Sony PRS-650B Datasheet

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Page 1 - User Guide

©2010 Sony Corporation 4-257-661-11(3)PRS-650User GuideDigital Book ReaderClick for instant access!Table of Contents Index

Page 2 - CONGRATULATIONS

Parts and Controls10Table of Contents Index Touch screen ( 23)Lightly tap the screen either with a finger, or the supplied stylus to navigate. <

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Troubleshooting100Table of Contents Index The book may be protected by unsupported digital rights management. Check the book source for compatibility

Page 4 - Useful Features

Troubleshooting101Table of Contents IndexPlaying audio filesAn audio file cannot play back. Audio files that are not supported by the Reader cannot b

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Troubleshooting102Table of Contents IndexConnection to the computerThe Reader cannot be operated. The Reader cannot be operated when connected to a c

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Troubleshooting103Table of Contents Index If none of the above solves the problem, press the RESET hole of the Reader ( 96), turn on the Reader agai

Page 7 - Chapter 1

Troubleshooting104Table of Contents IndexMemory CardContent on a memory card cannot be read/played/viewed on the Reader. Check that the memory card i

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Troubleshooting105Table of Contents Index The Reader cannot transfer content to memory cards directly. Use Reader Library to transfer content.A memor

Page 9 - SD card slot

Appendix106Table of Contents IndexPrecautionsReader Disposal ReferenceThe built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the

Page 10 - Parts and Controls

Precautions107Table of Contents IndexDisposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collecti

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Precautions108Table of Contents IndexNotice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU dir

Page 12 - Charging the Reader

Precautions109Table of Contents IndexIf you have any questions about this product:Visit:www.sony.com/readersupportContact:Sony “Digital Book Reader” C

Page 13 - ) during use

Parts and Controls11Table of Contents Index – VOL +*1 Volume button ( 87)Adjusts the volume when playing an audio file.*1 A tactile dot on the + but

Page 14 - Power Saving Tips

Precautions110Table of Contents IndexFor customers in the USA and CanadaRECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESLithium-ion batteries are recyclable.You can he

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Precautions111Table of Contents IndexSafety InformationRecorded content is limited to private use only. Use of the content beyond this limit require

Page 16 - Tips to save Power

Precautions112Table of Contents IndexDo not put any cards such as cash cards or credit cards with magnetic coding near the magnet stored in the Read

Page 17 - How to Get eBooks

Precautions113Table of Contents IndexOn softwareCopyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part,

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Precautions114Table of Contents IndexAbout Pre-loaded ContentsSample content is pre-installed in the Reader so that you can try them out right away. T

Page 19 - Specifications

Precautions115Table of Contents IndexAbout Memory Stick Duo™ mediaMemory Stick Duo™ is a compact-size IC recording media with a large capacity. It has

Page 20 - Optional Accessories:

Precautions116Table of Contents IndexAvoid the following to prevent data damage. Sony does not provide any guarantee for damaged data.− Do not remov

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Copyright Notice117Table of Contents IndexCopyright NoticeThe contents of each book pre-loaded on this product are copyrighted works, edited with the

Page 22 - About the User Guide

Copyright Notice118Table of Contents IndexMPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.This product i

Page 23 - Touch Screen

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE119Table of Contents IndexGNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSEThis product contains the following software covered by the GNU General

Page 24 - Swiping and holding

Charging the Reader12Table of Contents IndexCharging the ReaderCharge your Reader by connecting it to your computer with the USB cable (supplied).The

Page 25 - Double-tapping and dragging

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE120Table of Contents IndexFor the terms and conditions concerning GPL and LGPL, please refer to below. The source code for t

Page 26 - On-screen keyboard

Supported File Formats121Table of Contents IndexSupported File FormatsThe following file formats can be managed within Reader Library and transferred

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Supported File Formats122Table of Contents IndexAudioMP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following specifications should be met in order to import an

Page 28 - To input optional characters

System Requirements123Table of Contents IndexSystem RequirementsReader Library will work with the following operating systems.OS DescriptionMicrosoft

Page 29 - Home Menu

System Requirements124Table of Contents IndexOS DescriptionMicrosoft Windows XP (32 bit only)Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 or

Page 30 - About the status bar (

System Requirements125Table of Contents IndexMonitor High Color or more, 1024 × 768 pixels or more (True Color, 1280 × 1024 pixels, or more recommende

Page 31 - OPTIONS Menu

126Table of Contents IndexTable of ContentsCONGRATULATIONS ...2Useful Features ...

