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Sony PRS-505 User Manual

Sony PRS-505
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PRS-505
© 2007, 2008 Sony Corporation
Users Guide
3-277-508-11(1)
Portable Reader System
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Sony PRS-505 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution800 x 600 pixels
Battery LifeUp to 7, 500 page turns
ConnectivityUSB 2.0
Display6-inch E Ink
StorageMemory Stick Duo
Weight250 grams
Supported FormatsBBeB, PDF, TXT, RTF
Color OptionsSilver, Red
Dimensions175 x 122 x 8 mm

Summary

Reading/Playing/Viewing Content

Reading Books

Provides instructions on how to read books transferred to the Reader.

Playing Audio Files

Details the process of playing audio files on the Sony Reader.

Viewing Pictures

Explains how to view image files transferred to the Reader.

Troubleshooting

Restoring default settings

Describes how to revert the Reader device to its original factory settings.

Reset the Reader by pressing the Reset button with a small pin or clip.

Instructions for performing a hardware reset using the reset button.

Uninstalling eBook Library

Provides steps to remove the eBook Library software from your computer.

Guide to Parts and Controls

Basic Operations

Menu Operations

Guides the user through navigating menus and selecting options on the Reader.

Turning on Reader

To turn off the Reader

Instructions on how to properly shut down the Sony Reader device.

About charging

Inserting a Memory Card

Inserting a memory card into the Reader

Removing a memory card from the Reader

Importing Content

Importing eBooks from eBook Store

Steps to download eBooks from an online store using eBook Library.

Importing Content from Your Computer

Importing content files

Transferring Content

Transferring Content to Reader Connected with Your Computer

How to copy content from your computer's Library to the Reader.

Transferring content via a memory card

Synchronizing content in Library with Reader

Reading Books

Reading books transferred from your computer

Detailed steps for reading books that have been transferred to the Reader.

Book types supported by the Reader

Operations on the Book page screen

To use the link tool of eBooks files on the Reader

How to use the embedded link tool within eBook files for navigation.

About screen view of a magnified page

Jumping to the specified number page directly

Switching screen orientation (vertical/horizontal)

Displaying the book information

Sorting the Book list

Selecting a book from the Collection list

Creating a bookmark on a page

To open the desired page from the Bookmark list

Deleting a book

Playing Audio Files

Playing audio files transferred from your computer

Instructions for playing MP3 and AAC audio files on the Reader.

Operations on the Playback screen

Details the controls and information displayed on the playback screen.

Reading books while playing an audio file

Viewing Pictures

Viewing pictures transferred from your computer

How to view BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG files transferred to the Reader.

Operations on the Picture viewer

Explains the controls for viewing and zooming pictures on the Reader.

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Slideshow

Setting the Sleep Mode (Resume Function)

Setting the Advanced Settings

Locking the Reader

How to set a password to lock the Reader and protect content.

Setting the password

Step-by-step guide to setting a 4-digit password for device lock.

Formatting the internal memory

Shutting down Reader

Power (continued)

Reading/playing/viewing contents

Connection to the computer

The Reader cannot be recognized.

Steps to resolve issues where the Reader is not detected by the computer.

Connection to the computer (continued)

Content cannot be transferred to the Reader from your computer.

Troubleshooting why content transfer from computer to Reader is failing.

The Reader's battery cannot be charged. (The indicator does not light up.)

Steps to resolve problems with the Reader's battery not charging.

eBook

Memory card

Restoring default settings

Uninstalling eBook Library

Updating the Reader's Firmware

On safety

On installation

Notes on memory cards

On Cleaning

Specifications

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