Page 1 SONY MARQUE PRS-T3 ROUGE REFERENCE 3803775 CODIC EN ANGLAIS UNIQUEMENT NOTICE...
Page 2 Digital Book Reader User Guide Click for instant access! Table of Contents This User Guide is for Russian and Ukrainian models only. 4-470-508-41(1) ©2013 Sony Corporation PRS-T3...
Page 3 Table of Contents Getting started ..........5 Welcome! ..............5 Wireless Connectivity ..........12 Battery ................32 Installing Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac) ..........40 Turning the Power On/Off ........43 Parts and Controls ............46 Basic Operations ..........57 [Home] Screen ............57 Adding/Getting Content ........75 Adding Content ............75 Table of Contents...
Page 4 Browsing Content Lists ........78 Content Lists ..............78 Reading ............94 Reading Books............94 Organizing ........... 135 Organizing Your Content ........135 Using Collections ...........142 Other Applications ........152 All Notes ..............152 Web Browsing ............157 Dictionary ..............177 Handwriting .............182 Table of Contents...
Page 5 Text Memo ..............189 Pictures ..............194 Evernote ..............204 Facebook ..............211 Settings ............214 Changing the Settings .........214 Other Information ........224 Troubleshooting .............224 Precautions ...............239 Legal Notice .............255 Appendix ..............258 Table of Contents...
Page 6 Getting started Welcome! About your Reader™ Enjoy the most natural and intuitive reading experience Sony has to offer. This is e-reading.  Unplug and unwind. Wi-Fi® functionality lets you download books directly via your Reader™.  Superior touchscreen. Bookmark, highlight and take notes on the high-contrast e-paper screen.
Page 7: About This Guide
Reader. You can also find this guide in [Books] on your Reader. You can find the User Guide in your language at the support PC Web site. http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS Note  Screenshots in the User Guide may depict screens different from your Reader.
Page 8 Welcome! Searching for a specific topic in this User Guide Use the [Table of Contents] feature of your Reader to search for topics, and then tap a topic to jump to it. While viewing this User Guide on your Reader, ...
Page 9 Welcome! Jumping to a linked section in this User Guide Tap the link to a chapter or section indicated with a highlight to open the page. To return to the page you were previously viewing, while viewing a book, tap after tapping a link.
Page 10 Welcome! Reader Features and Functions Transferring content from your computer To enjoy books and pictures on the Reader, download the Reader application to transfer them from your computer to the Reader. See Details. You can also use the Reader application to backup and manage the content on the Reader.
Page 11 Welcome! Useful features Wi-Fi network access Details  Wikipedia Details  Use the Web browser for internet access Details  Use Evernote Details  Use Facebook Details Annotation Details  Add bookmarks Details  Highlight words Details  Handwrite notes on a page Details Resize  Adjust font size Details  Change the page view mode Details...
Page 12 Welcome! Dictionary Details  Look up words while reading Details  Look up words in a dictionary Details  List previously looked-up words Details Collections Details Supplementary applications  Handwriting Details  Text memo Details  Picture viewer Details  Evernote Details  Facebook Details Table of Contents...
Page 13 Wireless Connectivity Wireless Connectivity Join a Wi-Fi® Network To connect to the internet wirelessly, set up a wireless (Wi-Fi®) internet connection with the following steps. Preparing to set up a Wi-Fi connection Before connecting to an access point, turn on [Wi-Fi] on the Reader.
Page 14 Wireless Connectivity  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]   [Settings] [Wireless Network Settings]. Check the check box to the right of [Wi-Fi] to turn on the Wi-Fi network. A check indicates that [Wi-Fi] is turned on. Wi-Fi is turned off by default.
Page 15 Wireless Connectivity  Turn off [Wi-Fi] when it is not in use in order to extend the battery life of the Reader.  Turn on [Wireless Standby] when you want to extend the battery life. See Details. Wi-Fi status icons The following icons in the status bar indicate the status of the Wi-Fi connection.
Page 16 Wireless Connectivity Choosing a connection type Depending on your Wi-Fi environment, connect to an access point via one of the following methods. The following questions will determine the most suitable case for setting the Reader’s Wi-Fi network connection.  Internet Table of Contents...
Page 17 Wireless Connectivity *WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Table of Contents...
Page 18 Wireless Connectivity Case A A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with WPS button Details Case B A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with PIN input Details Case C Connecting to a Wi-Fi router without WPS support Details Case D Connecting to an available Wi-Fi network Details Manual setup Set up a Wi-Fi network connection manually;...
Page 19 Wireless Connectivity Case A: A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with WPS button The Reader is compatible with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), which lets you easily make a Wi-Fi connection using the “WPS” or “Connect” button on your WPS- compatible Wi-Fi router. Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen.
Page 20 Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi connection. * The name of the button on your Wi-Fi router may vary.  “WPS” or “Connect” button After the Reader screen shows the setup completion, tap [OK]. The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar. See Details. For more technical notes, see Details.
Page 21 Wireless Connectivity Case B: A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with PIN input If your WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router does not support push-button configuration, connect by using a PIN (Personal Identification Number). Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen.
Page 22 Wireless Connectivity Refer to your Wi-Fi router’s instruction manual for further details. After entering the PIN, tap [OK] on the Reader. After a moment, the Reader connects to the wireless network automatically. The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar.
Page 23 Wireless Connectivity Case C: Connecting to a Wi-Fi router without WPS support Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi-Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [Wi-Fi Settings].
Page 24 Wireless Connectivity Item Description  Network SSID  Security type  Page indicator  Page turn icon  Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects an unsecured network.  Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects a secured network. The Wi-Fi router to which you want to connect requires a password.
Page 25 Wireless Connectivity The Reader connects to the Wi-Fi network. The wireless connection status is displayed in the status bar. See Details. For more technical notes, see Details. Case D: Connecting to an available Wi-Fi network Some public wireless access points, or “hotspots”, are open and you can simply connect to them.
Page 26 Wireless Connectivity Tap [Scan]. The available access points are listed under [Wi-Fi Networks]. Item Description  Network SSID  Security type  Page indicator  Page turn icon  Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects an unsecured network. Table of Contents...
Page 27 Wireless Connectivity Item Description  Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects a secured network. The Wi-Fi router to which you want to connect requires a password. A password may also be called a WEP key/WPA key/encryption key/ network key, etc. Tap your Wi-Fi router’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list.
Page 28 Wireless Connectivity The browser screen may show further information about completing the connection. Follow any instruction(s) where applicable. For more technical notes, see Details. Table of Contents...
Page 29 Wireless Connectivity Manually setting a Wi-Fi connection You can set up a Wi-Fi network connection manually by inputting the required information for connection. Make sure to turn on [Wi-Fi] and tap [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [Wireless Network Settings] screen. Alternatively, you can turn on [Wi-Fi] by tapping the status bar and tapping [Wi-Fi Settings].
Page 30 Wireless Connectivity Tap the [Security Method] menu (the default value is [Open]), and then tap the supported security type. Tap the [Password] input area and type in your password using the on-screen keyboard, and  then tap [Done] [Save]. Tap the saved network SSID in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list on the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen.
Page 31 Wireless Connectivity General notes on Wi-Fi connectivity  Tap and hold a network SSID in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list to display the access point’s status and related information.  Before connecting to a wireless network, check all requirements, user name and/or password details with the internet/Wi-Fi service provider.
Page 32 Wireless Connectivity  If an access point’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) is private, enter Wi-Fi connection information manually.  The access point may filter access by MAC address. Check  the MAC address by pressing the (Home) button   ...
