10-12-2008, 04:33 PM | #1 |
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New 505 Owner-just a quick question
Has Sony ever given any technical reason why you can't access the Reader when its plugged in to USB?
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10-12-2008, 06:29 PM | #2 |
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Not sure exactly what you mean by "can't access." When you plug the 505 in via USB it is supposed to act as a mass storage device. Do you have the Sony software installed on your computer? I believe that the software contains a driver that makes this work.
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10-12-2008, 06:58 PM | #3 |
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I think what OP means is that it would be nice to be able to use the reader while it is plugged into the computer and when there is no file transfer going on. Kinda like the iPod Touch or iPhone after syncing is complete. I agree that would be nice.
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10-12-2008, 06:59 PM | #4 |
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Not sure, but I think kjk means why can't you use the ebook while it's charging on the included usb cable. I wonder if the ac charger can be used this way?
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10-12-2008, 07:05 PM | #5 |
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Using any PSP charger or the 'official' Sony charger lets you access the Reader while it's charging. Either of these options is preferable to charging via usb, of course. But while you're transferring books, there's no way to use the Reader. Fortunately, this is not a long process.
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10-12-2008, 07:06 PM | #6 |
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No, you can't use the reader while it is connected via USB but you can use it while it is connected to the AC adapter. Here is the Snippet from the PRS-505 mobileread wiki:
USB-Mini-B for charging & data. This can NOT be used to charge the reader while reading books on it. 5.2V tip positive for charging. This CAN be used to charge the reader while reading books on it. |
10-12-2008, 07:39 PM | #7 |
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Looks like DrMoze beat me to it.
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10-12-2008, 09:11 PM | #8 | |
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I have been experimenting with different file formats and how they display on the Sony-and its kind of a pain to have to keep "ejecting" the Reader (i'm on OSX), then waiting for it to come back up, then check the file, etc... |
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10-12-2008, 10:05 PM | #9 | |
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10-15-2008, 09:34 AM | #12 | |
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My dream would be that every device in the world will require the same charging voltage and polarity with the same size of 'jack' to plug into the device. Then people could buy as many as they think they'd need. My digital camera (Fuji), my son's PSP, and my Sony PRS-505 can all use the same AC adapter, I can only forsee me ever having to charge 2 of them at the same time, and that would be while on holiday, so I'm quite content. My problem comes when I realise that I need a different charger for my iPod, my other son's Nintendo DS, my mobile phone, my wife's mobile phone, etc, etc, etc Cheers, Terry. |
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