Sony PRS-505 E-Reader User Manual

About this manual

This guide explains how to prepare your PRS-505 after purchase, including charging the battery, installing the eBook Library software, and transferring books, audio, and pictures from a computer or memory card. It covers basic operations such as turning on the device, navigating menus, creating bookmarks, and playing audio files while reading.

The manual also details settings adjustments (screen orientation, date/time, slideshow, sleep mode, advanced options), memory management, firmware updates, and troubleshooting procedures like restoring default settings and uninstalling the eBook Library.

What's inside

• About the Manuals
• Introduction
• Guide to Parts and Controls
• Basic Operations
• Importing Content
• Transferring Content
• Reading/Playing/Viewing Content
• Settings
• Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions

How do I open the User's Guide on the PRS-505?

From the Home menu, select “Books by Title” → “User's Guide” and press the Enter button.

How can I change the screen orientation?

Use the Settings menu to switch the screen orientation between vertical and horizontal.

How do I update the Reader’s firmware?

Refer to the “Updating the Reader’s Firmware” section in the Troubleshooting chapter.

How can I restore the default settings?

Select the “Restoring default settings” option in the Troubleshooting section.