Page 33: Charging The Reader
Battery Battery Charging the Reader The charge/battery status icon at the right side of the status bar shows the battery level. See Details. If it is low, choose one of the methods in the following sections to charge the Reader.  U SB connector  C harge indicator Table of Contents...
Page 34 Battery Charging via your computer Power on your computer. Connect the Reader to your computer with the supplied USB cable. Wait until the below screen is displayed. Table of Contents...
Page 35 Battery Description Install the Tap [Yes] to install the Reader application, or transfer files from your computer to the Reader Reader while charging. The Reader cannot be operated application, during transfer. or transfer After the USB storage screen is displayed on the data Reader, it is detected on your computer, and the “READER”...
Page 36 Battery Note  Do not set the Reader to data transfer mode while downloading via a wireless connection.  Your computer must be turned on to charge the Reader. The Reader will not be charged if your computer enters sleep mode or standby mode. Keep your computer turned on with a stable and continuous power supply while charging the Reader.
Page 37 Battery Charge/Battery status icon The charge/battery status icon shows the charging status or approximate remaining charge of the battery. Table of Contents...
Page 38 Battery Icon Description  Four bars indicate a fully charged or almost-fully charged battery. The number of bars decreases with the battery’s charge. Zero bars indicate that the battery has almost no remaining charge.  The battery is fully charged. ...
Page 39: Maximizing Battery Life
Battery Maximizing Battery Life There are many ways to conserve battery power. To extend battery life:  If you have no plans to use the Reader, completely power off the Reader.  Do not leave the Reader with the battery depleted for a prolonged period of time.
Page 40 Battery Power-consuming operations The following may require more power than normal reading operations.  Wi-Fi communications  Constantly updating the [Wi-Fi Networks] list  Displaying graphic-intensive books, files or Web sites  Displaying a slideshow with a short interval setting  Using a microSD card  Frequent insertion and removal of a microSD card  Having a large volume of content stored on a...
Page 41 Installing Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac) Installing Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac) Installing Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac) Turn on your computer, connect your computer to the internet, and then connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Make sure you have administrator access to your computer.
Page 42 Installing Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac) “SETUP” and “READER” drives will appear on the  desktop. Double-click the “SETUP” drive double- click “Setup Reader for Mac”. Follow the on-screen instructions on computer to complete the installation of the Reader application. For details on transferring content to the Reader and syncing, refer to the [Help] menu of the Reader application.
Page 43 Installing Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac)  When you transfer data to the microSD card, insert the microSD card to the Reader in Step 2.  For details on the system requirements for the Reader application, see Details.  For details on supported file formats, see Details. Table of Contents...
Page 44: Turning The Power On/Off
Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power On/Off  (Power) button  C harge indicator Turning on the power Press the (Power) button. If the battery is completely depleted, power will not be supplied to the (Power) button, and you may not be able to turn on the Reader.
Page 45 Turning the Power On/Off Shutting down/turning off the power completely Press and hold the (Power) button for about 3 seconds. Tap [Yes] to turn off the Reader. Completely turning off the Reader can preserve battery power longer than sleep mode when you are not using the Reader for a prolonged period of time.
Page 46 Turning the Power On/Off Sleep mode To save battery life and prevent unintentional operation of the touchscreen, set the Reader to sleep mode by pressing the (Power) button. The standby screen appears. You can personalize the standby screen. See Details. To wake the Reader, press the (Power) button again.
Page 47: Parts And Controls
Parts and Controls Parts and Controls Overview This section describes the features and controls of the Reader. Table of Contents...
Page 48 Parts and Controls  T ouchscreen  (Menu) button  (Back) button  (Home) button  < > (Page turn) buttons Table of Contents...
Page 49 Parts and Controls  C harge indicator  (Power) button  R ESET button  Micro USB connector  m icroSD card slot Table of Contents...
Page 50 Parts and Controls  S tandard Cover  P ower supply terminal Note  The power supply terminal can be used to supply power to the Cover with Light (PRSA-CL30, sold separately). Supplied accessories  USB cable × 1  Standard Cover × 1 Table of Contents...
Page 51 Parts and Controls Buttons (Power) Turns the Reader on/off, and sets it to sleep mode. See Details. < > (Page turn) When reading a book: Press either button to turn the page back or forward, respectively. Press and hold either button to turn pages continuously. When using the Web browser: Press either button to scroll the page up or down, respectively.
Page 52 Parts and Controls (Home) Displays the [Home] screen. (Back) Returns to the previous screen, or returns to the content list from a book. Also closes the on-screen keyboard or a dialog box/navigation bar/tool bar. (Menu) Displays the available option items. Table of Contents...
Page 53 Parts and Controls Removing/attaching the Standard Cover Removing the Standard Cover Open the Standard Cover and turn over the Reader. Hold the Reader firmly with one hand. Place your fingernail or a pointed object into the slot on the bottom edge, then carefully lift and remove the Standard Cover.
Page 54 Parts and Controls Attaching the Standard Cover Insert the top four tabs of the Standard Cover into the upper holes of the Reader. Insert all the tabs in their holes (indicated by arrows), and push down the Standard Cover firmly. Table of Contents...
Page 55 Parts and Controls Note  Do not remove the label on the battery.  The Standard Cover and Cover with Light (sold separately) include a magnetically-activated wake/sleep feature, which automatically wakes/puts your Reader to sleep when you open/close the cover. Table of Contents...
Page 56: Microsd Card Slot
Parts and Controls microSD Card Slot The microSD card slot is located on the back of the Reader. Remove the Standard Cover. Hold the microSD card with its contacts facing down and the arrow pointing toward the microSD card slot, then insert it until it clicks into place.
Page 57 Parts and Controls  A ccess indicator Table of Contents...
Page 58: Home Screen
Basic Operations [Home] Screen Applications and the [Home] Screen Press the (Home) button to display the [Home] screen. The [Home] screen has the following applications. The displayed icons may vary depending on the country/region setting.  S tatus bar  L ast read item Table of Contents...
Page 59 [Home] Screen to show the four most recently read books. to show the previous screen.  R ecently added books  A pplications The [Applications] screen appears when you tap [Applications] on the [Home] screen.  S tatus bar  A pplications  The most recent book that you opened is shown under Table of Contents...
Page 60 [Home] Screen [Continue Reading] on the [Home] screen. Tap it to continue reading where you previously left off.  The four most recently read books are shown by changing the [Continue Reading] on the [Home] screen.  The four most recent books that have been added to the Reader are displayed under [Recently Added] on the [Home] screen.
Page 61 [Home] Screen Application Description [Browser] Launches the Web browser. See Details. [Dictionary] Allows you to look up a word in the dictionary. See Details. [Handwriting] Allows you to use a drawing pad for drawing. See Details [Text Memo] Allows you to use a notepad for typing memos.
Page 62 [Home] Screen Status bar The status bar shows the current status of the Reader, such as Wi-Fi status, the battery level and the status of downloading files. The following items are displayed in the status bar. Table of Contents...
Page 63 [Home] Screen Icon Indication Connected via the USB cable. Connecting to a network. A download is in progress. When multiple downloads are in progress, the number of downloads is displayed next to this icon. This icon is also shown when downloading the firmware update.
Page 64 [Home] Screen Wi-Fi network signal strength. See Details. Current battery level. See Details. The icon appears when new firmware is found. Note  Depending on the situation, not all icons will be displayed at once. Table of Contents...
Page 65 [Home] Screen  When you press the (Menu) button from the [Home] screen, the time is displayed at the left side of the status bar for approximately 5 seconds. Notification window Tapping on the status bar reveals the notification window, which contains network-related items and other current operations.
