Help with a new GEB 1150 - Page 2

shighfield · 05-10-2009, 11:53 AM

Keep in mind if you put a card in the EBW1150 and plug the USB cord into your computer it will NOT show up as a drive like other devices.

You need to install the USB driver from ETI and then either Ebookwiselibrarian or Impserv to get books onto the card. (Unless you have a card reader as Dale mentioned above).

See the following infomation: Attention: All eBookwise newbies!

godelocs · 05-11-2009, 01:36 PM

Thank you both, I didn't realize it at the time that there were two types of imp files. Is there anyway that I can download the same book again without paying for it twice. I tried going to my bookshelf to download it again but it does not give me that option. Any suggestions.

I will download the usb drive again although I have done it already. I have registered and everything it is just that when I connect my ebook reader it does not show that I am getting a signal for the transmission. I think I have tried everything. I don't understand how it worked during the registration process and not for the download.

I used the phone line instead and just found out that the number that was dialed was in TRIBECK and cost me 4.30 a minute. It took 30 minutes or more to download the book the first time. This thing in costing me big bucks during the learning process. I now know not to use the phone line. URRRRRRR!!!

DaleDe · 05-11-2009, 02:24 PM

You can normally download again in the different size for free. If not contact the web site and tell them you got the wrong version and they will allow you to obtain the correct version for free, either by refunding the original price or sending you one.

Dale

godelocs · 05-11-2009, 05:29 PM

Does anyone know if I can redownload a book that I already purchased and don't want to pay for a second time. I downloaded the wrong format the first time. It should let you download directly to your computer once you pay for it but of course that's not the case.

250 Coupe · 05-12-2009, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marypinchesme

I need help finding a pc/mac based smart media card to migrate to ebookwise , if you find one let me know where to buy one?

Marypinchesme, I answered this in our other post incase you missed it.

Michael

PS, if you are not too far from Seattle, I can do it for you.

marypinchesme · 05-21-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkgut

Thank you for your responses. I actually emailed ebooktechnologies. They sent an immediate email telling me that I have to update firmware. Since I bought the item off of ebay I didn't have a Smart Media card and a PC reader. Apparently according to the email you can no longer upgrade via the server. The person sent me the files to upgrade. So I am now waiting for my Smart card and reader to come to see if this works. I will keep you updated.

marypinchesme · 05-21-2009, 08:49 PM

I can not seem to get my gs 1150 to load ebookwises site, loaded sm card reset but no load bar? can you help?

marypinchesme · 05-21-2009, 09:31 PM

I am going nuts trying to get this thing to load from the migration, loaded the two files for the migration to my sm card, then reset gem s 1150 and powered up and no load bar? I am at a loss, can anyone help?

marypinchesme · 05-21-2009, 09:34 PM

I AM IN THE TRI CITYS, YOU CAN CALL ME AND WALK ME THROUGH, IF YOU THINK YOU CAN HELP. GOING NUTS TRYING ON MY OWN. 509-380-5255 MARY

250 Coupe · 05-22-2009, 02:38 AM

Mary,
I sent you a PM but got to wondering if the firmware on your ebook is too old to update. I'll take a look on eti's site just in case.

Michael

shighfield · 05-22-2009, 11:18 AM

Both my devices had been upgraded before I got them so I have no experience with this part. Once you get it upgraded things should go smoother. Just go back to the ETI website and start over having NOTHING but the upgrade files on the SM card and slowly follow each step carefully.

marypinchesme · 05-29-2009, 03:10 AM

thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by 250 Coupe

Mary,
I sent you a PM but got to wondering if the firmware on your ebook is too old to update. I'll take a look on eti's site just in case.

Michael

shighfield · 05-29-2009, 09:08 AM

Great news, thanks for letting us know!

Liz · 06-02-2009, 04:11 PM

hi, liz here. i just got a gemstar ebook 1150 too. well just came today! but i think i should have bought an ebook wise off the site and save money on the medai card and stuff. oh well.it was in my price range. i bought it off ebay. i do not have a smart media card with it. so i have to buy one right? i read through your form and you all said get a 64 - or 128 mega byte Smart Media card. can that be any name brand OLYMPUS, or a SAMSUNG? also what is a PC reader? also what sites can i get books off of? the ebook mall does not seem to have much. is there any screen protectors that i could get? also what is a firmware? sorry for all the questions, but i am very happy.

liz

shighfield · 06-02-2009, 07:15 PM

Liz: Check out the Ebook newbies thread here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35831

That will give you the info that you need. (Nick spends a lot of time keeping us EBW users going!)

