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Bob Russell · 07-31-2007, 08:15 PM

The wait is over for the next Sony firmware update for the PRS-500 Reader. The new version is available for download.

This update (dated 7/31/2007) will do the following:

Improvements over system software version 1.0.02.01300

* Resolves an issue where, under certain conditions, the battery meter may not correctly indicate the proper charge level
* Resolves an issue where the reader may not successfully return from sleep mode

Improvements over the original system software

* Longer Battery life during audio playback (NOTE: Actual battery life may vary based on usage pattern, product settings, battery and environmental conditions.)
* Faster transfer speeds when using 4GB or larger Memory Stick® media
* Improved handling of white bands on the audio playback screen
* Addresses security vulnerabilities
* Enhances system stability

The key issues addressed are the battery charge indicator fix and system stability (although I'm not sure that we've really seen any instability issues... this device has been pretty rock solid for most of us).

See the Sony download page for more instructions and details. The upgrade should take only a few minutes to complete.

If it operates like the previous upgrade, you will probably be prompted for it when you dock your Reader with the desktop Connect software.

07-31-2007, 08:15 PM	#1
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	New! Sony Reader firmware update #2 is available! The wait is over for the next Sony firmware update for the PRS-500 Reader. The new version is available for download. This update (dated 7/31/2007) will do the following: Improvements over system software version 1.0.02.01300 * Resolves an issue where, under certain conditions, the battery meter may not correctly indicate the proper charge level * Resolves an issue where the reader may not successfully return from sleep mode Improvements over the original system software * Longer Battery life during audio playback (NOTE: Actual battery life may vary based on usage pattern, product settings, battery and environmental conditions.) * Faster transfer speeds when using 4GB or larger Memory Stick® media * Improved handling of white bands on the audio playback screen * Addresses security vulnerabilities * Enhances system stability The key issues addressed are the battery charge indicator fix and system stability (although I'm not sure that we've really seen any instability issues... this device has been pretty rock solid for most of us). See the Sony download page for more instructions and details. The upgrade should take only a few minutes to complete. If it operates like the previous upgrade, you will probably be prompted for it when you dock your Reader with the desktop Connect software.