Page 66 [Home] Screen Item Description  Turn [Wi-Fi] on/off. See Details.  Go to the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen. See Details.  Displays the status of items that are downloading from the Web. The progress bar indicates how long an item download will take from the Web. ...
Page 67 [Home] Screen Depending on the status of the Reader, other items may also appear in the notification window. Press the (Menu) button to close the notification window Table of Contents...
Page 68: Touchscreen Operations
[Home] Screen Touchscreen Operations The touchscreen recognizes the following gestures. Tap an icon, a button or a menu item and raise your finger quickly to select or perform an action. Table of Contents...
Page 69 [Home] Screen Tap and hold Tap and hold your finger to select a word and display a pop-up menu for further operations. Table of Contents...
Page 70 [Home] Screen Tap, hold and drag Touch and hold your finger to the display and drag your finger; you can select a group of text and display a pop-up menu for further operations. Table of Contents...
Page 71 [Home] Screen Swipe Slide your finger gently and swiftly on the touchscreen to turn the page; you can turn the page forward by swiping to the left, or backward by swiping to the right. You can also navigate pages of content lists. Table of Contents...
Page 72 [Home] Screen Swipe and hold To turn multiple pages continuously, swipe and hold your finger on the screen. Release your finger to stop. Pinch Pinch your fingers in or out to zoom in or out of the current page or image. Note  To exit zoom mode, press the (Back) button.
Page 73: On-Screen Keyboard
[Home] Screen On-Screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard is used when you need to type. If the keyboard does not automatically appear, tap the input area on the screen. On-screen keyboard layout  I nput area  K eyboard history  C urrent word input box Table of Contents...
Page 74 [Home] Screen  S hift key/[ALT]  [ ?123]/[ABC]  S pace  (Search icon)/ (Line feed icon)/[Go]  B ackspace Do this Input text Tap the input area. Delete a character Finish typing Tap [Go]/[Done]. Insert line feed Tap the key.
Page 75 [Home] Screen Do this Enter a previously A list of words you registered to registered word the keyboard history* displayed next to the current word input box. Tap the desired word to enter it. Tap and hold the current word input box to register the word in it to the keyboard history.
Page 76: Adding Content
Adding/Getting Content Adding Content Adding Content Transferring content via the Reader application (Reader for PC/Mac) You can use the Reader application to transfer books and pictures to the Reader. You will need to install the Reader application and organize content on your computer in advance.
Page 77 Note  Content transferred via drag-and-drop may not be displayable on the Reader, or thumbnails of the content may not be properly displayed on the Reader. Sony recommends that you transfer data via the Reader application.  Do not delete any system default folders created by the Reader on the “READER”...
Page 78 Adding Content microSD card.  If you disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred, data corruption may occur. To disconnect the Reader or the microSD card when the Reader is connected to your computer, make sure to use the safely remove hardware function of your computer, and then disconnect the USB cable.
Page 79 Browsing Content Lists Content Lists Browsing Content List Pages The Reader organizes content by content type and file format using applications. For example, books or your personal documents (such as PDF files or text files) are stored in the [Books] application and pictures in the [Pictures] application, etc.
Page 80 Content Lists  T ap to choose the bookshelf  S tatus icons  T ool icons Details  P age indicator  P age navigation icon  Depending on the application, several tools are available for content list pages. See Details. Table of Contents...
Page 81 Content Lists Status icons Icon Description The item is stored on the microSD card. The item is protected from deletion. See Details. The item has not been opened.* * This icon is displayed for books only. Table of Contents...
Page 82 Content Lists Navigation Navigation Description method Page Display the page jump panel. See Details. indicator Page View the previous page or item. navigation icon or the < (Previous) button Page View the next page or item. navigation icon or the > (Next) button Table of Contents...
Page 83 Content Lists Browsing in Thumbnail View and List View Content can be displayed as individual thumbnails or in a list. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example.  T humbnail view icon  L ist view icon Table of Contents...
Page 84 Content Lists  Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves]  tap [Books]. displays thumbnails of content. displays a list of content. * Some applications only allow list view. Adjusting the title view The titles of some books may be cut off if they are too long.
Page 85 Content Lists  List view  Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves]    [Books] (List view) press the (Menu)  button tap [Title (2 Line View)]. Titles are displayed on two lines.  When you tap [Bookshelves], any previously displayed content from [Books], [Collections] and [Evernote] will be shown.
Page 86 Content Lists Using the Page Jump Panel in Content List Pages Content list pages can be turned conveniently via the page jump panel.  P age jump bar  P age skip icon Table of Contents...
Page 87 Content Lists To use the page jump bar When viewing a content list page, tap the page indicator at the bottom of the screen. Tap and slide the bar left or right to navigate back or forward. Press the (Back) button to hide the page jump panel.
Page 88 Content Lists Finding Content with a Keyword You can find a specific item quickly with a keyword search. You can locate a book or author of a book on the Reader via the [Books] application, or search for annotations via the [All Notes] application, etc. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example.
Page 89 Content Lists Input a search keyword and tap The view shows only the items that satisfy the search criteria. To exit the search result view, press the (Back) button. Note  Some applications do not support keyword searching.  The available search target varies among content types. Table of Contents...
Page 90 Content Lists Posting Book information to Facebook You can post the book title and author information to Facebook.  . Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves]  tap and hold the book that you wish to post. . Tap [Post to Facebook]. The selected book information is posted to Facebook.
Page 91 Content Lists Tools Below is a list of the tools available on each application’s content list page. Not all tools are available in each application. Tool icon Description Changes the view between the thumbnail view and the list view. See Details. Changes the sort order.
Page 92 Content Lists Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button on each application’s content list page. Not all options are available in each application. Option Description [Add to Collection] Adds one or more books to a collection.
Page 93 Content Lists Option Description [Remove Content] Removes items from a collection that you have created. See Details. [Rename Renames a collection. See Details. Collection] [Post to Facebook] Posts a book collection information. See Details. [Organize to Moves one or more items of [Default Collection] Collection] to other collections created by the user.
Page 94 Content Lists Option Description [Settings] Changes the slideshow interval. See Details. Table of Contents...
Page 95: Reading Books
Reading Reading Books Opening a Book  Press the (Home) button [Bookshelves]. The [Books] content list opens. See Details. Tap a book. The book opens. You can also open a book by tapping and holding the book you want to open. To navigate within a book, see Details.
Page 96: Page Navigation
Reading Books Page Navigation There are several ways to navigate through books.  T ap to add a bookmark Details Tap and hold to add a bookmark with note  D raw a handwritten note Details  T ap and hold to open option items Details  S wipe the screen to turn the page  T ap to open the page navigation panel.
Page 97 Reading Books  If you select the [Refresh Display] checkbox from [Application Preferences], the display refreshes at each page turn. See Details. Using the page navigation panel  Page indicator Tap the page indicator, or press the (Menu)  button tap [Navigate Page] to open the page navigation panel.
Page 98 Reading Books Using the paging bar  P aging bar  S lider  Tap on a point on the paging bar to jump to a page that corresponds with that point.  Tap and drag the slider. To close the page navigation panel, press the (Back) button.
Page 99 Reading Books Using [Enter Page #] Tap [Enter Page #] to enter the page number with the on-screen numeric keyboard, and tap [OK]. Jumping to viewed pages Tap [Previous View]. (Page history) icons are displayed. to go backward in the page display history.
Page 100 Reading Books Appearance Changing the orientation You can view books in either portrait or landscape mode. When viewing a book, press the (Menu)   button tap [More] [Orientation]. The screen orientation changes.  Portrait mode  Landscape mode Table of Contents...
