Help with a new GEB 1150

funkgut · 10-26-2006, 10:23 AM

Hello all, new to the site so want to say hello. Now down to my problems!!

I purchased a GEB 1150 from ebay, it was brand new and sealed. I am having all sorts of trouble connecting to the eBook network. I have successfully updated my USB drivers and can connect to my computer fine. I was able through Ebpook Librarian to load a couple books on my device. The problem is that I need to update my firmware to be able to read personal content. Anytime I try to connect, to register my device, it gives me either a "Auto Connect: "

-or-

"The requested server could not be located on the Internet. This may only be temporary. Disconnecting and trying again in a few minutes may resolve the problem. If not consult your system administrator regarding "DNS Configuration""

I have went through all the troubleshooting information. Such as firewall and anti-virus issues and all is fine there.

I am completely lost as to what to do. All I am looking to do is be able to register my device and read personal content loaded through Ebook librarian.
I assume that the device is trying to find an Internet address that no longer exists (since Gemstar is out of business), but I don't know where to change the address nor do I know what the address should be. Please Help, I have this lovely device and I can't read anything.......

Thanks in advance for all that can help

Tom Swift · 10-27-2006, 04:58 AM

I bought mine off eBay as well and also had problems with registering the device. Have you registered with eBookwise yet? I find that they will answer emails and although I never any technical issues to ask them, they were prompt.

Try to go through eBookwise and try that method. If you can download a free version of a book from their site, everything should be working for you from then on.

Actually, I have had some problems recently in downloading from their site. I have to retry the download over and over until it catches. I don't know why.

Just noticed that their site is down. That has never happened to me before. Maybe that is your problem.

BuddyBoy · 10-27-2006, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkgut

Hello all, new to the site so want to say hello. Now down to my problems!!

I purchased a GEB 1150 from ebay, it was brand new and sealed. I am having all sorts of trouble connecting to the eBook network. I have successfully updated my USB drivers and can connect to my computer fine. I was able through Ebpook Librarian to load a couple books on my device. The problem is that I need to update my firmware to be able to read personal content. Anytime I try to connect, to register my device, it gives me either a "Auto Connect: "

-or-

"The requested server could not be located on the Internet. This may only be temporary. Disconnecting and trying again in a few minutes may resolve the problem. If not consult your system administrator regarding "DNS Configuration""

I have went through all the troubleshooting information. Such as firewall and anti-virus issues and all is fine there.

I am completely lost as to what to do. All I am looking to do is be able to register my device and read personal content loaded through Ebook librarian.
I assume that the device is trying to find an Internet address that no longer exists (since Gemstar is out of business), but I don't know where to change the address nor do I know what the address should be. Please Help, I have this lovely device and I can't read anything.......

Thanks in advance for all that can help

Funkgut, I am so sorry, but it soulds like you have an original GEB 1150 and not an eBookwise 1150. The GEB units rely on Gemstar's ebook servers which were taken off line in August. All Gemstar owners were given three years notice and in the last two months it was possible to connect to the network and download a firmware upgrade that made the units eBookwise compliant.

ETI, the holders of the Gemstar rights and manufacturer of the eBookwise 1150 may still be offering a method to flash your firmware - you'll need to contact them. Here's is a link to their Migration page: http://www.ebooktechnologies.com/migration.htm

funkgut · 10-29-2006, 01:08 AM

Thank you for your responses. I actually emailed ebooktechnologies. They sent an immediate email telling me that I have to update firmware. Since I bought the item off of ebay I didn't have a Smart Media card and a PC reader. Apparently according to the email you can no longer upgrade via the server. The person sent me the files to upgrade. So I am now waiting for my Smart card and reader to come to see if this works. I will keep you updated.

Jaapjan · 11-14-2006, 07:42 AM

Could you send those files to me as well?

Flatline · 11-29-2006, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaapjan

Could you send those files to me as well?

They are actually downloadable from the page listed above. Here is a direct link:

http://www.ebooktechnologies.com/dow...iles4.2f15.zip

Note, it seems to be a higher version number than the firmware I got when I did the migration on my GEB 1150 a few months ago. Gonna try updating it again and see if there's any difference hehe...

marypinchesme · 05-08-2009, 06:59 PM

Me to, got one from ebay, what is this card called, is mb meaning mac based or is mb just maga bites, trying to find one on line and not sure how it would be listed as needing a mac based I guess ? I am such a girl.

shighfield · 05-08-2009, 09:41 PM

You need a 64 mega byte Smart Media card. You will probably need to order one online somewhere as they are no longer made.

DaleDe · 05-08-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shighfield

You need a 64 mega byte Smart Media card. You will probably need to order one online somewhere as they are no longer made.

Actually if you are going to buy a card you might want to go to 128 Meg, which is the biggest that was made. J&R still has new ones and there is also eBay.

Dale

godelocs · 05-09-2009, 02:45 PM

hi all. i just received my ebookwise 1150 yesterday and have been trouble shooting it every since. i was able to register it online and i purchased one book to test the download process. although the book was supposed to already be formatted as an imp file when i downloaded it to my 1150 the pages are too large for the reader. does anyone know how to change the settings of the page size so that the page shows up correctly on the reader. i already tried changing the font size to small but that did not work.

also for some reason when i tried to download the purchased book onto the reader it would not connect to the internet through my pc. i then hooked it to the phone line and was able to download it to the reader that way but it took about 20-30 minutes. sure hope that was a toll free number because i only have basic service on my home phone and have to pay per minute for long distance. someone please tell me that it is at least not an overseas number. that would really suck.

DaleDe · 05-09-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godelocs

hi all. i just received my ebookwise 1150 yesterday and have been trouble shooting it every since. i was able to register it online and i purchased one book to test the download process. although the book was supposed to already be formatted as an imp file when i downloaded it to my 1150 the pages are too large for the reader. does anyone know how to change the settings of the page size so that the page shows up correctly on the reader. i already tried changing the font size to small but that did not work.

