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RWood · 11-20-2006, 09:09 PM

Also with Word/RTF files the author's name is picked up from the properties box too.

Edit: Sorry, I missed the prior posting first time through.

kaufman · 11-21-2006, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

If you're using the Connect Software, you can create collections within it, and move the whole collection onto the Reader as a unit. Then you'll find your titles under "Collections" on the Reader instead of under "Books" --

Is there any way to make collections of the books on the Memroy Card?

HarryT · 11-21-2006, 10:27 AM

One tip for anyone in Europe thinking of buying a Reader from the US:

On their web site, Sony say that the charger for the Reader is 120v only. This is incorrect - it's a "universal" 100v-240v charger which happily works in both North America and Europe. Moreover, since the power cable plugs into the charger with a standard "figure 8" connector, it's very easy to replace the supplied US power cable with one with a standard European or UK plug.

SoCal Bob · 11-21-2006, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaufman

Is there any way to make collections of the books on the Memroy Card?

Not yet, buts its on the "wish" list.

RWood · 11-22-2006, 08:39 PM

Another Europe tip: The Reader also charges through the USB port. About 4 hours to full charge on the mains power and about 6 hours through the USB.

vvaann · 11-23-2006, 04:56 PM

Does someone know how to change picture for audio file? If you take a look on original tracks (were in reader from the beginning) you can see that all of them have individual picture area. I tried to add cover to an audio file in jpg format but it didn't work (standard picture area).

The second question is. I have tried to put footnotes and hyperlinks in RTF. Could not find how or if reader support it at all. Do you have any suggestion about it?

RWood · 11-23-2006, 06:30 PM

In the tag section of an mp3 file there is an area for a picture (most often the cover of the album that the song is from.) This shows up when the song is selected. It is the same picture that can be added to the song in such products as MusicMatch Jukebox.

HarryT · 11-24-2006, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vvaann

The second question is. I have tried to put footnotes and hyperlinks in RTF. Could not find how or if reader support it at all. Do you have any suggestion about it?

I don't believe this can be done.

Hyperlinks just plain don't work.

With footnotes, it's probably best to convert to "in line" notes; this is what, for example, Project Gutenberg books do.

Eg,

This is some text which needs an explanatory footnote[*] to explain something.

[* This is the footnote.]

The next sentence of text...

I normally make the footnote a smaller size to the main text (generally 14pt rather than 16pt so it stands out.

Regards,

Harry.

RWood · 11-24-2006, 04:05 PM

Maybe I missed it in the manual or something; but, if my Sony Reader is left with a page displayed (and fully charged before but not connected) it turns itself off after about 30 minutes of no page turning.

NatCh · 11-24-2006, 11:48 PM

60 minutes -- I do think it's in the manual somewhere, but who reads manuals?

Nightwing · 11-25-2006, 06:19 AM

Here is a protection tip if you travel.

Wallmart sells a mp3 accessory bag that will take the reader with its std case still attached. It give a bit more protection on the sides and has a small cloth hook. Its about 10 dollars. I think with work. It could be reinforced to protect the screen. But worked ok as is.

It sits inside with a zipper lide that not around the edge but the edge of the bag.

Just bounced my reader from west to east coast and back. No problems. And is NOT affected by the scanners. Used that bag and just dropped in my carry on stuff!

This thing is the greatest! Sat 4 hours waiting early Friday morning at the Savanna airport to open. Felt like 1/2 hour wait with the reader!

KlondikeGeoff · 11-26-2006, 06:31 PM

I usually read in the horizontal position as need the largest size type. I just discovered while reading it at lunch, that can use the open cover as a prop to set the book up at an angle.

Now I can eat my sandwich without getting crumbs on the reader.

Nightwing · 11-26-2006, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KlondikeGeoff

I usually read in the horizontal position as need the largest size type. I just discovered while reading it at lunch, that can use the open cover as a prop to set the book up at an angle.

Now I can eat my sandwich without getting crumbs on the reader.

