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©2011 Sony Corporation 4-288-614-32(3)PRS-T1User GuideDigital Book ReaderClick for instant access!Table of Contents

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

Reading Books100Table of ContentsNotes on handwritingWhile writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the touchscreen; this could

Reading Books101Table of ContentsEditing notes1 Tap and hold on the bookmark. The notepad or the drawing pad opens.2 Tap [Edit].The on-screen keyb

Reading Books102Table of ContentsHighlighting words on a pageYou can highlight words and take notes.1 Tap and hold the first word and drag across to

Reading Books103Table of ContentsTipTo search, sort and view all annotations across all books, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.To sea

Reading Books104Table of Contents2 Tap [Edit Note].The on-screen keyboard or the drawing pad opens.3 Edit the note.4 Tap [Save].The notepad or the

Reading Books105Table 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 Books106Table of ContentsIf you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on the Reader: avoid applying excessive pressure to th

Reading Books107Table of ContentsHiding annotationsYou can set the viewer to show or hide the annotations that you have made to the book. This is conv

Reading Books108Table of ContentsFinding annotations within a bookYou can search and view all annotations (bookmarks/highlights/handwritten notes) in

Reading Books109Table of ContentsHeadline (the highlighted text, the text note, the beginning text of the bookmarked page, or the beginning text of

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

Reading Books111Table of Contents2 Type a search keyword using the on-screen keyboard.3 Tap (Search) next to the search box.The [Search Results] v

Reading Books112Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsPress the (Menu) button from the [Notes]/[All Notes] list to select an option.Option Descripti

Reading Books113Table of ContentsUsing the DictionaryThe Reader has built-in dictionaries to assist you with looking up the definition of a word on a

Reading Books114Table of ContentsDefinition area. Tap to open the dictionary viewer. See Details.Tap to display a list of candidate words. See Det

Reading Books115Table of ContentsFinding Pages with a KeywordYou can find pages that contain specific words using a keyword search.1 Tap and hold a w

Reading Books116Table 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 Books117Table of ContentsChanging Book Page SettingsThe following settings are available for the current book issue you are reading.1 When vi

Reading Books118Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the book viewer

Organizing119OrganizingTable of ContentsOrganizing Your ContentDeleting a Single ItemYou can delete individual items.The following instructions use th

Welcome!12Table of ContentsWireless ConnectivityJoin a Wi-Fi® NetworkTo connect to the internet wirelessly, set up a wireless (Wi-Fi®) internet connec

Organizing Your Content120Table of ContentsDeleting Multiple Items at OnceYou can delete multiple items at once. This is convenient for clearing up sp

Organizing Your Content121Table of Contents3 Tap [Delete Books].Boxes appear next to the thumbnails or list entries.BoxProtect iconSelected num

Organizing Your Content122Table 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 Content123Table of ContentsProtecting a Single ItemYou can protect an item so that you will not delete it accidentally.The following i

Organizing Your Content124Table of ContentsProtecting Multiple Items at OnceYou can protect one or more items at once.The following instructions use t

Organizing Your Content125Table of ContentsBoxProtect iconSelected number of items3 Tap the box of the item to be protected.Selected items are

Using Collections126Table of ContentsUsing CollectionsCreating a CollectionA collection is a custom set of books and other items that you create from

Using Collections127Table of Contents1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Collections].Create a new collectionSearch by collection name2 Tap .3

Using Collections128Table of ContentsAdding Items to a CollectionYou can add items to existing collections.From the [Collections] application1 Press

Using Collections129Table of Contents4 Select one or more books that you wish to add.Selected items are indicated with a check.5 Tap [Done].NoteA

Wireless Connectivity13Table of Contents1 Press the (Home) button  tap  [Settings]  [Wireless Network Settings].2 Confirm that there is a che

Using Collections130Table of ContentsRemoving Items from a CollectionYou can remove one or more items from a collection that you have created.1 Press

Using Collections131Table of ContentsNoteIf you have deleted an item from [Books], it will be automatically removed from all of the collections with

Using Collections132Table of ContentsRenaming a CollectionYou can change the name of a collection.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Collections]  t

Using Collections133Table of ContentsDeleting a CollectionYou can delete a collection that you have created.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Collec

Using Collections134Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from a collectio

Other Applications135Other ApplicationsTable of ContentsAll NotesFinding Annotations Across All BooksYou can use [All Notes] to find annotations acros

