PRS-T1 PRS-T1 & Reader Library - Page 2

vxf · 10-05-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by luvduchovny

Actually when you install the new reader software the first message I got after it installed was, "We detect a Reader database do you want to import it to here?" I answered yes and it moved the files. Then it took a really long time before it recognized the new reader.

It adds the content to the new library - but, as far as I can tell, it does not 'move the files'. A distinction that might be important if you decide to back up your stuff.

Bookworm_Girl · 10-05-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by vxf

I was actually able to import annotations. But they don't display on screen in the new software. I know they are there - I verified by annotating a paper on my 950, transferring to the new software (handwritten notes didn't display) and then transferring onto the 350 from the software. Notes appeared on the 350. So they are stored - just don't display on the new software. I am talking about handwritten notes on a PDF. Highlights and bookmarks do display. Just not 'scribbling'.

I only use text notes and highlights rather than handwriting. I can understand why you are frustrated with the new software.

Pomtroll · 10-06-2011, 10:14 AM

Okay. So basically I can't use T1 & the reader library. I have to use Reader Software. I pretty much found that out because it would try to download to my reader from the library but get hung up there.

So I read the User Guide & it says you can transfer from the Reader Software to the T1 device. Only it doesn't tell you how to do that. It tells you how to download from your computer to the device. So the new Reader Software is basically a waste for time for me. And I already know how to download form my computer. Been doing that with my Sony 350.

To top it off after trying to figure all this out my reader started flipping pages while reading the User Guide & then froze. This happened twice & I had to do a soft reset. So far that hasn't happened while reading a book.

I'm a bit frustrated & if it continues to have troubles I'm returning it to Best Buy. I have 30 days. And that is a shame because there are a lot of things I do like about it. But If I'm paying the money I paid for it, then all that it is advertised to do, it should do.

trevgriff · 10-20-2011, 04:12 PM

I can't get my bookmarks to display is there a setting that enables or disables bookmarks?

vxf · 10-20-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by trevgriff

I can't get my bookmarks to display is there a setting that enables or disables bookmarks?

Not as far as I know. Have you enabled syncing pages from your device? I know the 950 has such an option (under 'application settings', select 'page sync', set on 'ON'), I am assuming the T1 must as well.

Said so, it's just buggy. Sometimes it just doesn't work.

vxf · 10-20-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pomtroll

Okay. So basically I can't use T1 & the reader library. I have to use Reader Software. I pretty much found that out because it would try to download to my reader from the library but get hung up there.

So I read the User Guide & it says you can transfer from the Reader Software to the T1 device. Only it doesn't tell you how to do that. It tells you how to download from your computer to the device. So the new Reader Software is basically a waste for time for me. And I already know how to download form my computer. Been doing that with my Sony 350.

To top it off after trying to figure all this out my reader started flipping pages while reading the User Guide & then froze. This happened twice & I had to do a soft reset. So far that hasn't happened while reading a book.

I'm a bit frustrated & if it continues to have troubles I'm returning it to Best Buy. I have 30 days. And that is a shame because there are a lot of things I do like about it. But If I'm paying the money I paid for it, then all that it is advertised to do, it should do.

When you plug in your device, a new tab should appear on top of the software (next to 'Library' and 'Store'). Click on that tab, then click on the 'sync' tab. From there, you can select which collections you want to sync (the default is to sync everything, so you might have to stop it the first time around if you don't want that to happen).

Otherwise, go on your library, select the book you want and, if I remember correctly, there should be an option to transfer the book to your device under 'More Actions'. Going by memory, I don't have my PC in front of me....

trevgriff · 10-20-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vxf

Not as far as I know. Have you enabled syncing pages from your device? I know the 950 has such an option (under 'application settings', select 'page sync', set on 'ON'), I am assuming the T1 must as well.

Said so, it's just buggy. Sometimes it just doesn't work.

What's happening is that if I bookmark a page then select "notes" no bookmark shows up. Leave that bookmark there read some more then create a new bookmark, check "notes" still no bookmarks old or new.