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127Table of Contents IndexChapter 2Basic OperationAbout the User Guide ...22Touch Screen ...

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128Table of Contents IndexFinding a Note ...44Searching for notes within a book .

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129Table of Contents IndexCollectionsCollections ...68Creating ...

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Charging the Reader13Table of Contents IndexNoteThe Reader only charges when the connected computer is powered on.The Reader cannot be operated wh

Page 36 - Reading Books

130Table of Contents IndexSettingsChanging Settings ...88[General Settings] menu items ..

Page 37 - Conditional icon

131Table of Contents IndexTable of Contents ... 126Index ...

Page 38 - Operation at page view

Index132Table of Contents IndexIndexSymbols (Home) button ...10, 29OPTIONS button ...10, 31 (Page Turn) buttons ...10 (Size) button

Page 39 - Annotation

Index133Table of Contents IndexBBasic Operation ...22Battery status ...13, 30Bookmarking ...39Book

Page 40 - Highlighting word(s)

Index134Table of Contents IndexDictionary ...60, 82, 91Changing dictionary ...31, 60, 91[Word Logs: Dictionar

Page 41 - Handwriting a note

Index135Table of Contents Index[General Settings] ...88, 90[Go to] ...32, 57, 59[History] ...32, 59[Prev

Page 42 - 2 Enter a note

Index136Table of Contents IndexMMagazines ...29, 65Memory card access indicator ... 9Media slot ...

Page 43 - To delete a note

Index137Table of Contents IndexPictures ...76, 83Slideshow ...34, 83, 91Standby screen ...

Page 44 - Finding a Note

Index138Table of Contents IndexRReader Library ...17Reading Books ...36Reading Content ...36Readi

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Index139Table of Contents Index[Screen Orientation] ...88, 91[Search] ...34, 56[Select All]/[Unselect All] ...

Page 46 - 2 Tap a note on the list

Power Saving Tips14Table of Contents IndexPower Saving TipsCharging Battery To fully charge your Reader, continue charging until indicator shows com

Page 47 - Resizing

Power Saving Tips15Table of Contents IndexMore power requiring operationsThe following cases may consume more power. Graphics intensive content Pl

Page 48 - 1 Press

Power Saving Tips16Table of Contents IndexTips to save Power If you do not use the Reader for more than one day, power off the Reader completely (

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How to Get eBooks17How to Get eBooksTo purchase and transfer eBooks to your Reader, please carry out the following initial steps.1 Install Reader™ Li

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Support18Table of Contents IndexSupportFirst, check “Troubleshooting” ( 96) and refer to the Reader Library Help to resolve the issue.Support Web sit

Page 51 - Using the zoom-in mode

Specifications19Table of Contents IndexSpecificationsModel namePRS-650Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC, 940 mAUSB communication: Hi

Page 52 - Adjusting Content View

2Table of Contents IndexCONGRATULATIONSYour Reader Touch Edition™ comes with these useful features:Clear touch – a high quality touch screen that al

Page 53 - 1 Tap

Specifications20Table of Contents IndexDimensions (w/h/d)Approx. 118.8 × 168 × 9.6 mm (4 3/4 × 6 5/8 × 13/32 inches)MassApprox. 215 g (7.58 oz.)Displa

Page 54 - Screen Orientation

21Table of Contents IndexChapter 2Basic Operation ...22Reading Content ...

Page 55 - Searching

Basic Operation22Table of Contents IndexAbout the User GuideWhen using your Reader to view this User Guide, please note the following instructions.To

Page 56 - 1 Press OPTIONS

Touch Screen23Table of Contents IndexTouch ScreenYou can perform various touch operations with a finger or the supplied stylus. ( 9)Single-tapping: f

Page 57 - Jumping to a Page

Touch Screen24Table of Contents IndexTipTo delete a bookmark, double-tap it.SwipingIn the page view, swiping the screen turns a page. To change page

Page 58 - By page number

Touch Screen25Table of Contents IndexDraggingIn zoom-in mode ( 49), tap and drag to reposition the displayed page. In the [Handwriting] ( 77) applic

Page 59 - Jump to viewed pages

Touch Screen26Table of Contents IndexOn-screen keyboardThe on-screen keyboard is used for word search ( 55), creating a text memo ( 42, 80), and dic

Page 60 - Using Embedded Dictionaries

Touch Screen27Table of Contents IndexTo Perform at input areaInsert line feedTap [Return].Note[Return] is invalid with [Search].Switch the keyboard

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Touch Screen28Table of Contents IndexTo input optional charactersTap and hold an applicable character key will pop up optional characters.

