09-28-2010, 09:59 PM | #871 |
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I recently switched to a Mac. Could this be a problem?
I will try the link. |
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09-28-2010, 10:55 PM | #873 |
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I will try VMware
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09-28-2010, 11:10 PM | #874 |
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When I connect my reader to my laptop I get an "no name" icon. I open that and inside is a "protected" file. How do I add the firmware to the reader?
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09-29-2010, 09:20 AM | #876 |
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Good morning. I was not able to run it. The only one I could find from Sony was a PC version. It would not run on my Mac. I am going to look around today and see if I can try it with a PC.
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Copy the program to your Windows desktop. |
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09-29-2010, 10:19 PM | #879 |
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It did not work. I am starting to get worried.
I reset the reader and attached it to the computer, ran the program, nothing. At what point should I hook up the reader to the computer? When it starts to flash? |
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When I run the program I'm greeted with an opening screen: Pic1 (see attachment pic1.jpg). I agree to Sony's terms, if my reader is not connected I see Pic2a (see attachment pic2a.jpg) -- if my reader is connected I see Pic2b (see attachment pic2a.jpg) As I said, this is a Windows program. Since you're on a Mac, hopefully you're using VMWare, Parallels, or another virtual environment to run it. If so, and you still see "nothing" when you click the file, try downloading another copy. Quote:
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09-30-2010, 11:17 AM | #881 |
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I got to the point where I saw the second screen. I ran the program and nothing happened. I waited 10 mins.
I am not familiar with VMware. I was on the wife's laptop. Is there a specific VMware program that you can recommend? I want to thank you again for your help. I am normally not this thick, but comps and programming are not my strong point. |
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VMware is a "virtual PC environment" running on a MAC. If you have windows PC you can just run the .exe file else you need to run "Windows" on a MAC and usually that is run from a virtual machine such as Fusion or parallels, alternatively you could use Boot Camp.
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Try this: Paperclip the reset button then quickly slide the power toggle. When the screen goes blank, quickly connect the PC usb cable. The Reader should reboot and show the USB connect in a minute or so. Try the Sony Updater to reflash your Reader. |
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09-30-2010, 01:15 PM | #884 |
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I was trying PRS-Updater 1.1.00.18040.exe. I noticed you had 1.6.00, could that make a difference?
I tried resetting and turning on real quick but now I seem to be stuck on the "Reader Updating firmware now..." |
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