Sony READER PRS-500 User Manual download pdf

PRS-500.US.2-674-363-01(1)

What You Can Do with Sony Reader

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Portable Reader System PRS-500.

Read through this Quick Start Guide to prepare Sony Reader for use.

Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer contents from

your computer to Sony Reader to take anywhere you wish.

Reading/Playing/Viewing

CONNECT Store

Contents (book/audio/

picture ﬁles, etc.)

*1 Online e-Book store

*2 Contents that you already have can also be transferred.

For details on type of contents compatible with Sony

Reader, refer to the Operation Guide (PDF).

Download BBeB Books from the CONNECT Store on

your computer.

Transfer contents from your computer to Sony Reader

using CONNECT Reader.

Enjoy the contents on Sony Reader.

Read this manual for initial preparation.

• Charge Sony Reader.

• Install CONNECT Reader to your computer.

Getting Started

Importing

Transferring

Getting Started

Checking the package contents

Sony Reader comes installed with a built-in rechargeable battery.

• Sony Reader (with Soft cover) (1)

• AC power cord (1)

• AC power adapter (1)

• USB cable (1)

• CD-ROM* (1)

- CONNECT Reader software

- Operation Guide (PDF)

- Sample contents

* Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player.

• Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1)

Charging

First, charge the Sony Reader battery by connecting the supplied

AC power adapter and AC power cord, as battery power may not

be sufﬁcient immediately after purchase.

The Charge indicator lights up in red while charging, and goes

off when charging is complete.

To AC outlet

AC power adapter

To DC IN jack

Charge

indicator

Notes

• Do not use an AC power adapter other than the supplied one.

• Connect the AC power adapter to an easily accessible AC outlet.

Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power adapter,

disconnect it from the AC outlet.

Hint

• Sony Reader can also be charged via USB connection to your

computer.

Installing CONNECT Reader

 Turn on the computer and start Windows.

Log on as an administrator and connect to the Internet with

your computer.

 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer’s drive.

Install Wizard screen appears.

 Follow the on-screen instructions to install.

If the installation is not successful, refer to “When installation is

not successful - Q&A.”

To start CONNECT Reader

 Click the Start menu, then select “All programs” –

“CONNECT Reader” – “CONNECT Reader.”

Continued overleaf 

Customer registration

It is recommended that you perform customer registration by

registering your contact information, which enables Sony to send

you information of technical support, software updates, etc.

ID* will be provided after registration.

* ID is your “master key” to log into various Sony group web sites

using a single ID and password.

 Click “Access to customer registration web site (http://

www.sony.com/productregistration)” to perform

customer registration.

System requirements

The following systems are required to use CONNECT Reader.

OS Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,

Windows XP Professional,

Windows XP Media Center Edition,

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004,

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

CPU 800MHz Celeron class processor or better

RAM 128 MB or more

Free space on hard

disc

20 MB or more

Depending on the amount of contents,

more space may be required.

Monitor High Color or more, 1024 × 768 dots or

more (True Color, 1280 × 1024 dots, or

more recommended)

Other devices CD-ROM drive, USB port, pointing device

such as mouse or track pad

• Internet connection (broadband recommended) 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

- Macintosh

When installation is not successful - Q&A

Q1 Does your computer meet system requirements?

A1 Check that your computer meets the system requirements listed above.

Q2 Were you logged on as an “Administrator,” and did you close all

running software programs before beginning the installation?

A2 Log on as “Administrator.”

Close all running software programs, including background programs

such as virus-protection software.

Q3 The set-up program does not start automatically.

A3 If the set-up program does not start automatically when you insert the

CD-ROM, click “Start” on the Windows taskbar, click “My Computer,” and

then double-click the optical disc drive icon to start the program.

Q4 Is the progress bar in the installation window moving, and the

access lamp of the CD drive ﬂashing?

A4 When the bar is moving and the lamp is ﬂashing, the installation is still in

progress. Please wait for the installation to ﬁnish.

If the solutions listed here do not resolve the issue, refer to “Support”

on the reverse side of the sheet.

Hint

• For the latest information on CONNECT Reader and to download any

software updates, visit the web site:

http://www.sony.com/reader

PRS-500

Quick Start Guide

2-674-363-01(1)

Portable Reader System

About the serial number

The serial number provided for this unit is required for customer registration. The

number is on a label on the back of the unit. Do not remove the label.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the unit. Record them in the

space provided below. Refer to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call upon

your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ___________________________

Serial No. ___________________________

On Copyrights

The contents of each book pre-installed on this product are copyrighted works, edited

with the cooperation of the publisher and editor hereto mentioned.

(illustrations, related documents, etc.) in whole or in part without the permission of the

manual is not allowed without Sony’s permission except for personal use.

• SONY and the SONY logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• BBeB, BBeB Book, and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• is trademark of Sony Corporation.

• CONNECT Reader and the CONNECT Reader logo are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO,” “MagicGate Memory

Stick,” and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Bitstream is a registered trademark, and Dutch, Font Fusion, and Swiss are

trademarks, of Bitstream Inc.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe PDF are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS

and Thomson.

All other system names and product names appearing in this document are generally

the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Further,

the trademark ™ and registered trademark ® symbols are not indicated throughout

this document.

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