PRS-350 Current book cover as the lock screen image ?

Bluedot · 01-25-2011, 01:37 PM

Hi,

Is it possible to set the reader to use the cover of the book I'm currently reading as the lock screen image ?

Thanks.

kartu · 01-25-2011, 01:58 PM

Nope, at least not at the moment.

There is a similar a FR for alternative firmware, but hard to predict, how long it will take to implement.

emonti8384 · 01-25-2011, 02:38 PM

If you save it as a picture and then use it as a screensaver, like you wouold any other picture. Is that what ur asking?

SeaBookGuy · 01-25-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emonti8384

If you save it as a picture and then use it as a screensaver, like you would any other picture. Is that what ur asking?

Exactly - you'd have to change it manually for each book.

Terisa de morgan · 01-25-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaBookGuy

Exactly - you'd have to change it manually for each book.

Yes, in the same way I do it

elemenoP · 01-25-2011, 03:49 PM

And also you'd first have to extract the book cover image from the epub file. That would be easier if you use Calibre.

Terisa de morgan · 01-25-2011, 03:50 PM

In an ePub file, there're easy ways to extract it (winzip, for example, if you're in windows).

rhadin · 01-25-2011, 04:02 PM

Terisa, how do you do it?

Terisa de morgan · 01-25-2011, 04:05 PM

I rename the book to Book.zip and I use Winzip to open it and extract the image. Later, I rename it againt to Book.epub. I put the cover in my Sony as a picture and I choose it as the only stand-bay picture.

I don't know if I've answered you.

SeaBookGuy · 01-25-2011, 05:04 PM

Isn't is just as easy to save the cover image from Goodreads or Amazon, than extract it?

Bookworm_Girl · 01-25-2011, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaBookGuy

Isn't is just as easy to save the cover image from Goodreads or Amazon, than extract it?

I think Goodreads is a better source than Amazon. That's what I've been doing but the resolution of the images isn't spectacular, typically less than the ereader screen. Probably not that noticeable on the 350 screen compared to my 950.

Terisa de morgan · 01-26-2011, 02:16 AM

I don't think it's easier, and it's slower. You have to look for the cover, check if has a right size (if it's too small it won't look good on the screen), if it's a bit small, you have to resize it... Do you think it's easier than extract?

Bookworm_Girl · 01-26-2011, 08:58 AM

It's not too slow for me. I have a goodreads account and use it to keep track of my current reads so I already have to lookup the book to add it to my goodreads list. There are multiple edition cover images to choose from on goodreads. Typically there is a Kindle edition, and it nearly always is the best quality image. Also, sometimes I like to choose from one of the other edition images like the UK because it is more interesting art than whatever came with US version. I have also downloaded more than one cover image for the same book if it's a long one just to keep from getting bored of the same screensaver.

Terisa de morgan · 01-26-2011, 09:21 AM

We're not talking about the pre-work. I do all that you say and I process all the books I purchase so I change css according to my preferences and I include the cover I like. From this point of view, I've nothing to do, I've got the cover when I copy my book to my Sony. But if we're talking after having your book ready, it's faster uncompress/extract/compress than surfing goodreads/amazon

Bookworm_Girl · 01-26-2011, 11:39 AM

I think it depends on your workflow. Your method is probably faster for you and my method is better for me. You are doing a lot of pre-process work to your EPUB so you already know what you are getting when you unpackage the file. I thought you had a very good suggestion, and I will have to try it in the future.

I manage my library with Sony Reader Library and not calibre. Many of my books have DRM, and often purchased books don't come with pretty cover images so I have to look them up. If I'm not doing all that pre-process work to change the CSS and metadata, then all I have to do is right-click the image in goodreads and download the file.

01-25-2011, 01:37 PM	#1
Bluedot Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350	Current book cover as the lock screen image ? Hi, Is it possible to set the reader to use the cover of the book I'm currently reading as the lock screen image ? Thanks.

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01-25-2011, 01:58 PM	#2
kartu PRS+ author Posts: 1,637 Karma: 2446233 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300, 505, 600, 650, 950	Nope, at least not at the moment. There is a similar a FR for alternative firmware, but hard to predict, how long it will take to implement.

01-25-2011, 02:38 PM	#3
emonti8384 browneyedgurl Posts: 523 Karma: 356470 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Warren, OH Device: PRS-505/950x2, PRS-600 silver, Galaxy III purple, T2 black	If you save it as a picture and then use it as a screensaver, like you wouold any other picture. Is that what ur asking?

01-25-2011, 03:49 PM	#6
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	And also you'd first have to extract the book cover image from the epub file. That would be easier if you use Calibre.

01-25-2011, 03:50 PM	#7
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,233 Karma: 11768331 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	In an ePub file, there're easy ways to extract it (winzip, for example, if you're in windows).

01-25-2011, 04:02 PM	#8
rhadin Literacy = Understanding Posts: 4,833 Karma: 59674358 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World of Books Device: Nook, Nook Tablet	Terisa, how do you do it?

01-25-2011, 04:05 PM	#9
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,233 Karma: 11768331 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	I rename the book to Book.zip and I use Winzip to open it and extract the image. Later, I rename it againt to Book.epub. I put the cover in my Sony as a picture and I choose it as the only stand-bay picture. I don't know if I've answered you.

01-25-2011, 05:04 PM	#10
SeaBookGuy Can one read too much? Posts: 2,015 Karma: 2487799 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Naples, FL Device: Kindle PW 3, Sony 350 and 650	Isn't is just as easy to save the cover image from Goodreads or Amazon, than extract it?

01-26-2011, 02:16 AM	#12
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,233 Karma: 11768331 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	I don't think it's easier, and it's slower. You have to look for the cover, check if has a right size (if it's too small it won't look good on the screen), if it's a bit small, you have to resize it... Do you think it's easier than extract?

01-26-2011, 08:58 AM	#13
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,871 Karma: 36507503 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	It's not too slow for me. I have a goodreads account and use it to keep track of my current reads so I already have to lookup the book to add it to my goodreads list. There are multiple edition cover images to choose from on goodreads. Typically there is a Kindle edition, and it nearly always is the best quality image. Also, sometimes I like to choose from one of the other edition images like the UK because it is more interesting art than whatever came with US version. I have also downloaded more than one cover image for the same book if it's a long one just to keep from getting bored of the same screensaver.

01-26-2011, 09:21 AM	#14
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,233 Karma: 11768331 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	We're not talking about the pre-work. I do all that you say and I process all the books I purchase so I change css according to my preferences and I include the cover I like. From this point of view, I've nothing to do, I've got the cover when I copy my book to my Sony. But if we're talking after having your book ready, it's faster uncompress/extract/compress than surfing goodreads/amazon

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01-26-2011, 11:39 AM	#15
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,871 Karma: 36507503 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	I think it depends on your workflow. Your method is probably faster for you and my method is better for me. You are doing a lot of pre-process work to your EPUB so you already know what you are getting when you unpackage the file. I thought you had a very good suggestion, and I will have to try it in the future. I manage my library with Sony Reader Library and not calibre. Many of my books have DRM, and often purchased books don't come with pretty cover images so I have to look them up. If I'm not doing all that pre-process work to change the CSS and metadata, then all I have to do is right-click the image in goodreads and download the file.