Getting Started
How to Use
Importing eBooks from CONNECT
eBooks to eBook Library
You can purchase (download) eBooks from the online eBook
store “CONNECT eBooks” to your computer.
Reading eBooks on the Reader
Checking the package contents
The Reader comes installed with a built-in rechargeable battery.
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• Reader (with Soft cover) (1)
• USB cable (1)
• CD-ROM (1)
• Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1)
• Flyers
• Dummy cards (2)
- eBook Library software
- User’s Guide (PDF)
- Sample contents
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•The following explains how to import/transfer/read eBooks. For
details on other content formats supported by the Reader, refer to
the User’s Guide (PDF) included on the CD-ROM.
Reader
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MENU
Enter
• This CD-ROM will not play in an audio CD player.
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MENU
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•To purchase (download) eBooks, you need to prepare an Internet-
accessible environment on your computer.
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Turn on the Reader, then connect it to your computer
Charging
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using the supplied USB cable.
From the Home menu, press / to
select “Books by Title”, then press
Enter.
First, charge the Reader battery, as battery power may not be
sufficient immediately after purchase.
Turn on the Reader, then connect the Reader to your computer
using the supplied USB cable. The indicator lights up red while
charging, and goes off when charging is complete.
Slide POWER switch.
The Book list appears.
If the contents of the book on the
Reader and the memory card exceed
30 items, the Index menu appears. The
Book list can be further sorted by
selecting the category item in the Index
menu. For details, refer to “Sorting the
Book list” in the User’s Guide.
Charge indicator
Slide POWER switch
Number tabs
Quick Start Guide
Guide de démarrage
To USB Connector
USB cable
PRS-505
Portable Reader System
Hint
•When you connect the Reader to your computer with eBook
Library started, the date and time of the Reader is
automatically synchronized with your computer clock.
Hint
• You can easily select a desired item by
pressing the same number button as
indicated on the number tab.
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China
3-274-631-01(2)
USB cable
To USB connector
Click the Start menu, then select “All Programs” –
Notes
“Reader” – “eBook Library” to start eBook Library.
Press / to select the desired book
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When you connect the Reader to your computer,
(indicating
from the list, then press Enter.
English
Click “eBook Store” in the Source view of eBook Library.
connection via a USB) is displayed on the Reader’s screen. If the
battery has been fully depleted, it takes about 40 minutes until
The Option menu appears.
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The eBook Store page appears.
About the serial number
The serial number provided for this unit is required for customer registration. The
number is on a label on the back of the unit. Do not remove the label.
displayed, and you will not be able to turn on the Reader by the POWER
switch during this time. In this case, wait until is displayed.
is not displayed, and the
Follow the instructions in the store to authorize the
The indicator lights up in red while
Reader is charged.
Reader and your computer.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the unit. Record them in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ___________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Authorization is required only on the first visit to CONNECT
eBooks.
•If the remaining battery power of a connected notebook computer
is low, charging via USB connection may not be possible.
If you connect the Reader to a notebook computer which is not
connected to an AC outlet, the battery of the notebook computer will be
drained. Do not leave the Reader connected to a notebook computer
which is not connected to an AC outlet for an extended period.
Press / to select how to open the
book, then press Enter.
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Follow the instructions in the store to purchase
(download) eBooks.
Downloaded eBooks are automatically imported to “Library”
in the Source view of eBook Library.
On Copyrights
The contents of each book pre-installed on this product are copyrighted works, edited
with the cooperation of the publisher and editor hereto mentioned.
Copyright laws prohibit copying the data of this product or the contents of this manual
(illustrations, related documents, etc.) in whole or in part without the permission of the
copyright holder. Additionally, use of the data of this product or the contents of this
manual is not allowed without Sony’s permission except for personal use.
Hint
• The Reader can also be charged by connecting to an AC outlet
using the AC Adaptor for Reader (AC-S5220E) (optional).
Library
Downloaded
content
Press > to proceed to the next page.
To return to the previous page, press <.
