prs900 Has no files but has only 355 mb free left!

Pony · 08-05-2010, 12:16 AM

It was loaded with books but the meta data was all messed up, so I decided to erase all books from it (manually, using it as a hard disk drive) and then uploading them back on with calibre, however calibre gives me a message that there is not enough storage, and it seems to be the case.
I already restored factory settings and still only 355 mb free and has no files in it, no photos no books, nothing.
I really have no clue what to do now.. any ideas? I'm hoping is just some silly thing.

Ken401 · 08-05-2010, 12:41 AM

I have not experienced this problem, but you might try doing a reset. This will not delete data, but may clear the problem.

Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button
with the tip of the supplied stylus, or a small pin
or clip, then slide the POWER switch to turn on
the Reader.

The content and settings stored on the Reader are
not affected by resetting, and no information is
erased.

Pony · 08-05-2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken401

I have not experienced this problem, but you might try doing a reset. This will not delete data, but may clear the problem.

Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button
with the tip of the supplied stylus, or a small pin
or clip, then slide the POWER switch to turn on
the Reader.

The content and settings stored on the Reader are
not affected by resetting, and no information is
erased.

I just did that and it didn't seem to fix it..

Pony · 08-05-2010, 01:22 AM

Success!
Settings>Advanced Settings>Format Memory>Internal Memory
I still don't know what was taking up the space but everything seems to be fine now. I was getting seriously worried I almost had a triple orgasm after I fixed it.
Any ideas what could have been taking up the space?

Ken401 · 08-05-2010, 02:19 AM

Someone more technical may come along with a better explanation. My guess is that by manually deleting the books the reader's database thought they were still there, but it seems like after disconnecting from USB the reader should have re-indexed. Probably best to use the reader's menu, Calibre or the Sony library software to delete media from the reader.

perost · 08-05-2010, 07:31 AM

It might have been that you didn't empty the trash can. I'm not quite sure how Windows manage the trash can, but Linux (using Gnome) creates a separate trash can on the device itself where it puts all deleted files (in a hidden .Trash folder). No memory will thus be freed until you empty the trash can, or delete the .Trash folder on the device.

Gaurnim · 08-05-2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perost

It might have been that you didn't empty the trash can.

This is most likely the cause for your problem.
Same thing happens with Mac, too.

08-05-2010, 12:16 AM	#1
Pony Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: prs900	prs900 Has no files but has only 355 mb free left! It was loaded with books but the meta data was all messed up, so I decided to erase all books from it (manually, using it as a hard disk drive) and then uploading them back on with calibre, however calibre gives me a message that there is not enough storage, and it seems to be the case. I already restored factory settings and still only 355 mb free and has no files in it, no photos no books, nothing. I really have no clue what to do now.. any ideas? I'm hoping is just some silly thing.

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08-05-2010, 12:41 AM	#2
Ken401 Addict Posts: 218 Karma: 417978 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO USA Device: PRS-T1, PRS-950, PRS-505, Nexus 10, Xoom	I have not experienced this problem, but you might try doing a reset. This will not delete data, but may clear the problem. Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET button with the tip of the supplied stylus, or a small pin or clip, then slide the POWER switch to turn on the Reader. The content and settings stored on the Reader are not affected by resetting, and no information is erased.

08-05-2010, 01:22 AM	#4
Pony Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: prs900	Success! Settings>Advanced Settings>Format Memory>Internal Memory I still don't know what was taking up the space but everything seems to be fine now. I was getting seriously worried I almost had a triple orgasm after I fixed it. Any ideas what could have been taking up the space?

08-05-2010, 02:19 AM	#5
Ken401 Addict Posts: 218 Karma: 417978 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO USA Device: PRS-T1, PRS-950, PRS-505, Nexus 10, Xoom	Someone more technical may come along with a better explanation. My guess is that by manually deleting the books the reader's database thought they were still there, but it seems like after disconnecting from USB the reader should have re-indexed. Probably best to use the reader's menu, Calibre or the Sony library software to delete media from the reader.

08-05-2010, 07:31 AM	#6
perost Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 406634 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sweden Device: PRS-900	It might have been that you didn't empty the trash can. I'm not quite sure how Windows manage the trash can, but Linux (using Gnome) creates a separate trash can on the device itself where it puts all deleted files (in a hidden .Trash folder). No memory will thus be freed until you empty the trash can, or delete the .Trash folder on the device.

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