Page 62 - Tap or (keyboard) (

Home Menu29Table of Contents IndexHome MenuPress the (Home) button to display the [Home] menu.Periodicals ( 65)Last read contentTap to list book(s)

Page 63 - 2 Tap a desired word

3Table of Contents IndexUse the “Collections” feature to organize your library on your Reader™ to find the book you want to read.Never lose track

Page 64 - To delete word logs

Home Menu30Table of Contents IndexAbout the status bar ( 29)Icon DescriptionCurrent text Size ( 47).Current page position in landscape mode ( 54).C

Page 65 - Reading Periodicals

OPTIONS Menu31Table of Contents IndexOPTIONS MenuPressing the OPTIONS button ( 10) will display the menu for related supplementary functions.Items in

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OPTIONS Menu32Table of Contents IndexItem Description/Reference page[Delete Audio], [Delete Books], [Delete Collections], [Delete Drawings], [Delete

Page 67 - Operations on an article

OPTIONS Menu33Table of Contents IndexItem Description/Reference page[New Collection], [New Drawing], [New Memo]Creates a new collection ( 68), a d

Page 68

OPTIONS Menu34Table of Contents IndexItem Description/Reference page[Remove Bookmark]Deletes the bookmark on the page ( 39).[Remove Content]Removes

Page 69 - To change a collection name

OPTIONS Menu35Table of Contents IndexItem Description/Reference page[Word Logs: Book][Word Logs: Periodical]Within either a book or a periodical, show

Page 70 - 2 Press OPTIONS

Reading Content36Table of Contents IndexReading BooksTap [Books] at [Home] menu to view a book list. Tap a desired book to open.Tap to open a bookTa

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Reading Books37Table of Contents IndexConditional iconIcon ConditionNewly transferred or unread content.Protected content ( 75)./Content on a memory

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Reading Books38Table of Contents IndexOperation at page view : An added note.Tap to view the added note. : Handwritten memo. Tap to show its thumbnail

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Annotation39Table of Contents IndexAnnotationBookmarkingCreating:– Double-tap the upper right corner of page ( 23).– From the OPTIONS menu: [Add Bo

Page 74 - Deleting Content

4Table of Contents IndexUseful FeaturesAnnotationBookmarking ( 39)Highlighting word(s) ( 40)Handwriting a note ( 41)Adding a note ( 42)Res

Page 75 - Protecting Content

Annotation40Table of Contents IndexHighlighting word(s)Highlighting at page view:– A word: Double-tap a word.– Consecutive words: Double-tap and dra

Page 76 - Applications menu

Annotation41Table of Contents IndexHandwriting a notePress OPTIONS  tap [Notes]  [Create/Edit]   use a stylus or finger to mark your note.PenLis

Page 77 - 2 Tap [New Drawing]

Annotation42Table of Contents IndexAdding a note1 Tap a bookmark or highlighted word  [by Drawing] or [by Keyboard].To enter a handwritten note, tap

Page 78 - tap [Done]

Annotation43Table of Contents IndexNotesWhile writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the screen – this could affect the notes

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Finding a Note44Table of Contents IndexFinding a NoteSearching for notes within a book1 Press OPTIONS  tap [Notes]  [List].A list of all the bookma

Page 80 - 2 Tap [New Memo]

Finding a Note45Table of Contents IndexIcons and types of note in the [Notes] listIcon Types of noteBookmarkBookmark with a handwritten noteBookmark w

Page 81 - Viewing/editing text memos

Finding a Note46Table of Contents IndexFinding the notes in all contents1 Tap [All Notes] at [Home] menu.A list of all the bookmarks, highlights, a

Page 82 - Using embedded dictionaries

Resizing47Table of Contents IndexResizingPress ( 10) for re-sizing.Size indicatorQuitText sizesAdjusting the text size: Select one of text size ico

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Resizing48Table of Contents IndexChanging a page modeA page can be magnified by selecting the page mode.1 Press  tap [Page Mode].2 Tap a desired

Page 84 - To zoom in a picture

Resizing49Table of Contents IndexZooming inThe current page in view can be magnified. Also, the magnification can be locked so that the desired settin

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5Table of Contents IndexSearchingFinding notes within a book ( 44), among books ( 46)Searching keywords ( 55)Searching a book ( 34)Jumping t