There are two IMP files. You have to get the correct one for an 1150, the other is for a 1200. Generally both will be available and you just pick the one you need.

Dale

shighfield · 05-09-2009, 03:52 PM

OEBFF Half VGA(Imp) if purchasing from FIctionwise.

250 Coupe · 05-09-2009, 06:08 PM

You will need the USB driver installed and running for the USB connection to work.

You can find it here,
http://www.ebooktechnologies.com/sup...r_download.htm

Don't worry about it being for an ETI2, if you look at the label on the back of your reader, you'll find it's actually an ETI2.

Michael

marypinchesme · 05-09-2009, 08:38 PM

I need help finding a pc/mac based smart media card to migrate to ebookwise , if you find one let me know where to buy one?

DaleDe · 05-09-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marypinchesme

I need help finding a pc/mac based smart media card to migrate to ebookwise , if you find one let me know where to buy one?

A card reader or the card itself? Try J&R http://www.jr.com or eBay.

Dale

10-26-2006, 10:23 AM	#1
funkgut Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: SONY PRS-700, GEB 1150	Help with a new GEB 1150 Hello all, new to the site so want to say hello. Now down to my problems!! I purchased a GEB 1150 from ebay, it was brand new and sealed. I am having all sorts of trouble connecting to the eBook network. I have successfully updated my USB drivers and can connect to my computer fine. I was able through Ebpook Librarian to load a couple books on my device. The problem is that I need to update my firmware to be able to read personal content. Anytime I try to connect, to register my device, it gives me either a "Auto Connect: " -or- "The requested server could not be located on the Internet. This may only be temporary. Disconnecting and trying again in a few minutes may resolve the problem. If not consult your system administrator regarding "DNS Configuration"" I have went through all the troubleshooting information. Such as firewall and anti-virus issues and all is fine there. I am completely lost as to what to do. All I am looking to do is be able to register my device and read personal content loaded through Ebook librarian. I assume that the device is trying to find an Internet address that no longer exists (since Gemstar is out of business), but I don't know where to change the address nor do I know what the address should be. Please Help, I have this lovely device and I can't read anything....... Thanks in advance for all that can help

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10-27-2006, 04:58 AM	#2
Tom Swift Addict Posts: 250 Karma: 1232346 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Macau Device: Kindle Oasis (plus lots of older devices)	I bought mine off eBay as well and also had problems with registering the device. Have you registered with eBookwise yet? I find that they will answer emails and although I never any technical issues to ask them, they were prompt. Try to go through eBookwise and try that method. If you can download a free version of a book from their site, everything should be working for you from then on. Actually, I have had some problems recently in downloading from their site. I have to retry the download over and over until it catches. I don't know why. Just noticed that their site is down. That has never happened to me before. Maybe that is your problem.

10-29-2006, 01:08 AM	#4
funkgut Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: SONY PRS-700, GEB 1150	Thank you for your responses. I actually emailed ebooktechnologies. They sent an immediate email telling me that I have to update firmware. Since I bought the item off of ebay I didn't have a Smart Media card and a PC reader. Apparently according to the email you can no longer upgrade via the server. The person sent me the files to upgrade. So I am now waiting for my Smart card and reader to come to see if this works. I will keep you updated.

11-14-2006, 07:42 AM	#5
Jaapjan Avid reader Posts: 262 Karma: 132 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Netherlands Device: HTC Touch Diamond, iLiad Book Edition	Could you send those files to me as well?

05-08-2009, 06:59 PM	#7
marypinchesme Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: gemstar 1150	Me to, got one from ebay, what is this card called, is mb meaning mac based or is mb just maga bites, trying to find one on line and not sure how it would be listed as needing a mac based I guess ? I am such a girl.

05-08-2009, 09:41 PM	#8
shighfield Groupie!? GROUPIE!?!? Posts: 317 Karma: 649 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Dirty Shwa Device: EBW 1150, Kobo Touch	You need a 64 mega byte Smart Media card. You will probably need to order one online somewhere as they are no longer made.

05-09-2009, 02:45 PM	#10
godelocs Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: ebookwise 1150	hi all. i just received my ebookwise 1150 yesterday and have been trouble shooting it every since. i was able to register it online and i purchased one book to test the download process. although the book was supposed to already be formatted as an imp file when i downloaded it to my 1150 the pages are too large for the reader. does anyone know how to change the settings of the page size so that the page shows up correctly on the reader. i already tried changing the font size to small but that did not work. also for some reason when i tried to download the purchased book onto the reader it would not connect to the internet through my pc. i then hooked it to the phone line and was able to download it to the reader that way but it took about 20-30 minutes. sure hope that was a toll free number because i only have basic service on my home phone and have to pay per minute for long distance. someone please tell me that it is at least not an overseas number. that would really suck.

05-09-2009, 03:52 PM	#12
shighfield Groupie!? GROUPIE!?!? Posts: 317 Karma: 649 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Dirty Shwa Device: EBW 1150, Kobo Touch	OEBFF Half VGA(Imp) if purchasing from FIctionwise.

05-09-2009, 06:08 PM	#13
250 Coupe Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 10721 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Many ebook readers at my house	You will need the USB driver installed and running for the USB connection to work. You can find it here, http://www.ebooktechnologies.com/sup...r_download.htm Don't worry about it being for an ETI2, if you look at the label on the back of your reader, you'll find it's actually an ETI2. Michael

05-09-2009, 08:38 PM	#14
marypinchesme Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: gemstar 1150	I need help finding a pc/mac based smart media card to migrate to ebookwise , if you find one let me know where to buy one?

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