Kindle model not listed

jevidon · 12-24-2012, 02:59 PM

In attempting to install Calibre, my Kindle model is not listed and the instructions tell me to use "generic". Before I make a mistake, I want to make sure that the instructions are correct. My Kindle is the 2nd generation model which has an extensive library I wish to save in Calibre before my new Kindle Paperwhite arrives. Shall I use Generic or is there a way that I can specify my Kindle model, or does it really make any difference?

pidgeon92 · 12-24-2012, 03:11 PM

I don't recall ever having to choose a model when installing calibre. Of course, I've had it installed for years already. I've never had any issue with calibre recognizing any of my ereaders when I connected via USB.

If you are concerned about losing the data on your Kindle, I suggest you simply make a backup of all files on the Kindle onto your computer prior to doing anything else.

BenG · 12-24-2012, 06:53 PM

The only time it also for ereader models is when converting a book from another format.

pidgeon92 · 12-24-2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenG

The only time it also for ereader models is when converting a book from another format.

When I attach one of my ereaders to my iMac, Calibre recognizes it, and when I go to upload a book from calibre onto that device calibre automatically converts the format prior to uploading. I haven't had to deliberately convert a file to a different format before uploading since I don't know when. It's been several months at least that calibre has been doing this automatically.

Barbara1955 · 12-24-2012, 07:52 PM

When I 1st got my Fire HD it came up generic. I think as long as you save your ebooks either Thru Calibre or just on your computer you will beable to sideload them when you recieve your new Kindle.

12-24-2012, 02:59 PM	#1
jevidon Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2012 Device: kindle	Kindle model not listed In attempting to install Calibre, my Kindle model is not listed and the instructions tell me to use "generic". Before I make a mistake, I want to make sure that the instructions are correct. My Kindle is the 2nd generation model which has an extensive library I wish to save in Calibre before my new Kindle Paperwhite arrives. Shall I use Generic or is there a way that I can specify my Kindle model, or does it really make any difference?

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12-24-2012, 03:11 PM	#2
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	I don't recall ever having to choose a model when installing calibre. Of course, I've had it installed for years already. I've never had any issue with calibre recognizing any of my ereaders when I connected via USB. If you are concerned about losing the data on your Kindle, I suggest you simply make a backup of all files on the Kindle onto your computer prior to doing anything else.

12-24-2012, 06:53 PM	#3
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	The only time it also for ereader models is when converting a book from another format.

12-24-2012, 07:52 PM	#5
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,454 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	When I 1st got my Fire HD it came up generic. I think as long as you save your ebooks either Thru Calibre or just on your computer you will beable to sideload them when you recieve your new Kindle.