All Note136Table of ContentsNote icons DetailsFilter note type DetailsSort icon; sort by date, title or file nameSearch icon DetailsHeadline

All Note137Table of Contents2 Tap a note in the list.The page containing the selected note is displayed.To return to [All Notes], press the (Back)

Handwriting138Table of ContentsHandwritingCreating a DrawingYou can use the [Handwriting] application to create a drawing.1 Press the (Home) button

Handwriting139Table 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

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

Handwriting140Table of ContentsIf you experience difficulties when drawing on the Reader:avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen. try not

Handwriting141Table of ContentsEditing an Existing Drawing1 Press the (Home) button  tap  [Handwriting]  tap the drawing that you wish to edit

Handwriting142Table of ContentsDeleting/Protecting a DrawingYou can delete or protect drawings.1 Press the (Home) button  tap  [Handwriting].2

Handwriting143Table of ContentsCapturing a ScreenshotThe Reader allows you to capture a screenshot of a drawing and store the image as a picture file.

Handwriting144Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the [Handwriting]

Web Browsing145Table of ContentsWeb BrowsingBrowsing the WebThe Reader has a Web browser that enables you to visit Web sites and download files and im

Web Browsing146Table of Contents[Browser]. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. When you tap [Accept], [Browser] opens.TipYou can press t

Web Browsing147Table of ContentsBrowsing ToolsZooming inWhile in zoom mode, the zoom bar is shown at the bottom-right of the screen.Pinch out to zoo

Web Browsing148Table of ContentsDownloadsWhen you click a download link, the item will be downloaded onto the Reader.*You can view the download histor

Web Browsing149Table of ContentsDownloading an imageYou can download an image displayed in the browser window.1 Tap and hold the image  tap [Save Im

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

Web Browsing150Table of ContentsCancelling a downloadYou can cancel a download that is currently in progress.1 When viewing a Web page, press the (

Web Browsing151Table of ContentsOpening a downloaded file/imageYou can view the files downloaded from a Web site. Downloaded files are stored in [Book

Web Browsing152Table of ContentsDeleting a downloaded fileYou can delete downloaded files.1 When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button  tap

Web Browsing153Table of ContentsMultiple WindowsOpening a new window1 When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu) button  [More]  [Windows]  [New

Web Browsing154Table of ContentsChanging the browser window in viewWhen you have more than one browser window open, you can change the window in view.

Web Browsing155Table of ContentsBookmarks and HistoryBookmarking a Web siteYou can bookmark your favorite Web sites so that you can return to them qui

Web Browsing156Table 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 Browsing157Table of ContentsDeleting bookmarksYou can remove bookmarks from the bookmark list to keep only the ones you need.1 When viewing a Web

Web Browsing158Table of ContentsOpening a previously visited Web siteYou can view a list of Web sites that you have previously visited.1 When viewing

Web Browsing159Table of Contents4 Press the (Back) button to return to the Web page you were browsing.TipYou can delete all browsing history item

Wireless Connectivity16Table of Contents*WPS: Wi-Fi Protected SetupTipTo enter an SSID (Service Set Identifier) or a password, tap the input area to

Web Browsing160Table of ContentsBrowser SettingsYou can change the following browser settings to your preference. When viewing a Web page, press the

Web Browsing161Table of ContentsSetting Description[Set Home Page] Sets the default Web page to display. You can set the currently opened Web page as

Web Browsing162Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from a browser window

Web Browsing163Table of ContentsOption Description[Settings] Changes browser settings. See Details.

Dictionary164Table of ContentsDictionaryUsing the DictionaryYou can choose one of several embedded dictionaries to use.Only the dictionaries included

Dictionary165Table of ContentsTitle of the current dictionaryList of candidate words3 Tap one of the candidate words.The definition is displayed

Dictionary166Table of ContentsChanging the DictionaryYou can choose a different dictionary.The dictionary can also be changed as you look up a word.1

Dictionary167Table of ContentsListing Previously Looked-up WordsYou can view a list of words that you have previously looked up in the selected dictio

Dictionary168Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the dictionary vie

Text Memo169Table of ContentsText MemoCreating a Text MemoYou can use the [Text Memo] application to create a memo.1 Press the (Home) button  tap

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

Text Memo170Table 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 Memo171Table of ContentsEditing an Existing Memo1 Press the (Home) button  tap  [Text Memo]  tap the memo that you wish to edit.2 Tap [E

Text Memo172Table of ContentsDeleting/Protecting a MemoYou can delete or protect one or more memos.1 Press the (Home) button  tap  [Text Memo].

