Getting Started
How to Use
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6 Importing eBooks from “The eBook
Checking the package contents
Charging
Operating the Touch Panel
On the touch panel, you can perform various functions by using
your finger or the supplied stylus.
Using the Advanced Features
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8
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First, charge the Reader battery, as battery power may not be
sufficient immediately after purchase.
Store from Sony” to eBook Library
You can purchase (download) eBooks from the online eBook
Store from Sony to your computer.
The Reader comes installed with a built-in rechargeable battery.
The Reader has various advanced features to enhance its
usability. You can use them from the menus displayed by pressing
the SEARCH button, the (Size) button or the OPTION button.
• Search menu: The Search menu enables you to find a book or a
keyword.
• Size menu: The Size menu enables you to adjust text size, and
zoom in/out a Book page.
• Option menu: The Option menu enables you to create Notes, jump
to a page, etc.
• Reader (with Soft cover and
Stylus) (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Quick Start Guide (this
manual) (1)
• Flyers
Turn on the Reader.
Tapping
When you turn on the Reader for the first time after purchase,
the touch panel calibration screen appears. Follow the on-
screen instructions and complete the calibration process.
Hint
By tapping on the touch panel, you can select an item on the
menu or list, etc.
• CD-ROM (1)
- eBook Library software
- User’s Guide
• Memory slot protective
inserts (2)
• The following explains how to import/transfer/read eBooks. For
details on other content formats supported by the Reader, refer to
the User’s Guide included on the CD-ROM.
Connect the Reader to your computer via USB cable.
Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB
cable. The indicator lights up red while charging, and goes off
when charging is complete.
Note
Reader
Note
• This CD-ROM will not play in an audio CD player.
• To purchase (download) eBooks, you need to prepare an Internet-
accessible environment on your computer.
Adjusting the text size
You can adjust the text size to enhance the readability from the
Size menu. In the Size menu, tap the desired size icon.
Charge indicator
Slide POWER switch
Turn on the Reader, then connect it to your computer
Book page in “L” size
Book page in “S” size
using the supplied USB cable.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Slide POWER switch.
Double-tapping
By tapping twice (double-tap) on the touch panel, you can create
bookmarks, select a word on a Book page to search in the
Search menu, etc.
Quick Start Guide
Guide de démarrage
To USB Connector
USB cable
USB cable
Size icons
Size indicator
To USB connector
Notes
Annotating a book
You can annotate a book by creating a bookmark, a highlight or
a comment.
To create a bookmark or a highlight, use the tool bar, which can
be displayed by tapping “Create/Edit Notes” in the Option menu.
To create a comment, use the Comment editor, which can be
displayed by tapping a bookmark or a highlighted word.
Hint
•
When you connect the Reader to your computer,
(indicating
• When you connect the Reader to your computer with eBook
Library started, the date and time of the Reader is automatically
synchronized with your computer clock.
connection via a USB) is displayed on the Reader’s screen. If the
battery has been fully depleted, it takes approximately 5 minutes
is displayed, during which time you will not be able to turn
on the Reader by the POWER switch. In this case, wait until
displayed.
PRS-700
Portable Reader System
until
Click the Start menu, then select “All Programs” –
is
Rear
Dragging
“Reader” – “eBook Library” to start eBook Library.
©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China
4-120-383-11(1)
By dragging on the touch panel, you can turn a page, drag a
magnified page in Zoom mode or select a word to highlight.
The charge indicator lights up in red while
while the Reader is charging.
is not displayed,
Comment editor
Tool bar
Click “eBook Store” in the Source view of eBook Library.
Front
The eBook Store page appears.
OPTION button
Displays the Option menu.
(Highlight)
• If the remaining battery power of a connected notebook computer
is low, charging via USB connection may not be possible.
If you connect the Reader to a notebook computer which is not
connected to an AC outlet, the battery of the notebook computer will be
drained. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer
which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period.
Follow the instructions in the store to authorize the
English
Input screen
Reader and your computer.
•
(Size) button
Displays the Size menu.
