Sony PRS-T3 User Manual

©2013 Sony Corporation4-470-508-41(1)PRS-T3Click for instant access!Digital Book ReaderUser GuideTable of ContentsThis User Guide is for Russian and U

Welcome!10Table of ContentsUseful featuresWi-Fi network access DetailsWikipedia DetailsUse the Web browser for internet access DetailsUse Everno

Reading Books100Table of ContentsNoteThe orientation can be changed for the [Books], [Browser] and [Pictures] applications. Changing the orientation

Reading Books101Table of Contents3 To change the font, tap [Original] and select from one of the fonts in the list.Press the (Back) button when don

Reading Books102Table of ContentsAbout PDF filesThe Reader provides the ability to display most text-based PDF files in several font sizes. Documents

Reading Books103Table of ContentsNoteIf you modified the default font size with [Font Size Preference] under [Settings], return it to its original l

Reading Books104Table of ContentsChanging the page modeYou can change the page viewing style for PDF files. This is convenient for viewing pages with

Reading Books105Table of ContentsCropping a pageYou can crop the page margins to create a wider viewing area. This is convenient for viewing pages tha

Reading Books106Table of ContentsOptionDescription[Uncrop] Disables cropping.[Manual] Allows you to adjust the crop area manually by dragging arrows a

Reading Books107Table of ContentsAdjusting the brightness and contrastA page that is hard to read, such as a scanned or color-converted document, can

Reading Books108Table of ContentsOption Description[Custom] Create a custom setting. Tap (Settings) to adjust (Contrast) and (Brightness).Cont

Reading Books109Table of ContentsZooming inUse the zoom function when you want to temporarily zoom in on part of a page.The viewer shows the zoom bar

Welcome!11Table of ContentsDictionary DetailsLook up words while reading DetailsLook up words in a dictionary DetailsList previously looked-up w

Reading Books110Table of ContentsAnnotationsBookmarking a pageYou can bookmark a page and take a note so that you will remember what the bookmark is f

Reading Books111Table of ContentsAdding handwritten notes1 Tap and hold the bookmark.2 Tap [by Drawing].3 Draw with your finger on the drawing pad.

Reading Books112Table of ContentsNotes on handwritingWhile writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the touchscreen; this could

Reading Books113Table of ContentsEditing notes1 Tap and hold on the bookmark. The notepad or the drawing pad opens.2 Tap [Edit].The on-screen keyb

Reading Books114Table of ContentsHighlighting words on a pageYou can highlight words and take notes.1 Tap and hold the first word and drag across to

Reading Books115Table of ContentsTipTo search, sort and view all annotations across all books, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.To sea

Reading Books116Table of Contents2 Tap [Note]  [Edit].The on-screen keyboard or the drawing pad opens.3 Edit the note.4 Tap [Save].The notepad or

Reading Books117Table of ContentsHandwriting a note on a pageYou can use your finger and draw directly on a page.1 Press the (Menu) button.2 Tap [

Reading Books118Table of ContentsIf you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on the Reader: avoid applying excessive pressure to th

Reading Books119Table of ContentsHiding annotationsYou can set the viewer to show or hide the annotations that you have made to the book. This is conv

Wireless Connectivity12Table of ContentsWireless ConnectivityJoin a Wi-Fi® NetworkTo connect to the internet wirelessly, set up a wireless (Wi-Fi®) in

Reading Books120Table of ContentsFinding annotations within a bookYou can search and view all annotations (bookmarks/highlights/handwritten notes) in

Reading Books121Table of ContentsHeadline (the highlighted text, the text note, the beginning text of the bookmarked page, or the beginning text of

Reading Books122Table of ContentsSearching for notes via keywordYou can perform a search for all or one of the specific note types.The search target c

Reading Books123Table of Contents2 Type a search keyword using the on-screen keyboard.3 Tap (Search) next to the search box.The [Search Results] v

Reading Books124Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsPress the (Menu) button from the [Notes]/[All Notes] list to select an option.Option Descripti

Reading Books125Table of ContentsUploading Highlighted Words on a Page to EvernoteYou can upload highlighted words and take notes to Evernote.1 Tap a

Reading Books126Table of ContentsNoteBefore uploading to Evernote, you need to log in. Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  [Evernote Set

Reading Books127Table of ContentsPosting Highlighted Words on a Page to FacebookYou can post highlighted words to Facebook.1. Tap and hold the first w

Reading Books128Table of Contents3. Tap [Post].The selected words are now posted.NoteSelected items may not be posted where a limitation is applied.