Installing eBook Library
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Turn on the computer and start Windows.
Log on using an account with administrator privileges and
connect to the Internet with your computer.
• SONY and the SONY logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• BBeB, BBeB Book, and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO”, and their logos are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Bitstream is a registered trademark, and Dutch, Font Fusion, and Swiss are
trademarks, of Bitstream Inc.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other
countries.
• Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe PDF are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
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Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer’s drive.
The launcher appears.
Press
(size) if you want to zoom in the page.
Source view
Select “Install eBook Library.”
The page can be magnified.
To restore the original scale, press
repeatedly.
The Install Wizard screen appears. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install.
Subsequently, install the User’s Guide as well by selecting
“Install PRS-505 User’s Guide (PDF)” on the launcher.
Hint
(size)
•eBooks can be read on eBook Library using your computer. For
more information about using eBook Library, refer to the eBook
Library Help.
To close the book
Press MENU.
Hint
•To return to the Home menu, press and hold MENU.
If the installation is not successful, refer to “When installation is
not successful – Q&A” on this Quick Start Guide.
All other system names and product names appearing in this document are generally
the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Further,
the trademark ™ and registered trademark ® symbols are not indicated throughout
this document.
To start eBook Library
Double-click the eBook Library icon ( ) on the Windows
desktop.
Hint
Program ©2006, 2007 Sony Corporation
• You can also start eBook Library by clicking the Start menu and
then selecting “All Programs” – “Reader” – “eBook Library.”
Documentation ©2006, 2007 Sony Corporation
Read to learn about advanced features
Customer registration
It is recommended that you perform customer registration by
registering your contact information, which enables Sony to send
you information regarding technical support, software updates, etc.
Transferring eBooks from your
computer to the Reader
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Included with the Reader is this Quick Start Guide and the PDF-format
User’s Guide pre-loaded on the Reader. Additionally, after installing the
supplied eBook Library, you can refer to the Help within eBook Library.
What You Can Do with Reader
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Portable Reader System PRS-505.
Read through this Quick Start Guide to prepare the Reader for use.
Once initial preparation is complete, you can transfer content from
your computer to the Reader to take it anywhere you wish.
Check that eBook Library is running and that the Reader
is connected to your computer using the USB cable.
User’s Guide (PDF)
Contains instructions for advanced features of the Reader and
troubleshooting information.
Select “Product Registration Website” on the launcher.
“Sony’s Reader” appears in the Source view of eBook
Library.
Click “Library” in the Source view, then click
(List view).
System requirements
Browsing the User’s Guide on your computer
The View area is switched to the List view and all the content
in Library is listed.
List view
The following are requirements to use eBook Library.
Getting Started
The PDF file of the User’s Guide is
provided on the supplied CD-ROM.
OS
Read this manual for initial preparation.
• Charge the Reader.
• Install eBook Library on your computer.
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Microsoft
Windows Vista
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Ultimate
Click the Start menu at the bottom
left of the Desktop, then select “All
Programs” – “Reader” – “PRS-505
User’s Guide” to start Adobe Reader
and open the User’s Guide.
Library
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Microsoft
Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
For details on how to use Adobe
Reader, refer to Adobe Reader Help.
Importing
Windows XP Media Center Edition
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Hint
• To view the User’s Guide,
you should have installed
Adobe Reader 5.0 or later.
Adobe Reader can be
downloaded by selecting
“Get Adobe® Reader®” on
the launcher.
Download eBooks from CONNECT eBooks from your
computer.
CPU
RAM
800 MHz Celeron class processor or better
CONNECT eBooks*1
128 MB or more (minimum 512 MB for Windows
Vista)
Hints
•When you click “Books,” “Audio” or “Pictures” in the Source
view, only their respective content types are displayed.
Free space on hard 20 MB or more
Browsing the User’s Guide using Reader
The PDF file of the User’s Guide is
•When you click
as thumbnails.
(Thumbnail view), content can be displayed
disc
Depending on the content amount, more space
may be required.
