PRS-600 Can PRS-600 transfer files without eLibrary?

tiananmen · 05-15-2010, 01:33 AM

Help!

Anyone kindly let me know whether PRS-600 can read PDF/Word files in SD card that are copied directly from a Computer, but NOT from its eLibrary software?

Any copyright restriction on it?

THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSS

tiananmen · 05-15-2010, 01:37 AM

Another question,

If I have read several different books in my 600, can it recognize each ending point for every file, or its " continue reading" functions only for the last ONE book?

THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, All People who support/read/answer my threads!

God will give particular love and help to those kindness~~~

Worldwalker · 05-15-2010, 02:41 AM

Check out calibre -- great ebook library management software, totally free. Its support forum is down the board a ways.

tiananmen · 05-15-2010, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worldwalker

Check out calibre -- great ebook library management software, totally free. Its support forum is down the board a ways.

What do you mean? Dear Mr. Upstairs?

JSWolf · 05-15-2010, 06:26 AM

There is a form section on MR for Calibre support.

WillAdams · 05-15-2010, 10:19 AM

PDFs yes, Word docs, no (requires Sony Library to convert)

banjobama · 05-15-2010, 10:20 AM

Yes, you can read books directly from an SD or ProDUO card inserted into the reader, as long as they are in a format it can read. PDF and RTF are fine. It reads DOC format by converting to RTF if I'm not mistaken.

It will remember your last read page for any book you open, but the shortcut will only appear on the homescreen for the most recent one.

tiananmen · 05-16-2010, 01:47 AM

Thank you very much, Mr. Upstairs! for your kindly help.

I have another question, When reading a PDF file in a reformatted manner ( pure text, not zoom in/out), can I still do the notetaking or highlighting? and Will the system remember those addings?

THANKSSSSSSSSSSSS!!

banjobama · 05-16-2010, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiananmen

Thank you very much, Mr. Upstairs! for your kindly help.

I have another question, When reading a PDF file in a reformatted manner ( pure text, not zoom in/out), can I still do the notetaking or highlighting? and Will the system remember those addings?

THANKSSSSSSSSSSSS!!

Yes, you can definitely do the note taking and highlighting and it will save those just like in any other file type.

tiananmen · 05-16-2010, 07:59 AM

Great, Thank you!

Do your guys think that we can set up a column here to call for volunteers who own some most latest released e-readers to try certain PDF files required by friends in the forum and let's us see the real performance. It could help make decision.

JSWolf · 05-16-2010, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiananmen

Great, Thank you!

Do your guys think that we can set up a column here to call for volunteers who own some most latest released e-readers to try certain PDF files required by friends in the forum and let's us see the real performance. It could help make decision.

No need. If the screen is 6" or smaller, PDF won't work well overall. Most PDF you will find are made for letter size paper and they won't display all that well on a smallish ink screen.

Mike_73 · 05-17-2010, 04:18 AM

Even if pdfs are not that well suited for 6" or smaller screens, for my purposes the 600 is the best pick so far. I think it handles the pdfs quite well and with zooming (either pan and zoom or font size zoom) it works ok for most of my needs

05-15-2010, 01:33 AM	#1
tiananmen Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	Can PRS-600 transfer files without eLibrary? Help! Anyone kindly let me know whether PRS-600 can read PDF/Word files in SD card that are copied directly from a Computer, but NOT from its eLibrary software? Any copyright restriction on it? THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSS Last edited by Dr. Drib; 05-16-2010 at 09:08 AM. Reason: Prefix corrected

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05-15-2010, 01:37 AM	#2
tiananmen Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	Another question, If I have read several different books in my 600, can it recognize each ending point for every file, or its " continue reading" functions only for the last ONE book? THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, All People who support/read/answer my threads! God will give particular love and help to those kindness~~~

05-15-2010, 02:41 AM	#3
Worldwalker Curmudgeon Posts: 3,085 Karma: 722357 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: PRS-505	Check out calibre -- great ebook library management software, totally free. Its support forum is down the board a ways.

05-15-2010, 06:26 AM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,784 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	There is a form section on MR for Calibre support.

05-15-2010, 10:19 AM	#6
WillAdams Wizard Posts: 1,260 Karma: 3439432 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (300ppi), Samsung Galaxy Book 12	PDFs yes, Word docs, no (requires Sony Library to convert)

05-15-2010, 10:20 AM	#7
banjobama Busy Read'n Posts: 980 Karma: 5039283 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Auburn, WA Device: Pocketbook Touch Lux 5	Yes, you can read books directly from an SD or ProDUO card inserted into the reader, as long as they are in a format it can read. PDF and RTF are fine. It reads DOC format by converting to RTF if I'm not mistaken. It will remember your last read page for any book you open, but the shortcut will only appear on the homescreen for the most recent one.

05-16-2010, 01:47 AM	#8
tiananmen Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	Thank you very much, Mr. Upstairs! for your kindly help. I have another question, When reading a PDF file in a reformatted manner ( pure text, not zoom in/out), can I still do the notetaking or highlighting? and Will the system remember those addings? THANKSSSSSSSSSSSS!!

05-16-2010, 07:59 AM	#10
tiananmen Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	Great, Thank you! Do your guys think that we can set up a column here to call for volunteers who own some most latest released e-readers to try certain PDF files required by friends in the forum and let's us see the real performance. It could help make decision.

05-17-2010, 04:18 AM	#12
Mike_73 Guru Posts: 750 Karma: 1323 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS-505, PRS-600, iPad 16GB Wifi, Kindle Voyage, Nexus 6, Razr HD	Even if pdfs are not that well suited for 6" or smaller screens, for my purposes the 600 is the best pick so far. I think it handles the pdfs quite well and with zooming (either pan and zoom or font size zoom) it works ok for most of my needs