Dictionary Installs.....where? - Page 2

HarryT · 05-10-2008, 04:06 AM

You don't need to have an external SD card reader. When you connect the Gen3 to your PC, you should see two drives appear in Windows Explorer - one for the Gen3 itself and one for the SD card. Simply copy the "update_kernel" file to the root (ie the highest level) of the drive that represents the SD card.

slussen2 · 05-10-2008, 05:38 AM

Thanks for the quick reply Harry. I did as you said - only possible it seems by opening Windows Explorer and not My PC, where there's just a window with no higher or lower levels. I did get the update file installed and working.

It's frustrating though, as I don't think the Bookeen instructions are very clear. First, you can't do anything if the Gen3 is not switched on and connected to your computer - no drives will appear on your computer. Ok, once you've copied the update_kernel file to the SD card drive, switch off the Gen3. Remove the SD card, switch on the Gen3, insert card, etc.

I hate to take up your time, but could you outline for me the procedure of installing dictionaries on the Gen3? I've used the dictionary lookup facility but don't get back to the book I'm reading with the 'back' button. Either I haven't installed the dictionaries correctly, or something is wrong with my device.

tompe · 05-10-2008, 06:20 AM

The back button goes back one step so you might have to press it more than once.

Jellby · 05-10-2008, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slussen2

It's frustrating though, as I don't think the Bookeen instructions are very clear. First, you can't do anything if the Gen3 is not switched on and connected to your computer - no drives will appear on your computer. Ok, once you've copied the update_kernel file to the SD card drive, switch off the Gen3. Remove the SD card, switch on the Gen3, insert card, etc.

You don't need to use the Cybook if you have another card reader. You can just copy the update_kernel file to the card using the card reader. I do have an external USB multi-card reader, which I bought for 10 euros...

Also, you don't have to turn on the Cybook without the card and then insert it, you can just insert the card when the Cybook is off and then switch it on. Or, if you copied the file with the card inserted in the Cybook, just turn it off and then on again.

slussen2 · 05-10-2008, 08:25 AM

Thanks for your input everyone!
Tommy, so far, pressing the 'back' button has only been taking me back in the dictionary and not to the text I was reading.
Maybe I should install the dictionaries on the SD card exactly as I did the new update?
I'll try later today when I get time and report back. Thanks again, Mike

ProfJulie · 05-10-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slussen2

Thanks for your input everyone!
Tommy, so far, pressing the 'back' button has only been taking me back in the dictionary and not to the text I was reading.
Maybe I should install the dictionaries on the SD card exactly as I did the new update?
I'll try later today when I get time and report back. Thanks again, Mike

There is nothing to 'installing' a dictionary to the Cybook. You simply copy it to either the SD card or to the Cybook like any other book and then it is "installed."

What back button are you pressing? If you are holding the Cybook in front of you, there are four small buttons on the left side of the Cybook....Are you pressing the second button from the bottom on the side of the Cybook?

slussen2 · 05-10-2008, 01:59 PM

Hi ProfJulie, you seem to have caught the nub of the problem! I was pressing the 'back' instruction given by the 'enter' button after the dictionary lookup, instead of the second button from the bottom, as you indicated. Now I can get back to my reading without undue delay.
The whole business of installing the (Mobipocket) dictionaries - via mobipocket - is still mysterious to me though and when I get some time I'll relate what happens with my Gen3.

ProfJulie · 05-10-2008, 02:38 PM

Glad to help out! I caught the nub of the problem only because I recognized what you described....I got the same result before I figured out I was pressing the wrong button.

JWLaRue · 05-10-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfJulie

There is nothing to 'installing' a dictionary to the Cybook. You simply copy it to either the SD card or to the Cybook like any other book and then it is "installed."

...but make sure to put the dictionary file directly in the \ebooks directory of the SD card or the Cybook onboard file systm. It won't be recognized as a dictionary if it's in a sub-folder/directory.

-Jeff

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05-10-2008, 04:06 AM	#16
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You don't need to have an external SD card reader. When you connect the Gen3 to your PC, you should see two drives appear in Windows Explorer - one for the Gen3 itself and one for the SD card. Simply copy the "update_kernel" file to the root (ie the highest level) of the drive that represents the SD card.

05-10-2008, 05:38 AM	#17
slussen2 Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Málaga, Spain Device: Kindle Touch	Thanks for the quick reply Harry. I did as you said - only possible it seems by opening Windows Explorer and not My PC, where there's just a window with no higher or lower levels. I did get the update file installed and working. It's frustrating though, as I don't think the Bookeen instructions are very clear. First, you can't do anything if the Gen3 is not switched on and connected to your computer - no drives will appear on your computer. Ok, once you've copied the update_kernel file to the SD card drive, switch off the Gen3. Remove the SD card, switch on the Gen3, insert card, etc. I hate to take up your time, but could you outline for me the procedure of installing dictionaries on the Gen3? I've used the dictionary lookup facility but don't get back to the book I'm reading with the 'back' button. Either I haven't installed the dictionaries correctly, or something is wrong with my device.

05-10-2008, 06:20 AM	#18
tompe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,452 Karma: 7185064 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Linköpng, Sweden Device: Kindle Voyage, Nexus 5, Kindle PW	The back button goes back one step so you might have to press it more than once.

05-10-2008, 08:25 AM	#20
slussen2 Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Málaga, Spain Device: Kindle Touch	Thanks for your input everyone! Tommy, so far, pressing the 'back' button has only been taking me back in the dictionary and not to the text I was reading. Maybe I should install the dictionaries on the SD card exactly as I did the new update? I'll try later today when I get time and report back. Thanks again, Mike

05-10-2008, 01:59 PM	#22
slussen2 Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Málaga, Spain Device: Kindle Touch	Hi ProfJulie, you seem to have caught the nub of the problem! I was pressing the 'back' instruction given by the 'enter' button after the dictionary lookup, instead of the second button from the bottom, as you indicated. Now I can get back to my reading without undue delay. The whole business of installing the (Mobipocket) dictionaries - via mobipocket - is still mysterious to me though and when I get some time I'll relate what happens with my Gen3.

05-10-2008, 02:38 PM	#23
ProfJulie Evangelist Posts: 423 Karma: 890 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Device: whatever	Glad to help out! I caught the nub of the problem only because I recognized what you described....I got the same result before I figured out I was pressing the wrong button.

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