Sony eReader
Importing Content from Your Computer
You can import content files stored on your computer into Library of eBook Library.
You can import the following content files.
• Book
PDF file, Text file, RTF file, Word file*, BBeB Book
• Audio
Un-encrypted MP3 and AAC format audio files
– MP3 file (.mp3 file extension)
The following specifications should be met in order to import an MP3 file.
Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps
Sampling frequency: 22.05, 44.1 kHz
– AAC file ( .mp4, .m4a, .mov, or .qt file extension)
The following specifications should be met in order to import an AAC file.
Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps
Sampling frequency: 24.0, 44.1, 48.0 kHz
• Picture
Bitmap file, JPEG file, GIF file, PNG file
* Word files will be automatically converted into RTF files during transfer only if Microsoft Word is installed on your computer.
For details on content files you can import, refer to the eBook Library Help.
Importing content files
You can select content files stored on your computer and import them into Library.
1). Click the Start menu, then select “All Programs” – “Reader” – “eBook Library” to start eBook Library.
2). Click “Import Files” on the “File” menu.
The “Import Files” dialog box appears.
3). Click of the “Look in” list to select the folder containing the content file(s) to be imported, as necessary.
The content files in the selected folder are listed.
Hint
● You can also double-click the folder (in the folder list) to display the content files in the folder.
4). Select the content file to be imported.
To select multiple files, click the files while holding down the Ctrl key.
5). Click “Open.”
The content file(s) is imported into Library.
Hint
• You can import all the content files in a selected folder at the same time into Library from “Import Folder” on the “File” menu.
Transferring Content
Transferring Content to Reader Connected with Your Computer
You can transfer (copy) the content in the Library to the Reader.
Note
• If the Reader is locked, it will not be recognized on your computer and content cannot be transferred. ( page 63) If you connect the Reader to your computer, disconnect it and unlock the Reader by inputting the password.
Hints
• The book content can be grouped in the Library as a collection, which can be transferred to the Reader. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help.
• You can synchronize content in Library of eBook Library with the Reader by specifying a folder (such as “Library” or the sub-items under “Library”). ( page 34) The Reader can be automatically updated to match the content in Library, when you connect it to your computer.
1). Click the Start menu, then select “All Programs” – “Reader” – “eBook Library” to start eBook Library.
2). Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
“Sony’s Reader” appears in the Source view of eBookLibrary.
A screen appears on the Reader, indicating that it is connected to the computer.
Notes
• If “Sony’s Reader” does not appear in the source view after connecting the Reader to your computer, disconnect the USB cable from the Reader, then reconnect it after a while.
• When you connect the Reader to your computer, (indicating connection via USB) is displayed on the Reader’s screen. If the battery has been fully depleted, it takes about 40 minutes until is 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. The indicator lights up in red while is not displayed, and the Reader is charged.
3). Click “Library” in the Source view, then click (List view).
The View area is switched to the List view and all the content in the Library is listed.
Hints
• When you click “Books,” “Audio” or “Pictures” in the Source view, only their respective content is displayed.
• When you click (Thumbnail view), content can be displayed as thumbnails.
• You can create a collection in the Library and the collection can be transferred to the Reader. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help.
4). Select the content you want to transfer from the list.
To select multiple content, click the content while holding down the Ctrl key.
5). Drag the content from the list to “Sony’s Reader” in the Source view.
The content is transferred to the Reader.
Hint
• You can store computer data into the built-in flash memory of the Reader by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer.
Notes
• If there is not enough free space on the memory of the Reader, content may not be transferable. Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to increase free space on the Reader.
• Do not delete files in the folder under “database,” and files in “database,” using Windows Explorer. Perform data management using eBook Library. For details on the eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help.
Transferring content via a memory card
Content imported to eBook Library can be transferred to a memory card on the Reader.
Hint
• “Memory Stick Duo” and SD Memory Card can be used.
1). Click the Start menu, then select “All Programs” – “Reader” – “eBook Library” to start eBook Library.
2). Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
“Sony’s Reader” appears in the Source view of eBook Library.
3). Insert a memory card into the Media slot of the Reader.
“Memory Stick/SD Card on Sony’s Reader” appears in the Source view.
4). Click “Library” in the Source view of eBook Library, then click (List view).
The View area is switched to the List view and all the content in Library is listed.
Hints
• When you click “Books,” “Audio” or “Pictures” in the Source view, only their respective content is displayed.
• When you click (Thumbnail view), contents can be displayed as thumbnails.
• You can create a collection in Library and the collection can be transferred to a memory card on the Reader. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help.
5). Select the content you want to transfer from the list.
To select multiple content, click the content while holding down the Ctrl key.
6.) Drag the content from the list to “Memory Stick/SD Card on Sony’s Reader” in the source view.
The content is transferred to the memory card on the Reader.
Hint
• You can store computer data into the memory card on the Reader by transferring the data from your computer using Windows Explorer.
Notes
• If there is not enough free space on the memory card, content may not be transferable. Transfer any unnecessary content back to eBook Library, then delete it to increase free space on the memory card.
• Do not delete files in the folder under “Sony Reader,” and files in “Sony Reader,” using windows Explorer. Perform data management on eBook Library. For details on eBook Library operations, refer to the eBook Library Help.
To transfer content back to eBook Library
1). Click the Start menu, then select “All Programs” - “Reader” - “eBook Library” to start eBook Library.
2). Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
“Sony’s Reader” appears in the Source view.
3). Click “Sony’s Reader” in the Source view, then click (List view).
The View area is switched to the List view and all the content in Library is listed.
Hints
• When you click “Books,” “Audio” or “Pictures” in the Source view, only their respective content is displayed.
• When you click (Thumbnail view), contents can be displayed as thumbnails.
• You can create a collection in the Reader and a memory card on the Reader, and the collection can be transferred to eBook Library. For details on how to create or transfer a collection, refer to the eBook Library Help.
4). Select the content you want to transfer back from the list.
To select multiple content, click the content while holding down the Ctrl key.
5). Drag the content from the list to “Library” in the Source view.
The content is transferred back to eBook Library.
Synchronizing content in Library with Reader
You can synchronize content in the Library of eBook Library with the Reader by specifying a folder (such as “Library” or the sub-items under “Library”). The Reader can be automatically updated to match the content in the Library, when you connect it to your computer.
Note
• To synchronize content in the Library of eBook Library with the Reader, you need to specify a folder (such as “Library” or the subitems under “Library”). For details on how to specify a folder, refer to the eBook Library Help.
Hint
• When you want to synchronize content in the Library with the Reader right away, you can also synchronize them manually. For details on how to synchronize content manually, refer to the eBook Library Help.
1). Click the Start menu, then select “All Programs” – “Reader” – “eBook Library” to start eBook Library.
2). Connect the Reader to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
eBook Library starts synchronizing content in the Library with the Reader automatically.
Hint
• If you start eBook Library after connecting the Reader to your computer, eBook Library also starts synchronizing content in Library with the Reader automatically.