Copying Files Directly to the SD Card?

BrightLight · 03-08-2010, 08:18 AM

Is there a specific place or folder on a SD Card that I’m supposed to copy files I want to read to on the Sony PRS-600?

I’m having difficulties that whenever I try to just copy a file directly over from a Mac onto a card without using the Sony software, it just won’t open on the reader. I get a ‘Protected Page’ error. And oddly the file shows up in the library on the reader with an underscore at the start of its title.

e.g. _Myfile.pdf

I know I can use Sony software to copy to the card, and that appears to work. But it would be more convenient when I just want to copy a file onto my reader for commuting etc, to be able to do it directly, and I thought this was possible?

Buy after reformatting my card several times on the reader, and resetting, I’m still not having any joy.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Many thanks

BrightLight

elcreative · 03-08-2010, 09:41 AM

Shouldn't happen with ordinary book files, it'll usually find 'em anywhere on card but if you look at folder structure on card there is a Sony Reader folder, you can try looking in there for a media/books folder... I just have author folders at root level of card and they work fine.

I think your problem may be that your book{s} are DRM protected purchases which (I think) require transfer through Sony (or ADE) software to know that your device is authorised.

BrightLight · 03-08-2010, 10:10 AM

Thanks for your suggestion.

Unfortunately it seems to happen with pretty much any file I try to copy over. I've only got a couple of DRM's eBooks, and I have not bothered to put them on the reader. I'm having problems even trying to copy over files I've generated myself.

But now I've established that it *should* be possible to do, I'll try buying another card, and if that fails, do a hard reset.

Many thanks

BrightLight

pilotbob · 03-08-2010, 10:29 AM

Look at the SD card after you transfer with the software. I think it might put them in a /Books subfolder

But no, you should be able to just copy stuff over using your OS file copy without issue.

Even DRM books will work.. as long as the book was purchased and encrypted to the same Adobe ID that your Reader is authorized too.

Make sure you are copying the book file and not the .ascm file.

BOb

elcreative · 03-08-2010, 10:57 AM

Are you using a Mac because the filename looks like an icon/resource file that gets created on a Mac... these are not the actual book. I use a program called Hidden Cleaner 2.1 before dumping my books across... gets rid of all unneeded/system files first.

BrightLight · 03-08-2010, 11:51 AM

Thanks elcreative. You solved the problem! Yes I am using on a Mac, and I realise what you mean. I just did a quick test from a Windows Laptop and the files copied over and opened fine on the reader. So it looks like I'll need to use something like Hidden Cleaner to overcome that problem when copying from the Mac.

Many thanks again!

BrightLight

03-08-2010, 08:18 AM	#1
BrightLight Member Posts: 12 Karma: 46 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone, + iPad	Copying Files Directly to the SD Card when using a Mac? Is there a specific place or folder on a SD Card that I’m supposed to copy files I want to read to on the Sony PRS-600? I’m having difficulties that whenever I try to just copy a file directly over from a Mac onto a card without using the Sony software, it just won’t open on the reader. I get a ‘Protected Page’ error. And oddly the file shows up in the library on the reader with an underscore at the start of its title. e.g. _Myfile.pdf I know I can use Sony software to copy to the card, and that appears to work. But it would be more convenient when I just want to copy a file onto my reader for commuting etc, to be able to do it directly, and I thought this was possible? Buy after reformatting my card several times on the reader, and resetting, I’m still not having any joy. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Many thanks BrightLight Last edited by BrightLight; 03-08-2010 at 11:53 AM. Reason: To help others find this solution when using a Mac

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03-08-2010, 09:41 AM	#2
elcreative Wizard Posts: 2,888 Karma: 5875940 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: PRS505, 600, 350, 650, Nexus 7, Note III, iPad 4 etc	Shouldn't happen with ordinary book files, it'll usually find 'em anywhere on card but if you look at folder structure on card there is a Sony Reader folder, you can try looking in there for a media/books folder... I just have author folders at root level of card and they work fine. I think your problem may be that your book{s} are DRM protected purchases which (I think) require transfer through Sony (or ADE) software to know that your device is authorised.

03-08-2010, 10:10 AM	#3
BrightLight Member Posts: 12 Karma: 46 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone, + iPad	Thanks for your suggestion. Unfortunately it seems to happen with pretty much any file I try to copy over. I've only got a couple of DRM's eBooks, and I have not bothered to put them on the reader. I'm having problems even trying to copy over files I've generated myself. But now I've established that it should be possible to do, I'll try buying another card, and if that fails, do a hard reset. Many thanks BrightLight

03-08-2010, 10:29 AM	#4
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Look at the SD card after you transfer with the software. I think it might put them in a /Books subfolder But no, you should be able to just copy stuff over using your OS file copy without issue. Even DRM books will work.. as long as the book was purchased and encrypted to the same Adobe ID that your Reader is authorized too. Make sure you are copying the book file and not the .ascm file. BOb

03-08-2010, 10:57 AM	#5
elcreative Wizard Posts: 2,888 Karma: 5875940 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: PRS505, 600, 350, 650, Nexus 7, Note III, iPad 4 etc	Are you using a Mac because the filename looks like an icon/resource file that gets created on a Mac... these are not the actual book. I use a program called Hidden Cleaner 2.1 before dumping my books across... gets rid of all unneeded/system files first.

03-08-2010, 11:51 AM	#6
BrightLight Member Posts: 12 Karma: 46 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone, + iPad	Thanks elcreative. You solved the problem! Yes I am using on a Mac, and I realise what you mean. I just did a quick test from a Windows Laptop and the files copied over and opened fine on the reader. So it looks like I'll need to use something like Hidden Cleaner to overcome that problem when copying from the Mac. Many thanks again! BrightLight

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