Highlighted
word
About the serial number
The serial number provided for this unit is required for customer registration. The
number is on a label on the back of the unit. Do not remove the label.
Authorization is required only on the first visit to the eBooks
Store from Sony.
SEARCH button
Displays the Search menu.
Follow the instructions in the store to purchase
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the unit. Record them in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ___________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
On-screen
keyboard
Hint
(download) eBooks.
• The Reader can also be charged by connecting to an AC outlet
using the AC Adaptor for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional).
HOME button
Displays the Home menu.
Downloaded eBooks are automatically imported to “Library”
in the Source view of eBook Library.
For more details about the advanced features, refer to the User’s
Guide.
Touch panel
For longer battery life
Library
The touch panel gives you simple access to the various
functions on the Reader.
Downloaded
Hint
Note on use
content
The Reader has a Power Management feature to avoid
unnecessary battery consumption.The Power Management
operates as follows:
• You can reverse the direction of dragging in the Settings menu. For
details, refer to “Changing Settings” in the User’s Guide.
• Replacement or repair of a broken or scratched touch panel is not covered by the
warranty.
• Do not drop or submit the Reader to excessive shock.
• Do not poke people using the supplied stylus.
• Do not treat or use the supplied stylus roughly by bending it, or scratching the touch
panel with it.
Stylus
The supplied stylus enables you to perform precise
operations such as highlighting, on the touch panel.
• After 60 minutes of inactivity, the Reader enters sleep mode
Dragging and Holding
By holding on the touch panel after dragging, you can turn
pages repeatedly.
Read to learn about advanced features
Included with the Reader is this Quick Start Guide and the User’s
Guide. Additionally, after installing the supplied eBook Library, you can
refer to the Help within eBook Library.
automatically while the battery power is consumed slightly.
• After 5 days of inactivity, the Reader automatically
shutdown and stops consuming the battery power.
Removing the supplied stylus
• Use the supplied stylus only for the operation on the touch panel.
• Do not use a damaged or deformed stylus.
The supplied stylus is stored on the right side of the Reader. Pull
it out from the top when you use it.
*
If the battery power is at a low level, the Reader will shutdown after 60 minutes
of inactivity.
Source view
On Copyrights
The contents of each book pre-installed on this product are copyrighted works, edited
with the cooperation of the publisher and editor hereto mentioned.
Copyright laws prohibit copying the data of this product or the contents of this manual
(illustrations, related documents, etc.) in whole or in part without the permission of the
copyright holder. Additionally, use of the data of this product or the contents of this
manual is not allowed without Sony’s permission except for personal use.
User’s Guide
Contains instructions for advanced features of the Reader and
troubleshooting information.
To shutdown the Reader manually
Hint
You can shutdown the Reader in one of the following ways.
• eBooks can be read in eBook Library using your computer. For
more information about using eBook Library, refer to the eBook
Library Help.
• Slide the POWER switch and hold it for more than 3
seconds.
• Use “Device Shutdown” in the Settings menu. For details,
Browsing the User’s Guide on your computer
refer to the User’s Guide.
The PDF file of the User’s Guide is
provided on the supplied CD-ROM.
Click the Start menu at the bottom
left of the Desktop, then select “All
Programs” – “Reader” – “PRS-700
User’s Guide” to start Adobe Reader
and open the User’s Guide.
• SONY and the SONY logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• BBeB, BBeB Book, and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO”, and their logos are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Bitstream is a registered trademark, and Dutch, Font Fusion, and Swiss are
trademarks, of Bitstream Inc.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, Reader and PDF are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
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Transferring eBooks from your
computer to the Reader
Check that eBook Library is running and that the Reader
is connected to your computer using the USB cable.
“Reader” appears in the Source view of eBook Library.
Installing eBook Library
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Reading eBooks on the Reader
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Turn on the computer and start Windows.
Log on using an account with administrator privileges and
connect to the Internet with your computer.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer’s drive.
The launcher appears and prompts you to configure your
settings.
