PRS-505

eisendm · 07-28-2010, 01:50 PM

Hi all,

I recently got a "new" PRS-505 fron SONY because my first device stopped working. I installed the new bookstore software, registered my new book, and then attempted to upload my books to the new reader. Every time I try this, it either freezes the software, or downloads all of the books and then I can't open them. All of my books show up in the list, but when I attempt to read one, it says "locked file" or something similar. Does anyone know how to fix this? All of my books are from the sony bookstore, so I am not trying to upload any other format.

Thanks!
Dawn

neilmarr · 07-28-2010, 01:52 PM

Sounds like you've been DRMd, Dawn. Hold for an expert. Good to have your company. Best wishes. Neil

Worldwalker · 07-28-2010, 03:42 PM

Yep, you're a victim of DRM restrictions.

You have to authorize your new 505. Unfortunately, despite being a 505 owner myself, I can't tell you how to do that, because I don't buy DRM-restricted ebooks -- partly as a matter of principle, and partly so I don't have to deal with situations like you're in now. However, someone will undoubtedly be along soon who can do something much more useful than prattle about DRM. Until then, possibly a check of your owner's manual (it's an ebook) or the Sony website might help.

RSaunders · 07-28-2010, 04:25 PM

OK, I hate it when the answer is "It depends", but ...

If you have bought protected stuff from Sony, then you need to go to the Sony store and associate your new Reader with your account. You might want to remove your old one, just to conserve your available slots.

Same sort of deal with Adobe DRM Editions. Under the Library function click on authorize computers and follow along with the Wizard.

neilmarr · 07-29-2010, 04:59 AM

There are ways and means of stripping the detested DRM, Dawn, but we're not allowed to discuss them openly here because they're only borderline legal. My advice would be to chalk up your earlier purchases to experience and to avoid in future ebooks that carry any type of Digital Rights Management restrictions as you re-build your library. Best wishes. Neil

eisendm · 07-29-2010, 10:08 PM

Thanks for your help. I did authorize my new one, and can't figure out how to deauthorize the old one. Can anyone help with that?

Thanks
Dawn

07-28-2010, 01:50 PM	#1
eisendm Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: prs-505	PRS-505 Hi all, I recently got a "new" PRS-505 fron SONY because my first device stopped working. I installed the new bookstore software, registered my new book, and then attempted to upload my books to the new reader. Every time I try this, it either freezes the software, or downloads all of the books and then I can't open them. All of my books show up in the list, but when I attempt to read one, it says "locked file" or something similar. Does anyone know how to fix this? All of my books are from the sony bookstore, so I am not trying to upload any other format. Thanks! Dawn

07-29-2010, 04:59 AM	#5
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	There are ways and means of stripping the detested DRM, Dawn, but we're not allowed to discuss them openly here because they're only borderline legal. My advice would be to chalk up your earlier purchases to experience and to avoid in future ebooks that carry any type of Digital Rights Management restrictions as you re-build your library. Best wishes. Neil Attached Images

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07-28-2010, 01:52 PM	#2
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Sounds like you've been DRMd, Dawn. Hold for an expert. Good to have your company. Best wishes. Neil

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Worldwalker Curmudgeon Posts: 3,085 Karma: 722357 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: PRS-505	Yep, you're a victim of DRM restrictions. You have to authorize your new 505. Unfortunately, despite being a 505 owner myself, I can't tell you how to do that, because I don't buy DRM-restricted ebooks -- partly as a matter of principle, and partly so I don't have to deal with situations like you're in now. However, someone will undoubtedly be along soon who can do something much more useful than prattle about DRM. Until then, possibly a check of your owner's manual (it's an ebook) or the Sony website might help.

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RSaunders Groupie Posts: 162 Karma: 2054 Join Date: Jan 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500	OK, I hate it when the answer is "It depends", but ... If you have bought protected stuff from Sony, then you need to go to the Sony store and associate your new Reader with your account. You might want to remove your old one, just to conserve your available slots. Same sort of deal with Adobe DRM Editions. Under the Library function click on authorize computers and follow along with the Wizard.

07-29-2010, 10:08 PM	#6
eisendm Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: prs-505	Thanks for your help. I did authorize my new one, and can't figure out how to deauthorize the old one. Can anyone help with that? Thanks Dawn

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