Sony PRS-T2 User Manual

©2012 Sony Corporation4-435-719-42(2)PRS-T2Click for instant access!Digital Book ReaderUser GuideTable of Contents

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

Reading Books101Table of ContentsChanging the page modeYou can change the page viewing style for PDF files. This is convenient for viewing pages with

Reading Books102Table of ContentsCropping a pageYou can crop the page margins to create a wider viewing area. This is convenient for viewing pages tha

Reading Books103Table of ContentsOptionDescription[Uncrop] Disables cropping.[Manual] Allows you to adjust the crop area manually by dragging arrows a

Reading Books104Table of ContentsAdjusting the brightness and contrastA page that is hard to read, such as a scanned or color-converted document, can

Reading Books105Table of ContentsOption Description[Custom] Create a custom setting. Tap (Settings) to adjust (Contrast) and (Brightness).Cont

Reading Books106Table of ContentsZooming inUse the zoom function when you want to temporarily zoom in on part of a page.The viewer shows the zoom bar

Reading Books107Table of ContentsAnnotationsBookmarking a pageYou can bookmark a page and take a note so that you will remember what the bookmark is f

Reading Books108Table of ContentsAdding handwritten notes1 Tap and hold the bookmark.2 Tap [by Drawing].3 Draw with the stylus or your finger on th

Reading Books109Table of ContentsNotes on handwritingWhile writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the touchscreen; this could

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

Reading Books111Table of ContentsHighlighting words on a pageYou can highlight words and take notes.1 Tap and hold the first word and drag across to

Reading Books112Table of ContentsTipTo search, sort and view all annotations across all books, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.To sea

Reading Books113Table 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 Books114Table of ContentsHandwriting a note on a pageYou can use the stylus or your finger and draw directly on a page.1 Press the (Menu) b

Reading Books115Table of ContentsIf you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on the Reader: avoid applying excessive pressure to th

Reading Books116Table of ContentsHiding annotationsYou can set the viewer to show or hide the annotations that you have made to the book. This is conv

Reading Books117Table of ContentsFinding annotations within a bookYou can search and view all annotations (bookmarks/highlights/handwritten notes) in

Reading Books118Table of ContentsHeadline (the highlighted text, the text note, the beginning text of the bookmarked page, or the beginning text of

Reading Books119Table of ContentsSearching for notes via keywordYou can perform a search for all or one of the specific note types.The search target c

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

Reading Books120Table of Contents2 Type a search keyword using the on-screen keyboard.3 Tap (Search) next to the search box.The [Search Results] v

Reading Books121Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsPress the (Menu) button from the [Notes]/[All Notes] list to select an option.Option Descripti

Reading Books122Table of ContentsUploading Highlighted Words on a Page to EvernoteYou can upload highlighted words and take notes to Evernote.1 Tap a

Reading Books123Table of ContentsNoteBefore uploading to Evernote, you need to log in. Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  [Evernote Set

Reading Books124Table of ContentsPosting Highlighted Words on a Page to FacebookYou can post highlighted words to Facebook.1. Tap and hold the first w

Reading Books125Table of Contentsyour comment in the preview screen before posting.3. Tap [Post].The selected words are now posted.NoteSelected item

Reading Books126Table of ContentsUsing the DictionaryThe Reader has built-in dictionaries to assist you with looking up the definition of a word on a

Reading Books127Table of ContentsDefinition area. Tap to open the dictionary viewer. See Details.Tap to display a list of candidate words. See Det

Reading Books128Table of ContentsFinding Pages with a KeywordYou can find pages that contain specific words using a keyword search.1 Tap and hold a w

Reading Books129Table 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

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

Reading Books130Table of ContentsChanging Book Page SettingsThe following settings are available for the current book issue you are reading.1 When vi

Reading Books131Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the book viewer

Organizing132OrganizingTable of ContentsOrganizing Your ContentDeleting a Single ItemYou can delete individual items.The following instructions use th

Organizing Your Content133Table of ContentsDeleting Multiple Items at OnceYou can delete multiple items at once. This is convenient for clearing up sp

Organizing Your Content134Table of Contents3 Tap [Delete Books].Boxes appear next to the thumbnails or list entries.BoxProtect iconSelected num

