Forge of Stones...

carpetmojo · 06-16-2011, 12:30 PM

Got this from Smashwords, and am having trouble getting it into my 650.

I've got it into Reader Library, but when I move it to the reader, and check status, it appears to be loading
And loading it....
And loading it......
And loading it ........ you get the idea.

Anyone else had problems, or know what's going on please ?

ScalyFreak · 06-16-2011, 01:14 PM

The Reader Library does that, that's one of the reasons I stopped using it. Leave it alone for as long as you can stand, then eject and disconnect the reader, and check the book list. The book will most likely be on the reader.

sonyreaderfan · 06-16-2011, 01:39 PM

Also, I avoid the Library software as much as possible. I drag-drop files into READER/database/media/books.

ScalyFreak · 06-16-2011, 01:40 PM

I just use Calibre. Well, Calibre and Kobo, since I've been using their Android app for a long time anyway.

Kiwimick · 06-16-2011, 04:19 PM

Ditto I use Calibre. I download the book and save in a folder in My documents, in the authors name, then drag and drop into Calibre and go from there.

carpetmojo · 06-16-2011, 05:48 PM

Thanks all.

carpetmojo · 06-17-2011, 03:20 AM

Just out of interest, (tech-dunce here again) the Calibre manual mentions the arrow by the "Preferences bar" - I don't seem to have a "Preferences" bar - or do I just not know what a Preferences Bar is ?!
And, I've (I thought) d/loaded update 8.whatever, but it still tells me I'm using 7. whatever, and an update is available - ?? Duh?(probably)

Kiwimick · 06-17-2011, 04:48 PM

Above your Library in Calibre you have a load of Icons some of which have a samll arrow next to them. The preference Icon is the far one on the right.
The latest update avialable is 0.8.6 which if you click on will launch internet and the option to download the update which I just click on run. To see your current version it is dispalayed down bottom left

carpetmojo · 06-18-2011, 06:00 AM

Thanks all - & Kiwimick, I found it OK thanks, quite how I hadn't before is beyond me - and I've d/loaded my first book into Cailbre

How much was luck, I know not, but I now am happy as long as my d/loaded book has the "Open containing folder" option".
Which is 100% better than before !

I also found the Welcome Wizard, and I then realized why I had 4 d/loads of the 8.5 but no version installed - I am wiser and older.

Not difficult for either in my case.

Time for a dark room and a couple of cucumber slices I think, before getting more adventurous........

Kiwimick · 06-18-2011, 08:24 AM

Nice one

Once you get the hang of it you realise that calibre is a godsend for organising all your books and collection

carpetmojo · 06-19-2011, 05:46 PM

Steady on - still recovering from doing the last bit !!

06-16-2011, 12:30 PM	#1
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Forge of Stones... Got this from Smashwords, and am having trouble getting it into my 650. I've got it into Reader Library, but when I move it to the reader, and check status, it appears to be loading And loading it.... And loading it...... And loading it ........ you get the idea. Anyone else had problems, or know what's going on please ?

06-18-2011, 06:00 AM	#9
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Success...... Thanks all - & Kiwimick, I found it OK thanks, quite how I hadn't before is beyond me - and I've d/loaded my first book into Cailbre How much was luck, I know not, but I now am happy as long as my d/loaded book has the "Open containing folder" option". Which is 100% better than before ! I also found the Welcome Wizard, and I then realized why I had 4 d/loads of the 8.5 but no version installed - I am wiser and older. Not difficult for either in my case. Time for a dark room and a couple of cucumber slices I think, before getting more adventurous........

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06-16-2011, 01:14 PM	#2
ScalyFreak Sith Wannabe Posts: 2,034 Karma: 8017430 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: I'm not sure... it's kind of dark. Device: Galaxy Note 4, Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Fire HD, Aluratek Libre	The Reader Library does that, that's one of the reasons I stopped using it. Leave it alone for as long as you can stand, then eject and disconnect the reader, and check the book list. The book will most likely be on the reader.

06-16-2011, 01:39 PM	#3
sonyreaderfan Groupie Posts: 182 Karma: 203167 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Sony Reader Prs 950, iPad	Also, I avoid the Library software as much as possible. I drag-drop files into READER/database/media/books.

06-16-2011, 01:40 PM	#4
ScalyFreak Sith Wannabe Posts: 2,034 Karma: 8017430 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: I'm not sure... it's kind of dark. Device: Galaxy Note 4, Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Fire HD, Aluratek Libre	I just use Calibre. Well, Calibre and Kobo, since I've been using their Android app for a long time anyway.

06-16-2011, 04:19 PM	#5
Kiwimick Addict Posts: 211 Karma: 37308 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London UK Device: Sony PRS650	Ditto I use Calibre. I download the book and save in a folder in My documents, in the authors name, then drag and drop into Calibre and go from there.

06-16-2011, 05:48 PM	#6
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Thanks all.

06-17-2011, 03:20 AM	#7
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Just out of interest, (tech-dunce here again) the Calibre manual mentions the arrow by the "Preferences bar" - I don't seem to have a "Preferences" bar - or do I just not know what a Preferences Bar is ?! And, I've (I thought) d/loaded update 8.whatever, but it still tells me I'm using 7. whatever, and an update is available - ?? Duh?(probably)

06-17-2011, 04:48 PM	#8
Kiwimick Addict Posts: 211 Karma: 37308 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London UK Device: Sony PRS650	Above your Library in Calibre you have a load of Icons some of which have a samll arrow next to them. The preference Icon is the far one on the right. The latest update avialable is 0.8.6 which if you click on will launch internet and the option to download the update which I just click on run. To see your current version it is dispalayed down bottom left

06-18-2011, 08:24 AM	#10
Kiwimick Addict Posts: 211 Karma: 37308 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London UK Device: Sony PRS650	Nice one Once you get the hang of it you realise that calibre is a godsend for organising all your books and collection

06-19-2011, 05:46 PM	#11
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Steady on - still recovering from doing the last bit !!

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