Text Memo173Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the [Text Memo] con

Pictures174Table of ContentsPicturesViewing PicturesYou can use the [Pictures] application to view pictures one by one or as a slideshow. You can also

Pictures175Table of Contents1 Press the (Home) button  tap  [Pictures].To browse the pictures list, see Details.Tool icons Details2 Tap a pi

Pictures176Table of ContentsPicture viewer navigationPerform the following operations with a picture open.To Do thisGo to the next pagePress the >

Pictures177Table of ContentsChanging the OrientationYou can adjust the view to either portrait or landscape.1 Press the (Home) button  tap  [Pi

Pictures178Table of ContentsZooming in on a PictureYou can zoom in on pictures for easier visibility.The viewer shows the zoom bar and viewing positio

Pictures179Table of ContentsViewing Pictures in a SlideshowThe slideshow displays pictures one by one in the current sort order. You can also specify

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

Pictures180Table of Contents3 Press the (Back) button to return to the picture viewer.The selected interval is now applied when you start a slidesh

Pictures181Table of ContentsDeleting PicturesYou can delete one or more pictures.1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Pictures].2 Press the (Menu) b

Pictures182Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the [Pictures] conte

Audio183Table of ContentsAudioEnjoying AudioThe Reader has an audio player so that you can enjoy listening to music while reading.For details on trans

Audio184Table of ContentsPlaying audio1 Press the (Home) button  tap  [Audio].The album list opens. For browsing an audio list, see Details.2

Audio185Table of ContentsItem DescriptionPlayback iconAppears during playback.You can tap the status bar to display the notification window and jump

Audio186Table of ContentsCover artDisplayed when available.ShuffleTap to enable shuffle playback.RepeatTap to disable repeat play/repeat all son

Audio187Table of Contentssaving modes during audio playback.Deleting an audio track1 Press the (Home) button  tap  [Audio].2 Tap an album.The

Audio188Table of ContentsUsing (Menu) ItemsBelow is a list of option items available when you press the (Menu) button from the [Audio] track list.

Settings189Table of ContentsChanging the SettingsChanging the SettingsThe [Settings] application allows you to personalize the Reader, set the date an

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

Changing the Settings190Table of ContentsGeneral SettingsSetting Description[Page Turn Preference]Sets the swipe direction for turning pages.[Menu Lan

Changing the Settings191Table of ContentsWireless Network SettingsSetting Description[Wi-Fi] Turn Wi-Fi on/off. See Details.[Wireless Standby]Wireless

Changing the Settings192Table of ContentsApplication PreferencesSetting Description[Books] Sets preferences for all books. You can adjust the default

Changing the Settings193Table of ContentsDate and Time SettingsSetting Description[Date] Sets the date.[Time] Sets the time.[Date Format]Sets the date

Changing the Settings194Table of ContentsSystem ManagementSetting Description[Device Lock] Sets a 4-digit PIN for the Reader to prevent unauthorized u

Changing the Settings195Table of ContentsSetting Description[Standby Screen]Sets standby screen preferences.[Type of Image]: You can select whether to

Changing the Settings196Table of ContentsInitializationSetting Description[Restore Defaults] Restores the default Reader settings.[Clear Keyboard Hist

Changing the Settings197Table of ContentsAboutSetting Description[Device Information]Displays the device details including the memory capacity, Adobe

Changing the Settings198Table of ContentsDevice ShutdownEnables you to shut down (turn off) the Reader, instead of leaving it in sleep mode.

Other Information199Table of ContentsTroubleshootingTroubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting tips may help you quickly resolve technical issues.1 Charge t

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-

Troubleshooting200Table of ContentsDo not push the RESET button with a breakable point, such as the graphite of a mechanical pencil. It can cause th

Troubleshooting201Table of ContentsMoisture condensation may have occurred. Wait for a few hours and then turn on the Reader.If the battery is com

Troubleshooting202Table of ContentsBatteryCannot charge the Reader.If you use other than the supplied USB cable to charge the Reader, it may not cha

Troubleshooting203Table of Contentsyou connect the Reader to your laptop computer, maintain a stable and continuous power supply to the laptop compute

Troubleshooting204Table of Contentsthe computer enters sleep mode or standby mode, the Reader will be unable to charge, and the battery may drain. Whe

