MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - PRS-950 Reader Library instalation, mp3 player, and folder questions

dreams · 12-29-2010, 05:27 AM

I still use my Sony 505 and the Sony Library Software without any problems. I'll try to answer some of your questions.

First, at the top of the Sony forum are sticky threads with information. The Sony Reader Info, Start-Up & Reset Guide sticky thread is a good start as it contains links to MobileRead's wiki.

The "Installing the Sony Reader software" link gives a link to download the Sony Reader Library Software from SonyStyle.com if you have trouble installing.

The original thread, with the collection of information given by various MobileRead members, can be found in the Sony forum here.

Second, I don't use my Reader to play mp3's, someone else may have a better idea about this.

Third, I use the Reader software and have never had any problems. I only keep about 200 books on my Reader and put them in collections I've made on the 505. My personal book folder system stays intact on my computer and is backed up to an external hard drive.

As Fayth mentioned, you can download calibre, a great program for managing book collections, and Kovid, the creator, frequents the forums here. We even have a dedicated Calibre forum. Also, a FAQ for calibre is available.

Fourth, I don't know about using the screen savers, but you might want to check out our Sony dev corner to see if anyone has any information about this yet.

I hope I was able to provide something that may be of help to you.

12-29-2010, 05:27 AM	#4
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,110 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	I still use my Sony 505 and the Sony Library Software without any problems. I'll try to answer some of your questions. First, at the top of the Sony forum are sticky threads with information. The Sony Reader Info, Start-Up & Reset Guide sticky thread is a good start as it contains links to MobileRead's wiki. The "Installing the Sony Reader software" link gives a link to download the Sony Reader Library Software from SonyStyle.com if you have trouble installing. The original thread, with the collection of information given by various MobileRead members, can be found in the Sony forum here. Second, I don't use my Reader to play mp3's, someone else may have a better idea about this. Third, I use the Reader software and have never had any problems. I only keep about 200 books on my Reader and put them in collections I've made on the 505. My personal book folder system stays intact on my computer and is backed up to an external hard drive. As Fayth mentioned, you can download calibre, a great program for managing book collections, and Kovid, the creator, frequents the forums here. We even have a dedicated Calibre forum. Also, a FAQ for calibre is available. Fourth, I don't know about using the screen savers, but you might want to check out our Sony dev corner to see if anyone has any information about this yet. I hope I was able to provide something that may be of help to you. Last edited by dreams; 12-29-2010 at 05:30 AM.