Bookworm_Girl · 10-20-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by trevgriff

What's happening is that if I bookmark a page then select "notes" no bookmark shows up. Leave that bookmark there read some more then create a new bookmark, check "notes" still no bookmarks old or new.

Your post is not clear to me. Where are you creating the bookmark? On a book that you are reading in the Sony software on the computer? Or on a book on your T1?

vxf · 10-20-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by trevgriff

What's happening is that if I bookmark a page then select "notes" no bookmark shows up. Leave that bookmark there read some more then create a new bookmark, check "notes" still no bookmarks old or new.

Do you bookmark the page on your device or on the PC software?
If I bookmark a page on the PC software, the bookmark appears if I re-open the document.
If I then transfer to the device (prs350 and 950, don't have a T1), the bookmark transfers, and displays, correctly.

If I bookmark a page on my device, then sync again, the bookmarks transfer 'most of the time'. For that to happen, I have to have page sync turned on both on the software (the option appears on the sync screen) and on the device (as described in my previous post).

Also, I am further confused by when you say you 'select notes'. I thought we were talking about the PC software. On it, you open a book, then click on the icon in the lower right labelled "Content, Bookmarks, Highlights and History", then select the "bookmarks" tab.

vxf · 10-20-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl

Your post is not clear to me. Where are you creating the bookmark? On a book that you are reading in the Sony software on the computer? Or on a book on your T1?

Glad to see I am not the only one confused...

trevgriff · 10-20-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by vxf

Glad to see I am not the only one confused...

I'll try and clarify and or simplify my issue. On my T1 if I create a bookmark in a book I'm reading, then close that book, then go and browse another book the store or library, then go back to the book where I created the bookmark that bookmark does not show up in the notes section (the bookmark section isn't even there). Maybe this isn't even where I go and look for my bookmarks?

I know the bookmark is there because I can go there manually. If I write down the page of the bookmark (or just remember where it is) and go to that page the bookmark is there. There just isn't anyway that I can find to access the bookmarks unless I remember the pages where they are, which kinda of defeats the purpose.

I hope this clears up what is happening. Hopefully I'm just being a dunce and I just can't figure out how bookmarks work. If that ends up being the case I'll have to create a new user name and account!

Bookworm_Girl · 10-20-2011, 11:30 PM

I'm still a little confused, but I think I might understand.

First, I interpret your message that you are having issues with your T1 only and nothing to do with notes in the Sony Reader software.

Second, you can show and hide notes in a book. While you are in a book, hit the Menu button and then select More. Select Settings in the pop-up menu and then you can check or uncheck Show Notes. However, since you say you can see the bookmark on the page then you must have Show Note checked on. I just thought it would be a helpful tip for future reference.

I think that the following may be your issue. Within your book, select Menu and then Notes. Is this the Notes list that you are talking about? In the upper right corner are two button icons. The one on the right is Search. Chose the button on the left and you will see a drop down box that allows you to specify which type of notes you want to see in the list. I usually keep it set to All Types. Is it possible that you have something else selected like Handwriting or Highlights? You would not see Bookmarks in the list if this were the case. Similarly, if you look at All Notes for All Books by selecting Notes from the Home Screen, you will see an icon in the upper right corner of the screen for the same drop-down box to select Type.

I hope that helps.

trevgriff · 10-20-2011, 11:44 PM

Ok we are getting close, yes i'm strictly speaking of the T1. When I go to Notes nothing shows up. The way I make a bookmark is by tapping the upper right corner and when successful it looks like I folder the corner of a paperback down. But when I go to "Notes" the icon to the right are just faded and in the middle of the screen I get a box that gives the following statement; "There are no items in this list". In the upper left corner it says "notes" below it it says "all types".

I am pretty sure that before I had to perform a hard reset due to my reader going into "Demo Mode" bookmarks were available.

I think I'm sending this unit back for an exchange.

As always thanks for all of the help and responses, this forum is a fantastic place.Always helpful and friendly.

