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Sony Reader For Mac Update

PRS-T1 firmware update for MAC users Download. About this download. Updating is simple and with the newest firmware version, you can get even more from your Reader™. Failure to fully charge the Sony Reader™ before installing the firmware update may cause the Reader™ to be unresponsive or to require repair. Navigate to Sony's Reader for Mac Web page and click 'Download for Mac.' Then follow the prompts to install the application on your computer. After the Sony Reader restarts, and the Reader displays an update complete message, the installation of the Sony Reader (PRS-650) Update is complete. Installation Verification (optional) On the Sony Reader, press and hold the Home button until the Home menu opens.

What you need

  • Operating systems
    • Mac OS X 10.8
      • Mac OS X version 10.8 or later
    • Mac OS X 10.7 (64 bit only)
      • Mac OS X version 10.7 or later
    • Mac OS X 10.6 (32/64 bit)
      • Mac OS X version 10.6.6
    • Mac OS X 10.5 (32 bit only)
      • Mac OS X version 10.5.8

Before you update

Important notes:

  • The software update process takes about 6 to 8 minutes
  • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding
  • It is highly recommended to print out these instructions as a reference during the installation process

Download and install the update

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The Sony Reader™ must be fully charged before installing this update. Failure to fully charge the Sony Reader™ before installing the firmware update may cause the Reader™ to be unresponsive or to require repair

  1. Within the Reader for MAC software, click the Help menu command
  2. At the Help menu, click Check for Updates
  3. Click OK to download the update

Alternate Installation method instructions:

  1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding
  2. Please confirm again that your model is PRS-T3before you start the download
  3. Download the PRS-T3Updater.dmg file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference)
    Please check if the file has been downloaded correctly without any damage: Right-click your mouse after placing the mouse cursor over the file, and then click Propertiesin the menu.Click the digital signature tag and check if the name of signer shows correctly Sony Corporation
  4. Connect the Reader™ to the computer with the supplied USB cable
  5. Wait until the USB connected screen is displayed on the Reader™, and then tap Yes
  6. If the Reader for MAC software starts, close Reader for MAC before continuing
  7. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click PRS-T3Updater.dmg file to begin the installation
    Warning: Do not disconnect the Reader™ during the update process
  8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation
    Note: The Reader™ will automatically restart during the update process
  9. After the software update is complete, an Update Completed message is displayed
  10. Click the X to close the update utility

After the Reader™ restarts, and the Reader™ displays an update complete message, the installation of the Reader™ Update is complete.

After the update

Check if the firmware update completed successfully:

  1. On the Reader™, press the Home button
  2. At the Home screen, tap >, and then tapSettings
  3. At the Settings screen, tap About, and then tap Device Information
  4. At the Device Information screen, Version 1.1.01.17210 should be displayed

Note: If the version is not 1.1.01.17210, please re-download the update, and then perform the firmware update again.

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Important Notes

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  • This utility requires one of the following Apple® Mac® OS X® operating systems:
    • Mac OS X 10.8 or later
    • Mac OS X 10.7 (64 bit only) or later
    • Mac OS X 10.6 (32/64 bit) version 10.6.6
    • Mac OS X 10.5 (32 bit only) version 10.5.8
  • IMPORTANT: This utility is for compatible Mac OS X operating systems only. If you are using a computer with a Microsoft® Windows® operating system please go to the PRS-T1 System Update for Windows page.
  • WARNING! The Sony Reader must be fully charged before installing this update. Failure to fully charge the Reader before installing the firmware update may cause the Reader to be unresponsive or to require repair.
  • The software update process takes about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
  • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
  • It is highly recommended to print out these instructions as a reference during the installation process.