Organizing Your Content135Table 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 Content136Table of ContentsProtecting a Single ItemYou can protect an item so that you will not delete it accidentally.The following i

Organizing Your Content137Table of ContentsProtecting Multiple Items at OnceYou can protect one or more items at once.The following instructions use t

Organizing Your Content138Table of ContentsBoxProtect iconSelected number of items3 Tap the box of the item to be protected.Selected items are

Using Collections139Table of ContentsUsing CollectionsCreating a CollectionA collection is a custom set of books and other items that you create from

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

Using Collections140Table of Contents1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Bookshelves]  [Collections].Create a new collectionSearch by collection

Using Collections141Table of ContentsAdding Items to a CollectionYou can add items to existing collections.From the [Collections] application1 Press

Using Collections142Table 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 Collections143Table of ContentsRemoving Items from a CollectionYou can remove one or more items from a collection that you have created.1 Press

Using Collections144Table of ContentsNoteIf you have deleted an item from [Books], it will be automatically removed from all of the collections with

Using Collections145Table of ContentsRenaming a CollectionYou can change the name of a collection.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Bookshelves]  t

Using Collections146Table of ContentsDeleting a CollectionYou can delete a collection that you have created.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Booksh

Using Collections147Table of ContentsPosting a Collection to FacebookYou can post your book collection information to Facebook.1. Press the (Home)

Using Collections148Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from a collectio

Other Applications149Other ApplicationsTable of ContentsAll NotesFinding Annotations Across All BooksYou can use [All Notes] to find annotations acros

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

All Note150Table of ContentsNote icons DetailsFilter note type DetailsSort icon; sort by date, title or file nameSearch icon DetailsHeadline

All Note151Table 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 Note152Table of ContentsUploading Annotations Across All Books to Evernote1 Press the (Home) button  tap [All Notes]  tap and hold the note t

All Note153Table of ContentsPosting Annotations Across All Books to Facebook1 Press the (Home) button  tap [All Notes]  tap and hold the note tha

Web Browsing154Table of ContentsWeb BrowsingBrowsing the WebThe Reader has a Web browser that enables you to visit Web sites and download files and im

Web Browsing155Table of Contents[Browser]. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. When you tap [Accept], [Browser] opens.TipYou can press t

Web Browsing156Table of ContentsBrowsing ToolsZooming inWhile in zoom mode, the zoom bar is shown at the bottom-right of the screen.Pinch out to zoo

Web Browsing157Table of ContentsDownloadsWhen you click a download link, the item will be downloaded onto the Reader.*You can view the download histor

Web Browsing158Table of ContentsDownloading an imageYou can download an image displayed in the browser window.1 Tap and hold the image  tap [Save Im

Web Browsing159Table of ContentsCancelling a downloadYou can cancel a download that is currently in progress.1 When viewing a Web page, press the (

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

Web Browsing160Table of ContentsOpening a downloaded file/imageYou can view the files downloaded from a Web site. Downloaded files are stored in [Book

Web Browsing161Table of ContentsDeleting a downloaded fileYou can delete downloaded files.1 When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button  tap

Web Browsing162Table of ContentsMultiple WindowsOpening a new window1 When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button  [More]  [Windows]  [New

Web Browsing163Table of ContentsChanging the browser window in viewWhen you have more than one browser window open, you can change the window in view.

Web Browsing164Table of ContentsBookmarks and HistoryBookmarking a Web siteYou can bookmark your favorite Web sites so that you can return to them qui

Web Browsing165Table 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 Browsing166Table of ContentsDeleting bookmarksYou can remove bookmarks from the bookmark list to keep only the ones you need.1 When viewing a Web

Web Browsing167Table of ContentsOpening a previously visited Web siteYou can view a list of Web sites that you have previously visited.1 When viewing

Web Browsing168Table of Contents4 Press the (Back) button to return to the Web page you were browsing.TipYou can delete all browsing history item

Web Browsing169Table of ContentsUploading an Address of a Website to EvernoteYou can upload the address of your favorite Websites to Evernote.1 Visit

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

Web Browsing171Table of ContentsSetting Description[Set Home Page] Sets the default Web page to display. You can set the currently opened Web page as

Web Browsing172Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from a browser window

Web Browsing173Table of ContentsOption Description[Settings] Changes browser settings. See Details.

