Just got my 505

chaznsc · 07-08-2009, 06:49 PM

Well, it arrived. The 505 BLUE arrived this afternoon.

Need a little help. I downloaded a PRC file today and calibre doesnt seem to want to send it to the sony. I figure its the wrong format.

What do I need to either load or convert this?

Thanks

chaz

toomanybooks · 07-08-2009, 07:01 PM

In the top right section of Calibre you will see a place to set your output file. Choose lrf or epub. Select the book you want to convert. Click on the convert ebook button. After the conversion is completed send it to the Sony.

Madam Broshkina · 07-08-2009, 07:03 PM

If the book is not protected try this:

Highlight the book in Calibre, set output to LRF, Select Covert eBook, select MOBI, select ok.

doreenjoy · 07-08-2009, 09:12 PM

Congrats on the new reader! the blue is gorgeous.

MickeyC · 07-08-2009, 09:38 PM

chaz, enjoy your new toy

Kai Winters · 07-08-2009, 11:43 PM

Congrats on your 505.

dreams · 07-09-2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaznsc

Well, it arrived. The 505 BLUE arrived this afternoon.

Need a little help. I downloaded a PRC file today and calibre doesnt seem to want to send it to the sony. I figure its the wrong format.

What do I need to either load or convert this?

Thanks

chaz

Congratulations on your new *BLUE* 505 and Welcome to MR.

In case you don't already know.. On the blue bar up above, click on ebooks. Then, on the drop down menu, click on either Sony BBeB (lrf) or ePub. Both of these formats open and are ready to read on the Sony.... They are totally free and beautifully hand formatted by some of the dedicated members on MR. Right now, the Sony lrf selection is larger than the ePub selection.

Where are you located and what operating system do you use? The answers to these questions help MR members give you better answers.

I don't have any experience with the prc format nor calibre. (I don't think that the Sony 505 uses prc

)

Hopefully, a more experienced member will chime in with an answer that will help.

richman · 07-09-2009, 11:33 AM

Is there a way to download all the books at one time from this site? Sure it would be helpful to some people on this site, which would include me.
Or all epub books on site would be in one zip file. And then another one would some other format.

advocate2 · 07-09-2009, 01:33 PM

Back in 2000 I was enthralled by the MS Reader and all the books available on Project Gutenburg and The University of Virginia. I spent much time reading classics on my computer, but then the Copyright laws changed extending the copyright period and I lost interest. On a recent trip to Dallas, the gentleman next to me had the Kindle 1, and I was really intrigued to see it. It did, to me, look a little cheap and the keyboard looked bothersome. Since I was going on vacation I spent some time reading a variety of reviews of the variations of the Kindle and Sony reader. I always travel with a laptop, so the wireless feature of the Kindle and the need for a keyboard were not important to me. The more open file system of the Sony against the larger e-library at Amazon were about even trade-offs. I am convinced that sooner or later Amazon will bend and start selling books formatted for the Reader.

So the final decision for me was the form factor. Having seen both machines the PRS 505LC just grabbed me. Having made the decision, I have no regrets or buyers remorse whatsoever. It is simply a great reader and I have already gone through two books in a short time.

Wolfgang_HYM · 07-09-2009, 04:27 PM

I have my Sony PRS-505 for a week and I am happy with it. The PRS-505 does pretty much everything I hoped for. Reading is easy and due to the light weight one can read in almost every position. The ultimate test will be in two weeks when I take my reader with me on our vacation. We will see how everything works out after the trip, but so far I am happy. The sony was a good choice and even works on max thanks to calibre.

Regards

Wolfgang

07-08-2009, 06:49 PM	#1
chaznsc Connoisseur Posts: 70 Karma: 32 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Mine	Just got my 505 Well, it arrived. The 505 BLUE arrived this afternoon. Need a little help. I downloaded a PRC file today and calibre doesnt seem to want to send it to the sony. I figure its the wrong format. What do I need to either load or convert this? Thanks chaz

07-09-2009, 01:33 PM	#9
advocate2 My Kingdom for Karma Posts: 430 Karma: 7125 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Device: Sony 350, 650, 950, Nook Color	Got mine Last Sunday Back in 2000 I was enthralled by the MS Reader and all the books available on Project Gutenburg and The University of Virginia. I spent much time reading classics on my computer, but then the Copyright laws changed extending the copyright period and I lost interest. On a recent trip to Dallas, the gentleman next to me had the Kindle 1, and I was really intrigued to see it. It did, to me, look a little cheap and the keyboard looked bothersome. Since I was going on vacation I spent some time reading a variety of reviews of the variations of the Kindle and Sony reader. I always travel with a laptop, so the wireless feature of the Kindle and the need for a keyboard were not important to me. The more open file system of the Sony against the larger e-library at Amazon were about even trade-offs. I am convinced that sooner or later Amazon will bend and start selling books formatted for the Reader. So the final decision for me was the form factor. Having seen both machines the PRS 505LC just grabbed me. Having made the decision, I have no regrets or buyers remorse whatsoever. It is simply a great reader and I have already gone through two books in a short time.

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07-08-2009, 07:01 PM	#2
toomanybooks Addict Posts: 302 Karma: 1039424 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Ipad, Ipod Touch, KIndle Fire	In the top right section of Calibre you will see a place to set your output file. Choose lrf or epub. Select the book you want to convert. Click on the convert ebook button. After the conversion is completed send it to the Sony.

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Madam Broshkina Manic Do Fuse Posts: 2,312 Karma: 3325462 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Sony 500, 505, 350, Kindle 3, DXG, nook, Irex DR800SG, iPad	If the book is not protected try this: Highlight the book in Calibre, set output to LRF, Select Covert eBook, select MOBI, select ok.

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doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	Congrats on the new reader! the blue is gorgeous.

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MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	chaz, enjoy your new toy

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Kai Winters Lover of Books Posts: 218 Karma: 1073074 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern NY Device: iPhone 7+	Congrats on your 505.

07-09-2009, 11:33 AM	#8
richman Addict Posts: 269 Karma: 58 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: sony prs-505 BLUE,itouch,netbook	Is there a way to download all the books at one time from this site? Sure it would be helpful to some people on this site, which would include me. Or all epub books on site would be in one zip file. And then another one would some other format.

07-09-2009, 04:27 PM	#10
Wolfgang_HYM Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Switzerland Device: Sony PRS-505	I have my Sony PRS-505 for a week and I am happy with it. The PRS-505 does pretty much everything I hoped for. Reading is easy and due to the light weight one can read in almost every position. The ultimate test will be in two weeks when I take my reader with me on our vacation. We will see how everything works out after the trip, but so far I am happy. The sony was a good choice and even works on max thanks to calibre. Regards Wolfgang

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