Sony PRS-300SC Betriebsanweisung

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-12(1)PRS-300©2009 Sony CorporationUser’s Guide4-151-151-12(1)Digital Book Reader Jump to the table of contents

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting StartedTo turn off the ReaderSlide the POWER switch again.The Reader is turned off and enters sleep mode.To stop con

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting StartedCharging the ReaderAbout chargingCharging the Reader is required when using it for the first time or the rema

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting Started Make sure your computer is connected to an AC outlet and turned on (not in sleep mode). Connect the Read

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting StartedNotes• While charging via USB, the Reader cannot be operated.• Do not leave the Reader connected to a noteb

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting StartedNote• If the remaining battery power is low, the following warning appears. Charge the battery. ( page 11)

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting StartedInstalling eBook LibraryeBook Library is the content management software you use with the Reader.Notes• The

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting StartedBasic Menu OperationYou can operate the Reader by selecting item from the menu (list). (Home) button“Home” me

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting StartedIn this manual, the operating instructions of the Reader are described as follows.Example: Selecting a book f

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting Started Press the number button of the desired book, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto the desired

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting Started Press the number 2 button, or press the / buttons to move the cursor onto “Begin” and then press the Ent

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Table of ContentsIntroductionWhat You Can Do with the Reader ... 5Getting Start

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring ContentImporting ContentAuthorizing the Reader and your computerBefore purchasing and downloading

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable.eBook Library starts a

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring Content Follow the store instructions.To download Adobe DRM-protected filesWhen you download Ad

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring ContentDownloading eBooks from eBook storeYou can download eBooks from an online eBook store to y

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring ContentHint• eBooks can be read on eBook Library using your computer. For details on eBook Libra

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring ContentImporting content to eBook LibraryYou can import content files stored on your computer int

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring ContentTransferring ContentTransferring content to the ReaderYou can transfer (copy) the content

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring Content Slide the POWER switch.The Reader is turned on.Note• If the Reader does not turn on, t

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring ContentNotes• If eBook Library does not start automatically, start it manually.• If “Reader” do

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring Content Drag the content from the list to “Reader” in the Source view.The content is transferre

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksReading Books ... 34Selecting a book .

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring ContentNotes• If there is not enough free space on the internal memory of the Reader, content ma

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring Content Click “Reader” in the Source view, then click (List view).The View area is switched t

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring ContentSynchronizing content in Library with the ReaderYou can synchronize content in the Library

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Importing and Transferring Content Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. ( page 11)eBook Libra

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksReading BooksFollow the steps below to read books transferred from your computer.Note If an invalid operation

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading Books Hints If you want to continue reading from the last displayed page, select “Continue Reading” from the “Home

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading Books Hint If you open the book from “Continue Reading,” you can display the “Options” menu from the book page by

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksSelecting a bookFrom the “Home” menu, you can select a book by the title, the author or the transferred date, o

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksOperations on a Book listThe following operations can be performed on a Book list (including the Book list in C

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksAbout the Index menuIn the Index menu, books are sorted into several categories. If more than 30 books are stor

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationUpdating the Reader’s Firmware ... 74About Books Pre-installe

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksAbout the Options menuThe “Options” menu appears after you select a book from the list. You can choose the poin

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksDisplay item Description/Reference pageInfoDisplays the book Information. ( page 53)UtilitiesDeletes the book

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksOperations on the book pageOn the Book page screen, the following operations can be performed.Book pageSize ind

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksButton Operation (Home) button Press: Displays the “Home” menu. (Size) buttonPress: Adjusts the text sizes. (

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksUsing the Useful FeaturesYou can use the various features to enhance readability.Adjusting text sizeYou can adj

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksHints• When the texts on a PDF or EPUB file are magnified, the page is divided into multiple sections. To disp

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksCreating a bookmark on a pageYou can create a bookmark on a page you may wish to return to. On the book page,

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksNotes• The bookmarks created on the Reader can be displayed on eBook Library 3.0 or later. Earlier versions of

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksTo remove all bookmarks in the current book On the book page, press the (Return) button to display the “Opt

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksSwitching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal)You can set the screen orientation to vertical or horizontal.