06-02-2009, 04:11 PM	#29
Liz Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: GEB 1150	hi, liz here. i just got a gemstar ebook 1150 too. well just came today! but i think i should have bought an ebook wise off the site and save money on the medai card and stuff. oh well.it was in my price range. i bought it off ebay. i do not have a smart media card with it. so i have to buy one right? i read through your form and you all said get a 64 - or 128 mega byte Smart Media card. can that be any name brand OLYMPUS, or a SAMSUNG? also what is a PC reader? also what sites can i get books off of? the ebook mall does not seem to have much. is there any screen protectors that i could get? also what is a firmware? sorry for all the questions, but i am very happy. liz Last edited by Liz; 06-02-2009 at 04:31 PM.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Question about GEB-1150	fierfek	Fictionwise eBookwise	1	07-29-2009 02:03 PM
gemstar geb 1150 help	marypinchesme	Legacy E-Book Devices	4	05-12-2009 07:13 AM
Sell FOR SALE: GEB-1150 (1 Week Old)	jhempel24	Flea Market	4	04-03-2009 10:45 AM
Trade GEB-1150 on Ebay	Nate the great	Flea Market	5	08-20-2008 04:02 PM
H E L P ! ! ! GEB 1150	GiovanniGambini	Fictionwise eBookwise	12	07-27-2007 05:21 PM

05-10-2009, 11:53 AM	#16
shighfield Groupie!? GROUPIE!?!? Posts: 319 Karma: 649 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Dirty Shwa Device: EBW 1150, Libra Color	Keep in mind if you put a card in the EBW1150 and plug the USB cord into your computer it will NOT show up as a drive like other devices. You need to install the USB driver from ETI and then either Ebookwiselibrarian or Impserv to get books onto the card. (Unless you have a card reader as Dale mentioned above). See the following infomation: Attention: All eBookwise newbies!

05-11-2009, 01:36 PM	#17
godelocs Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: ebookwise 1150	Thank you both, I didn't realize it at the time that there were two types of imp files. Is there anyway that I can download the same book again without paying for it twice. I tried going to my bookshelf to download it again but it does not give me that option. Any suggestions. I will download the usb drive again although I have done it already. I have registered and everything it is just that when I connect my ebook reader it does not show that I am getting a signal for the transmission. I think I have tried everything. I don't understand how it worked during the registration process and not for the download. I used the phone line instead and just found out that the number that was dialed was in TRIBECK and cost me 4.30 a minute. It took 30 minutes or more to download the book the first time. This thing in costing me big bucks during the learning process. I now know not to use the phone line. URRRRRRR!!!

05-11-2009, 02:24 PM	#18
DaleDe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,470 Karma: 13095790 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7	You can normally download again in the different size for free. If not contact the web site and tell them you got the wrong version and they will allow you to obtain the correct version for free, either by refunding the original price or sending you one. Dale

05-11-2009, 05:29 PM	#19
godelocs Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: ebookwise 1150	Does anyone know if I can redownload a book that I already purchased and don't want to pay for a second time. I downloaded the wrong format the first time. It should let you download directly to your computer once you pay for it but of course that's not the case.

05-21-2009, 08:49 PM	#22
marypinchesme Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: gemstar 1150	I can not seem to get my gs 1150 to load ebookwises site, loaded sm card reset but no load bar? can you help?

05-21-2009, 09:31 PM	#23
marypinchesme Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: gemstar 1150	I am going nuts trying to get this thing to load from the migration, loaded the two files for the migration to my sm card, then reset gem s 1150 and powered up and no load bar? I am at a loss, can anyone help?

05-21-2009, 09:34 PM	#24
marypinchesme Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: gemstar 1150	I AM IN THE TRI CITYS, YOU CAN CALL ME AND WALK ME THROUGH, IF YOU THINK YOU CAN HELP. GOING NUTS TRYING ON MY OWN. 509-380-5255 MARY

05-22-2009, 02:38 AM	#25
250 Coupe Groupie Posts: 172 Karma: 10721 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Many ebook readers at my house	Mary, I sent you a PM but got to wondering if the firmware on your ebook is too old to update. I'll take a look on eti's site just in case. Michael

05-22-2009, 11:18 AM	#26
shighfield Groupie!? GROUPIE!?!? Posts: 319 Karma: 649 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Dirty Shwa Device: EBW 1150, Libra Color	Both my devices had been upgraded before I got them so I have no experience with this part. Once you get it upgraded things should go smoother. Just go back to the ETI website and start over having NOTHING but the upgrade files on the SM card and slowly follow each step carefully.

05-29-2009, 09:08 AM	#28
shighfield Groupie!? GROUPIE!?!? Posts: 319 Karma: 649 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Dirty Shwa Device: EBW 1150, Libra Color	Great news, thanks for letting us know!

06-02-2009, 07:15 PM	#30
shighfield Groupie!? GROUPIE!?!? Posts: 319 Karma: 649 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Dirty Shwa Device: EBW 1150, Libra Color	Liz: Check out the Ebook newbies thread here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35831 That will give you the info that you need. (Nick spends a lot of time keeping us EBW users going!)