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Sony Q READER PRS-500 User Manual

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Power

Symptom

Cause or corrective action

Battery life seems

short.

 The operating temperature is below

5 °C (41 °F). This is due to the

battery characteristics and not a

malfunction.

 You have not used Sony Reader for a

prolonged period. Efficiency of the

battery will be improved by repeatedly

charging and discharging.

 The battery needs to be replaced.

Consult your nearest Sony Service

Center.

 The battery has not been given

enough time to charge fully.

Charge the battery until the Charge

indicator goes off. (The battery icon

does not indicate remaining battery

power during charging.)

Sony Reader cannot

be turned on.

 Moisture condensation may have

occurred. Wait for a few hours and

then turn on Sony Reader.

 If the battery is depleted, charge the

battery using the AC power adapter,

as USB charge is not possible (

page 16

).

Screen

Symptom

Cause or corrective action

It takes time for the

display to appear.

 In a cold place such as outdoors, it may

take time for the display to appear.

This is due to the display

characteristics and not a malfunction.

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