Variants of the device reset (Soft and Hard Reset)

If the Sony Reader PRS-T1 device, or some installed applications are unstable, The device reset may be needed.

There are three types of reset: a simple restart (Power Off / Power On), a hot reboot (soft reset) and cold reboot (hard reset). It is recommended to start with normal restart, and if it does not help, make a hot reboot. Hard reset should be made at the very least, keeping in mind all the settings go back to factory, and all books and other documents, bookmarks, notes, passwords, accounts, etc. will be deleted from Reader's memory.

Normal reboot (Power Off / Power On).

1. Turn the unit off, press the power button and hold it for 3 seconds. You will be prompted for a confirmation to power off the device. Click "Yes" ("Yes").

2. Press the power button again to turn the unit on.

The device is now restarted.

Hot reboot (Soft Reset).

1. Carefully insert the end of the straightened paper clip into the hole on the bottom of the unit to the subtle click. Remove the clip from the hole.

2. Press the power button to turn on the device.

The device is now restarted.

cold reboot (Hard Reset).

When performing this procedure, all your data (books, documents, bookmarks, accounts, registration, passwords, etc.) will be deleted, the settings will be returned to the factory.

1. Turn the unit off, press the power button and hold it for 3 seconds. You will see a confirmation off the device. Click "Yes" ("Yes").

2. Press the power button again to turn the unit on.

3. When you see the text "Opening Book", simultaneously press and hold the two buttons and .

4. Wait until the screen "Home" (in the upper left corner to stop flashing "Loading ...") and, continuing to hold the , release , then again click on . Again, release the button and only then release the button .

5. When you see the text "Would you like to execute Factory Initialize?" Click "Yes".

6. Turn the unit off, press the power button and hold it for 3 seconds. You will see a confirmation off the device. Click "Yes" ("Yes").

The device is rebooted. The return to factory settings made.