Page 101 Reading Books Note  The orientation can be changed for the [Books], [Browser] and [Pictures] applications. Changing the orientation in one application does not affect the orientation setting of the other applications. Changing the font and font size You can change the font and font size to your preference.
Page 102 Reading Books To change the font, tap [Original] and select from one of the fonts in the list. Press the (Back) button when done. The book will be updated to apply the specified font and font size. Note  The font size and font of some content with embedded fonts may not change.
Page 103 In these cases, if retaining the original layout of a PDF file is required, Sony recommends that you view the PDF file at its original font size.  T o display the original layout...
Page 104 Reading Books Note  If you modified the default font size with [Font Size Preference] under [Settings], return it to its original layout to view PDF files normally.  To view the document in a different size, use the zoom in function.
Page 105 Reading Books Changing the page mode You can change the page viewing style for PDF files. This is convenient for viewing pages with text arranged in columns. This mode remains active as you continue reading. The setting applies only to the currently open book. When viewing a book, press the (Menu) ...
Page 106 Reading Books Cropping a page You can crop the page margins to create a wider viewing area. This is convenient for viewing pages that have large margins. This mode remains active as you continue reading. The setting applies only to the currently open book. When viewing a book, press the (Menu) ...
Page 107 Reading Books Option Description [Uncrop] Disables cropping. [Manual] Allows you to adjust the crop area manually by dragging arrows at the corners. Tap [Done] to set the area, or tap [Cancel] to cancel editing the crop area. [Auto] Automatically crops the margins of a document.
Page 108 Reading Books Adjusting the brightness and contrast A page that is hard to read, such as a scanned or color- converted document, can be made more readable by adjusting the brightness and contrast. This mode remains active as you continue reading. The setting applies only to the currently open book.
Page 109 Reading Books Option Description [Custom] Create a custom setting. Tap (Settings) to adjust (Contrast) and (Brightness).  Contrast  Brightness  Slider  Lower  Higher (Lower) or (Higher), or tap on the slider. Tap [Restore] to revert to the previously saved custom settings.
Page 110 Reading Books Zooming in Use the zoom function when you want to temporarily zoom in on part of a page. The viewer shows the zoom bar and viewing position indicator while in zoom mode.  Pinch out to zoom in.  Pinch in to zoom out.
Page 111 Reading Books Annotations Bookmarking a page You can bookmark a page and take a note so that you will remember what the bookmark is for. Tap the top right corner of the page.  To search, sort and view all annotations across all books, use the [All Notes] application.
Page 112 Reading Books Adding handwritten notes Tap and hold the bookmark. Tap [by Drawing]. Draw with your finger on the drawing pad. To erase, tap (Erase), and then tap the line(s) you want to erase. Tap [Save]. icon appears on the bookmark, indicating that a note is attached.
Page 113 Reading Books Notes on handwriting  While writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the touchscreen; this could affect the notes that you write with your finger.  To ensure that your notes are correctly saved, do not handwrite notes too close to the edge of the touchscreen.
Page 114 Reading Books Editing notes Tap and hold on the bookmark. The notepad or the drawing pad opens. Tap [Edit]. The on-screen keyboard or the drawing pad opens. Edit the note. Tap [Save]. The notepad or the drawing pad closes, returning to the viewer.
Page 115 Reading Books Highlighting words on a page You can highlight words and take notes. Tap and hold the first word and drag across to the last word of the section you would like to highlight. The pop-up menu appears.  Pop-up menu Tap [Highlight].
Page 116 Reading Books  To search, sort and view all annotations across all books, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.  To search annotations for the currently open book, press  (Menu) button tap [Notes]. See Details. Adding text notes or handwritten notes to a highlight Tap and hold a highlighted word.
Page 117 Reading Books  Tap [Note] [Edit]. The on-screen keyboard or the drawing pad opens. Edit the note. Tap [Save]. The notepad or the drawing pad closes, returning to the viewer. Removing highlights Tap and hold at the beginning of the highlight.
Page 118 Reading Books Handwriting a note on a page You can use your finger and draw directly on a page. Press the (Menu) button. Tap [Handwriting] and use your finger to draw a line. Note  While writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the touchscreen;...
Page 119 Reading Books  If you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on the Reader:  avoid applying excessive pressure to the touchscreen.  try not to handwrite or draw too quickly.  this functionality is not designed for very detailed drawings or for writing small characters.
Page 120 Reading Books Hiding annotations You can set the viewer to show or hide the annotations that you have made to the book. This is convenient for when a highlight overlaps with a link. Press the (Menu) button. The option items appear. Tap [More].
Page 121 Reading Books Finding annotations within a book You can search and view all annotations (bookmarks/ highlights/handwritten notes) in the currently open book. To search, sort and view all annotations across all books, use the [All Notes] application. See Details.  Press the (Menu) button tap [Notes].
Page 122 Reading Books  Headline (the highlighted text, the text note, the beginning text of the bookmarked page, or the beginning text of the page with the handwritten note)  Page number of the note Press the (Back) button to return to the book. Tap a note in the list.
Page 123 Reading Books Searching for notes via keyword You can perform a search for all or one of the specific note types. The search target changes depending on the type of annotation that is being searched. Item type Target  Bookmarks only: The first 100 characters [Bookmark] of bookmarked pages are searched.
Page 124 Reading Books Type a search keyword using the on-screen keyboard. (Search) next to the search box. The [Search Results] view is shown. The view shows notes that satisfy the search criteria. Press the (Back) button to return to the [Notes] list. Note  If you apply a filter before searching, the search will be performed only on the filtered items.
Page 125 Reading Books Using (Menu) Items Press the (Menu) button from the [Notes]/[All Notes] list to select an option. Option Description [Delete Deletes one or more notes from the Reader. Notes] See Details. Table of Contents...
Page 126 Reading Books Uploading Highlighted Words on a Page to Evernote You can upload highlighted words and take notes to Evernote. Tap and hold the first word and drag to the last word of the section you would like to upload. The pop-up menu appears.
Page 127 Reading Books Note  Before uploading to Evernote, you need to log in. Press the   (Home) button tap [Applications] [Evernote Setup].  Before you upload the highlighted words, you can also upload with your memo in the preview screen.  If the highlighted words are attached with text notes or handwritten notes, you can upload those, too.
Page 128 Reading Books Posting Highlighted Words on a Page to Facebook You can post highlighted words to Facebook. . Tap and hold the first word and drag to the last word of the section you would like to post. The pop-up menu appears. ...
Page 129 Reading Books . Tap [Post]. The selected words are now posted. Note  Selected items may not be posted where a limitation is applied.  Before posting to Facebook, you need to log in. Press the   (Home) button tap [Applications] [Facebook Setup].
Page 130: Using The Dictionary
Reading Books Using the Dictionary The Reader has built-in dictionaries to assist you with looking up the definition of a word on a page. You can choose one of several bilingual dictionaries to use. See Details. Only the dictionaries included on the Reader can be used.
Page 131 Reading Books  Definition area. Tap to open the dictionary viewer. See Details.  Tap to display a list of candidate words. See Details. Tap the definition area. The definition is displayed in the dictionary viewer. To go to the next page, either swipe or press the < or >...
Page 132 Reading Books Finding Keywords in a Book You can find pages that contain specific words using a keyword search.  Tap and hold a word, and tap [Search] [in This Book] in the pop-up menu. A page that includes the keyword for which you searched is displayed.
Page 133 Reading Books  You can find the definition of a word and more at the  Wikipedia and Google Web sites. Tap and hold a word  tap [Search] [Wikipedia] or [Google]. The [Browser] application will open to the Wikipedia or Google Web site and search for the word.