Reading Books129Table of ContentsUsing the DictionaryThe Reader has built-in dictionaries to assist you with looking up the definition of a word on a

Wireless Connectivity13Table of Contents1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  [Settings]  [Wireless Network Settings].2 Check the chec

Reading Books130Table of ContentsDefinition area. Tap to open the dictionary viewer. See Details.Tap to display a list of candidate words. See Det

Reading Books131Table of ContentsFinding Keywords in a BookYou can find pages that contain specific words using a keyword search.1 Tap and hold a wor

Reading Books132Table of ContentsTipYou can find the definition of a word and more at the Wikipedia and Google Web sites. Tap and hold a word  tap

Reading Books133Table of ContentsChanging Book Page SettingsThe following settings are available for the current book issue you are reading.1 When vi

Reading Books134Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the book viewer

Organizing135OrganizingTable of ContentsOrganizing Your ContentDeleting a Single ItemYou can delete individual items.The following instructions use th

Organizing Your Content136Table of ContentsDeleting Multiple Items at OnceYou can delete multiple items at once. This is convenient for clearing up sp

Organizing Your Content137Table of Contents3 Tap [Delete Books].Boxes appear next to the thumbnails or list entries.BoxProtect iconSelected num

Organizing Your Content138Table of Contents4 Tap to check the items to delete.You can press the (Menu) button  tap [Select All] if you wish to del

Organizing Your Content139Table of ContentsProtecting a Single ItemYou can protect an item so that you will not delete it accidentally.The following i

Wireless Connectivity14Table of ContentsTipTurn off [Wi-Fi] when it is not in use in order to extend the battery life of the Reader.Turn on [Wirel

Organizing Your Content140Table of ContentsProtecting Multiple Items at OnceYou can protect one or more items at once.The following instructions use t

Organizing Your Content141Table of ContentsBoxProtect iconSelected number of items3 Tap the box of the item to be protected.Selected items are

Using Collections142Table of ContentsUsing CollectionsCreating a CollectionA collection is a custom set of books and other items that you create from

Using Collections143Table of Contents1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Bookshelves]  [Collections].Create a new collectionSearch by collection

Using Collections144Table of ContentsAdding Items to a CollectionYou can add items to existing collections.From the [Collections] application1 Press

Using Collections145Table of Contents3 Tap a collection that you have created that appears in the list.4 Select one or more books that you wish to a

Using Collections146Table of ContentsRemoving Items from a CollectionYou can remove one or more items from a collection that you have created.1 Press

Using Collections147Table of ContentsNoteIf you have deleted an item from [Books], it will be automatically removed from all of the collections with

Using Collections148Table of ContentsRenaming a CollectionYou can change the name of a collection.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Bookshelves]  t

Using Collections149Table of ContentsDeleting a CollectionYou can delete a collection that you have created.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Booksh

Wireless Connectivity15Table of ContentsChoosing a connection typeDepending on your Wi-Fi environment, connect to an access point via one of the follo

Using Collections150Table of ContentsPosting a Collection to FacebookYou can post your book collection information to Facebook.1. Press the (Home)

Using Collections151Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from a collectio

Other Applications152Other ApplicationsTable of ContentsAll NotesFinding Annotations Across All BooksYou can use [All Notes] to find annotations acros

All Note153Table of ContentsNote icons DetailsFilter note type DetailsSort icon; sort by date, title or file nameSearch icon DetailsHeadline

All Note154Table of Contents2 Tap a note in the list.The page containing the selected note is displayed.To return to [All Notes], press the (Back)

All Note155Table of ContentsUploading Annotations Across All Books to Evernote1 Press the (Home) button  tap [All Notes]  tap and hold the note t

All Note156Table of ContentsPosting Annotations Across All Books to Facebook1 Press the (Home) button  tap [All Notes]  tap and hold the note tha

Web Browsing157Table of ContentsWeb BrowsingBrowsing the WebThe Reader has a Web browser that enables you to visit Web sites and download files and im

