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Originally Posted by jim.thornton
Can someone help me get this going please. I can't figure it out.
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There are several things you can do:
- use Sony Connect Software. Horrible piece of software IMHO. I can provide the installation disk (upload an image somehow). The old version of Sony connect software that I have will most probably NOT be compatible with higher version of Windows than XP
- get an older version of Calibre. Calibre dropped support for PRS-500 somewhere along the way.
- get an SD card and an SD card reader. Load books directly on SD card and forget about special software for connecting the device. This is the path of the least resistance. You can load books in RTF, TXT, LRF, PDF format. Calibre will provide conversion. You might want to borrow a computer with Windows XP, install Sony Library software and delete all books from memory, so they do not clutter the library.
Sony PRS-500 isn't bad machine. Built like a tank. The display has a bit less contrast then newer ones, but in its time it was a marvel.
You might be interested in "hack builder" for the old PRS-500. Search old threads. Hack builder brings number of small improvements to the standard firmware.