Page 134 Reading Books Changing Book Page Settings The following settings are available for the current book issue you are reading. When viewing a book, press the (Menu)   button tap [More] [Settings]. Choose from one of the following options. Option Description [Show Notes] This is convenient when notes are...
Page 135: Using Menu Items
Reading Books Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from the book viewer. Option Description [Navigate Page] Selects a method for navigating through a book. See Details. [Notes] Displays a list of annotations in the book.
Page 136: Deleting A Single Item
[Choose Bookshelf ] to show [Books].  Depending on the application, it may not be possible to delete certain files.  Sony recommends that you create a backup of the contents of the Reader using the Reader application before deleting an item.
Page 137 Organizing Your Content Deleting Multiple Items at Once You can delete multiple items at once. This is convenient for clearing up space on the Reader. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications.
Page 138 Organizing Your Content Tap [Delete Books]. Boxes appear next to the thumbnails or list entries.  Box  Protect icon  Selected number of items Table of Contents...
Page 139 (Menu) button [Choose Bookshelf ] to show [Books].  Depending on the application, it may not be possible to delete certain files.  Sony recommends that you create a backup of your files using the Reader application. Table of Contents...
Page 140 Organizing Your Content Protecting a Single Item You can protect an item so that you will not delete it accidentally. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications.  Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves].
Page 141 Organizing Your Content Protecting Multiple Items at Once You can protect one or more items at once. The following instructions use the [Books] application as an example; this feature is also available in other applications.  Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves].
Page 142 Organizing Your Content  Box  Protect icon  Selected number of items Tap the box of the item to be protected. Selected items are indicated with a protect icon. You can press the (Menu) button and tap [Select All] if you wish to protect all items. Tap [Done].
Page 143: Using Collections
Using Collections Using Collections Creating a Collection A collection is a custom set of books and other items that you create from items on the Reader. It is a unique and convenient way to organize your items. You can organize and personalize your content by creating collections by subject matter, date, genre or anything that best suits your purpose.
Page 144 Using Collections  Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves]  [Collections].  Create a new collection  Search by collection name Enter a collection name using the on-screen keyboard and tap [OK]. Select the location to store the collection. A new collection is added to the [Collections] list.  You can also create and sync collections with the Reader application.
Page 145 Using Collections Adding Items to a Collection You can add items to existing collections. From the [Collections] application  Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves]. Tap [Default Collection].  Press the (Menu) button tap [Organize to Collection]. Select the collection that you wish to move. Select one or more books from the list.
Page 146 Using Collections Tap a collection that you have created that appears in the list. Select one or more books that you wish to add. Selected items are indicated with a check. Tap [Done]. Note  A collection and its items must be stored in the same location.
Page 147 Using Collections Removing Items from a Collection You can remove one or more items from a collection that you have created.  Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves]   tap a collection that you have created  press the (Menu) button tap [Remove Content].
Page 148 Using Collections Note  If you have deleted an item from [Books], it will be automatically removed from all of the collections with which it was associated.  Removing items from a collection does not delete them from the Reader or their stored locations.  If you remove an item from a collection that does not exist in other collections, its original will be moved back to the [Default Collection] in the Reader.
Page 149: Renaming A Collection
Using Collections Renaming a Collection You can change the name of a collection.  Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves]   tap a collection that you have created  press the (Menu) button tap [Rename Collection]. You can also tap and hold a collection that you ...
Page 150: Deleting A Collection
Using Collections Deleting a Collection You can delete a collection that you have created.  Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves]   press the (Menu) button tap [Delete Collections]. You can also tap and hold a collection that you ...
Page 151 Using Collections Posting a Collection to Facebook You can post your book collection information to Facebook.  . Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves]   tap the collection that you have created  press the (Menu) button tap [Post to Facebook].
Page 152: Using Menu Items
Using Collections Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from a collection list. Option Description [Delete Deletes collections that you created. See Collections] Details. [Choose Shows the following pop-up menu. Bookshelf ] Alternatively, tap the title or press ...
Page 153: All Notes
Other Applications All Notes Finding Annotations Across All Books You can use [All Notes] to find annotations across all books. The application stores all annotations including bookmarks, highlights and drawings that you have added on pages. Tap an item in the list to jump to the page on which that annotation is located.
Page 154 All Note  Note icons Details  Filter note type Details  Sort icon; sort by date, title or file name  Search icon Details  Headline (the highlighted text, the text note, the beginning text of the bookmarked page, or the beginning text of the page with the handwritten note)  Annotation creation date, book title, page...
Page 155 All Note Tap a note in the list. The page containing the selected note is displayed. To return to [All Notes], press the (Back) button. To delete annotations, see Details. Table of Contents...
Page 156 All Note Uploading Annotations Across All Books to Evernote   Press the (Home) button tap [All Notes] tap and hold the note that you wish to upload in the list. Tap [Upload to Evernote]. The note is uploaded to Evernote. Note  Before uploading to Evernote, you need to log in by ...
Page 157 All Note Posting Annotations Across All Books to Facebook   Press the (Home) button tap [All Notes] tap and hold the note that you wish to post in the list. Tap [Post to Facebook]. The note is posted to Facebook. Note Before posting to Facebook, you need to log in by ...
Page 158: Browsing The Web
Web Browsing Web Browsing Browsing the Web The Reader has a Web browser that enables you to visit Web sites and download files and images directly to the Reader, saved under [Books] and [Pictures] applications. Make sure that Wi-Fi is set up and turned on. ...
Page 159 Web Browsing Note  You must agree to the terms and conditions before using [Browser]. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. When you tap [Accept], [Browser] opens.   You can press the (Menu) button tap [Continue Reading] to return to the last read page of your last read book.
Page 160 Web Browsing Browsing Tools Zooming in While in zoom mode, the zoom bar is shown at the bottom-right of the screen.  Pinch out to zoom in.  Pinch in to zoom out.  Double-tap to fit the page to the window size. To exit zoom mode, press the (Back) button.
Page 161 Web Browsing Downloads When you click a download link, the item will be downloaded onto the Reader.* You can view the download history by pressing the   (Menu) button tap [More] [Downloads]. * Only supported file types can be downloaded. For supported file types, see Details.
Page 162 Web Browsing Downloading an image You can download an image displayed in the browser window.  Tap and hold the image tap [Save Image]. Tap [Yes] when prompted. Viewing download progress You can view items that you are currently downloading or have recently downloaded.
Page 163 Web Browsing Cancelling a download You can cancel a download that is currently in progress. When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu)   button tap [More] [Downloads].  You can also tap the status bar tap the item currently downloading under [Ongoing].
Page 164 Web Browsing Opening a downloaded file/image You can view the files downloaded from a Web site. Downloaded files are stored in [Books] or [Pictures], depending on the file type. When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu)   button tap [More] [Downloads].
Page 165 Web Browsing Deleting a downloaded file You can delete downloaded files. When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu)   button tap [More] [Downloads].  Tap and hold an item tap [Delete]. The file is deleted from the Reader. Depending on the file type, files can also be deleted from their respective applications.
Page 166: Multiple Windows
Web Browsing Multiple Windows Opening a new window When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu)    button [More] [Windows] [New Window]. A maximum of 3 windows can be open at one time. If [New Window] is not displayed, tap [Close] in the Window list.
Page 167 Web Browsing Changing the browser window in view When you have more than one browser window open, you can change the window in view. When viewing a Web page, press the (Menu)   button tap [More] [Windows]. Select another browser window. Closing a browser window You can close browser windows.
