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Originally Posted by garbanzo
your device does not actually display DOC files - the software just converts your DOCs to RTF then loads that. but don't use the Sony software to convert DOCs, especially if it's hanging on you.
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Wow, I just verified this. I didn't realize there was a conversion. I am aware of the extra info that you mention in Word files, so I will be more careful to trim it down. I have enough problems with complex PDFs as it is. I don't need to add to the burden with other formats as well. *grin*
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Originally Posted by banjobama
Open Reader library on your computer. Double click on every book, one at a time. If you have one that says it can't be displayed, that is one that has been moved from its original place on your computer. Delete it from the Sony library, and add it again from its current location.
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I will try this out next time. I wish I correlated the
moving books problem with the
syncing issue. I would have done this sooner. As a software developer myself, I am really aggravated that Sony would produce a piece of software that can't identify when a file is missing and give you an option to relink it to the new location or delete it entirely.
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Originally Posted by banjobama
Now I use Calibre exclusively unless I'm buying something from the Sony store. I don't care about exporting notes or anything, though.
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I like taking notes (especially highlighting) and I would like to use Calibre exclusively, but I worry about losing notes/highlights with it. I haven't quite figured out how it handles them.
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Originally Posted by banjobama
Yeah, main thing is don't move your files around.
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ha! yeah. It's new to me and I keep reorganizing because I find a better way to do it. I just didn't realize that was why my eReader kept breaking.
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Originally Posted by banjobama
Once you get it squared away you'll love your Reader. Don't give up!  |
I won't be giving up yet. No worries. I really NEED this reader as opposed to wanting it. We won't be able to maintain our paper back library soon, but there are many books I want to (have to) keep.
Thanks for the tips guys.