Note
Home Menu
For details on how to use Adobe
Reader, refer to Adobe Reader Help.
When you put the supplied stylus back into the holder, make sure
to insert it fully to the bottom of the holder.
Click “Library” in the Source view, then click (List view).
The View area is switched to the List view and all the content
in Library is listed.
List view
Hint
• To view the User’s Guide,
Adobe Reader or Acrobat
needs to be installed.
Adobe Reader can be
downloaded by selecting
“Get Adobe® Reader®”
on the launcher.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
SD Memory Card slot
Used to insert a SD Memory Card (optional).
Select “Install eBook Library.”
Library
All other system names and product names appearing in this document are generally
the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Further, the
trademark ™ and registered trademark ® symbols are not indicated throughout this
document.
The Install Wizard screen appears. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install.
“Memory Stick Duo” slot
Used to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” Memory Card (optional).
Subsequently, install the User’s Guide as well by selecting
“Install PRS-700 User’s Guide” on the launcher.
(Back)
OPTION
POWER switch
Switches on/off the Reader.
Program ©2008 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2008 Sony Corporation
If the installation is not successful, refer to “When installation is
not successful – Q&A” on this Quick Start Guide.
To start eBook Library
eBook Library Help
<
/
> (Page Turn)
(Size)
Provides detailed information about using eBook Library and the
Reader.
Indicator
SEARCH
HOME
Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when charging
is complete.
Flashes orange while the Reader is accessing your computer
via USB.
Double-click the eBook Library icon ( ) on theWindows
desktop.
What You Can Do with Reader
Click “Help” − “eBook Library
Help.”
In the Home menu, tap
(Books).
Hint
The Book list appears.
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Portable Reader System PRS-700.
Read through this Quick Start Guide to prepare the Reader for use.
Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer content from your
computer to the Reader to take it anywhere you wish.
• You can also start eBook Library by clicking the Start menu and
then selecting “All Programs” – “Reader” – “eBook Library.”
Hints
There is an index bar on the right side of
the list, in which books are sorted
alphabetically. If your desired book is
not displayed in the list, tap the initial
letter of the book.
Also flashes in orange while switching the Reader on or off.
• When you click “Books,” “Audio” or “Pictures” in the Source
view, only their respective content types are displayed.
• When you click (Thumbnail view), content can be displayed
as thumbnails.
Holes for soft cover attachment
<
/
> (Page Turn) buttons
Select the content you want to transfer from the list.
To select multiple content, click the content while holding
down the Ctrl key.
You can also turn pages using the touch panel.
Support
Customer registration
It is recommended that you perform customer registration by
registering your contact information, which enables Sony to send you
information regarding technical support, software updates, etc.
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(Back) button
Hint
If you encounter an issue, try the following.
Getting Started
• If you want to continue reading from the
Returns to the previous menu.
last displayed page, tap
(Continue
Drag the content from the list to “Reader” in the Source
Index bar
Hole for hand strap
Used to attach the hand strap (optional).
Reading) in the Home menu.
• If you cannot install eBook Library
Refer to “When installation is not successful – Q&A” in this Quick Start
Guide.
view.
Read this manual for initial preparation.
• Charge the Reader.
• Install eBook Library on your computer.
The content is transferred to the Reader.
Select “Product Registration Website” on the launcher.
(Light) Switch
• For other issues
Switches on/off the built-in light.
Tap the desired book in the list.
The cover page of the book appears.
If you have read the book before, the
last displayed page of the book
appears.
Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in the User’s Guide.
System requirements
The following are requirements to use eBook Library.
DC IN jack
Importing
Reader
Used to connect the AC Adaptor for Reader (AC-S5220E)
(optional).
If the issue persists
OS
Import eBooks from an online eBook store, or
from your computer.
Microsoft
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Business
USB connector
Used to connect the USB cable (supplied).
Visit the support site.
Downloaded eBooks
(Headphones) jack
Used to connect headphones (optional).