Page 86 - Playback screen operations

Resizing50Table of Contents IndexZooming a specified image or column to the screen sizeWhile in zoom-in mode, double-tap an image or column which you

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Resizing51Table of Contents IndexUsing the zoom-in modeTap ToSwitch the screen orientation.Fit the page width to the screen width.Fit the page height

Page 88 - Changing Settings

Adjusting Content View52Table of Contents IndexAdjusting Content ViewA page that is hard to read, such as a scanned or color converted document, can b

Page 89 - [Device Shutdown]

Adjusting Content View53Table of Contents IndexCustom setting mode1 Tap  drag the slider, or tap or repeatedly until the page is adjusted to t

Page 90 - [General Settings] menu items

Screen Orientation54Table of Contents IndexScreen OrientationThe screen orientation can be switched to either portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizo

Page 91 - [Slideshow]

Searching55Table of Contents IndexSearchingBy selecting a word(s)To select a word, double-tap a desired word at page view. To select consecutive wor

Page 92 - [Power Management]

Searching56Table of Contents IndexFrom the on-screen keyboard1 Press OPTIONS  tap [Search]  input a word using the on-screen keyboard ( 26)  tap

Page 93 - [Device Lock]

Jumping to a Page57Table of Contents IndexJumping to a PageBy using the sliderTap the page number shown in the status bar  drag the slider, or tap a

Page 94 - [Standby Screen]

Jumping to a Page58Table of Contents IndexBy page numberTap the page number shown in the status bar  [Enter Page #]  tap the number keys to input a

Page 95 - [Initialization] menu items

Jumping to a Page59Table of Contents IndexBy tapping a linkThe link appears highlighted on the screen. Tap the link to jump to the linked page.NoteI

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6Table of Contents IndexOther ApplicationsHandwriting ( 77)Text Memo ( 80)Picture Viewer ( 83)Audio Player ( 85)Supported File Formats (

Page 97 - Symptoms

Using Embedded Dictionaries60Table of Contents IndexUsing Embedded DictionariesAn instant search for a meaning or translation is possible with the emb

Page 98 - The Reader cannot turn on

Using Embedded Dictionaries61Table of Contents Index2 Tap or the definition area.The definition is displayed in-full in the dictionary viewer. To g

Page 99 - Reading contents

Using Embedded Dictionaries62Table of Contents IndexTo list words with same head letters as previously entered wordTap or (keyboard) ( 26).The li

Page 100 - Troubleshooting

Using Embedded Dictionaries63Table of Contents IndexListing previously looked up words1 At page view, press OPTIONS  tap [Word Logs: Book].The looke

Page 101 - Viewing pictures

Using Embedded Dictionaries64Table of Contents IndexTo delete word logsPress OPTIONS  tap [Delete Word Logs]  tap the check box of each word to be d

Page 102 - Connection to the computer

Reading Periodicals65Table of Contents IndexReading PeriodicalsYou can read newspapers/magazines from [Periodicals] in the [Home] menu.1 Tap [Per

Page 103

Reading Periodicals66Table of Contents Index3 Tap a desired issue in the list.Issue dateFront page headlineScroll barConditional icon display ( 37)T

Page 104 - Memory Card

Reading Periodicals67Table of Contents Index4 Use the navigation bar to read.Operations on a sectionPrevious section Return to the first page Next se

Page 105 - Library

Collections68Table of Contents IndexCollectionsCreatingYou can group desired content in Reader as a collection.1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu 

Page 106 - Precautions

Collections69Table of Contents Index2 Enter the collection name using the on-screen keyboard ( 26)  tap [OK]. 3 Tap [Internal Memory], [Memory Sti

Page 107 - Table of Contents Index

7Table of Contents IndexChapter 1Getting Started ... 8-20Parts and Controls ...