Page 168: Bookmarks And History
Web Browsing Bookmarks and History Bookmarking a Web site You can bookmark your favorite Web sites so that you can return to them quickly. Visit the Web site that you wish to bookmark. Add the current site to the bookmarks as follows: ...
Page 169 Web Browsing When viewing a Web page, tap next to the URL box. The bookmark list opens. Tap the bookmark to open it. Editing a bookmark You can change a bookmark name or the address (URL) if necessary. When viewing a Web page, tap next to the URL box.
Page 170 Web Browsing Deleting bookmarks You can remove bookmarks from the bookmark list to keep only the ones you need. When viewing a Web page, tap next to the URL box. The bookmark list opens. Tap and hold the bookmark that you wish to ...
Page 171 Web Browsing Opening a previously visited Web site You can view a list of Web sites that you have previously visited. When viewing a Web page, tap next to the URL box. Tap [History]. A list of sites that you have previously visited opens. Tap an item to open it in the browser.
Page 172 Web Browsing Press the (Back) button to return to the Web page you were browsing.  You can delete all browsing history items by pressing the  (Menu) button tapping [Clear History] in Step 2. Table of Contents...
Page 173 Web Browsing Uploading an Address of a Website to Evernote You can upload the address of your favorite Websites to Evernote. Visit the Web site that you wish to upload the address of.   Press the (Menu) button tap [More] [Upload to Evernote].
Page 174: Browser Settings
Web Browsing Browser Settings You can change the following browser settings to your preference. When viewing a Web page, press the  (Menu) button and tap [More] [Settings] to change the settings. Setting Description [Default Zoom] The default zoom ratio. Set to “Medium” by default.
Page 175 Web Browsing Setting Description [Set Home Page] Sets the default Web page to display. You can set the currently opened Web page as your home page. [Page Displays the details of a Web page. Information] [Clear Cache] Empties the cache. [Clear History] Deletes the browsing history.
Page 176: Using Menu Items
Web Browsing Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from a browser window. Option Description [Browse Home] Displays the home page. See Details. [Refresh] Updates the content displayed on the Web page. [Forward] Advances to a previously viewed page.
Page 177 Web Browsing Option Description [Settings] Changes browser settings. See Details. Table of Contents...
Page 178 Dictionary Dictionary Using the Dictionary You can choose one of several embedded dictionaries to use. Only the dictionaries included on the Reader can be used. New dictionaries cannot be installed or added.  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]  [Dictionary].
Page 179 Dictionary  Title of the current dictionary  List of candidate words Tap one of the candidate words. The definition is displayed in the dictionary viewer. To look up another word, tap (Search) in the dictionary viewer.  In the dictionary viewer, tap and hold another word to look that word up in the dictionary.
Page 180 Dictionary Changing the Dictionary You can choose a different dictionary. The dictionary can also be changed as you look up a word.  Press the (Menu) button tap [Change Dictionary]. Tap one of the dictionaries. The dictionary is changed, and the list of candidate words or the dictionary viewer for the dictionary to which you changed is displayed.
Page 181: Listing Previously Looked-Up Words
Dictionary Listing Previously Looked-up Words You can view a list of words that you have previously looked up in the selected dictionary. When a dictionary is open, press the (Menu)  button tap [Word Logs: Dictionary]. A list of words that you have previously looked up opens.
Page 182 Dictionary Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from the dictionary viewer. Option Description [Previous Opens a previously looked-up word in the View] dictionary viewer after you have looked up another word from the dictionary viewer. [Change Changes to another dictionary and Dictionary]...
Page 183: Creating A Drawing
Handwriting Handwriting Creating a Drawing You can use the [Handwriting] application to create a drawing.  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]  [Handwriting].  Create a new drawing. at the upper-right corner of the screen. The canvas opens. Draw in the drawing area with your finger. Table of Contents...
Page 184 Handwriting  Pencil tool  Eraser tool  Drawing area  To erase a line, tap tap or stroke a part of the line. Tap [Save]. Note  While writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the screen. This could affect the notes that you write.
Page 185 Handwriting  If you experience difficulties when drawing on the Reader:  avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen.  try not to draw too quickly.  this functionality is not designed for very detailed drawings or for writing small characters.  If you tap [New] while creating a drawing, the current drawing is saved, and a new canvas opens.
Page 186 Handwriting Editing an Existing Drawing  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]   [Handwriting] tap the drawing that you wish to edit. Edit the drawing. You can use your finger.  To erase a line, tap (Erase) tap or stroke a part of the line.
Page 187 Handwriting Deleting/Protecting a Drawing You can delete or protect drawings.  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]  [Handwriting].  Press the (Menu) button tap [Delete Drawings] or [Protect Drawings]. To delete drawings, see Details. You can also delete a drawing after step 1 by tapping and holding it.
Page 188: Capturing A Screenshot
Handwriting Capturing a Screenshot The Reader allows you to capture a screenshot of a drawing and store the image as a picture file.  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]   [Handwriting] tap a drawing.  Press the (Menu) button tap [Capture ...
Page 189 Handwriting Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from the [Handwriting] content list. Option Description [Delete Deletes one or more drawings from the Drawings] Reader. See Details. [Protect Protects one or more drawings from Drawings] deletion.
Page 190: Creating A Text Memo
Text Memo Text Memo Creating a Text Memo You can use the [Text Memo] application to create a memo.  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]  [Text Memo].  Create a new memo. at the upper-right corner of the screen. A notepad opens.
Page 191 Text Memo  If you tap [New] while creating a memo, the current memo is saved, and a new notepad opens.  Newly created memos will be saved only in the internal memory. Table of Contents...
Page 192 Text Memo Editing an Existing Memo  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]   [Text Memo] tap the memo that you wish to edit. Tap [Edit]. The on-screen keyboard opens. Edit the memo using the on-screen keyboard. Tap [Save].  If you tap [New] while creating a memo, the current memo is saved, and a new notepad opens.
Page 193 Text Memo Deleting/Protecting a Memo You can delete or protect one or more memos.  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]  [Text Memo].  Press the (Menu) button tap [Delete Memos] or [Protect Memos]. To delete memos, see Details. You can also delete a memo after step 1 by tapping and holding it.
Page 194 Text Memo Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from the [Text Memo] content list. Option Description [Delete Deletes one or more text memos from the Memos] Reader. See Details. [Protect Protects one or more text memos from Memos] deletion.
Page 195 Pictures Pictures Viewing Pictures You can use the [Pictures] application to view pictures one by one or as a slideshow. You can also select the picture of your choice for the Reader’s standby screen. For details on setting pictures to the standby screen, see Details.
Page 196 Pictures  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]  [Pictures]. To browse the pictures list, see Details.  Tool icons Details Tap a picture. The picture viewer opens. Table of Contents...
Page 197 Pictures Picture viewer navigation Perform the following operations with a picture open. Do this Go to the next  Press the > (Next) button. page  Swipe left. Go to the  Press the < (Previous) button. previous page  Swipe right. Table of Contents...
Page 198: Changing The Orientation
Pictures Changing the Orientation You can adjust the view to either portrait or landscape.  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]  [Pictures].   Tap a picture press the (Menu) button tap [Orientation]. The orientation switches between landscape and portrait mode.
Page 199: Zooming In On A Picture
Pictures Zooming in on a Picture You can zoom in on pictures for easier visibility. The viewer shows the zoom bar and viewing position indicator while in zoom mode. Pinch out to zoom in.  Pinch in to zoom out. ...
Page 200: Viewing Pictures In A Slideshow
Pictures Viewing Pictures in a Slideshow The slideshow displays pictures one by one in the current sort order. You can also specify the display interval.  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]  [Pictures].   Tap a picture press the (Menu) button tap [Slideshow].