*1
Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
If the issue still persists
VOL –/+ button
Windows XP
On the Book page, drag on the page
Notes
Windows XP Media Center Edition
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
RESET button
or press the
turn a page.
> (Page Turn) button to
*2
Resets the Reader if no operation is possible.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable from the Reader while data is
being transferred.
• Safely disconnects the Reader from your computer once all
transfer activity has been completed. Before you disconnect the
Reader, click (Eject) button, and then disconnect from the
computer.
• Do not leave the Reader connected for extended periods to a
notebook computer that is not connected to AC power, because
the Reader may drain the computer’s battery.
If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the system
suspend, sleep or hibernation while the Reader is connected to the
computer directly, the Reader battery will not be charged. Instead,
the Reader will continue to draw power from its battery, discharging it.
Contact Sony Support.
For customers in the USA:
To return to the previous page, drag the
opposite direction or press the <
(Page Turn) button.
CPU
RAM
800 MHz Celeron class processor or better
Phone number: 1-866-962-7669
For customers in Canada:
Phone number: 1-877-899-7669
For details, refer to “Troubleshooting” in the User’s Guide.
Content (book/audio/
picture files, etc.)
128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows Vista)
Free space on 20 MB or more
1
* Online eBook store
hard disc
Depending on the content amount, more space may
be required.
2
* Content that you already have can also be transferred.
For details on content type compatible with the Reader,
refer to the User’s Guide.
Monitor
High Color or more, 1024 × 768 pixels or more (True
Color, 1280 × 1024 pixels, or more recommended)
To close the book
•
Press the
(Back) button.
Other devices CD-ROM drive, USB port, pointing device such as
mouse or track pad
• Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may apply) is
also required on your computer.
To return to the Home menu
Press the HOME button.
Transferring
On transferring via a memory card
• To transfer eBooks to a memory card on the Reader, insert the
memory card in the Reader, then follow the above steps (except
drag and drop the content on “Memory Stick on Reader/SD Card
on Reader” in step 4). For details, refer to “Transferring content via
a memory card” in the User’s Guide.
• With a memory card slot on your computer or a memory card
reader, you can also transfer content directly to the memory card
and then insert it in the Reader.
Transfer content from your computer to the
Reader using eBook Library.
• This software is not supported by the following environments:
- An operating system other than those included above
- Personally built computer or operating system
- Upgraded manufacturer-installed operating system
- Multi-boot environment
- Multi-monitor environment
If a memory card is inserted in your computer or a memory card
reader, the memory card icon appears in the Source view. Follow
the above steps (except drag and drop the content on “Memory
Stick on PC/SD Card on PC” in step 4) to transfer to a memory card.
• When inserting the memory card into the Reader, it may take time
for the Reader to recognize the content files in the memory card if
the capacity of the content files stored on the memory card is large.
- Macintosh
When installation is not successful - Q&A
Q1Does your computer meet system requirements?
A1 Check that your computer meets the system requirements listed above.
Q2Were you logged on as an “Administrator,” did you close all running
software programs before beginning the installation?
A2 Log on as “Administrator.”
Reading/Playing/Viewing
Hint
Close all running software programs, including background programs such as
virus-protection software.
• You can also purchase and transfer Adobe DRM protected content
using Adobe Digital Editions 1.5 or later.
For details about usage or support, refer to the Adobe information
page at the following web site:
Enjoy content on the Reader.
Q3The set-up program does not start automatically.
A3 If the set-up program does not start automatically when you insert the CD-ROM,
click “Start” on the Windows taskbar, click “My Computer,” and then double-click
the optical disc drive icon to start the program.
Q4Is the progress bar in the installation window moving, and the access
lamp of the CD drive flashing?
A4 When the bar is moving and the lamp is flashing, the installation is still in
progress. Please wait for the installation to finish.
If the solutions listed here do not resolve the issue, refer to “Support” in
this Quick Start Guide.
Hint
•For the latest information on eBook Library and to download any software
updates, visit the Web site:
About sample data
The Reader is pre-installed with sample data.
If you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it, and nor will be
supplied with any replacement data.
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