Dictionary174Table of ContentsDictionaryUsing the DictionaryYou can choose one of several embedded dictionaries to use.Only the dictionaries included

Dictionary175Table of ContentsTitle of the current dictionaryList of candidate words3 Tap one of the candidate words.The definition is displayed

Dictionary176Table of ContentsChanging the DictionaryYou can choose a different dictionary.The dictionary can also be changed as you look up a word.1

Dictionary177Table of ContentsListing Previously Looked-up WordsYou can view a list of words that you have previously looked up in the selected dictio

Dictionary178Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the dictionary vie

Handwriting179Table of ContentsHandwritingCreating a DrawingYou can use the [Handwriting] application to create a drawing.1 Press the (Home) button

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

Handwriting180Table 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

Handwriting181Table of ContentsIf you experience difficulties when drawing on the Reader:avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen. try not

Handwriting182Table of ContentsEditing an Existing Drawing1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  [Handwriting]  tap the drawing that you

Handwriting183Table of ContentsDeleting/Protecting a DrawingYou can delete or protect drawings.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  [Ha

Handwriting184Table of ContentsCapturing a ScreenshotThe Reader allows you to capture a screenshot of a drawing and store the image as a picture file.

Handwriting185Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the [Handwriting]

Text Memo186Table of ContentsText MemoCreating a Text MemoYou can use the [Text Memo] application to create a memo.1 Press the (Home) button  tap

Text Memo187Table 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 Memo188Table of ContentsEditing an Existing Memo1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  [Text Memo]  tap the memo that you wish to e

Text Memo189Table of ContentsDeleting/Protecting a MemoYou can delete or protect one or more memos.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications] 

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

Pictures191Table of ContentsPicturesViewing PicturesYou can use the [Pictures] application to view pictures one by one or as a slideshow. You can also

Pictures192Table of Contents1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  [Pictures].To browse the pictures list, see Details.Tool icons Detai

Pictures193Table of ContentsPicture viewer navigationPerform the following operations with a picture open.To Do thisGo to the next pagePress the >

Pictures194Table of ContentsChanging the OrientationYou can adjust the view to either portrait or landscape.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applic

Pictures195Table of ContentsZooming in on a PictureYou can zoom in on pictures for easier visibility.The viewer shows the zoom bar and viewing positio

Pictures196Table of ContentsViewing Pictures in a SlideshowThe slideshow displays pictures one by one in the current sort order. You can also specify

Pictures197Table of Contents3 Press the (Back) button to return to the picture viewer.The selected interval is now applied when you start a slidesh

Pictures198Table of ContentsUploading a Picture to Evernote1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  [Pictures].2 Tap and hold a picture.Th

Pictures199Table of ContentsDeleting PicturesYou can delete one or more pictures.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Applications]  tap [Pictures].2

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

Evernote201Table of ContentsEvernoteUsing EvernoteYou can download notes from a dedicated Evernote Notebook and view them in ePub format on the Reader

Evernote202Table of ContentsAn Evernote note of a picture size no larger than 1200 × 1600 pixels (width × height) will be displayed correctly.High

Evernote203Table of ContentsCreating a new accountIf you have not created an Evernote account yet, you will need to, in order to get started.1 Press

Evernote204Table of Contents3 Tap the input area and type the email address, username and password using the on-screen keyboard.4 Tap [Register].

Evernote205Table of ContentsSign in to EvernoteIf you have an Evernote account, you can use it by typing your username and password.1 Press the (Ho

Evernote206Table of ContentsEvernote SettingsSign out from Evernote. Select the notebook to be downloaded from Evernote to the Reader.Select the

Evernote207Table of ContentsSynchronizing in the Evernote list pageYou can synchronize notebooks easily in the Evernote list page. 1 Make sure that W

208FacebookTable of ContentsFacebookUsing FacebookYou can post book information, such as title, author and publisher (when available) and your favouri

209FacebookTable of ContentsLog In to FacebookAfter you have created your account, type in your email address and Facebook password.NoteYou must agr