Troubleshooting205Table of ContentsWireless ConnectivityWi-Fi connectionThe Reader does not connect to the Wi-Fi network.The network feature could n

Troubleshooting206Table of Contentsthat came with the access point and in any information provided by the network administrator.The Reader is too fa

Troubleshooting207Table of ContentsBrowserThe Web page is not displayed properly.The Wi-Fi network connection may have been interrupted. Make sure t

Troubleshooting208Table of ContentsReading BooksCannot open a book.You must be the account holder who purchased the book to read it.The book may b

Troubleshooting209Table of ContentsPlaying Audio FilesThumbnail of an album is not displayed.An album or an audio file with cover art information ca

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

Troubleshooting210Table of ContentsViewing PicturesCannot view a picture.The picture may be in an unsupported file type. For details on supported fi

Troubleshooting211Table of ContentsConnecting to your ComputerThe computer does not detect the Reader.After connecting the Reader to your computer v

Troubleshooting212Table of ContentsmicroSD CardThe Reader does not detect the microSD card, or cannot open an item stored on the microSD card.If you

Precautions213Table of ContentsPrecautionsSafety InformationProtected contentProtected content is limited to personal use only. Use of the content bey

Precautions214Table of ContentsNever subject the Reader to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.If part of the Reader that genera

Precautions215Table of ContentsAvoiding water and moistureNote that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when the player is moved quic

Precautions216Table of ContentsUse the supplied USB cable or the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1A, sold separately) only. Do not use other USB cable a

Precautions217Table of ContentsRoad safetyDo not use headphones (not supplied) while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may crea

Precautions218Table of ContentsCaring for othersKeep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate

Precautions219Table of ContentsCleaning the ReaderClean the Reader with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. Make sure that there

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]

Precautions220Table of ContentsWireless featureTurn off the wireless feature when you are in a location in which radio communications are prohibited

Precautions221Table of ContentsApplications on the ReaderDisclaimer: In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, inc

Precautions222Table of ContentsDepending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the Reader may not be displayed properly. This i

Precautions223Table of ContentsAbout Pre-installed Sample ContentSample content is pre-installed in the Reader so that you can try them out right away

Precautions224Table of ContentsReader Disposal ReferenceThe built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yours

Precautions225Table of Contentsby inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. Fo

Precautions226Table of ContentsDisposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection sys

Precautions227Table of ContentsIn case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incor

Precautions228Table of ContentsAdditional InformationThe following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directive

Precautions229Table of ContentsFrance: The Wi-Fi feature of this Reader shall exclusively be used inside buildings. Any use of the Wi-Fi feature of th

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

Precautions230Table of ContentsNotes on microSD CardsSD cards are made to standards and are commonly used as storage media for portable devices. micro

Precautions231Table of Contents− Operate the Reader in the location where static charge or electrical noise is present.Do not strike, bend, drop, di

Precautions232Table of Contents1 Press the (Home) button  tap  [Settings]  [Initialization]  [Format Memory]  [SD Card].2 Tap [Yes] when pr

Legal Notice233Table of ContentsLegal NoticeLegal NoticeThe contents of each book pre-loaded on this product are copyrighted works, edited with the co

Legal Notice234Table of ContentsFusion, and Swiss are trademarks, of Bitstream Inc.Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademark

Legal Notice235Table of Contentsin this document are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Further, the trademark ™ and

Appendix236Table of ContentsAppendixSpecificationsModel namePRS-T1Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC, 1000mAhUSB powered from a compu

Appendix237Table of ContentsCharging timeComputer-based charging: Approximately 2.5 hoursAC Adapter PRSA-AC1A (sold separately)-based charging: Approx

Appendix238Table of ContentsExpansion slotsmicroSD card slotSee Details for supported card types and precautions.Supplied itemsUSB cable × 1Stylus × 1

Appendix239Table of ContentsSupported File TypesThe following files can be transferred to the Reader device.However, depending on the file size and fo

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

Appendix240Table of ContentsAudioMP3 files (.mp3) The following specifications should be met in order to import an MP3 file:Bit rate: 8 to 320 kb

Appendix241Table of ContentsSystem RequirementsOperating System DetailsMicrosoft Windows 7 (32/64-bit)Windows 7 StarterWindows 7 Home BasicWindows 7 H

Appendix242Table of ContentsOperating System DetailsMac OS X 10.7 (64-bit only)Mac OS X version 10.7 or laterMac OS X 10.6 (32/64-bit)Mac OS X version

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

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

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 ContentsReading ...82Reading Books...

