Help ! .... 650 & now a 350 .....

carpetmojo · 05-29-2011, 06:51 AM

Well, I'm now the proud owner of a 350 - charging it up as I speak, what excitement !

However, advice please - can I run the 350 and my 650 on the same PC ? 'Cos when I plugged the 350 in to charge, my "old" ( i.e. 650 ) Reader Library popped up, with the downloaded library listed.

Obviously, what I want is two separate entities, ideally, so I can treat each one as a stand-alone reader without connection to the other.

Now, I haven't registered, or downloaded, etc.. anything from the website - thought I'd charge it fully first - so will this all be taken care of, as it were, when I make itself known ?

If it'll make things easier, another PC is available to use as the 350's "mothership" instead of mine - they are networked, but are totally separate.
( Ahead lies the business of getting my freebies, installing the Library, etc... without son's expert eye/sarcastic comments, but should be up to it now - fingies, toes, & whatsits crossed ! )

JSWolf · 05-29-2011, 08:06 AM

That's not a problem. I use Reader Library with multiple devices. The same one instance of Reader Library can handle both devices.

issybird · 05-29-2011, 08:22 AM

Once Sony Reader Library is launched, if you look on the left, you'll see the 350 listed as the device. Click on it and you'll see that no books are on it. You can drag and drop any or none of the books in your library over to it once it's registered--the content doesn't have to mirror that of your 650. Enjoy your new reader!

carpetmojo · 05-29-2011, 11:13 AM

Can't wait - many thanks all .

carpetmojo · 05-30-2011, 06:04 PM

Well, I tried, but there's no device listing on the left that I can see.
And when I tried via d/loading a free book, it told it couldn't be loaded because reader wasn't registered .
So I went to the other PC, tried to d/load the free classics, get them into downloads, but cant get them into Reader.

Calibre ?

redbees · 05-30-2011, 07:48 PM

carpetmojo,

May I suggest that in order to register/make known to Sony your new 350, with your new reader plugged into your computer, you open Sony Reader Library (perhaps as in your first post Reader Library will automatically open when your reader is plugged in), then take the following steps. Go to:

Sony Reader Library > eBook Store > My Account > Manage/Rename Devices

You will find 'eBook Store' listed on the left side of the Reader Library software, below Status and above Computer. Once you are in the Manage Devices section, you ought to be prompted to register the new device.

I'm not able to remember exactly what I did in order register either of my PRS-x50 devices, but this is close. If all else fails, call Sony CS. Good Luck.

ETA: As others have pointed out, the same instance of Reader Library will manage both your readers. I am also assuming you or your son registered/authorized your computer and your 650, and set up an account with Sony -- that seems probable.

carpetmojo · 05-31-2011, 02:24 PM

ETA: As others have pointed out, the same instance of Reader Library will manage both your readers. I am also assuming you or your son registered/authorized your computer and your 650, and set up and account with Sony but that seems probable.

Correct, redbees, and thanks for the tips - shall try that tomorrow.

Kiwimick · 05-31-2011, 05:06 PM

being in the UK I dont think you are able to access the Sony Reader Library ebook store.
I also cant remember exactly what I did but I remember authorising with ADE. I cannot use SL for some reason but after authorising with ADE I can use Calibre and everything is working fine.

What I dont know is if you can authorise more than 1 device with ADE

sorry couldnt be any more helpful

Ivy · 05-31-2011, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwimick

being in the UK I dont think you are able to access the Sony Reader Library ebook store.

Why not? I can access it from Croatia?

redbees · 05-31-2011, 10:08 PM

carpetmojo,

My apologies for the garbled state of my previous post. This was due to editing to add points as they occurred to me. I also apologize for my failure to note your location in the UK.

I was making the assumption that since you already own a PRS-650, you had registered that device with Sony and had an account with them. I don't know from my own experience if you can buy books from Sony with a UK address. Poppea (in Germany) and Ivy (in Croatia) seem to be able to get books from Sony. I also assumed that you are familiar with Adobe Digital Editions and its use in downloading DRM'd books. Are you already using Calibre?
How have you been putting books on your existing reader?

Anyway, my previous post was only meant to point the way to the appropriate section of Sony's site/bookstore for you to register your ereader, which will allow Sony to 'recognize' the device so that you can add books using the Sony Reader Library app. Let us know how it goes.

