PRSCustomizer: Customize and personalize your PRS505 Reader - Page 15

JSWolf · 09-01-2008, 04:14 PM

roofone, try putting back the original fonts in place of the modified font. See if that helps. The original fonts are found in c:\program files\sony\reader\data\fonts unless you've replaced them.

Valloric · 09-01-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roofone

My reader boots fine, and I can read books. I can plug it in to my computer and access it as a removable drive. But, I can't run the updater on it or access it through the Sony ebook software.

I just re-read your post, and I have to ask... do you see the new font? If you do, there is no way you screwed up your Reader with the new font, because it either works or it doesn't. You either brick your Reader if you mess something up, or you end up with a nice new font.

If you don't see the new font... then I guess the flashing didn't go so well.

JeffElkins · 09-01-2008, 05:08 PM

All I can really hope to support is a fresh install with the fonts supplied in my zip archive. Your best bet is to open a thread at Valloric's Font Guide. Good Luck!

roofone · 09-01-2008, 06:22 PM

Thanks for all the quick responses.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valloric

Have you tried the unbricking procedure described in Appendix C of my guide? Also, did you use version 0.05 or 0.05a? The guide was designed and tested with version 0.05a.

Also, did you reset the Reader via the updater before using the guide?

No (didn't realize this counted as bricked), I'll try it.
Version 0.05 (not a), didn't realize it made a difference.
Yes, I did reset the Reader via the update first.

And, yes, I can see the new font (Caecilia).

I'll try replacing the fonts (thanks JSWolf) and unbricking it per Appendix C. Wonder what I did wrong?

JSWolf · 09-01-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffElkins

All I can really hope to support is a fresh install with the fonts supplied in my zip archive. Your best bet is to open a thread at Valloric's Font Guide. Good Luck!

Can you make an option in 0.06 to allow the default fonts to be reinstalled?

Valloric · 09-01-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roofone

And, yes, I can see the new font (Caecilia).

I'll try replacing the fonts (thanks JSWolf) and unbricking it per Appendix C. Wonder what I did wrong?

I have absolutely no idea

.

Although, IMO it has nothing to do with your new font file. Like you said, you can see the font, you can read books; you get the errors upon interfacing with Sony's Connect. I can't see how this can be a problem with the new fonts, I just can't.

Every single flash I have performed while replacing fonts has either ended in a completely successful flash, or a completely bricked Reader. From what I can tell from other people's experiences with the procedure, they too have only met with one of these two outcomes.

And yes, you're right, this most definitely does not constitute a "brick": a bricked device is, well, unusable.

My best guess is that the flashing process somehow got screwed up independently of the font you were trying to install, i.e. your run-of-the-mill bad flash.

I could be wrong, although I don't see how.

Valloric · 09-01-2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Can you make an option in 0.06 to allow the default fonts to be reinstalled?

I second this request. It could be useful.

Domas · 09-02-2008, 09:49 AM

I have added Lithuanian language to mtemplate2 (v0.05a). I hope to see it in the next official release.

Including date/time format, grammatical number (plural forms) and some number-word placement.

Stasys, could you revise my version. It is a little different from your suggested translation.

Attachment: mtemplate2.zip

- Domas

stasys · 09-02-2008, 01:03 PM

Domas, great work. You even have added Lithuanian word forms! I have only one doubt about one meaning translation - will send you pm.

In mean time I was playing with fonts and here is font set where some Check characters are replaced by Lithuanian ones. Now is possible to make Lithuanian lrf files with BookDesigner set to Check language. (Of course same fonts set shall be put into eBook Library fonts folder).

JeffElkins · 09-02-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Can you make an option in 0.06 to allow the default fonts to be reinstalled?

It's already an option. If you don't select localization/unicode fonts the original "stock' sony fonts are installed.

Rontonio · 09-02-2008, 05:18 PM

Is the one you're using (the font on the Kindle) PMN Caecilia™ 55 Roman, or is it the PMN Caecilia Light 45 version? Also, do I need to purchase Cecilia Italic, too?

Thanks for your help.

BobVA · 09-02-2008, 11:15 PM

Thanks very much for this, Jeff. I prepared an SD card a couple of days ago and I barely had my new 505 out of the box before using it. Worked perfectly.

Very nice to have the unified fonts and all the other homey touches from my 500 in my new "home"

Regards,
Bob

JeffElkins · 09-03-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobVA

Thanks very much for this, Jeff. I prepared an SD card a couple of days ago and I barely had my new 505 out of the box before using it. Worked perfectly.

Very nice to have the unified fonts and all the other homey touches from my 500 in my new "home"

Regards,
Bob

Thanks Bob! I'm glad to be able to give back to the community.

mulderfox · 09-07-2008, 07:31 AM

Is there hebrew support or plans for it? thanks in advance!

JeffElkins · 09-07-2008, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mulderfox

Is there hebrew support or plans for it? thanks in advance!

You'll want to go Here to request localization support.

09-02-2008, 09:49 AM	#218
Domas Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 493302 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London, United Kingdom Device: Sony T1, Sony PRS-505, Elonex (EB600E), Cool-er (EB600EM), Hanvon N516	Lithuanian locale I have added Lithuanian language to mtemplate2 (v0.05a). I hope to see it in the next official release. Including date/time format, grammatical number (plural forms) and some number-word placement. Stasys, could you revise my version. It is a little different from your suggested translation. Attachment: mtemplate2.zip - Domas

09-02-2008, 11:15 PM	#222
BobVA Addict Posts: 230 Karma: 1500 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Kobo Clara, Sony PRS950, T1, T2, T3	Thanks very much for this, Jeff. I prepared an SD card a couple of days ago and I barely had my new 505 out of the box before using it. Worked perfectly. Very nice to have the unified fonts and all the other homey touches from my 500 in my new "home" Regards, Bob Last edited by BobVA; 09-02-2008 at 11:21 PM.

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