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

210FacebookTable of ContentsIf a screen for permission appears, confirm your acceptance.3. Tap Log In button on the web page.NoteBefore posting to

Settings211Table of ContentsChanging the SettingsChanging the SettingsThe [Settings] application allows you to personalize the Reader, set the date an

Changing the Settings212Table of ContentsGeneral SettingsSetting Description[Page Turn Preference]Sets the swipe direction for turning pages.[Menu Lan

Changing the Settings213Table of ContentsWireless Network SettingsSetting Description[Wi-Fi] Turn Wi-Fi on/off. See Details.[Wireless Standby]Wireless

Changing the Settings214Table of ContentsApplication PreferencesSetting Description[Books] Sets preferences for all books. You can adjust the default

Changing the Settings215Table of ContentsDate and Time SettingsSetting Description[Date] Sets the date.[Time] Sets the time.[Date Format]Sets the date

Changing the Settings216Table of ContentsSystem ManagementSetting Description[Device Lock] Sets a 4-digit PIN for the Reader to prevent unauthorized u

Changing the Settings217Table of ContentsSetting Description[Standby Screen]Sets standby screen preferences.[Type of Image]: You can select whether to

Changing the Settings218Table of ContentsInitializationSetting Description[Restore Defaults] Restores the default Reader settings.[Clear Keyboard Hist

Changing the Settings219Table of ContentsAboutSetting Description[Device Information]Displays the device details including the memory capacity, Adobe

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

Other Information221Table of ContentsTroubleshootingTroubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting tips may help you quickly resolve technical issues.1 Charge t

Troubleshooting222Table of Contentsas the graphite of a mechanical pencil. It can cause the RESET button to be blocked.3 Comprehensive support and tr

Troubleshooting223Table of Contentshours and then turn on the Reader.If the battery is completely depleted, power will not be supplied to the (Pow

Troubleshooting224Table of ContentsBatteryCannot charge the Reader.If you use other than the supplied USB cable to charge the Reader, it may not cha

Troubleshooting225Table of ContentsYour computer may not be supplying sufficient power. If you connect the Reader to your laptop computer, maintain

Troubleshooting226Table of Contentsthe computer enters sleep mode or standby mode, the Reader will be unable to charge, and the battery may drain. Whe

Troubleshooting227Table of ContentsWireless ConnectivityWi-Fi connectionThe Reader does not connect to the Wi-Fi network.The network feature could n

Troubleshooting228Table of Contentscorrect. Adjust the settings as described in the manuals that came with the access point and in any information pro

Troubleshooting229Table of ContentsBrowserThe Web page is not displayed properly.The Wi-Fi network connection may have been interrupted. Make sure t

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

Troubleshooting230Table of ContentsReading BooksCannot open a book.You must be the account holder who purchased the book to read it.The transferre

Troubleshooting231Table of Contentsif you sync the Reader after they have been deleted from the Reader software. If you delete or modify folders or

Troubleshooting232Table of ContentsViewing PicturesCannot view a picture.The picture may be in an unsupported file type. For details on supported fi

Troubleshooting233Table of ContentsConnecting to your ComputerThe computer does not detect the Reader.After connecting the Reader to your computer v

Troubleshooting234Table of ContentsmicroSD CardThe Reader does not detect the microSD card, or cannot open an item stored on the microSD card.If you

Troubleshooting235Table of ContentsCannot save the book or other items on the microSD card.The Reader does not offer a feature that enables you to m

Precautions236Table of ContentsPrecautionsSafety InformationProtected contentProtected content is limited to personal use only. Use of the content bey

Precautions237Table of ContentsNever subject the Reader to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.If part of the Reader that genera

Precautions238Table of ContentsAvoiding water and moistureNote that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when the player is moved quic

Precautions239Table of ContentsUse the supplied USB cable or the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC10/PRSA-AC1A, sold separately) only. Do not use other U

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

Precautions241Table of ContentsWireless featureTurn off the wireless feature when you are in a location in which radio communications are prohibited

Precautions242Table of ContentsApplications on the ReaderDisclaimer: In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, inc

Precautions243Table of ContentsDepending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the Reader may not be displayed properly. This i