Select the content you want to transfer from the list.
transferred to PRS-505.
Monitor
High Color or more, 1024 × 768 pixels or more
(True Color, 1280 × 1024 pixels, or more
recommended)
From the Home menu, select
“Books by Title” – “User’s Guide”
from the Book list.
To select multiple content, click the content while holding
down the Ctrl key.
Content (book/audio/
PDF
Link
Other devices
CD-ROM drive, USB port, pointing device such as
mouse or track pad
*2
Drag the content from the list to “Sony’s Reader” in the
picture files, etc.)
Hints
Source view.
• A mark in this Guide indicates a
• Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may
apply) is also required on your computer.
*1 Online eBook store
The content is transferred to the Reader.
link. Press / to select the desired
link, then press Enter to jump to the
linked page.
*2 Content that you already have can also be transferred.
For details on content type compatible with the Reader,
refer to the User’s Guide (PDF).
• This software is not supported by the following environments:
- An operating system other than those included above
- Personally built computer or operating system
- Upgraded manufacturer-installed operating system
- Multi-boot environment
(size)
• To zoom in a page, press
(size).
Sony’s Reader
Transferring
eBook Library Help
Provides detailed information about using eBook Library and the
Reader.
- Multi-monitor environment
- Macintosh
Transfer content from your computer to the Reader
using eBook Library.
When installation is not successful - Q&A
Q1 Does your computer meet system requirements?
Click “Help” − “eBook Library
Help.”
A1 Check that your computer meets the system requirements listed above.
Notes
•Do not disconnect the USB cable from the Reader while data is
being transferred.
•Do not leave the Reader connected for extended periods to a
notebook computer that is not connected to AC power, because
the Reader may drain the computer’s battery.
•If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the system
suspend, sleep or hibernation while the Reader is connected to the
computer directly, the Reader battery will not be charged. Instead,
the Reader will continue to draw power from its battery, discharging
it.
Q2 Were you logged on as an “Administrator,” did you close all
running software programs before beginning the installation?
A2 Log on as “Administrator.”
Close all running software programs, including background programs
such as virus-protection software.
Support
If you encounter an issue, try the following.
Q3 The set-up program does not start automatically.
A3 If the set-up program does not start automatically when you insert the
CD-ROM, click “Start” on the Windows taskbar, click “My Computer,” and
then double-click the optical disc drive icon to start the program.
Reading/Playing/Viewing
•If you cannot install eBook Library
Refer to “When installation is not successful – Q&A” in this Quick
Start Guide.
•For other issues
On transferring via a memory card
Enjoy content on the Reader.
Q4 Is the progress bar in the installation window moving, and the
•To transfer eBooks to a memory card on the Reader, insert the
memory card in the Reader, then follow the above steps (except
drag and drop the content on “Memory Stick on Sony’s Reader/SD
Card on Sony’s Reader” in step 4). For details, refer to “Transferring
content via a memory card” in the User’s Guide.
access lamp of the CD drive flashing?
A4 When the bar is moving and the lamp is flashing, the installation is still in
Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in the User’s Guide.
progress. Please wait for the installation to finish.
If the issue persists
If the solutions listed here do not resolve the issue, refer to “Support”
on this Quick Start Guide.
•With a memory card slot on your computer or a memory card
reader, you can also transfer content directly to the memory card
and then insert it in the Reader.
If a memory card is inserted in your computer or a memory card
reader, the memory card icon appears in the Source view. Follow
the above steps (except drag and drop the content on “Memory
Stick on PC/SD Card on PC” in step 4) to transfer to a memory
card.
Hint
Visit the support site (http://www.sony.com/readersupport).
If the issue still persists
• For the latest information on eBook Library and to download any software
updates, visit the Web site:
•When inserting the memory card into the Reader, it may take time
for the Reader to recognize the content files in the memory card if
the capacity of the content files stored on the memory card is large.
Contact Sony Portable Reader System Support Center.
Phone number : 1-866-962-7669
For details, refer to “Other Information” in the User’s Guide.
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