Poppaea · 06-01-2011, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwimick

being in the UK I dont think you are able to access the Sony Reader Library ebook store.
I also cant remember exactly what I did but I remember authorising with ADE. I cannot use SL for some reason but after authorising with ADE I can use Calibre and everything is working fine.

What I dont know is if you can authorise more than 1 device with ADE

sorry couldnt be any more helpful

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbees

carpetmojo,

My apologies for the garbled state of my previous post. This was due to editing to add points as they occurred to me. I also apologize for my failure to note your location in the UK.

I was making the assumption that since you already own a PRS-650, you had registered that device with Sony and had an account with them. I don't know from my own experience if you can buy books from Sony with a UK address. Poppea (in Germany) and Ivy (in Croatia) seem to be able to get books from Sony. I also assumed that you are familiar with Adobe Digital Editions and its use in downloading DRM'd books. Are you already using Calibre?
How have you been putting books on your existing reader?

Anyway, my previous post was only meant to point the way to the appropriate section of Sony's site/bookstore for you to register your ereader, which will allow Sony to 'recognize' the device so that you can add books using the Sony Reader Library app. Let us know how it goes.

Ok, guys and girls, Mommy is here now and will explain this to you!

The Reader Library is Sonys kind of Calibre. It lets you manage your library. To be able to read DRMed epubs you have to register your device with it.
Reader Library does the same things ADE does. You can borrow your books from the library with it. You can also buy books in every bookstore that sells epub with Reader Library the same as if you'd buy it via ADE. So actually you don't need ADE if you use RL. If you like ADE better than RL you can use ADE. They do the same things. Only thing ADE does not is enableing you to buy books in the Sony bookstore.
You need Reader Library to buy from the Sony bookstore.
Sony bookstore is only available for those who have a US address. So either you don't buy with them or you cheat with the address.
Those outside the US who want to use the Sony bookstore have to download another Reader Library copy from Sony USA as the one they get with their reader to set up an account with the Sony bookstore. The Reader Liberary that comes with a Sony bought in Germany, i.e. will hint you to TWO of Germanys biggest epub selling stores.
ADE allows you to register 6 devices. If more are to be registered you can ask ADE to give you more allowances.
You can use ADE, RL and Calibre all together but not at once. If you open RL make sure ADE is closed.

In Mojos case I recommend strongly the use of RL. It is easy to handle, intuitiv and can do all he needs to do. Calibre would be overkill for you Mojo. It has far too many features and buttons and will only confuse you.

The Reader Library will lead you to Waterstones if I am not mistaken and one or two other stores to choose from. That should be fine enough.

Calibre is a very fine program but it is not for those who have only basic computer skill IMO.

carpetmojo · 06-01-2011, 09:47 AM

"In Mojos case I recommend strongly the use of RL. It is easy to handle, intuitiv and can do all he needs to do. Calibre would be overkill for you Mojo. It has far too many features and buttons and will only confuse you." Poppaea quote...

That's my girl !!

How well you know me - that's me to a "T" Poppaea !

And yes, I've got all the Calibres , ADE's etc.. but have so far only used RL, 'cos it's all I 've used, if you get me........... And yes, I am so easily confused, definitely.

But I shall get daring and have a fiddle about - I can always blame redbees !

grumbles · 06-01-2011, 09:25 PM

A minor quibble. The Sony bookstore is also available in Canada. That said, it has nothing to offer that isn't available from Kobo.

Poppaea · 06-02-2011, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumbles

A minor quibble. The Sony bookstore is also available in Canada. That said, it has nothing to offer that isn't available from Kobo.

Ahhh. And since when does Kobo sell internationally?