Web Browsing158Table of ContentsNoteYou must agree to the terms and conditions before using [Browser]. Please read the terms and conditions carefull

Web Browsing159Table of ContentsBrowsing ToolsZooming inWhile in zoom mode, the zoom bar is shown at the bottom-right of the screen.Pinch out to zoo

Wireless Connectivity16Table of Contents*WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Web Browsing160Table of ContentsDownloadsWhen you click a download link, the item will be downloaded onto the Reader.*You can view the download histor

Web Browsing161Table of ContentsDownloading an imageYou can download an image displayed in the browser window.1 Tap and hold the image  tap [Save Im

Web Browsing162Table of ContentsCancelling a downloadYou can cancel a download that is currently in progress.1 When viewing a Web page, press the (

Web Browsing163Table of ContentsOpening a downloaded file/imageYou can view the files downloaded from a Web site. Downloaded files are stored in [Book

Web Browsing164Table of ContentsDeleting a downloaded fileYou can delete downloaded files.1 When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button  tap

Web Browsing165Table of ContentsMultiple WindowsOpening a new window1 When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button  [More]  [Windows]  [New

Web Browsing166Table of ContentsChanging the browser window in viewWhen you have more than one browser window open, you can change the window in view.

Web Browsing167Table of ContentsBookmarks and HistoryBookmarking a Web siteYou can bookmark your favorite Web sites so that you can return to them qui

Web Browsing168Table of Contents1 When viewing a Web page, tap next to the URL box.The bookmark list opens.2 Tap the bookmark to open it.Editing a

Web Browsing169Table of ContentsDeleting bookmarksYou can remove bookmarks from the bookmark list to keep only the ones you need.1 When viewing a Web

Wireless Connectivity17Table of ContentsCase AA WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with WPS button DetailsCase BA WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with PIN input

Web Browsing170Table of ContentsOpening a previously visited Web siteYou can view a list of Web sites that you have previously visited.1 When viewing

Web Browsing171Table of Contents4 Press the (Back) button to return to the Web page you were browsing.TipYou can delete all browsing history item

Web Browsing172Table of ContentsUploading an Address of a Website to EvernoteYou can upload the address of your favorite Websites to Evernote.1 Visit

Web Browsing173Table of ContentsBrowser SettingsYou can change the following browser settings to your preference. When viewing a Web page, press the

Web Browsing174Table of ContentsSetting Description[Set Home Page] Sets the default Web page to display. You can set the currently opened Web page as

Web Browsing175Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from a browser window

Web Browsing176Table of ContentsOption Description[Settings] Changes browser settings. See Details.

Dictionary177Table of ContentsDictionaryUsing the DictionaryYou can choose one of several embedded dictionaries to use.Only the dictionaries included

Dictionary178Table of ContentsTitle of the current dictionaryList of candidate words3 Tap one of the candidate words.The definition is displayed

Dictionary179Table of ContentsChanging the DictionaryYou can choose a different dictionary.The dictionary can also be changed as you look up a word.1

Wireless Connectivity18Table of ContentsCase A: A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with WPS buttonThe Reader is compatible with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Dictionary180Table of ContentsListing Previously Looked-up WordsYou can view a list of words that you have previously looked up in the selected dictio

Dictionary181Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the dictionary vie

Handwriting182Table of ContentsHandwritingCreating a DrawingYou can use the [Handwriting] application to create a drawing.1 Press the (Home) button

Handwriting183Table of ContentsPencil toolEraser toolDrawing areaTo erase a line, tap  tap or stroke a part of the line.4 Tap [Save].NoteW

Handwriting184Table of ContentsIf you experience difficulties when drawing on the Reader:avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen. try not

Handwriting185Table of ContentsEditing an Existing Drawing1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  [Handwriting]  tap the drawing that you

Handwriting186Table of ContentsDeleting/Protecting a DrawingYou can delete or protect drawings.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  [Ha

Handwriting187Table of ContentsCapturing a ScreenshotThe Reader allows you to capture a screenshot of a drawing and store the image as a picture file.

