Calibre and Sony PRS-T1

Jonatan · 02-19-2012, 08:39 AM

I know, this must be about the 1000th thread on this subject, but this seems to be a slightly different problem which I've been unable to solve...

I've got the Sony PRS-T1 updated to the the last version and downloaded Calibre 0.8.40. On my first start everything worked perfectly, until I disconnected my device. From that point Calibre couldn't find the device anymore.

One option is to connect to the folder when the Sony is connected, but that only puts the ebooks on my device (something I could do myself using drag and drop in Windows).

The Sony plugin is installed in Calibre.

I even uninstalled the Sony reader software, but unfortunately even that doesn't work.

Does anyone know a solution to this problem?

Jonathan

PaulPosition · 02-19-2012, 10:53 AM

When you disconnected your device, did you do it through windows explorer's or calibre's "Eject" function or you simply pulled the plug? If the later, have you tried shutting down the device (power button for 3-5 seconds) and bringing it back on and plugging it back in while it is awake (not asleep) ?

All of those are *stupid* but also *standards* troubleshooting steps that often get you out of trouble with readers, but also computers, modems, heck even televisions nowaday.

Jonatan · 02-19-2012, 11:33 AM

I shut the device down for a minute or so and it actually does work. Calibre recognized the device, thanks a lot man!

I did however use Calibre's eject function, but probably pulled the plug too soon!? When I use that function should the device eventually display anything else than the data transfer screen?

Jonatan · 02-19-2012, 12:02 PM

In fact, it only works after rebooting both my computer and the device. It seems I have to do this every time for the program to recognize the device. Any suggestions here?

theducks · 02-19-2012, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonatan

I shut the device down for a minute or so and it actually does work. Calibre recognized the device, thanks a lot man!

I did however use Calibre's eject function, but probably pulled the plug too soon!? When I use that function should the device eventually display anything else than the data transfer screen?

If you use Calibre's Eject, there is not the 'Safe to Remove' Notification that you see if you use the USB Icon eject.
BUT

Calibre will HIDE the 'On Device' column, once the eject has safely completed. so wait until the column goes into hiding before yanking the cord.

Xanthe · 02-21-2012, 12:30 AM

You might what to check out Zentimo xStorage Manager. I like it better than the Windows native "eject device" process.

I managed to pick it up for free during one of the Giveaway of the Day offers and it works well to shut down devices for disconnection, and if the device won't shut down for some reason, gives you the reasons and the options to kill the processes that are causing it to hang.

http://zentimo.com/

02-19-2012, 08:39 AM	#1
Jonatan Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1	Calibre and Sony PRS-T1 I know, this must be about the 1000th thread on this subject, but this seems to be a slightly different problem which I've been unable to solve... I've got the Sony PRS-T1 updated to the the last version and downloaded Calibre 0.8.40. On my first start everything worked perfectly, until I disconnected my device. From that point Calibre couldn't find the device anymore. One option is to connect to the folder when the Sony is connected, but that only puts the ebooks on my device (something I could do myself using drag and drop in Windows). The Sony plugin is installed in Calibre. I even uninstalled the Sony reader software, but unfortunately even that doesn't work. Does anyone know a solution to this problem? Jonathan

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02-19-2012, 10:53 AM	#2
PaulPosition Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 16 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Montréal Device: Sony PRS-T1	When you disconnected your device, did you do it through windows explorer's or calibre's "Eject" function or you simply pulled the plug? If the later, have you tried shutting down the device (power button for 3-5 seconds) and bringing it back on and plugging it back in while it is awake (not asleep) ? All of those are stupid but also standards troubleshooting steps that often get you out of trouble with readers, but also computers, modems, heck even televisions nowaday.

02-19-2012, 11:33 AM	#3
Jonatan Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1	I shut the device down for a minute or so and it actually does work. Calibre recognized the device, thanks a lot man! I did however use Calibre's eject function, but probably pulled the plug too soon!? When I use that function should the device eventually display anything else than the data transfer screen?

02-19-2012, 12:02 PM	#4
Jonatan Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1	In fact, it only works after rebooting both my computer and the device. It seems I have to do this every time for the program to recognize the device. Any suggestions here?

02-21-2012, 12:30 AM	#6
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	You might what to check out Zentimo xStorage Manager. I like it better than the Windows native "eject device" process. I managed to pick it up for free during one of the Giveaway of the Day offers and it works well to shut down devices for disconnection, and if the device won't shut down for some reason, gives you the reasons and the options to kill the processes that are causing it to hang. http://zentimo.com/

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