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lizzy11 · 09-17-2008, 09:15 AM

This is my first post, i am hoping someone can help. I have Sony ereader and just downloaded my first books from waterstones. Downloaded the books ok into Adobe Digital Editions but cant transfer to ereader. I see from previous posts that my ereader should appear under bookshelves but its not. Its appears to be connected ok as its listed when i go into Sony's elibrary. Would appreciate any help. Thanks.

slayda · 09-17-2008, 09:39 AM

Welcome Lizzy. Been too many iterations since I use my PRS-500 and there have probably been some changes. That said, you might try using Calibre (see the WIKI pages here on MR). I understand that it might be easier to use than the Sony Library SW.

Back in the old days, you could just drag the book from the hard drive to the Sony Reader using the Sony SW. However it did not work in reverse (i.e. from reader to hard drive).

Good luck & you'll probably get some better answers soon from more knowledgeable people.

inness · 09-17-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lizzy11

This is my first post, i am hoping someone can help. I have Sony ereader and just downloaded my first books from waterstones. Downloaded the books ok into Adobe Digital Editions but cant transfer to ereader. I see from previous posts that my ereader should appear under bookshelves but its not. Its appears to be connected ok as its listed when i go into Sony's elibrary. Would appreciate any help. Thanks.

Hi there Lizzy
have you tried authorizing your computer ?, it is in the drop down on Adobe Digital Editions in the library dropdown that is, I have never bought a book from Waterstones, but I remember having authorized my editions.
Welcome to the site
Bob

pilotbob · 09-17-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by lizzy11

This is my first post, i am hoping someone can help. I have Sony ereader and just downloaded my first books from waterstones. Downloaded the books ok into Adobe Digital Editions but cant transfer to ereader. I see from previous posts that my ereader should appear under bookshelves but its not. Its appears to be connected ok as its listed when i go into Sony's elibrary. Would appreciate any help. Thanks.

If you have the PRS-500 as your profile says then it is not supported by DE, you need the PRS505 with the new firmware installed.

BOb

lizzy11 · 09-17-2008, 11:56 AM

Hi thanks for the quick replies. I should have mentioned i am an idiot when it comes to anything technological so what is Calibre and what do i do with it and as per last posting my 500 model isnt supported by Adobe Digital should i still try it. Again thanks for all the help.

pilotbob · 09-17-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lizzy11

Hi thanks for the quick replies. I should have mentioned i am an idiot when it comes to anything technological so what is Calibre and what do i do with it and as per last posting my 500 model isnt supported by Adobe Digital should i still try it. Again thanks for all the help.

See http://calibre.kovidgoyal.net/ for info.

BOb

MickeyC · 09-17-2008, 01:04 PM

Hi lizzy11 and welcome to the Forum. If you're an idiot, you're in good company

09-17-2008, 09:15 AM	#1
lizzy11 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2008 Device: sony P500	Hi This is my first post, i am hoping someone can help. I have Sony ereader and just downloaded my first books from waterstones. Downloaded the books ok into Adobe Digital Editions but cant transfer to ereader. I see from previous posts that my ereader should appear under bookshelves but its not. Its appears to be connected ok as its listed when i go into Sony's elibrary. Would appreciate any help. Thanks.

09-17-2008, 09:39 AM	#2
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Welcome Lizzy. Been too many iterations since I use my PRS-500 and there have probably been some changes. That said, you might try using Calibre (see the WIKI pages here on MR). I understand that it might be easier to use than the Sony Library SW. Back in the old days, you could just drag the book from the hard drive to the Sony Reader using the Sony SW. However it did not work in reverse (i.e. from reader to hard drive). Good luck & you'll probably get some better answers soon from more knowledgeable people.

09-17-2008, 11:56 AM	#5
lizzy11 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2008 Device: sony P500	Hi thanks for the quick replies. I should have mentioned i am an idiot when it comes to anything technological so what is Calibre and what do i do with it and as per last posting my 500 model isnt supported by Adobe Digital should i still try it. Again thanks for all the help.

09-17-2008, 01:04 PM	#7
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi lizzy11 and welcome to the Forum. If you're an idiot, you're in good company