Nice!

alex_d · 12-12-2006, 05:14 AM

Wow, I really like the rotating-the-cover tip. At first it seems like it's pointless, but it's actually much nicer in your hand without the cover's spine pushing into your palm. sucks about the magnets, tho

nerys · 12-28-2006, 02:19 AM

Note power IS being used while the unit is off. I found this out today. while the unit was in the off mode I removed the SD card then put it back in. When I turned it on it was not at my book I was reading but the menu with NO SD card then it detected it and showed the contents (my place in the book was LOST!!) so I had to find it again. so if your gonna remove the SD card mark your place first.

11-20-2006, 09:09 PM	#61
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	Also with Word/RTF files the author's name is picked up from the properties box too. Edit: Sorry, I missed the prior posting first time through. Last edited by RWood; 11-20-2006 at 09:19 PM. Reason: Bad eyesight

11-25-2006, 06:19 AM	#71
Nightwing Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 541 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Cowon A2 Dell x3i, Sony Reader & Eee PC!	Here is a protection tip if you travel. Wallmart sells a mp3 accessory bag that will take the reader with its std case still attached. It give a bit more protection on the sides and has a small cloth hook. Its about 10 dollars. I think with work. It could be reinforced to protect the screen. But worked ok as is. It sits inside with a zipper lide that not around the edge but the edge of the bag. Just bounced my reader from west to east coast and back. No problems. And is NOT affected by the scanners. Used that bag and just dropped in my carry on stuff! This thing is the greatest! Sat 4 hours waiting early Friday morning at the Savanna airport to open. Felt like 1/2 hour wait with the reader! Last edited by Nightwing; 11-25-2006 at 12:05 PM. Reason: Added photos

11-26-2006, 06:31 PM	#72
KlondikeGeoff Wombat Aficionado Posts: 481 Karma: 733 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona Device: Fire, Kindle1, Sony PRS-500 Reader, Rocket 1100 eBook	Another use for the cover I usually read in the horizontal position as need the largest size type. I just discovered while reading it at lunch, that can use the open cover as a prop to set the book up at an angle. Now I can eat my sandwich without getting crumbs on the reader.

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11-21-2006, 10:27 AM	#63
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	One tip for anyone in Europe thinking of buying a Reader from the US: On their web site, Sony say that the charger for the Reader is 120v only. This is incorrect - it's a "universal" 100v-240v charger which happily works in both North America and Europe. Moreover, since the power cable plugs into the charger with a standard "figure 8" connector, it's very easy to replace the supplied US power cable with one with a standard European or UK plug.

11-22-2006, 08:39 PM	#65
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	Another Europe tip: The Reader also charges through the USB port. About 4 hours to full charge on the mains power and about 6 hours through the USB.

11-23-2006, 04:56 PM	#66
vvaann Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006	Does someone know how to change picture for audio file? If you take a look on original tracks (were in reader from the beginning) you can see that all of them have individual picture area. I tried to add cover to an audio file in jpg format but it didn't work (standard picture area). The second question is. I have tried to put footnotes and hyperlinks in RTF. Could not find how or if reader support it at all. Do you have any suggestion about it?

11-23-2006, 06:30 PM	#67
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	In the tag section of an mp3 file there is an area for a picture (most often the cover of the album that the song is from.) This shows up when the song is selected. It is the same picture that can be added to the song in such products as MusicMatch Jukebox.

11-24-2006, 04:05 PM	#69
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	Maybe I missed it in the manual or something; but, if my Sony Reader is left with a page displayed (and fully charged before but not connected) it turns itself off after about 30 minutes of no page turning.

11-24-2006, 11:48 PM	#70
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	60 minutes -- I do think it's in the manual somewhere, but who reads manuals?

12-12-2006, 05:14 AM	#74
alex_d Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 187 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: Sony Reader	Wow, I really like the rotating-the-cover tip. At first it seems like it's pointless, but it's actually much nicer in your hand without the cover's spine pushing into your palm. sucks about the magnets, tho

12-28-2006, 02:19 AM	#75
nerys Addict Posts: 243 Karma: 48 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: PRS 500 - REB 1200	Note power IS being used while the unit is off. I found this out today. while the unit was in the off mode I removed the SD card then put it back in. When I turned it on it was not at my book I was reading but the menu with NO SD card then it detected it and showed the contents (my place in the book was LOST!!) so I had to find it again. so if your gonna remove the SD card mark your place first.

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