click it - Mac Setup eBook Library, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Basic Menu Operation

You can operate the Reader by selecting item from the menu (list).
Number tabs Cursor Home menu Number buttons
(Home) button (Return) button
(Bookmark) button (Size) button Enter button /// Directional buttons
To select an item from the menu, press the number buttons as indicated on the number tabs.
In addition to the number buttons, you can also select an item by using the ////Enter buttons.
In this manual, the operating instructions of the Reader are described as follows.
Example: Selecting a book from the Book list
From the Home menu, select Books by title

desired book Begin.

The actual operation for the example is shown as below:

Press the

(Home) button.

(Home) button

Press the number 2 button, or
press the / buttons to move the cursor onto Books by Title and then press the Enter button.

Home menu

Press the number button of the
desired book, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto the desired book and then press the Enter button. If more than 30 books are stored, the Index menu appears. ( page 39) If the list is divided into the several pages, you can display the rest of the list by pressing the button.

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.
Start eBook Library. Click eBook Store in the Source view.
The View area is switched to the Store view and the eBook store page appears.
Follow the page instructions to purchase

To transfer content back to eBook Library
Click Reader in the Source view, then click
view). The View area is switched to the List view and all the content in Library is listed.
Click Books in the Source view. Select the content you want to transfer back from

the list.

Drag the content from the list to Library in the
Source view. The content is transferred back to eBook Library.
Bookmarks created on the Reader can be displayed on eBook Library 3.0 or later. Earlier versions of eBook Library will not display them.
Synchronizing content in Library with the Reader
You can synchronize content in the Library of eBook Library with the Reader by specifying a folder (such as Library or the sub-items under Library). The Reader can be automatically updated to match the content in the Library, when you connect it to your computer. For details, refer to the eBook Library Help.
To synchronize content in the Library of eBook Library with the Reader, you need to specify a folder (such as Library or the subitems under Library). For details on how to specify a folder, refer to the eBook Library Help.
When you want to synchronize content in the Library with the Reader right away, you can also synchronize them manually. For details on how to synchronize content manually, refer to the eBook Library Help.
supplied USB cable. ( page 11) eBook Library starts and synchronizes content in the Library with the Reader automatically.
eBook Library also starts synchronizing content in Library with the Reader automatically in the following situations: When you start eBook Library after connecting the Reader to your computer. After a period of time when any changes have been made to the specified folder. You can also synchronize content in the computer drive with the Reader by specifying a folder as a favorite folder. For details, refer to the eBook Library Help.
Follow the steps below to read books transferred from your computer.
If an invalid operation is performed, screen.
appears at the bottom of the
From the Home menu, select Books by Title.
If more than 30 books are stored, the Index menu appears. Select the first character of the book title. For details, see About the Index menu. ( page 39) If the list is divided into the several pages, you can display the rest of the list by pressing the button.
If you want to continue reading from the last displayed page, select Continue Reading from the Home menu. From the Home menu, books can be selected from variety of lists. For details, see Selecting a Book. ( page 37)
From the Book list, select the desired book.
(Expiration): Indicates days remaining until expiration. Expired is displayed when the book has expired

Number of books in category and page number in Book list
Index menu of Books by Title and Books by Author Hint

Categories

Index menu of Books by Date
The Index menu is the first page of Books by Title, Books by Author and Books by Date. You can display the Index menu by pressing and holding the button in the Book list.
In the Collections list, the Index menu does not appear.

About the Options menu

The Options menu appears after you select a book from the list. You can choose the point to start the book or use the various features from the menu.

Options menu items

Display item Description/Reference page
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.
To use the links of eBooks files on the Reader You can use the links on a BBeB, PDF or EPUB file. Move the cursor onto the desired link using the / buttons, then press the Enter button to jump to the linked page.
Link Press the / buttons to move the cursor on the link.
To go back to the previously displayed page after jumping using links or number buttons, select Previous View from the Options menu. ( page 51) By pressing and holding the / buttons, you can move the cursor to the uppermost/lowest link on the page. 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.
Using the Useful Features
You can use the various features to enhance readability.

Adjusting text size

You can adjust the text size in 3 different sizes (S, M or L).
On the book page, press the
(Size) button. The text size is changed and the text and layout of the book page are adjusted automatically to fit the screen size. The text size changes as shown below:
When the texts on a PDF or EPUB file are magnified, the page is divided into multiple sections. To display the rest of the page, press the /// buttons. 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.
If you change the text size of a BBeB, Text or RTF file, the total page number displayed on the Reader increases with the number of divided sections. When you view PDF files in M or L size, the page layout is adjusted automatically to fit the screen size. In certain situations, only text may appear at these sizes as some tables and graphics may be reformatted and altered (the same applies to Adobe Readers Reflow view). In these cases, viewing in S size will retain the original formatting. Due to the difference in screen size between the Reader and eBook Library, the total number of pages of BBeB, Text or RTF files may differ.

Creating a bookmark on a page
You can create a bookmark on a page you may wish to return to.
on the desired page. The top right corner of the page is turned down.