Precautions244Table of ContentsAbout Pre-installed Sample ContentSample content is pre-installed in the Reader so that you can try them out right away

Precautions245Table of ContentsReader Disposal ReferenceThe built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yours

Precautions246Table of Contentsby inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. Fo

Precautions247Table of ContentsDisposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection sys

Precautions248Table of ContentsIn case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incor

Precautions249Table of ContentsAdditional InformationThe following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directive

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

Precautions250Table of ContentsThe Wi-Fi feature shall exclusively be used inside buildings.France: The Wi-Fi feature of this Reader shall exclusively

Precautions251Table of ContentsYou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to

Precautions252Table of ContentsDo not allow a memory card to get wet.Avoid the following to prevent data damage. Sony does not provide any guarant

Precautions253Table of Contentsbecome unreadable by this product.You can use a microSD card (less than 2 GB) and microSDHC card (less than 32 GB), b

Legal Notice254Table of ContentsLegal NoticeLegal NoticeThe contents of each book pre-loaded on this product are copyrighted works, edited with the co

Legal Notice255Table of ContentsFusion, and Swiss are trademarks, of Bitstream Inc.Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademark

Legal Notice256Table of ContentsCorporation, and used under licence. Contains Reader® Mobile technology by Adobe Systems Incorporated.Google is a

Appendix257Table of ContentsAppendixSpecificationsModel namePRS-T2Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC, 1000mAhUSB powered from a compu

Appendix258Table of ContentsCharging timeComputer-based charging: Approximately 2.5 hoursAC Adapter PRSA-AC10/PRSA-AC1A(sold separately)-based chargin

Appendix259Table of ContentsExpansion slotsmicroSD card slotSee Details for supported card types and precautions.Supplied itemsThis Reader × 1Stylus ×

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 ContentsSupported File TypesThe following files can be managed on the Reader software and transferred to the Reader device.However

Appendix261Table of ContentsPicturesJPEG files (.jpg, .jpeg)GIF files (.gif)PNG files (.png)BMP files (.bmp)NoteIf the size of a picture tha

Appendix262Table of ContentsOperating System DetailsMicrosoft Windows Vista (32/64-bit)Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 2 or laterWindows Vi

Appendix263Table of ContentsThe Reader software also requires at minimum the following computing environment.Requirement DetailsCPU 1 GHz Intel proces

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 ...75Content 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 software, or transfer dataTap [Yes] to install the Reader software, or transfer files from

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 ...186Pictures ...

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

Installing Reader software (Reader for PC/Mac)41Table of ContentsWhen the Reader is connected to your Mac, the “SETUP” and “READER” drives will appear

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

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

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/Busy indicator (Power) button Micro USB connectorRESET buttonmicroSD card slot

Parts and Controls49Table of ContentsSupplied accessoriesUSB cable × 1Stylus × 1Use the stylus for drawing and tapping on the touchscreen.

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 ContentsmicroSD Card SlotThe microSD card slot is located on the lower-right side of the back of the Reader. Hold the mic

Parts and Controls53Table of ContentsAccess indicatorSlot cover

Basic Operations54Table of Contents[Home] ScreenApplications and the [Home] ScreenPress the (Home) button to display the [Home] screen. The [Home] s

[Home] Screen55Table of ContentsRecently added booksApplicationsThe [Applications] screen appears when you tap [Applications] on the [Home] screen

[Home] Screen56Table of ContentsThe four most recent books that have been added to the Reader are displayed under [Recently Added] on the [Home] scr

[Home] Screen57Table of ContentsApplication Description[Browser] Launches the Web browser. See Details.[Dictionary] Allows you to look up a word in th

[Home] Screen58Table of ContentsStatus barThe status bar shows the current status of the Reader, such as Wi-Fi status, the battery level and the statu

[Home] Screen59Table of ContentsIcon Indication Connected via the USB cable.Connecting to a network.A download is in progress. When multiple download

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

[Home] Screen61Table 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] Screen62Table of ContentsItem DescriptionTurn [Wi-Fi] on/off. See Details.Go to the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen. See Details.Displays the stat

[Home] Screen63Table of ContentsDepending on the status of the Reader, other items may also appear in the notification window.Press the (Menu) butto

[Home] Screen64Table of ContentsTouchscreen OperationsThe touchscreen recognizes the following gestures. You can also use the supplied stylus for more

[Home] Screen65Table of ContentsTap and holdTap and hold your finger to select a word and display a pop-up menu for further operations.