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.

Wireless Connectivity32Table of ContentsBatteryCharging the ReaderThe charge/battery status icon at the right side of the status bar shows the battery

Wireless Connectivity33Table of ContentsCharging via your computer1 Power on your computer.2 Connect the Reader to your computer with the supplied U

Battery34Table of ContentsMethod DescriptionData transfer modeYou can transfer files from your computer to the Reader while charging. The Reader canno

Battery35Table of ContentsThe Reader will not be charged if your computer enters sleep mode or standby mode. Keep your computer turned on with a stabl

Battery36Table of ContentsBattery status indicatorThe battery status indicator shows the charging status or approximate remaining charge of the batter

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 ContentsAudio ...183Settings ...

Turning the Power On/Off40Table of ContentsTurning the Power On/OffTurning the Power On/Off (Power) buttonCharge/Busy indicatorTurning on the powe

Turning the Power On/Off41Table of ContentsShutting down/turning off the power completely1 Press and hold the (Power) button for about 3 seconds.2

Turning the Power On/Off42Table of ContentsSleep modeTo save battery life and prevent unintentional operation of the touchscreen, set the Reader to sl

Parts and Controls43Table of ContentsParts and ControlsOverviewThis section describes the features and controls of the Reader.

Parts and Controls44Table of ContentsTouchscreen (Menu) button (Back) button (Home) button< > (Page turn) buttons

Parts and Controls45Table of ContentsCharge/Busy indicator (Power) button Headphone jack Micro USB connectorRESET buttonmicroSD card slot

Parts and Controls46Table of ContentsSupplied accessoriesUSB cable × 1Stylus × 1Use the stylus for drawing and tapping on the touchscreen.

Parts and Controls47Table of ContentsButtons (Power)Turns the Reader on/off, and sets it to sleep mode. See Details.< > (Page turn)When reading

Parts and Controls48Table of Contents (Home)Displays the first page of the [Home] screen. (Back)Returns to the previous screen, or returns to the cont

Parts and Controls49Table of ContentsmicroSD Card SlotThe microSD card slot is located on the lower-right side of the back of the Reader. Hold the mic

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

Basic Operations50Table of Contents[Home] ScreenApplications and the [Home] ScreenPress the (Home) button to display the [Home] screen. The [Home] s

[Home] Screen51Table of ContentsStatus barLast read bookNewly added booksApplicationsNavigate to the second page of the [Home] screenTipTh

[Home] Screen52Table of ContentsApplication Description[All Notes] Lists the bookmarks/annotations made on the books. See Details.[Handwriting] Allows

[Home] Screen53Table of ContentsStatus barThe status bar shows the current status of the Reader, such as Wi-Fi status, the battery level and the statu

[Home] Screen54Table of ContentsIcon Indication Connected via the USB cable.Connecting to a network.A download is in progress. When multiple download

[Home] Screen55Table 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] Screen56Table of ContentsItem DescriptionTurn [Wi-Fi] on/off. See Details.Go to the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen. See Details.Displays the stat

[Home] Screen57Table of ContentsTouchscreen OperationsThe touchscreen recognizes the following gestures. You can also use the supplied stylus for more

[Home] Screen58Table of ContentsTap and holdTap and hold your finger to select a word and display a pop-up menu for further operations.

[Home] Screen59Table 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!6Table of ContentsAbout this guidePlease read the Quick Start Guide in this package to help you get started.This User Guide describes key feat

[Home] Screen60Table of ContentsSwipeSlide your finger gently and swiftly on the touchscreen to turn the page; you can turn the page forward by swipin

[Home] Screen61Table of ContentsSwipe and holdTo turn multiple pages continuously, swipe and hold your finger on the screen. Release your finger to st

[Home] Screen62Table of ContentsOn-Screen KeyboardThe on-screen keyboard is used when you need to type. If the keyboard does not automatically appear,

[Home] Screen63Table of ContentsShift key/[ALT][?123]/[ABC]Space (Search icon)/ (Line feed icon)/[Go]BackspaceTo Do thisInput text Tap the

[Home] Screen64Table of ContentsTo Do thisEnter a previously registered wordA list of words you registered to the keyboard history* displayed next to

Adding Content65Adding ContentTable of ContentsAdding ContentAdding ContentTransferring content via drag-and-dropYou can directly transfer content by

