Sony Reader PRS-T3 Series User Manual page 32

Reader™ User Guide
Getting started
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Turning the Power On/Off
(Power) button
Charge indicator
Turning on the power
1. Press the (Power) button.
If the battery is completely depleted, power will not be supplied to the
button, and you may not be able to turn on the Reader. In this case, the Charge
indicator may blink red 3 times. Connect the Reader to your computer via the
supplied USB cable; the Reader will automatically turn on immediately. Wait until the
Reader turns on before trying to operate it.
Shutting down/turning off the power completely
1. Press and hold the
2. 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.
The same operation can be done via [Settings].
1. Press the (Home) button
Shutdown] [Yes].
Sleep mode
To save battery life and prevent unintentional operation of the touchscreen, set the
Reader to sleep mode by pressing the
You can personalize the standby screen. See Details.
To wake the Reader, press the
Tip
The Reader can also be set to sleep mode by closing the Standard Cover or Cover
with Light (sold separately).
Automatic power-saving modes
The Reader will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity. After 3 days in sleep
mode, the Reader will shut down/power off automatically. The automatic power-saving
modes cannot be turned off.
Tip
The Reader will not enter sleep mode if you tap the screen at least once every 10
minutes.
> Turning the Power On/Off
(Power) button for about 3 seconds.
tap [Applications]
(Power) button. The standby screen appears.
(Power) button again.
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