Handwriting188Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the [Handwriting]

Text Memo189Table of ContentsText MemoCreating a Text MemoYou can use the [Text Memo] application to create a memo.1 Press the (Home) button  tap

Wireless Connectivity19Table of ContentsWi-Fi connection.* The name of the button on your Wi-Fi router may vary.“WPS” or “Connect” button3 After th

Text Memo190Table of ContentsTipIf you tap [New] while creating a memo, the current memo is saved, and a new notepad opens.Newly created memos wil

Text Memo191Table of ContentsEditing an Existing Memo1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  [Text Memo]  tap the memo that you wish to e

Text Memo192Table of ContentsDeleting/Protecting a MemoYou can delete or protect one or more memos.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications] 

Text Memo193Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the [Text Memo] con

Pictures194Table of ContentsPicturesViewing PicturesYou can use the [Pictures] application to view pictures one by one or as a slideshow. You can also

Pictures195Table of Contents1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  [Pictures].To browse the pictures list, see Details.Tool icons Detai

Pictures196Table of ContentsPicture viewer navigationPerform the following operations with a picture open.To Do thisGo to the next pagePress the >

Pictures197Table of ContentsChanging the OrientationYou can adjust the view to either portrait or landscape.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applic

Pictures198Table of ContentsZooming in on a PictureYou can zoom in on pictures for easier visibility.The viewer shows the zoom bar and viewing positio

Pictures199Table of ContentsViewing Pictures in a SlideshowThe slideshow displays pictures one by one in the current sort order. You can also specify

2Table of ContentsTable of ContentsGetting started ...5Welcome! ...

Wireless Connectivity20Table of ContentsCase B: A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with PIN inputIf your WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router does not support push-

Pictures200Table of Contents3 Press the (Back) button to return to the picture viewer.The selected interval is now applied when you start a slidesh

Pictures201Table of ContentsUploading a Picture to Evernote1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  [Pictures].2 Tap and hold a picture.Th

Pictures202Table of ContentsDeleting PicturesYou can delete one or more pictures.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  tap [Pictures].2

Pictures203Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the [Pictures] conte

Evernote204Table of ContentsEvernoteUsing EvernoteYou can download notes from a dedicated Evernote Notebook and view them in ePub format on the Reader

Evernote205Table of ContentsAn Evernote note of a picture size no larger than 1200 × 1600 pixels (width × height) will be displayed correctly.High

Evernote206Table of ContentsCreating a new accountIf you have not created an Evernote account yet, you will need to, in order to get started.1 Press

Evernote207Table of Contents3 Tap the input area and type the email address, username and password using the on-screen keyboard.4 Tap [Register].

Evernote208Table of ContentsSign in to EvernoteIf you have an Evernote account, you can use it by typing your username and password.1 Press the (Ho

Evernote209Table of ContentsEvernote SettingsSign out from Evernote. Select the notebook to be downloaded from Evernote to the Reader.Select the

Wireless Connectivity21Table of ContentsRefer to your Wi-Fi router’s instruction manual for further details.2 After entering the PIN, tap [OK] on the

Evernote210Table of ContentsSynchronizing in the Evernote list pageYou can synchronize notebooks easily in the Evernote list page. 1 Make sure that W

211FacebookTable of ContentsFacebookUsing FacebookYou can post book information, such as title, author and publisher (when available) and your favouri

212FacebookTable of ContentsLog In to FacebookAfter you have created your account, type in your email address and Facebook password.NoteYou must agr

213FacebookTable of Contents2. Type your email address and Facebook password using the on-screen keyboard.If a screen for permission appears, confirm

Settings214Table of ContentsChanging the SettingsChanging the SettingsThe [Settings] application allows you to personalize the Reader, set the date an

Changing the Settings215Table of ContentsGeneral SettingsSetting Description[Page Turn Preference]Sets the swipe direction for turning pages.[Menu Lan

Changing the Settings216Table of ContentsWireless Network SettingsSetting Description[Wi-Fi] Turn Wi-Fi on/off. See Details.[Wireless Standby]Wireless

Changing the Settings217Table of ContentsApplication PreferencesSetting Description[Books] Sets preferences for all books. You can adjust the default

Changing the Settings218Table of ContentsDate and Time SettingsSetting Description[Date] Sets the date.[Time] Sets the time.[Date Format]Sets the date