Adding Content66Table of Contents3 When transfer is complete, use the safely remove hardware function of your computer before disconnecting the USB c

Adding Content67Table of Contentsdisplay transferred content. In this case, use the Reader’s [Format Memory] function to reformat the Reader and your

Browsing Content Lists68Table of ContentsContent ListsBrowsing Content List PagesThe Reader organizes content by content type and file format using ap

Content Lists69Table of ContentsTool icons DetailsStatus iconsPage indicatorPage navigation iconTipDepending on the application, several too

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

Content Lists70Table of ContentsStatus iconsIcon DescriptionThe item is stored on the microSD card.The item is protected from deletion. See Details.Th

Content Lists71Table of ContentsNavigationNavigation methodDescriptionPage indicatorDisplay the page jump panel. See Details.Page navigation icon or t

Content Lists72Table of ContentsBrowsing in Thumbnail View and List ViewContent can be displayed as individual thumbnails or in a list.The following i

Content Lists73Table of Contents2 Tap or .* displays thumbnails of content. displays a list of content.* Some applications only allow list view.A

Content Lists74Table of ContentsList view1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Books]  (List view)  press the (Menu) button  tap [Title (2 Line

Content Lists75Table of ContentsUsing the Page Jump Panel in Content List PagesContent list pages can be turned conveniently via the page jump panel.

Content Lists76Table 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 Lists77Table of ContentsFinding Content with a KeywordYou can find a specific item quickly with a keyword search.You can locate a book or auth

Content Lists78Table of Contents3 Input a search keyword and tap .The view shows only the items that satisfy the search criteria.To exit the search

Content Lists79Table of ContentsToolsBelow is a list of the tools available on each application’s content list page.Not all tools are available in eac

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

Content Lists81Table of ContentsOption Description[Rename Collection]Renames a collection. See Details.[Delete Notes] Deletes one or more notes.[Delet

Reading82ReadingTable of ContentsReading BooksOpening a Book1 Press the (Home) button  tap [Books].The [Books] content list opens. See Details.2

Reading Books83Table of ContentsPage NavigationThere are several ways to navigate through books.Tap to add a bookmark DetailsTap and hold to add a n

Reading Books84Table of ContentsUsing the page navigation panelPage indicator1 Tap the page indicator, or press the (Menu) button  tap [Navigate

Reading Books85Table 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 Books86Table of ContentsUsing [Enter Page #]1 Tap [Enter Page #] to enter the page number with the on-screen numeric keyboard, and tap [OK].J

Reading Books87Table of ContentsAppearanceChanging the orientationYou can view books in either portrait or landscape mode.1 When viewing a book, pres

Reading Books88Table of ContentsNoteThe orientation can be changed for the [Books], [Browser] and [Pictures] applications. Changing the orientation

Reading Books89Table of Contents3 To change the font, tap [Original] and select from one of the fonts in the list.Press the (Back) button when done

Welcome!9Table of ContentsReader Features and FunctionsTransferring content from your computerEnjoy books, music and pictures by transferring them to

Reading Books90Table of ContentsAbout PDF filesThe Reader provides the ability to display most text-based PDF files in several font sizes. Documents a

Reading Books91Table of ContentsNoteIf you modified the default font size with [Font Size Preference] under [Settings], return it to its original la

Reading Books92Table of ContentsChanging the page modeYou can change the page viewing style for PDF files. This is convenient for viewing pages with t

Reading Books93Table of ContentsCropping a pageYou can crop the page margins to create a wider viewing area. This is convenient for viewing pages that

Reading Books94Table of ContentsOptionDescription[Uncrop] Disables cropping.[Manual] Allows you to adjust the crop area manually by dragging arrows at

Reading Books95Table of ContentsAdjusting the brightness and contrastA page that is hard to read, such as a scanned or color-converted document, can b

Reading Books96Table of ContentsOption Description[Custom] Create a custom setting. Tap (Settings) to adjust (Contrast) and (Brightness).Contr

Reading Books97Table of ContentsZooming inUse the zoom function when you want to temporarily zoom in on part of a page.The viewer shows the zoom bar a

Reading Books98Table of ContentsAnnotationsBookmarking a pageYou can bookmark a page and take a note so that you will remember what the bookmark is fo

Reading Books99Table of ContentsAdding handwritten notes1 Tap and hold the bookmark.2 Tap [by Drawing].3 Draw with the stylus or your finger on the