Yet another hello

original-occam · 08-05-2011, 06:22 AM

Hello,
I bought an ereader because I travel (long flights) now and then, and an ereader seems to be a better choice than loading myself with books that I throw away after reading them. Or worse, like enough to keep, thereby keeping the load all the way and back home.

I am a Linux person and actively dislike proprietary formats etc that lock you in, so Kobo (Touch) was a natural choice for me. However, trying to use a micro SD card to get books into the reader has failed so far - the reader just says something like 'processing contents' and stays like that until forcibly shut off. Oh well, I may find a way to manage it. Simple searches of these forums have not given me any clues so far.

Trying to 'read' a micro SD card does something to the reader - it becomes unresponsive and even changes its settings. Another mystery to investigate. I have time, I am retired after many years in the computer science field.

neilmarr · 08-05-2011, 07:25 AM

Good to have your company, Occam. To wield the razor and cut to basics, why not pose your question in the Kobo-dedicated sub forum here? Just click on the little 'forums' button at the very top of this page and scroll down the list to find it. Luck, happy Koboing and best wishes. Neil

Valmore Daniels · 08-05-2011, 08:23 AM

Welcome to the boards

GeoffC · 08-06-2011, 06:24 AM

May I offer you a warm welcome to Mobileread Forums.

Have a browse around, you may have already discovered the Main Forum is laid out in a logical manner.

Everyone’s friendly, if you need any help, do ask around. Members with Green names are the hard-working Moderators…(they don’t bite, just keep the rest of us safe.)

If you want a non-technical chat or three, pop into the Lounge .

check out our Wiki for other information ....

Please join in and enjoy your stay .....

MickeyC · 08-06-2011, 09:27 AM

Hi original-occam and welcome to MobileRead

original-occam · 08-07-2011, 05:27 AM

Thanks for the friendly welcome.
I have already found the solution to most problems. The microSD card issue remains, but I want to see if I can solve that problem before asking for help.

08-05-2011, 06:22 AM	#1
original-occam Member Posts: 12 Karma: 18 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O	Yet another hello Hello, I bought an ereader because I travel (long flights) now and then, and an ereader seems to be a better choice than loading myself with books that I throw away after reading them. Or worse, like enough to keep, thereby keeping the load all the way and back home. I am a Linux person and actively dislike proprietary formats etc that lock you in, so Kobo (Touch) was a natural choice for me. However, trying to use a micro SD card to get books into the reader has failed so far - the reader just says something like 'processing contents' and stays like that until forcibly shut off. Oh well, I may find a way to manage it. Simple searches of these forums have not given me any clues so far. Trying to 'read' a micro SD card does something to the reader - it becomes unresponsive and even changes its settings. Another mystery to investigate. I have time, I am retired after many years in the computer science field.

08-05-2011, 07:25 AM	#2
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Good to have your company, Occam. To wield the razor and cut to basics, why not pose your question in the Kobo-dedicated sub forum here? Just click on the little 'forums' button at the very top of this page and scroll down the list to find it. Luck, happy Koboing and best wishes. Neil Last edited by neilmarr; 08-05-2011 at 07:27 AM.

08-05-2011, 08:23 AM	#3
Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	Welcome to the boards

08-06-2011, 06:24 AM	#4
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	May I offer you a warm welcome to Mobileread Forums. Have a browse around, you may have already discovered the Main Forum is laid out in a logical manner. Everyone’s friendly, if you need any help, do ask around. Members with Green names are the hard-working Moderators…(they don’t bite, just keep the rest of us safe.) If you want a non-technical chat or three, pop into the Lounge . check out our Wiki for other information .... Please join in and enjoy your stay .....

08-06-2011, 09:27 AM	#5
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi original-occam and welcome to MobileRead

08-07-2011, 05:27 AM	#6
original-occam Member Posts: 12 Karma: 18 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O	Thanks for the friendly welcome. I have already found the solution to most problems. The microSD card issue remains, but I want to see if I can solve that problem before asking for help.

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