[Home] Screen66Table 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

[Home] Screen67Table of ContentsSwipeSlide your finger gently and swiftly on the touchscreen to turn the page; you can turn the page forward by swipin

[Home] Screen68Table of ContentsSwipe and holdTo turn multiple pages continuously, swipe and hold your finger on the screen. Release your finger to st

[Home] Screen69Table of ContentsOn-Screen KeyboardThe on-screen keyboard is used when you need to type. If the keyboard does not automatically appear,

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

[Home] Screen71Table of ContentsTo Do thisEnter a previously registered wordA list of words you registered to the keyboard history* displayed next to

Adding/Getting Content72Adding/Getting ContentTable of ContentsAdding ContentAdding ContentTransferring content via the Reader software (Reader for PC

Adding Content73Table of Contents2 For Windows users, click on the “Start” menu  “Computer” (“My Computer” for Windows XP users)  double-click the

Adding Content74Table of ContentsReader on the “READER” drive, the “SETUP” drive or the microSD card.If you disconnect the USB cable while data is b

Browsing Content Lists75Table of ContentsContent ListsBrowsing Content List PagesThe Reader organizes content by content type and file format using ap

Content Lists76Table of ContentsTap to choose the bookshelfStatus iconsTool icons Details Page indicatorPage navigation iconTipDepending o

Content Lists77Table of ContentsStatus iconsIcon DescriptionThe item is stored on the microSD card.The item is protected from deletion. See Details.Th

Content Lists78Table of ContentsNavigationNavigation methodDescriptionPage indicatorDisplay the page jump panel. See Details.Page navigation icon or t

Content Lists79Table of ContentsBrowsing in Thumbnail View and List ViewContent can be displayed as individual thumbnails or in a list.The following i

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

Content Lists81Table of ContentsList view1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Bookshelves]  [Books]  (List view)  press the (Menu) button  ta

Content Lists82Table of ContentsUsing the Page Jump Panel in Content List PagesContent list pages can be turned conveniently via the page jump panel.

Content Lists83Table 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 Lists84Table of ContentsFinding Content with a KeywordYou can find a specific item quickly with a keyword search.You can locate a book or auth

Content Lists85Table of Contents3 Input a search keyword and tap .The view shows only the items that satisfy the search criteria.To exit the search

Content Lists86Table of ContentsPosting Book information to FacebookYou can post the book information to Facebook.1. Press the (Home) button  tap

Content Lists87Table of ContentsToolsBelow is a list of the tools available on each application’s content list page.Not all tools are available in eac

Content Lists88Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button on each application’s

Content Lists89Table of ContentsOption Description[Remove Content] Removes items from a collection that you have created. See Details.[Rename Collecti

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

Content Lists90Table of ContentsOption Description[Settings] Changes the slideshow interval. See Details.

Reading91ReadingTable of ContentsReading BooksOpening a Book1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Bookshelves].The [Books] content list opens. See Detai

Reading Books92Table of ContentsPage NavigationThere are several ways to navigate through books.Tap to add a bookmark DetailsTap and hold to add a b

Reading Books93Table of ContentsTipIf you select the [Refresh Display] checkbox from [Application Preferences], the display refreshes at each page t

Reading Books94Table 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 Books95Table of ContentsUsing [Enter Page #]1 Tap [Enter Page #] to enter the page number with the on-screen numeric keyboard, and tap [OK].J

Reading Books96Table of ContentsAppearanceChanging the orientationYou can view books in either portrait or landscape mode.1 When viewing a book, pres

Reading Books97Table of ContentsNoteThe orientation can be changed for the [Books], [Browser] and [Pictures] applications. Changing the orientation

Reading Books98Table of Contents3 To change the font, tap [Original] and select from one of the fonts in the list.Press the (Back) button when done

Reading Books99Table of ContentsAbout PDF filesThe Reader provides the ability to display most text-based PDF files in several font sizes. Documents a