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Collections70Table of Contents IndexAdding contentsFrom the collectionsNoteOnly content in the same physical location as the selected collection can

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Collections71Table of Contents IndexFrom either the books or issues list1 In the books or issues list, press OPTIONS  tap [Add to Collection].2 In

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Collections72Table of Contents IndexDeleting a collectionEven if you delete a collection, all contents in the collection will remain undeleted on the

Page 111 - Safety Information

Collections73Table of Contents IndexRemoving contentsEven if you delete content in a collection, the corresponding content will remain undeleted on th

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Deleting Content74Table of Contents IndexDeleting ContentExample: [Books] list1 Tap [Books]  press OPTIONS  tap [Delete Books].To delete: tap a b

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Protecting Content75Table of Contents IndexProtecting ContentExample: [Books] list1 Tap [Books]  press OPTIONS  tap [Protect Books].To protect: t

Page 114 - Notes on memory cards

Applications76Table of Contents IndexApplications menuThe [Applications] menu provides useful functions, such as listening to music while reading a bo

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Applications menu77Table of Contents IndexCreating drawings1 Tap [Handwriting] under [Applications] at [Home] menu.2 Tap [New Drawing].[New Draw

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Applications menu78Table of Contents Index3 Draw in the drawing area with the supplied stylus or your finger  tap [Done].To erase a line, tap  ta

Page 117 - Copyright Notice

Applications menu79Table of Contents IndexViewing/editing created drawingsAfter step 1 ( 77), tap a drawing thumbnail to view. Tap [Edit] and follow

Page 118

Getting Started8Table of Contents IndexParts and Controls Power SwitchTo ActionPower on or wake up from sleep mode*1Slide to the right and release qu

Page 119 - GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE

Applications menu80Table of Contents IndexCreating text memos1 Tap [Text Memo] under [Applications] at [Home] menu.2 Tap [New Memo].[New Memo]Ti

Page 120

Applications menu81Table of Contents IndexViewing/editing text memosAfter step 1 ( 80), tap a memo to view. Tap [Edit] and follow the step 3 ( 80).T

Page 121 - Supported File Formats

Applications menu82Table of Contents IndexUsing embedded dictionaries1 Tap [Dictionary] under [Applications] at [Home] menu.The name of the curre

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Applications menu83Table of Contents IndexViewing picturesYou can view pictures stored in either internal memory or a memory card. Also, you can set y

Page 123 - System Requirements

Applications menu84Table of Contents IndexTo set as a standby screenIn the [Pictures] list, press OPTIONS  tap [Select Standby Screen]  tap the thum

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Applications menu85Table of Contents IndexPlaying audio filesYou can enjoy audio files with optional headphones.1 Tap [Audio] under [Applications

Page 125

Applications menu86Table of Contents IndexPlayback screen operationsCover artRepeat iconShuffle iconPlay/pausePlayback progress barVolume indicatorPla

Page 126 - Table of Contents

Applications menu87Table of Contents IndexTo Do thisPause a song Tap .Resume playback Tap .Skip to the previous/next audio fileSwipe the playback sc

Page 127 - Chapter 2

Settings88Table of Contents IndexChanging SettingsTap [Settings] tab at [Home] menu.[General Settings] ( 90)[Date and Time][Date and Time Format][P

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Changing Settings89Table of Contents Index[Initialization] ( 95)[Restore Defaults][Clear Keyboard History][Format Memory][About]Displays system and l

Page 129 - Applications

Parts and Controls9Table of Contents IndexMemory Stick Duo™ mediaSD card Mark Mark Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot Memory card access indicatorLights u

Page 130 - Appendix

Changing Settings90Table of Contents Index[General Settings] menu items[Date and Time]Tap a field to change.Input a number by tapping the numeric key

Page 131

Changing Settings91Table of Contents Index[Keyboard]Selects a preferred on-screen keyboard.[Screen Orientation]Sets the direction to rotate when chang

Page 132

Changing Settings92Table of Contents Index[System Management] menu items[Power Management]Power management helps avoid unnecessary battery consumption

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Changing Settings93Table of Contents Index[Device Lock]Locks the Reader by setting a pass code.Tap [On] to set a pass code.Input a 4-digit number by t

Page 134

Changing Settings94Table of Contents Index[Standby Screen]Sets the standby screen during the sleep mode. [Off] displays nothing in the sleep mode.[S

Page 135

Changing Settings95Table of Contents Index[Initialization] menu items[Restore Defaults]Restores the Reader to its default settings. You will need to p

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Troubleshooting96Table of Contents IndexTroubleshootingIf the Reader does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.1 Re

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Troubleshooting97Table of Contents IndexSymptomsPowerBattery cannot charge. If [Charging stopped] is displayed on the screen, check the conditions to

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Troubleshooting98Table of Contents Index By sliding the power switch, the Reader enters sleep mode in which the battery power is consumed slightly. T

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Troubleshooting99Table of Contents IndexThe screen is frozen. Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET hole. Then, slide the power switch to turn on th

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