PRS-T1 Transfer books from PRS-600 to T1

Coreman · 11-12-2011, 02:47 AM

I have a broken PRS-600 (bad screen) that has many unread books on it in a compilation titled "Unread". It looks like I'm going to replace with T1 now. I use Reader Library Software as the book manager.

The good news (I guess) is I can see the PRS-600 on my PC in Reader Library software. So here are my questions:

1. If I connect T1 via USB will it show up in the Reader Library software that is already loaded on my machine (ver 3.3.00.07130)?

2. Can I then simply drag/drop the folders on the PRS-600 to the T1? I want to do this because I have "Read" and "Unread" collections on the 600 and I want to keep these separate as I have a bad memory on which books I've read.

3. Will my PRS-600 wall charger work with the T1 or do I need a new one?

Thanks in advance...

Bookworm_Girl · 11-12-2011, 02:28 PM

Hi, Coreman! Sorry to hear about your 600's screen problems. I sort my books by Read and Unread collections too so I appreciate your desire to keep that organization system on the T1. For the T1, the Reader Library software is no longer compatible. You have to install the new Sony software called Reader for PC. When you install the new software, it will tell you that it detects the old software (Reader Library) and ask if you want to import your books. If you select yes, then it will auto-import your old books and collections. This option is probably the easiest for you. If you select no, then you will have to manually add (import) your books and recreate your Read & Unread collections. I will warn you that the new Sony software is very diiferent from the old software. Many of us aren't that happy with it because it has less user control and wants to auto-sync everything.

Alternatively you could switch to using calibre to manage your books and use Read & Unread tags to create the collections on the T1. You could also drag-and-drop your books to the T1 through Windows Explorer. However, the T1 won't create collections from folder names. You would have to manually create the collection names on the device and then add the books to the collections.

No, the PRS-600 wall charger will not work. The connection on the T1 is different (micro-USB). The T1 will come with the USB cable and then you need one of those USB to wall adaptors. Or, many people use the charger from another device that they have around the house such as a cell-phone. It's a much cheaper alternative to the official Sony charger. Here is a thread on T1 chargers.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=151558

Coreman · 11-12-2011, 09:56 PM

Thanks for the clear explanation...this really helps. The T1 isn't being sold inside China so I've got to get someone to ship me one. But price is right, even if I later have problems (like the ones with the 600).

11-12-2011, 02:47 AM	#1
Coreman Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Beijing, China Device: PRS-600	Transfer books from PRS-600 to T1 I have a broken PRS-600 (bad screen) that has many unread books on it in a compilation titled "Unread". It looks like I'm going to replace with T1 now. I use Reader Library Software as the book manager. The good news (I guess) is I can see the PRS-600 on my PC in Reader Library software. So here are my questions: 1. If I connect T1 via USB will it show up in the Reader Library software that is already loaded on my machine (ver 3.3.00.07130)? 2. Can I then simply drag/drop the folders on the PRS-600 to the T1? I want to do this because I have "Read" and "Unread" collections on the 600 and I want to keep these separate as I have a bad memory on which books I've read. 3. Will my PRS-600 wall charger work with the T1 or do I need a new one? Thanks in advance...

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11-12-2011, 02:28 PM	#2
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	Hi, Coreman! Sorry to hear about your 600's screen problems. I sort my books by Read and Unread collections too so I appreciate your desire to keep that organization system on the T1. For the T1, the Reader Library software is no longer compatible. You have to install the new Sony software called Reader for PC. When you install the new software, it will tell you that it detects the old software (Reader Library) and ask if you want to import your books. If you select yes, then it will auto-import your old books and collections. This option is probably the easiest for you. If you select no, then you will have to manually add (import) your books and recreate your Read & Unread collections. I will warn you that the new Sony software is very diiferent from the old software. Many of us aren't that happy with it because it has less user control and wants to auto-sync everything. Alternatively you could switch to using calibre to manage your books and use Read & Unread tags to create the collections on the T1. You could also drag-and-drop your books to the T1 through Windows Explorer. However, the T1 won't create collections from folder names. You would have to manually create the collection names on the device and then add the books to the collections. No, the PRS-600 wall charger will not work. The connection on the T1 is different (micro-USB). The T1 will come with the USB cable and then you need one of those USB to wall adaptors. Or, many people use the charger from another device that they have around the house such as a cell-phone. It's a much cheaper alternative to the official Sony charger. Here is a thread on T1 chargers. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=151558

11-12-2011, 09:56 PM	#3
Coreman Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Beijing, China Device: PRS-600	Thanks for the clear explanation...this really helps. The T1 isn't being sold inside China so I've got to get someone to ship me one. But price is right, even if I later have problems (like the ones with the 600).

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