05-29-2011, 06:51 AM	#1
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Help ! .... 650 & now a 350 ..... Well, I'm now the proud owner of a 350 - charging it up as I speak, what excitement ! However, advice please - can I run the 350 and my 650 on the same PC ? 'Cos when I plugged the 350 in to charge, my "old" ( i.e. 650 ) Reader Library popped up, with the downloaded library listed. Obviously, what I want is two separate entities, ideally, so I can treat each one as a stand-alone reader without connection to the other. Now, I haven't registered, or downloaded, etc.. anything from the website - thought I'd charge it fully first - so will this all be taken care of, as it were, when I make itself known ? If it'll make things easier, another PC is available to use as the 350's "mothership" instead of mine - they are networked, but are totally separate. ( Ahead lies the business of getting my freebies, installing the Library, etc... without son's expert eye/sarcastic comments, but should be up to it now - fingies, toes, & whatsits crossed ! )

05-30-2011, 06:04 PM	#5
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Ummm... Well, I tried, but there's no device listing on the left that I can see. And when I tried via d/loading a free book, it told it couldn't be loaded because reader wasn't registered . So I went to the other PC, tried to d/load the free classics, get them into downloads, but cant get them into Reader. Calibre ?

05-30-2011, 07:48 PM	#6
redbees Enthusiast Posts: 128 Karma: 52196 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Device: Paperwhite 2, Nexus 7	carpetmojo, May I suggest that in order to register/make known to Sony your new 350, with your new reader plugged into your computer, you open Sony Reader Library (perhaps as in your first post Reader Library will automatically open when your reader is plugged in), then take the following steps. Go to: Sony Reader Library > eBook Store > My Account > Manage/Rename Devices You will find 'eBook Store' listed on the left side of the Reader Library software, below Status and above Computer. Once you are in the Manage Devices section, you ought to be prompted to register the new device. I'm not able to remember exactly what I did in order register either of my PRS-x50 devices, but this is close. If all else fails, call Sony CS. Good Luck. ETA: As others have pointed out, the same instance of Reader Library will manage both your readers. I am also assuming you or your son registered/authorized your computer and your 650, and set up an account with Sony -- that seems probable. Last edited by redbees; 06-01-2011 at 11:55 AM. Reason: vainly striving for clarity

05-31-2011, 10:08 PM	#10
redbees Enthusiast Posts: 128 Karma: 52196 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Device: Paperwhite 2, Nexus 7	carpetmojo, My apologies for the garbled state of my previous post. This was due to editing to add points as they occurred to me. I also apologize for my failure to note your location in the UK. I was making the assumption that since you already own a PRS-650, you had registered that device with Sony and had an account with them. I don't know from my own experience if you can buy books from Sony with a UK address. Poppea (in Germany) and Ivy (in Croatia) seem to be able to get books from Sony. I also assumed that you are familiar with Adobe Digital Editions and its use in downloading DRM'd books. Are you already using Calibre? How have you been putting books on your existing reader? Anyway, my previous post was only meant to point the way to the appropriate section of Sony's site/bookstore for you to register your ereader, which will allow Sony to 'recognize' the device so that you can add books using the Sony Reader Library app. Let us know how it goes. Last edited by redbees; 05-31-2011 at 10:38 PM.

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carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	ETA: As others have pointed out, the same instance of Reader Library will manage both your readers. I am also assuming you or your son registered/authorized your computer and your 650, and set up and account with Sony but that seems probable. Correct, redbees, and thanks for the tips - shall try that tomorrow.

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Kiwimick Addict Posts: 211 Karma: 37308 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London UK Device: Sony PRS650	being in the UK I dont think you are able to access the Sony Reader Library ebook store. I also cant remember exactly what I did but I remember authorising with ADE. I cannot use SL for some reason but after authorising with ADE I can use Calibre and everything is working fine. What I dont know is if you can authorise more than 1 device with ADE sorry couldnt be any more helpful

06-01-2011, 09:47 AM	#12
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	"In Mojos case I recommend strongly the use of RL. It is easy to handle, intuitiv and can do all he needs to do. Calibre would be overkill for you Mojo. It has far too many features and buttons and will only confuse you." Poppaea quote... That's my girl !! How well you know me - that's me to a "T" Poppaea ! And yes, I've got all the Calibres , ADE's etc.. but have so far only used RL, 'cos it's all I 've used, if you get me........... And yes, I am so easily confused, definitely. But I shall get daring and have a fiddle about - I can always blame redbees !

06-01-2011, 09:25 PM	#13
grumbles Addict Posts: 238 Karma: 1500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Pandigital Novel (Black), T-2 and 3, Nexus 7	A minor quibble. The Sony bookstore is also available in Canada. That said, it has nothing to offer that isn't available from Kobo.