Page 201 Pictures Press the (Back) button to return to the picture viewer. The selected interval is now applied when you start a slideshow.  You can also change the slideshow interval from the [Settings] application. See Details. Table of Contents...
Page 202 Pictures Uploading a Picture to Evernote  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]  [Pictures]. Tap and hold a picture. The pop-up menu appears. Tap [Upload to Evernote]. The picture is uploaded to Evernote. Note  Before uploading to Evernote, you need to log in by ...
Page 203: Deleting Pictures
Pictures Deleting Pictures You can delete one or more pictures.  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]  tap [Pictures].  Press the (Menu) button tap [Delete Pictures]. To delete pictures, see Details. You can also delete a picture by tapping and holding it.
Page 204 Pictures Using (Menu) Items Below is a list of option items available when you press (Menu) button from the [Pictures] content list. Option Description [Delete Deletes one or more pictures from the Pictures] Reader. See Details. [Settings] Changes the slideshow interval. See Details.
Page 205 Evernote Evernote Using Evernote You can download notes from a dedicated Evernote Notebook and view them in ePub format on the Reader. You can also upload highlighted words, pictures and written notes to Evernote.  To upload highlighted words on a page, see Details.  To upload a picture, see Details.
Page 206 Evernote  An Evernote note of a picture size no larger than 1200 × 1600 pixels (width × height) will be displayed correctly.  Highlighted words may be uploaded up to 140 characters where a limitation is applied. Table of Contents...
Page 207: Creating A New Account
Evernote Creating a new account If you have not created an Evernote account yet, you will need to, in order to get started.  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]  [Evernote Setup]. An Evernote settings screen for signing in appears. Tap [Create Account].
Page 208 Evernote Tap the input area and type the email address, username and password using the on-screen keyboard. Tap [Register]. Table of Contents...
Page 209 Evernote Sign in to Evernote If you have an Evernote account, you can use it by typing your username and password.  Press the (Home) button tap [Applications]  [Evernote Setup]. An Evernote settings screen for signing in appears. Type your username and password using the on-screen keyboard.
Page 210 Evernote Evernote Settings  S ign out from Evernote.  S elect the notebook to be downloaded from Evernote to the Reader.  S elect the notebook to be uploaded from the Reader to Evernote.  C heck this box to download notes created with Evernote Clearly to the Reader.
Page 211 Evernote Synchronizing in the Evernote list page You can synchronize notebooks easily in the Evernote list page. Make sure that Wi-Fi is set up and turned on.  Press the (Home) button tap [Bookshelves]  [Evernote]. at the top of the screen. Synchronization with Evernote starts.
Page 212 Facebook Facebook Using Facebook You can post book information, such as title, author and publisher (when available) and your favourite passages with your comments to Facebook. You can also post a list of your book collection with your comments . These posted items can then be viewed on Facebook.
Page 213 Facebook Log In to Facebook After you have created your account, type in your email address and Facebook password. Note  You must agree to the terms and conditions before using [Facebook Setup]. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. When you tap [Accept], [Facebook Setup] opens. ...
Page 214 Facebook . Type your email address and Facebook password using the on-screen keyboard. If a screen for permission appears, confirm your acceptance. . Tap Log In button on the web page. Note  Before posting to Facebook, you need to log in by this screen.
Page 215: Changing The Settings
Settings Changing the Settings Changing the Settings The [Settings] application allows you to personalize the Reader, set the date and time, configure the Wi-Fi connection, and change the standby screen and other Reader settings. Table of Contents...
Page 216: General Settings
Changing the Settings General Settings Setting Description [Page Turn Sets the swipe direction for turning Preference] pages. [Menu Language] Sets the menu language. [Keyboard] Sets the on-screen keyboard layout. Table of Contents...
Page 217: Wireless Network Settings
Changing the Settings Wireless Network Settings Setting Description [Wi-Fi] Turn Wi-Fi on/off. See Details. [Wireless Wireless standby helps avoid unnecessary Standby] battery consumption caused by wireless communication. If you do not perform any wireless operations for more than 10 minutes, the wireless feature automatically enters standby mode.
Page 218: Application Preferences
Changing the Settings Application Preferences Setting Description [Books] Sets preferences for all books. You can adjust the default font size. [Refresh Display]: Refreshes the display at each page turn*. * Even if the [Refresh Display] check box is not selected, the screen may still flicker, to prevent after-image.
Page 219: Date And Time Settings
Changing the Settings Date and Time Settings Setting Description [Date] Sets the date. [Time] Sets the time. [Date Sets the date format. Format] [24-Hour Check to display time in 24 hour-format. Format] [Time Zone] Sets the time zone.  When you start the Reader application and connect the Reader to your computer, the Reader’s time setting is updated to match your computer’s time.
Page 220: System Management
To set [Device Lock] to [Off ], input your 4- digit PIN and tap [Continue]. Note  Sony recommends that you make a note of your password and keep it in a safe place separate from the Reader.  If you forget your password, contact Sony Customer Support.
Page 221 Changing the Settings Setting Description [Standby Sets standby screen preferences. Screen] [Type of Image]: You can select whether to display the cover of the last read book or pictures from the [Pictures] application. When you select [Selected Pictures],  continue by tapping [Select Pictures] to add a check next to the pictures you want ...
Page 222 Changing the Settings Initialization Setting Description [Restore Defaults] Restores the default Reader settings. [Clear Keyboard Deletes words registered to the on- History] screen keyboard history. [Format Memory] Allows you to format the Reader’s internal memory and the microSD card. Note  If you have formatted the Reader or microSD card on your computer, the Reader may not be able to display...
Page 223 Changing the Settings About Setting Description [Device Displays the device details including the Information] memory capacity, Adobe DRM authorization and MAC address in use. [Legal Displays trademark and copyright Information] information. [End User License Displays the terms and conditions on use Agreement] of the Reader.
Page 224: Device Shutdown
Changing the Settings Device Shutdown Enables you to shut down (turn off ) the Reader, instead of leaving it in sleep mode. Table of Contents...
Page 225: Troubleshooting Tips
Other Information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting tips may help you quickly resolve technical issues. Charge the Reader completely. Reset the Reader. Press the RESET button with a small pin or clip. The screen will freeze; the Reader will not restart automatically.
Page 226: Reader Device
See Details. Support PC Web Site For comprehensive support and troubleshooting information, visit the support PC Web site. Support PC Web http://support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS Reader Device Power On/Off The Reader cannot turn on.  The Reader cannot be operated if connected to your computer and set to data transfer mode.
Page 227 Troubleshooting hours and then turn on the Reader.  If the battery is completely depleted, power will not be supplied to the (Power) button, and you may not be able to turn on the Reader. In this case, connect the Reader to your computer via the supplied USB cable;...
Page 228 Troubleshooting Battery Cannot charge the Reader.  If you use other than the supplied USB cable to charge the Reader, it may not charge correctly. To charge the Reader, use only the supplied USB cable and, optionally, the AC Adapter (PRSA-AC10/PRSA-AC1A, sold separately). See Details.
Page 229 Troubleshooting  Your computer may not be supplying sufficient power. If you connect the Reader to your laptop computer, maintain a stable and continuous power supply to the laptop computer while charging the Reader.  If the ambient temperature is too cold or too hot for the Reader to charge, adjust the room temperature to between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F), disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
Page 230 Troubleshooting the computer enters sleep mode or standby mode, the Reader will be unable to charge, and the battery may drain. When charging the Reader, confirm that your computer is on, and completely charge the Reader before using it. See Details.