Changing the Settings219Table of ContentsSystem ManagementSetting Description[Device Lock] Sets a 4-digit PIN for the Reader to prevent unauthorized u

Wireless Connectivity22Table of ContentsCase C: Connecting to a Wi-Fi router without WPS supportMake sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings]

Changing the Settings220Table of ContentsSetting Description[Standby Screen]Sets standby screen preferences.[Type of Image]: You can select whether to

Changing the Settings221Table of ContentsInitializationSetting Description[Restore Defaults] Restores the default Reader settings.[Clear Keyboard Hist

Changing the Settings222Table of ContentsAboutSetting Description[Device Information]Displays the device details including the memory capacity, Adobe

Changing the Settings223Table of ContentsDevice ShutdownEnables you to shut down (turn off) the Reader, instead of leaving it in sleep mode.

Other Information224Table of ContentsTroubleshootingTroubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting tips may help you quickly resolve technical issues.1 Charge t

Troubleshooting225Table of Contentsas the graphite of a mechanical pencil. It can cause the RESET button to be blocked.3 Comprehensive support and tr

Troubleshooting226Table of Contentshours and then turn on the Reader.If the battery is completely depleted, power will not be supplied to the (Pow

Troubleshooting227Table of ContentsBatteryCannot charge the Reader.If you use other than the supplied USB cable to charge the Reader, it may not cha

Troubleshooting228Table of ContentsYour computer may not be supplying sufficient power. If you connect the Reader to your laptop computer, maintain

Troubleshooting229Table of Contentsthe computer enters sleep mode or standby mode, the Reader will be unable to charge, and the battery may drain. Whe

Wireless Connectivity23Table of ContentsItem DescriptionNetwork SSIDSecurity typePage indicatorPage turn iconWi-Fi is activated and the Reader de

Troubleshooting230Table of ContentsWireless ConnectivityWi-Fi connectionThe Reader does not connect to the Wi-Fi network.The network feature could n

Troubleshooting231Table of Contentscorrect. Adjust the settings as described in the manuals that came with the access point and in any information pro

Troubleshooting232Table of ContentsBrowserThe Web page is not displayed properly.The Wi-Fi network connection may have been interrupted. Make sure t

Troubleshooting233Table of ContentsReading BooksCannot open a book.You must be the account holder who purchased the book to read it.If there is an

Troubleshooting234Table of ContentsIf you delete or modify folders or files in the “database” folder on your computer, content or notes may be delet

Troubleshooting235Table of ContentsViewing PicturesCannot view a picture.The picture may be in an unsupported file type. For details on supported fi

Troubleshooting236Table of ContentsConnecting to your ComputerThe computer does not detect the Reader.After connecting the Reader to your computer v

Troubleshooting237Table of ContentsmicroSD CardThe Reader does not detect the microSD card, or cannot open an item stored on the microSD card.If you

Troubleshooting238Table of ContentsCannot save the book or other items on the microSD card.The Reader does not offer a feature that enables you to m

Precautions239Table of ContentsPrecautionsSafety InformationProtected contentProtected content is limited to personal use only. Use of the content bey

Wireless Connectivity24Table of ContentsThe Reader connects to the Wi-Fi network.The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar. See De

Precautions240Table of ContentsNever subject the Reader to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.If part of the Reader that genera

Precautions241Table of Contentstemperature environment to a high temperature environment or used in a room that has a heater just turned on. Condensat

Precautions242Table of ContentsNever wrap the Reader in anything when it is being charged. Heat build-up in the Reader may cause malfunction or dama

Precautions243Table of ContentsCleaning the ReaderClean the Reader with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. Make sure that there

Precautions244Table of ContentsWireless featureTurn off the wireless feature when you are in a location in which radio communications are prohibited

Precautions245Table of ContentsApplications on the ReaderDisclaimer: In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, inc

Precautions246Table of ContentsDepending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the Reader may not be displayed properly. This i

Precautions247Table of ContentsAbout Pre-installed Sample ContentSample content is pre-installed in the Reader so that you can try them out right away

Precautions248Table of ContentsReader Disposal ReferenceThe built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yours

Precautions249Table of Contentsby inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. Fo

Wireless Connectivity25Table of Contents1 Tap [Scan].The available access points are listed under [Wi-Fi Networks].Item DescriptionNetwork SSIDSecu