Bookmark

(Bookmark) button
If you press the (Bookmark) button again, the bookmark will be removed.
Bookmarks can also be created in the eBook Library. If you transfer a book to eBook Library from the Reader, the bookmarks created on the Reader will be also transferred to eBook Library, and vice versa. However, if you transfer a book to a location where the same book exists, the bookmarks will not be overwritten.
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.
By pressing the (Return) button, the screen to input number disappears. You can input the page number again.
Going back to previously displayed pages
After you have jumped to a page using the links or by inputting its page number, you can go back to the previously displayed pages from the Options menu.
(Return) button to display the Options menu, then select Previous View. The previously displayed page is displayed. To go back to the page that is displayed by Previous View, select Next View from the Options menu.

Deleting a book

You can delete a book on the Reader from the Options menu.
(Return) button to display the Options menu, then select Utilities Delete Book. The confirmation screen appears.
(Bookmark) button to delete the displayed book on the screen. The displayed book is deleted from the Reader.
Checking the book information
You can check the book information, such as the title, author, book cover thumbnail, etc., from the Options menu.
(Return) button to display the Options menu, then select Info.
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)
Book cover thumbnail Title Author Publisher Category eBook ID Kind Date Size File
Displays the book cover thumbnail. (BBeB file only) Displays the title. Displays the author. Displays the publisher. (BBeB file only) Displays the category. (BBeB file only) Displays the Book ID. (BBeB file only) Displays the file type. Displays the latest update and creation date. Displays the file size. Displays the file path location.
Digital Rights Expiration date
Displays the following only if a book with DRM is selected. (BBeB, PDF and EPUB file only) Full viewable: The entire book can be read. Restricted: Some or all of the book cannot be read. Displays the expiration date of the book if the book with DRM has an expiration date. (PDF and EPUB file only)

Changing Settings

You can configure the various settings in the Settings menu.
From the Home menu, select Settings.
From the Settings menu, select the setting item

you want to change.

Settings menu
Example: Date and Time setting screen
For details about how to configure the settings, see Settings menu items. ( page 57)

Settings menu items

In the Settings menu, you can configure the following settings.

Setting item Description

Orientation
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

(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

On heat build-up

Heat may build up in the Reader while charging, or if it is used for an extended period of time.

On software

Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this Reader. The software provided with this Reader cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated. Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, software specifications may be changed without notice. Operation of this Reader with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty. The ability to display the languages on your eBook Library will depend on the OS installed on your computer. For better results, please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display.
We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on your eBook Library. User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed.
Explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of Windows or Mac OS. For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.

On Cleaning

Clean the case of the Reader with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. If the case of the Reader becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, as it may mar the finish of the case. Be careful not to let water get into the Reader. If you have any questions or problems concerning the Reader, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Recorded content is limited to private use only. Use of the content beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the Reader or computer.

The Reader Digital Book Trade-in Program Claim Form
Purchaser Name Street Address City, State, Zip Signature
Sony Style Order Number Phone Number E-Mail Address Date
For Sonystyle.com and Telesales purchases:
1. 2. Complete your purchase of a new Reader Touch Edition (PRS-600) or Reader Pocket Edition (PRS-300) pursuant to the requirements outlined in the Terms & Conditions. Fill out the form completely and tape it along with your PRS-600 or PRS-300 Order Conrmation to the PRS-500 being traded in to Sony for credit. By signing the Claim Form and submitting with your PRS-500 you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions. Ship the PRS-500 device only to the address below using a trackable ship method. Please keep your AC adapter as it is compatible with the new PRS-300 and PRS-600. Sony must receive your PRS-500 device no later than April 30, 2010. Units received after this date will not be eligible for the credit.
Shipping Address: Sony Consumer Direct Return Center 10227 Crossroads Loop, Suite R Laredo, Texas 78045
1. 2. 3. $50 credit on the purchase of any PRS-300 model, $75 credit on the purchase of any PRS-600 model You remain responsible for risk of loss for the trade-in product until delivery of the same to Sonys warehouse. Title of the PRS-500 passes to Sony at the point of delivery to Sonys warehouse. Once the Sony warehouse receives and veries your trade-in, and conrms your qualifying purchase of a PRS-300 or PRS-600, you will receive a credit in the amount of $50 for the PRS-300 or $75 for the PRS-600 against your sonystyle.com order. For credit issuance, please allow 8-10 weeks following postmark of a properly submitted trade in product and Program application. If an ineligible product is received, you will not be eligible for the Program and no credit will be issued. Submitting false claims for Program benets may make you ineligible for future participation in Sony promotional programs and may subject you to civil liability or criminal prosecution. Sony is not responsible for late, lost, stolen, misdirected, illegible, incomplete or postage-due claims/requests or for any printing, human, fax, computer or other errors. Nonconforming submissions will not be processed. Sony reserves the right to request additional information from you at their discretion to validate a claim. For questions regarding the status of your submission please contact Sony Style Customer Care at (877) 865-7669 or via email at sonystyle@custhelp.com

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This promotion is a one-for-one trade only. You must trade-in one eligible Reader Digital Book towards the purchase of one eligible new Sony PRS-300SC, PRS-300RC, PRS-300BC, PRS-600BC, PRS-600RC, or PRS-600SC model Reader Digital Book. Sony is not responsible for late, lost, stolen, misdirected, illegible, incomplete or postage-due claims/requests or for any printing, human, fax, computer or other errors. Nonconforming submissions will not be processed. Other terms and conditions apply. Visit www.sonystyle.com/readertrade for complete T&Cs.