Bookworm_Girl · 10-21-2011, 12:36 AM

If it says All Types under notes, then it sounds like something isn't working right. Since you had the demo mode / reset issue earlier this week, then maybe it's best to exchange it.

trevgriff · 10-21-2011, 06:50 AM

I'll put a call into Sony, but I just think this something goofy with the firmware on my T1.

10-20-2011, 11:30 PM	#27
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	I'm still a little confused, but I think I might understand. First, I interpret your message that you are having issues with your T1 only and nothing to do with notes in the Sony Reader software. Second, you can show and hide notes in a book. While you are in a book, hit the Menu button and then select More. Select Settings in the pop-up menu and then you can check or uncheck Show Notes. However, since you say you can see the bookmark on the page then you must have Show Note checked on. I just thought it would be a helpful tip for future reference. I think that the following may be your issue. Within your book, select Menu and then Notes. Is this the Notes list that you are talking about? In the upper right corner are two button icons. The one on the right is Search. Chose the button on the left and you will see a drop down box that allows you to specify which type of notes you want to see in the list. I usually keep it set to All Types. Is it possible that you have something else selected like Handwriting or Highlights? You would not see Bookmarks in the list if this were the case. Similarly, if you look at All Notes for All Books by selecting Notes from the Home Screen, you will see an icon in the upper right corner of the screen for the same drop-down box to select Type. I hope that helps. Last edited by Bookworm_Girl; 10-20-2011 at 11:33 PM.

10-20-2011, 11:44 PM	#28
trevgriff Zealot Posts: 149 Karma: 1001622 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: iPad Mini - Main Reader (iPad 3 backup, iPhone 4s back to my backup)	Ok we are getting close, yes i'm strictly speaking of the T1. When I go to Notes nothing shows up. The way I make a bookmark is by tapping the upper right corner and when successful it looks like I folder the corner of a paperback down. But when I go to "Notes" the icon to the right are just faded and in the middle of the screen I get a box that gives the following statement; "There are no items in this list". In the upper left corner it says "notes" below it it says "all types". I am pretty sure that before I had to perform a hard reset due to my reader going into "Demo Mode" bookmarks were available. I think I'm sending this unit back for an exchange. As always thanks for all of the help and responses, this forum is a fantastic place.Always helpful and friendly. Last edited by trevgriff; 10-20-2011 at 11:47 PM.

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10-06-2011, 10:14 AM	#18
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	Okay. So basically I can't use T1 & the reader library. I have to use Reader Software. I pretty much found that out because it would try to download to my reader from the library but get hung up there. So I read the User Guide & it says you can transfer from the Reader Software to the T1 device. Only it doesn't tell you how to do that. It tells you how to download from your computer to the device. So the new Reader Software is basically a waste for time for me. And I already know how to download form my computer. Been doing that with my Sony 350. To top it off after trying to figure all this out my reader started flipping pages while reading the User Guide & then froze. This happened twice & I had to do a soft reset. So far that hasn't happened while reading a book. I'm a bit frustrated & if it continues to have troubles I'm returning it to Best Buy. I have 30 days. And that is a shame because there are a lot of things I do like about it. But If I'm paying the money I paid for it, then all that it is advertised to do, it should do.

10-20-2011, 04:12 PM	#19
trevgriff Zealot Posts: 149 Karma: 1001622 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: iPad Mini - Main Reader (iPad 3 backup, iPhone 4s back to my backup)	I can't get my bookmarks to display is there a setting that enables or disables bookmarks?

10-21-2011, 12:36 AM	#29
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	If it says All Types under notes, then it sounds like something isn't working right. Since you had the demo mode / reset issue earlier this week, then maybe it's best to exchange it.

10-21-2011, 06:50 AM	#30
trevgriff Zealot Posts: 149 Karma: 1001622 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: iPad Mini - Main Reader (iPad 3 backup, iPhone 4s back to my backup)	I'll put a call into Sony, but I just think this something goofy with the firmware on my T1.