Precautions250Table of ContentsDisposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection sys

Precautions251Table of ContentsIn case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incor

Precautions252Table of ContentsNotes on microSD CardsSD cards are made to standards and are commonly used as storage media for portable devices. micro

Precautions253Table of Contents− Operate the Reader in the location where static charge or electrical noise is present.Do not strike, bend, drop, di

Precautions254Table of ContentsmicroSDXC card is not supported.FAT (File Allocation Table) is supported. exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table)

Precautions255Table of ContentsLegal NoticeLegal NoticeThe contents of each book pre-loaded on this product are copyrighted works, edited with the coo

Precautions256Table of ContentsFusion, and Swiss are trademarks, of Bitstream Inc.Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks

Legal Notice257Table of ContentsCorporation, and used under licence. Contains Reader® Mobile technology by Adobe Systems Incorporated.Google is a

Legal Notice258Table of ContentsAppendixSpecificationsModel namePRS-T3Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC, 1000mAhUSB powered from a c

Legal Notice259Table of ContentsCharging timeComputer-based charging: Approximately 2.5 hoursAC Adapter PRSA-AC10/PRSA-AC1A(sold separately)-based cha

Wireless Connectivity26Table of ContentsItem DescriptionWi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects a secured network. The Wi-Fi router to which you wa

Appendix260Table of ContentsExpansion slotsmicroSD card slotSee Details for supported card types and precautions.Supplied itemsThis Reader × 1USB cabl

Appendix261Table of ContentsSupported File TypesThe following files can be managed on the Reader application and transferred to the Reader device.Howe

Appendix262Table of ContentsPicturesJPEG files (.jpg, .jpeg)GIF files (.gif)PNG files (.png)BMP files (.bmp)NoteIf the size of a picture tha

Appendix263Table of ContentsOperating System DetailsMicrosoft Windows 7 (32/64-bit)Windows 7 Starter with Service Pack 1 or laterWindows 7 Home Basic

Appendix264Table of ContentsOperating System DetailsMicrosoft Windows XP (32-bit only)Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 or laterWindows XP P

Appendix265Table of ContentsRequirement DetailsScreen 1,024 x 768 display resolution with 24-bit colorNetwork Broadband internet connection* Dependin

Wireless Connectivity27Table of Contents6 The browser screen may show further information about completing the connection. Follow any instruction(s)

Wireless Connectivity28Table of ContentsManually setting a Wi-Fi connectionYou can set up a Wi-Fi network connection manually by inputting the require

Wireless Connectivity29Table of Contents4 Tap the [Security Method] menu (the default value is [Open]), and then tap the supported security type.5 T

3Table of ContentsBrowsing Content Lists ...78Content Lists ...

Wireless Connectivity30Table of ContentsGeneral notes on Wi-Fi connectivityTap and hold a network SSID in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list to display the a

Wireless Connectivity31Table of ContentsIf an access point’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) is private, enter Wi-Fi connection information manually.

Battery32Table of ContentsBatteryCharging the ReaderThe charge/battery status icon at the right side of the status bar shows the battery level. See De

Battery33Table of ContentsCharging via your computer1 Power on your computer.2 Connect the Reader to your computer with the supplied USB cable.Wait

Battery34Table of ContentsTo DescriptionInstall the Reader application, or transfer dataTap [Yes] to install the Reader application, or transfer files

Battery35Table of ContentsNoteDo not set the Reader to data transfer mode while downloading via a wireless connection.Your computer must be turned

Battery36Table of ContentsCharge/Battery status iconThe charge/battery status icon shows the charging status or approximate remaining charge of the ba

Battery37Table of ContentsIcon DescriptionFour bars indicate a fully charged or almost-fully charged battery. The number of bars decreases with the b

Battery38Table of ContentsMaximizing Battery LifeThere are many ways to conserve battery power. To extend battery life:If you have no plans to use t

Battery39Table of ContentsPower-consuming operationsThe following may require more power than normal reading operations.Wi-Fi communicationsConsta

4Table of ContentsText Memo ...189Pictures ...

