PRS-600 Picked up a used 600, demo mode on

FrayAdjacent · 11-04-2009, 05:16 PM

I just received a PRS-600 that has been used. It's in good shape, but is missing the stylus (any idea on where to get a replacement?), and it won't allow me to adjust most of the settings, saying it is in Demo Mode.

I've read around a little, and found some related topics regarding the 505. I have updated the device to the latest firmware from Sony, and it's still apparently in Demo Mode.

I have access to a Mac and a PC, so whichever works best for resolving this, I have.

amjbrown · 11-04-2009, 06:25 PM

Have you tried pressing the recessed reset button for a few seconds?

Patricia · 11-04-2009, 06:31 PM

Here's a thread on a 505 in demo mode.
Perhaps the solution also works for other models.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44142

FrayAdjacent · 11-04-2009, 06:44 PM

The reset button didn't do anything.

Patricia, the thread linked has a few links to some fixes, but they're only for the 505. I've already updated the 600 to the latest firmware, and it will not let me re-flash.

FrayAdjacent · 11-04-2009, 06:55 PM

I'm trying Sony's chat support right now. We'll see what comes of it.

FrayAdjacent · 11-04-2009, 07:21 PM

SUCCESS!

The Sony tech sent me to this document, and the procedure worked! It's out of Demo Mode!

Dr. Drib · 11-04-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FrayAdjacent

SUCCESS!

The Sony tech sent me to this document, and the procedure worked! It's out of Demo Mode!

Congratulations on your new, and working, Sony Reader!

And forsooth! --- No one bothered to welcome you to MobileRead, so let me redress that right now, FrayAdjacent:

WELCOME TO MOBILEREAD! You'll find both sane and crazy people here - some snoozing and some wide-awake! You'll also find a ton of free, public domain books, a lot of discussion about different Ebook Readers, a lot of opinions, and some entertaining news as well.

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dreams · 11-04-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrayAdjacent

SUCCESS!

The Sony tech sent me to this document, and the procedure worked! It's out of Demo Mode!

Just in case someone else needs this information, this is the help page contents..

Quote:

How to perform a hard reset on the Reader.
Solution

WARNING: A hard reset will erase all transferred content on the Reader. It will not erase the built-in dictionary.

1. Power off the Reader.
2. On the bottom edge of the Reader, using the stylus, press the RESET button.
3. Turn on the Reader.
4. While the screen displays Opening book... , simultaneously press and hold down the back [FIG. 2] button and the VOL + button until the Reset All screen is displayed.

NOTE: If Opening book... does not display on the screen, charge the Reader's battery for several hours before attempting the reset process again.
5. Touch Yes to reset the Reader.

Welcome to MR and so glad you were able to get your 600 out of demo mode..

FrayAdjacent · 11-05-2009, 09:02 AM

Yes, I hope my problem and this post will be helpful to future 600 owners. It's a simple fix.

brainycat · 11-06-2009, 01:16 AM

Did you find a source for a replacement stylus?

FrayAdjacent · 11-06-2009, 11:51 AM

Not yet... I did a cursory search and found a place that had something, but it was said to only work with the 500 or 505.

11-04-2009, 05:16 PM	#1
FrayAdjacent Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 110 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Device: PRS-600	Picked up a used 600, demo mode on I just received a PRS-600 that has been used. It's in good shape, but is missing the stylus (any idea on where to get a replacement?), and it won't allow me to adjust most of the settings, saying it is in Demo Mode. I've read around a little, and found some related topics regarding the 505. I have updated the device to the latest firmware from Sony, and it's still apparently in Demo Mode. I have access to a Mac and a PC, so whichever works best for resolving this, I have.

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11-04-2009, 06:25 PM	#2
amjbrown Addict Posts: 322 Karma: 1231044 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London, UK Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle app on the iPhone	Have you tried pressing the recessed reset button for a few seconds?

11-04-2009, 06:31 PM	#3
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Here's a thread on a 505 in demo mode. Perhaps the solution also works for other models. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44142

11-04-2009, 06:44 PM	#4
FrayAdjacent Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 110 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Device: PRS-600	The reset button didn't do anything. Patricia, the thread linked has a few links to some fixes, but they're only for the 505. I've already updated the 600 to the latest firmware, and it will not let me re-flash.

11-04-2009, 06:55 PM	#5
FrayAdjacent Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 110 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Device: PRS-600	I'm trying Sony's chat support right now. We'll see what comes of it.

11-04-2009, 07:21 PM	#6
FrayAdjacent Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 110 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Device: PRS-600	SUCCESS! The Sony tech sent me to this document, and the procedure worked! It's out of Demo Mode!

11-05-2009, 09:02 AM	#9
FrayAdjacent Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 110 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Device: PRS-600	Yes, I hope my problem and this post will be helpful to future 600 owners. It's a simple fix.

11-06-2009, 01:16 AM	#10
brainycat PocketBook 302 FTW! Posts: 141 Karma: 398 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Device: Pocketbook 302, upgraded from PRS-600	Did you find a source for a replacement stylus?

11-06-2009, 11:51 AM	#11
FrayAdjacent Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 110 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Device: PRS-600	Not yet... I did a cursory search and found a place that had something, but it was said to only work with the 500 or 505.