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Forum: Devices 12-15-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,676
Posted By Merbear
Must say I agree about the Reader software. I...

Must say I agree about the Reader software. I have the PRS600, PRS650 and just got the T2. I love my readers but have had nothing but problems with the software versions. I must say I also don't like...
Forum: Library Management 09-18-2012, 12:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 914
Posted By Merbear
Collections

Ive had to recreate my Calibre library on my desktop due to laptop malfunction. Now I have a bunch of collections that I don't want, such as Animal, Legends, Newberry Medal, etc. I remember that...
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-29-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,367
Posted By Merbear
I'm embarrassed to say it was just to put the pin...

I'm embarrassed to say it was just to put the pin in the back to reset it. I've done this before but the message I got from the aborted download said I should call service for help.
Forum: Kobo Reader 12-26-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,367
Posted By Merbear
Impressed with service

I gave my original Kobo to my niece and today, while helping her do an update and set up her laptop for it, the laptop ran out of power and the update failed and we couldn't get the kobo to turn on....
Forum: Sony Reader 10-07-2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,560
Posted By Merbear
I'm glad I'm not the only one with problem with...

I'm glad I'm not the only one with problem with new software but thanks to your help I no longer need it! Calibre is handling my collections just fine. I love how it handles all the different...
Forum: Sony Reader 10-02-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,560
Posted By Merbear
Shopaholic...I was able to to what you said in...

Shopaholic...I was able to to what you said in the previous version but just don't have those options in the new version. I tried...believe me I tried. And my edit does not have any option to delete.
Forum: Sony Reader 10-02-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,560
Posted By Merbear
thanks so much!!!! I edited the tags in Calibre...

thanks so much!!!! I edited the tags in Calibre (took them out) and then re-loaded my books and now only the collections I set are showing, not the tags. Just what I wanted!! Happy now - don't have...
Forum: Sony Reader 10-02-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,560
Posted By Merbear
Collections

I just updated to the new Reader software and now can't do anything with my Collections. I want to delete some and the help tells me to select the collection and hit delete, or edit and delete or do...
Forum: Sony Reader 03-16-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,500
Posted By Merbear
I must say I had a similar experience with my...

I must say I had a similar experience with my Sony 600 last summer. Shipped it back and had it returned within 4 or 5 days. I thought their customer service was impressive!
Forum: Sony Reader 03-08-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,869
Posted By Merbear
You should be able to set the language to English...

You should be able to set the language to English with no problem.
Forum: General Discussions 02-03-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,252
Posted By Merbear
I bought the Sony PRS600 for my husband - he...

I bought the Sony PRS600 for my husband - he didn't use it so I tried it and loved it. Bought him a KOBO thinking that would be easier for him....have since given that to my son. Bought a PRS600 for...
Forum: Kobo Reader 01-14-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,021
Posted By Merbear
red face here....my sister just called and...

red face here....my sister just called and Purolator just delivered the KOBO back to me. I guess they are more efficient than I realized!
Forum: Kobo Reader 01-14-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,021
Posted By Merbear
KOBO - problem solved

I had screen problems with the KOBO I bought my son and after advising customer support - was advised to send it back. I did so earlier this week via courier in the package provided to me by KOBO....
Forum: Sony Reader 01-10-2011, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,484
Posted By Merbear
I like to sit and knit or hand-sew in the...

I like to sit and knit or hand-sew in the evening. I use a lap-board to hold odds n ends that I need for both and also a wooden picture tri-pod holder for my PRS650. Then while knitting, at the end...
Forum: Sony Reader 11-25-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,867
Posted By Merbear
I just add the series number to the title in...

I just add the series number to the title in Calibre.
Forum: Sony Reader 11-19-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,853
Posted By Merbear
I must say I don't care for any of the cases....

I must say I don't care for any of the cases. That said though, I mostly use my reader at home and if I travel with it - I have a quilted bag to carry it in. I will most likely get a gelskin picture...
Forum: Sony Reader 11-19-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 18
PRS-650 SYNC
Views: 4,508
Posted By Merbear
I've had nothing but trouble with the sony...

I've had nothing but trouble with the sony software. I can't even do the update that it recommends any time I open it - my machine (Vista) just won't complete it for some reason. When I got my 650 I...
Forum: General Discussions 11-12-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,125
Posted By Merbear
the most annoying on-line store I found was...

the most annoying on-line store I found was Plimus in Britain. When I was in Thailand last month my daughter wanted the Ngaio Marsh books they advertised. I bought them for download on-line and paid...
Forum: Sony Reader 11-04-2010, 10:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,415
Posted By Merbear
I got my 650 at FutureShop the last week of Sept...

I got my 650 at FutureShop the last week of Sept - they weren't on the shelves yet but I bugged a clerk and he brought some down from inventory. It worked 3 days and then the screen went wonky so I...
Forum: Sony Reader 10-03-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,386
Posted By Merbear
mine kept freezing while I was reading a book -...

mine kept freezing while I was reading a book - couldn't turn pgs unless with the buttons. had to reset it a couple of times and then the reset didn't do anything - everything frozen. Just took it...
Forum: Sony Reader 10-02-2010, 11:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,967
Posted By Merbear
I've been saying WOW about mine that I got last...

I've been saying WOW about mine that I got last wednesday as well, until the touch screen stopped working. Back to FutureShop tomorrow for replacement :(
Forum: Sony Reader 10-02-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,991
Posted By Merbear
it doesn't touch!! or sometimes it will bring up...

it doesn't touch!! or sometimes it will bring up the book but then I can't change the page. also won't bring up the applications or settings screen so pretty much dead in the water!
Forum: Sony Reader 10-02-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,991
Posted By Merbear
Problem with 650

Just got it wednesday and the touch screen started acting up friday night...can`t believe it! had similar problem with the 600! I love the touch screen and the 650 is so much more responsive but now...
Forum: Calibre 09-29-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,686
Posted By Merbear
and now I have 0.7.20 and all is good! thanks so...

and now I have 0.7.20 and all is good! thanks so much - I just loaded 300 ebooks in a shorter time than it took me last night to get 30 on using the Reader software!
Forum: Calibre 09-29-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,686
Posted By Merbear
thanks for the suggestions. I will try again...

thanks for the suggestions. I will try again tonight when home.
I only had the 650 connected but will check tonight to ensure I have the latest Calibre installed.
My OS is Vista if that makes a...
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