Instructions for newbie.

duyusa · 02-19-2009, 05:05 PM

I recently replied in the dictionary topic for PRS-500, but I did not get any help yet. I would appreciate if someone can give me some helpful advices.

This is what I posted:

Hi,
I am a newbie in this realm. I just recently got a Sony Ebook Reader PRS-500 from a friend. I definitely want to install the dictionary on the Ebook Reader, and thankfully that I found out that there exists one here. I really appreciate your help to develop and bring it to public.

Sorry for my ignorance, I tried to follow the instruction but I am stuck since I don't know where to file the internal memory of the Reader to copy the required folder to. E.g. prs/database/... I could do it with my SD card since I put it to my card reader and it show up the folder as in the instruction; however, hopeless for the Reader's internal memory.

At my first thought, it should appear as a new device in My Computer (I am using Windows XP) and I can easily access to it, but I did not find anything there. I installed the Sony Ebook Library came along with the CD from Sony to connect the reader with my laptop via USB, but still I could not know how to access to the internal memory to copy the folder.

Therefore, if anyone can give me some instruction, I would appreciate that, do I need to have some special software in order to access to the internal memory folder system of the reader (probably Flasher or something existing in the forum now). Again, I am a newbie, I hope to listen from all of you.

Sincerely
DN

desertgrandma · 02-19-2009, 05:15 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, DN, and lets hope someone jumps in soon to answer your question.

HarryT · 02-20-2009, 03:17 AM

I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that the dictionary program only works on the 505, not the 500.

duyusa · 02-20-2009, 07:39 AM

I think I read they work both for 500 and 505, since I saw the threat also in the 500 Development Section.
Anyway, any one can give me some idea to copy file to internal memory of the reader, I am still waiting for answers. Please...

Thank you all,
Duy Nguyen

JasonB · 02-20-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that the dictionary program only works on the 505, not the 500.

From the thread it definitely works for both the 500 and 505.

Quote:

Originally Posted by duyusa

Anyway, any one can give me some idea to copy file to internal memory of the reader, I am still waiting for answers. Please...

When the Sony is attached to your computer, you should see a new hard drive added to Explorer (My Computer). I believe that the files need to be copied to that drive. Now, where on that drive, exactly, I'm not sure. I haven't actually looked at the contents of mine myself.

duyusa · 02-20-2009, 01:43 PM

Intuitively, I think you are right, because that was my first thought too. However, I opened My Computer on my Laptop, it just showed C drive (my main hard drive), D drive (my DVD drive), and that is all. There was absolutely no other drive or device I can check further. Anyone has the same experience like me, please share and guide me through.

Thanks
DN

dordale · 02-20-2009, 04:41 PM

I do know that the 500 won't mount to your computer with a drive letter, although the 505 does. I think, but I'm not sure that to run the dictionary on the 500, you need to run the dictionary from the SD card.

dordale

duyusa · 02-20-2009, 05:11 PM

Yeah, one of the hack instructs to write to the internal memory. That is why I am asking. In near future, they may appear in different hacks; therefore, I want to know how to handle this issue.

JasonB · 02-25-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dordale

I do know that the 500 won't mount to your computer with a drive letter

Ah, I wasn't aware of that...

02-19-2009, 05:05 PM	#1
duyusa Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony Ebook Reader	Instructions for newbie. I recently replied in the dictionary topic for PRS-500, but I did not get any help yet. I would appreciate if someone can give me some helpful advices. This is what I posted: Hi, I am a newbie in this realm. I just recently got a Sony Ebook Reader PRS-500 from a friend. I definitely want to install the dictionary on the Ebook Reader, and thankfully that I found out that there exists one here. I really appreciate your help to develop and bring it to public. Sorry for my ignorance, I tried to follow the instruction but I am stuck since I don't know where to file the internal memory of the Reader to copy the required folder to. E.g. prs/database/... I could do it with my SD card since I put it to my card reader and it show up the folder as in the instruction; however, hopeless for the Reader's internal memory. At my first thought, it should appear as a new device in My Computer (I am using Windows XP) and I can easily access to it, but I did not find anything there. I installed the Sony Ebook Library came along with the CD from Sony to connect the reader with my laptop via USB, but still I could not know how to access to the internal memory to copy the folder. Therefore, if anyone can give me some instruction, I would appreciate that, do I need to have some special software in order to access to the internal memory folder system of the reader (probably Flasher or something existing in the forum now). Again, I am a newbie, I hope to listen from all of you. Sincerely DN

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02-19-2009, 05:15 PM	#2
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, DN, and lets hope someone jumps in soon to answer your question.

02-20-2009, 03:17 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that the dictionary program only works on the 505, not the 500.

02-20-2009, 07:39 AM	#4
duyusa Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony Ebook Reader	I think I read they work both for 500 and 505, since I saw the threat also in the 500 Development Section. Anyway, any one can give me some idea to copy file to internal memory of the reader, I am still waiting for answers. Please... Thank you all, Duy Nguyen

02-20-2009, 01:43 PM	#6
duyusa Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony Ebook Reader	Intuitively, I think you are right, because that was my first thought too. However, I opened My Computer on my Laptop, it just showed C drive (my main hard drive), D drive (my DVD drive), and that is all. There was absolutely no other drive or device I can check further. Anyone has the same experience like me, please share and guide me through. Thanks DN

02-20-2009, 04:41 PM	#7
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	I do know that the 500 won't mount to your computer with a drive letter, although the 505 does. I think, but I'm not sure that to run the dictionary on the 500, you need to run the dictionary from the SD card. dordale

02-20-2009, 05:11 PM	#8
duyusa Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony Ebook Reader	Yeah, one of the hack instructs to write to the internal memory. That is why I am asking. In near future, they may appear in different hacks; therefore, I want to know how to handle this issue.

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