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)IntroductionWhat You Can Do with the ReaderFirst, read the Quick Start to prepare the Reader for use. Initially after purcha

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksJumping to the specified number page directlyYou can jump directly to a page by inputting the page number with

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksGoing back to previously displayed pagesAfter you have jumped to a page using the links or by inputting its pag

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksDeleting a book You can delete a book on the Reader from the “Options” menu. On the book page, press the (R

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksChecking the book informationYou can check the book information, such as the title, author, book cover thumbnai

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Reading BooksDisplay item DescriptionDigital RightsDisplays the following only if a book with DRM is selected. (BBeB, PDF an

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)SettingsChanging SettingsYou can configure the various settings in the “Settings” menu. From the “Home” menu, select “Sett

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Settings From the “Settings” menu, select the setting item you want to change.Example: “Date and Time” setting screen“Set

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)SettingsSettings menu itemsIn the “Settings” menu, you can configure the following settings.Setting item Description“Orienta

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)SettingsSetting item Description“Date and Time Format”Sets the display format of date and time. “Date”: “Month-Day-Year,” “D

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)SettingsSetting item Description“Sleep Mode” (Continued)Note In the following states, the Reader does not enter sleep mode

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting StartedParts and Controls Enter buttonSelects an item or applies a setting. /// Directional buttons• Moves t

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)SettingsSetting item Description“Advanced Settings”Refer to “Advanced Settings menu items.” ( page 61)“About”Displays the f

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)SettingsAdvanced Settings menu itemsIn the “Advanced Settings” menu, you can configure the following settings.Setting item D

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)SettingsSetting item Description“Device Lock” (Continued)Notes You are recommended to make a note of your password and keep

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)SettingsSetting item Description“Format Internal Memory”Formats the internal memory of the Reader. By formatting the memory,

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf the Reader does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. R

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Troubleshooting Check the symptoms in “Troubleshooting.” ( page 66) Check for information about the issue in eBook Libr

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)TroubleshootingPowerSymptom Cause or corrective actionBattery cannot be charged (The charge indicatordoes not light up). Ch

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)TroubleshootingSymptom Cause or corrective actionThe Reader cannot be turned on. (continued) Battery power has been fully d

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)TroubleshootingConnection to the computerSymptom Cause or corrective actionThe Reader cannot be operated during USB connecti

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)TroubleshootingSymptom Cause or corrective actionThe Reader cannot be recognized.(continued) Use the supplied USB cable. T

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting Started (Return) buttonGoes to an upper menu or cancels the operation. (Bookmark) buttonCreates/Removes a book

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)TroubleshootingSymptom Cause or corrective actionContent cannot be transferred to the Reader from your computer. The USB ca

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)TroubleshootingeBookSymptom Cause or corrective actionAn eBook cannot be read. You may not have signed up or performed auth

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)TroubleshootingRestoring default settingsAll default settings of the Reader can be restored.NotesThe following occurs when y

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)TroubleshootingUninstalling eBook LibraryTo uninstall the supplied software from your computer, follow the procedures below.

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationUpdating the Reader’s FirmwareBy updating the Reader’s firmware, you can ensure your Reader has the latest

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationAbout Books Pre-installed on the ReaderThe Reader is pre-installed with sample content so that you can try

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationNotes on the Reader DisposalThe built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove th

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-12(1)Other InformationPrecautionsDisposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and othe

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-12(1)Other InformationBy ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequen

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-12(1)Other InformationNotice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting Started USB connectorUsed to connect the USB cable (supplied). ( page 11) DC IN jackUsed to connect the AC Adapt

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationThe following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Oth

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationIf you have any questions about this product:Visit:www.sony.com/readersupportContact:Sony “Digital Book Rea

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationFor Customers in the USA and CanadaRECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESLithium-ion batteries are recyclable.You

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other Information• Do not leave the Reader on an unstable surface • Make sure not to sit down with the Reader in your back

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationOn software• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationOn Cleaning• Clean the case of the Reader with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses.• If

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationOn CopyrightsThe contents of each book pre-installed on this product are copyrighted works, edited with the

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationAll other system names and product names appearing in this document are generally the registered trademarks

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other Informationprocpspsmiscsedshellutilssysutilssysvinittartextutilstimeutil-linuxThese source codes are available on the

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationSpecificationsModel namePRS-300Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeable battery: DC 3.7 VAC adapter: DC 5.2 VBatte

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Getting StartedTurning on the ReaderSlide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader. Make sure to turn on the Reader before con

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationSystem requirementsThe following are requirements to use eBook Library.OSMicrosoft Windows VistaWindows Vis

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationContinuedIndexSymbols (Bookmark) button ...7, 46 (Home) button ...6 (Return)

PRS-300.GB.4-151-151-11(1)Other InformationLLink ............43NNumber buttons .......7OOptions me