Installing Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac)40Table of ContentsInstalling Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac)Installing Reader application (Re

Installing Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac)41Table of Contents“SETUP” and “READER” drives will appear on the desktop. Double-click the “SETUP” d

Installing Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac)42Table of ContentsTipWhen you transfer data to the microSD card, insert the microSD card to the Re

Turning the Power On/Off43Table of ContentsTurning the Power On/OffTurning the Power On/Off (Power) buttonCharge indicatorTurning on the power1 P

Turning the Power On/Off44Table of ContentsShutting down/turning off the power completely1 Press and hold the (Power) button for about 3 seconds.2

Turning the Power On/Off45Table of ContentsSleep modeTo save battery life and prevent unintentional operation of the touchscreen, set the Reader to sl

Parts and Controls46Table of ContentsParts and ControlsOverviewThis section describes the features and controls of the Reader.

Parts and Controls47Table of ContentsTouchscreen (Menu) button (Back) button (Home) button< > (Page turn) buttons

Parts and Controls48Table of ContentsCharge indicator (Power) buttonRESET button Micro USB connectormicroSD card slot

Parts and Controls49Table of ContentsStandard CoverPower supply terminalNoteThe power supply terminal can be used to supply power to the Cover w

Getting started5Table of ContentsWelcome!About your Reader™Enjoy the most natural and intuitive reading experience Sony has to offer. This is e-readin

Parts and Controls50Table of ContentsButtons (Power)Turns the Reader on/off, and sets it to sleep mode. See Details.< > (Page turn)When reading

Parts and Controls51Table of Contents (Home)Displays the [Home] screen. (Back)Returns to the previous screen, or returns to the content list from a bo

Parts and Controls52Table of ContentsRemoving/attaching the Standard CoverRemoving the Standard Cover1 Open the Standard Cover and turn over the Read

Parts and Controls53Table of ContentsAttaching the Standard Cover1 Insert the top four tabs of the Standard Cover into the upper holes of the Reader.

Parts and Controls54Table of ContentsNoteDo not remove the label on the battery.TipThe Standard Cover and Cover with Light (sold separately) inclu

Parts and Controls55Table of ContentsmicroSD Card SlotThe microSD card slot is located on the back of the Reader.1 Remove the Standard Cover. 2 Hold

Parts and Controls56Table of ContentsAccess indicator

Basic Operations57Table of Contents[Home] ScreenApplications and the [Home] ScreenPress the (Home) button to display the [Home] screen. The [Home] s

[Home] Screen58Table of ContentsTap to show the four most recently read books. Tap to show the previous screen.Recently added booksApplication

[Home] Screen59Table of Contents[Continue Reading] on the [Home] screen. Tap it to continue reading where you previously left off.The four most rece

Welcome!6Table of ContentsAbout this guidePlease read the Quick Start Guide and Important Product Information in this package to help you get started.

[Home] Screen60Table of ContentsApplication Description[Browser] Launches the Web browser. See Details.[Dictionary] Allows you to look up a word in th

[Home] Screen61Table of ContentsStatus barThe status bar shows the current status of the Reader, such as Wi-Fi status, the battery level and the statu

[Home] Screen62Table of ContentsIcon Indication Connected via the USB cable.Connecting to a network.A download is in progress. When multiple download

[Home] Screen63Table of ContentsWi-Fi network signal strength. See Details.Current battery level. See Details.The icon appears when new firmware is fo

[Home] Screen64Table of ContentsTipWhen you press the (Menu) button from the [Home] screen, the time is displayed at the left side of the status b

[Home] Screen65Table of ContentsItem DescriptionTurn [Wi-Fi] on/off. See Details.Go to the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen. See Details.Displays the stat

[Home] Screen66Table of ContentsDepending on the status of the Reader, other items may also appear in the notification window.Press the (Menu) butto

[Home] Screen67Table of ContentsTouchscreen OperationsThe touchscreen recognizes the following gestures.TapTap an icon, a button or a menu item and ra

[Home] Screen68Table of ContentsTap and holdTap and hold your finger to select a word and display a pop-up menu for further operations.