Page 231: Wireless Connectivity
Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi connection The Reader does not connect to the Wi-Fi network.  The network feature could not be turned on because the remaining battery power is too low. Charge the Reader for a few minutes, and then try again.  Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on and check the signal strength of the access point.
Page 232 Troubleshooting correct. Adjust the settings as described in the manuals that came with the access point and in any information provided by the network administrator.  The Reader is too far from the access point. Move the Reader closer to the access point and scan again.  Obstacles such as walls, metal or concrete between the Reader and an access point may adversely affect the connection.
Page 233 Troubleshooting Browser The Web page is not displayed properly.  The Wi-Fi network connection may have been interrupted. Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on and set up correctly, check the signal strength of the access point, and then refresh the Web page.  Due to the vast range of standards and technologies used to design Web pages, it is not possible to guarantee that all pages will be displayed correctly.
Page 234 Troubleshooting Reading Books Cannot open a book.  You must be the account holder who purchased the book to read it.  If there is an authentication code error, you can open the book/periodical by entering the Adobe ID/Password. (A maximum of ten IDs can be saved on the Reader.)  The book may be in an unsupported file type.
Page 235 Troubleshooting  If you delete or modify folders or files in the “database” folder on your computer, content or notes may be deleted. Table of Contents...
Page 236: Viewing Pictures
Troubleshooting Viewing Pictures Cannot view a picture.  The picture may be in an unsupported file type. For details on supported file types, see Details.  If the size of a picture that you transferred with the Reader application is too large, a thumbnail may not be created on the Reader and the picture may not be displayed in the [Pictures] content list.
Page 237: Connecting To Your Computer
Troubleshooting Connecting to your Computer The computer does not detect the Reader.  After connecting the Reader to your computer via the USB cable, you must set the Reader to data transfer mode. See Details.  It may take a while for the computer to detect the Reader.  Make sure that the Reader is connected directly to the USB port with the supplied USB cable.
Page 238: Microsd Card
Reader application.  Data transferred via drag-and-drop may not be displayable on the Reader, or thumbnails of the data may not be properly displayed on the Reader. Sony recommends that you transfer data via the Reader application. Table of Contents...
Page 239 Troubleshooting Cannot save the book or other items on the microSD card.  The Reader does not offer a feature that enables you to move files to or from the microSD card. You need to use the Reader application to do so. Cannot delete the book or other items from the microSD card.
Page 240: Safety Information
Precautions Precautions Safety Information Protected content Protected content is limited to personal use only. Use of the content beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Handling the Reader  In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled exposure, this device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Page 241 Precautions  Never subject the Reader to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.  If part of the Reader that generates heat contacts your skin for a prolonged period, you may suffer from symptom of burn, such as redness, swelling, even if temperature is moderate.
Page 242 Precautions temperature environment to a high temperature environment or used in a room that has a heater just turned on. Condensation creates a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to surfaces such as metal panels, etc., and then changes to liquid. If condensation forms in the Reader, leave it turned off until the condensation disappears.
Page 243  If the battery quickly runs out of power after being fully charged, it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced. Consult Sony Support Center. Wi-Fi connectivity The Wireless LAN functionality has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance).
Page 244 Precautions Cleaning the Reader  Clean the Reader with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. Make sure that there is no dust or dirt on the soft cloth, as the Reader may be damaged.  Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, as it may mar the finish of the case.
Page 245 Precautions Wireless feature  Turn off the wireless feature when you are in a location in which radio communications are prohibited. When you are in such a location, you must obtain permission from the appropriate authorities before enabling the wireless feature of this device.
Page 246 Precautions Applications on the Reader Disclaimer: In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this Reader. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/ downloading or damaged data due to problems of the Reader or computer.
Page 247 Precautions  Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the Reader may not be displayed properly. This is due to: − The capacity of the Reader. − The Reader is not functioning normally. − Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the Reader.
Page 248 The pre-installed sample content is for the purpose of trial reading and viewing. Note  You will not be able to restore the pre-loaded samples once you delete them from the Reader. Sony does not supply any replacement samples. Table of Contents...
Page 249 Reader Disposal Reference The built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself; consult Sony Support Center. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
Page 250 Precautions by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Table of Contents...
Page 251 Precautions Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
Page 252 Precautions In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Page 253: Notes On Microsd Cards
 Do not disassemble or modify a memory card.  Do not allow a memory card to get wet.  Avoid the following to prevent data damage. Sony does not provide any guarantee for damaged data. − Remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading or writing data.
Page 254 Precautions − Operate the Reader in the location where static charge or electrical noise is present.  Do not strike, bend, drop, disassemble, open, crush, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate or paint the microSD card.  Do not use force, a thin stick or tweezers to remove the microSD card.
Page 255 Precautions  microSDXC card is not supported.  FAT (File Allocation Table) is supported.  exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table) is not supported. Formatting a microSD card You can use the Reader to format a microSD card if necessary. WARNING Formatting the microSD card will delete all files stored on it.
Page 256: Legal Notice
Sony’s permission except for personal use.  Sony, the Sony logo, “Reader”, “BBeB” and their logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Page 257 Precautions 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.  Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
Page 258 All other system names and product names appearing in this document are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Further, the trademark ™ and registered trademark ® symbols are not indicated throughout this document. Documentation © 2013 Sony Corporation Table of Contents...
Page 259: Specifications
Legal Notice Appendix Specifications Model name PRS-T3 Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC, 1000mAh USB powered from a computer or the optional AC Adapter PRSA-AC10/PRSA-AC1A (sold separately) via the supplied USB cable. Battery life (continuous page turn) Maximum Battery: Approximately 30,000 continuous page turns when reading only.* * Measured using a text based content in ePub format and a fully charged battery, consecutive page-turns at...
Page 260 Legal Notice Charging time Computer-based charging: Approximately 2.5 hours AC Adapter PRSA-AC10/PRSA-AC1A(sold separately)-based charging: Approximately 2 hours Internal memory capacity (for data storage) Approximately 1.2 GB after initial setting. Depending on size of pre-loaded excerpts, available memory capacity may vary. Operating/Charging temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Dimensions (w/h/d)
Page 261 Appendix Expansion slots microSD card slot See Details for supported card types and precautions. Supplied items This Reader × 1 USB cable × 1 Quick Start Guide × 2 Table of Contents...
Page 262: Supported File Types
Appendix Supported File Types The following files can be managed on the Reader application and transferred to the Reader device. However, depending on the file size and format, it may not be possible to view/display/play some data. Books  EPUB files (.epub)  EPUB (OPS version 2.0) supported.
Page 263: System Requirements
Appendix Pictures  JPEG files (.jpg, .jpeg)  GIF files (.gif )  PNG files (.png)  BMP files (.bmp) Note  If the size of a picture that you transferred with the Reader application is too large, a thumbnail may not be created on the Reader and the picture may not be displayed in the [Pictures] content list.
Page 264 Appendix Operating System Details Microsoft Windows Windows 7 Starter with Service Pack 1 7 (32/64-bit) or later Windows 7 Home Basic with Service Pack 1 or later Windows 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 or later Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 or later Windows 7 Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later...
Page 265 Appendix Operating System Details Microsoft Windows Windows XP Home Edition with XP (32-bit only) Service Pack 3 or later Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or later Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 3 or later Mac OS X 10.8 Mac OS X version 10.8.1 or later...
Page 266 Appendix Requirement Details Screen 1,024 x 768 display resolution with 24-bit color Network Broadband internet connection * Depending on the content amount, more space may be required. Note  The Reader application is not supported with the following:  An operating system other than those listed above  A personally built computer or operating system  A multi-boot environment  A multi-monitor environment...

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