[Home] Screen69Table of ContentsTap, hold and dragTouch and hold your finger to the display and drag your finger; you can select a group of text and d

Welcome!7Table of ContentsSearching for a specific topic in this User GuideUse the [Table of Contents] feature of your Reader to search for topics, an

[Home] Screen70Table of ContentsSwipeSlide your finger gently and swiftly on the touchscreen to turn the page; you can turn the page forward by swipin

[Home] Screen71Table of ContentsSwipe and holdTo turn multiple pages continuously, swipe and hold your finger on the screen. Release your finger to st

[Home] Screen72Table of ContentsOn-Screen KeyboardThe on-screen keyboard is used when you need to type. If the keyboard does not automatically appear,

[Home] Screen73Table of ContentsShift key/[ALT][?123]/[ABC]Space (Search icon)/ (Line feed icon)/[Go]BackspaceTo Do thisInput text Tap the

[Home] Screen74Table of ContentsTo Do thisEnter a previously registered wordA list of words you registered to the keyboard history* displayed next to

Adding/Getting Content75Adding/Getting ContentTable of ContentsAdding ContentAdding ContentTransferring content via the Reader application (Reader for

Adding Content76Table of Contents2 For Windows users, click on the “Start” menu  “Computer” or “My Computer”  double-click the “READER” drive, and

Adding Content77Table of ContentsmicroSD card.If you disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred, data corruption may occur. To disconn

Browsing Content Lists78Table of ContentsContent ListsBrowsing Content List PagesThe Reader organizes content by content type and file format using ap

Content Lists79Table of ContentsTap to choose the bookshelfStatus iconsTool icons Details Page indicatorPage navigation iconTipDepending o

Welcome!8Table of ContentsJumping to a linked section in this User GuideTap the link to a chapter or section indicated with a highlight to open the pa

Content Lists80Table of ContentsStatus iconsIcon DescriptionThe item is stored on the microSD card.The item is protected from deletion. See Details.Th

Content Lists81Table of ContentsNavigationNavigation methodDescriptionPage indicatorDisplay the page jump panel. See Details.Page navigation icon or t

Content Lists82Table of ContentsBrowsing in Thumbnail View and List ViewContent can be displayed as individual thumbnails or in a list.The following i

Content Lists83Table of Contents1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Bookshelves]  tap [Books].2 Tap or .* displays thumbnails of content. display

Content Lists84Table of ContentsList view1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Bookshelves]  [Books]  (List view)  press the (Menu) button  ta

Content Lists85Table of ContentsUsing the Page Jump Panel in Content List PagesContent list pages can be turned conveniently via the page jump panel.

Content Lists86Table of ContentsTo use the page jump bar1 When viewing a content list page, tap the page indicator at the bottom of the screen.2 Tap

Content Lists87Table of ContentsFinding Content with a KeywordYou can find a specific item quickly with a keyword search.You can locate a book or auth

Content Lists88Table of Contents3 Input a search keyword and tap .The view shows only the items that satisfy the search criteria.To exit the search

Content Lists89Table of ContentsPosting Book information to FacebookYou can post the book title and author information to Facebook.1. Press the (Ho

Welcome!9Table of ContentsReader Features and FunctionsTransferring content from your computerTo enjoy books and pictures on the Reader, download the

Content Lists90Table of ContentsToolsBelow is a list of the tools available on each application’s content list page.Not all tools are available in eac

Content Lists91Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button on each application’s

Content Lists92Table of ContentsOption Description[Remove Content] Removes items from a collection that you have created. See Details.[Rename Collecti

Content Lists93Table of ContentsOption Description[Settings] Changes the slideshow interval. See Details.

Reading94ReadingTable of ContentsReading BooksOpening a Book1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Bookshelves].The [Books] content list opens. See Detai

Reading Books95Table of ContentsPage NavigationThere are several ways to navigate through books.Tap to add a bookmark DetailsTap and hold to add a b

Reading Books96Table of ContentsTipIf you select the [Refresh Display] checkbox from [Application Preferences], the display refreshes at each page t

Reading Books97Table of ContentsUsing the paging barPaging barSliderTap on a point on the paging bar to jump to a page that corresponds with tha

Reading Books98Table of ContentsUsing [Enter Page #]1 Tap [Enter Page #] to enter the page number with the on-screen numeric keyboard, and tap [OK].J

Reading Books99Table of ContentsAppearanceChanging the orientationYou can view books in either portrait or landscape mode.1 When viewing a book, pres