Losing place in the book.

Brad · 09-18-2008, 08:18 AM

I know this was talked about months ago, but I got tired of waiting for firmware updates that might fix the problem that I set my Cybook aside for awhile.

My Cybook does not seem to remember what page I was on when I left off reading so it's like starting over every time I resume.

I have looked through the treads and can't seem to find the ones that dealt with this problem. If someone can direct me to the threads I would appreciate it.

HarryT · 09-18-2008, 08:24 AM

The problem is generally caused by a corrupt file system. Do a "chkdsk". Never, EVER, unplug the USB cable without using the "Safely Remove Hardware" tool. Have you been doing so?

Brad · 09-18-2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The problem is generally caused by a corrupt file system. Do a "chkdsk". Never, EVER, unplug the USB cable without using the "Safely Remove Hardware" tool. Have you been doing so?

I don't think so. The problem cropped up very shortly after purchase which has been some time ago so my memory is fuzzy.

>>chkdsk

I use a Mac to add content, do I chkdsk form the Mac or does the Cybook have this function in the OS?

HarryT · 09-18-2008, 08:36 AM

Use whatever tool you'd use on a Mac to check the integrity of a disk's file system. I'm afraid I don't know enough about Macs to know what that might be.

Slite · 09-18-2008, 08:40 AM

If using Mac OS X, which is a BSD derivative, I guess there is a fschk command line utility, don't know if there is a GUI equivalent of it though

HarryT · 09-18-2008, 08:43 AM

Alternatively, reflash the Gen3 with the "796fmt" version of the firmware reflasher. This will recreate the internal disk partion completely, and will almost certainly fix the problem. Once it is fixed, make sure that you always dismount the disk correctly before unplugging the cable.

The download URL for the full firmware reflasher is here.

Note that this will completely "wipe" the internal memory of the Gen3, so make sure that you have a backup copy of your books, fonts, etc, before using it.

pilotbob · 09-18-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slite

If using Mac OS X, which is a BSD derivative, I guess there is a fschk command line utility, don't know if there is a GUI equivalent of it though

I think Disk Utility has something to check it. Not sure, I'm not on my Mac right now.

BOb

Brad · 09-19-2008, 09:10 AM

Thanks very much! I ran the Mac GUI disk repair utility and a quick test seems to have done the trick.

Again, thank you very much.

HarryT · 09-19-2008, 09:13 AM

Glad to hear that it's worked. Remember to dismount the device before unplugging the cable from now on

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09-18-2008, 08:18 AM	#1
Brad Zealot Posts: 107 Karma: 201 Join Date: Sep 2004 Device: Cybook Gen3 / EB1150 /iPhone	Losing place in the book. I know this was talked about months ago, but I got tired of waiting for firmware updates that might fix the problem that I set my Cybook aside for awhile. My Cybook does not seem to remember what page I was on when I left off reading so it's like starting over every time I resume. I have looked through the treads and can't seem to find the ones that dealt with this problem. If someone can direct me to the threads I would appreciate it.

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09-18-2008, 08:24 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The problem is generally caused by a corrupt file system. Do a "chkdsk". Never, EVER, unplug the USB cable without using the "Safely Remove Hardware" tool. Have you been doing so?

09-18-2008, 08:36 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Use whatever tool you'd use on a Mac to check the integrity of a disk's file system. I'm afraid I don't know enough about Macs to know what that might be.

09-18-2008, 08:40 AM	#5
Slite Icanhasdonuts? Posts: 2,837 Karma: 532407 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mölnbo, Sweden Device: Kobo Aura 2nd edition, Kobo Clara HD	If using Mac OS X, which is a BSD derivative, I guess there is a fschk command line utility, don't know if there is a GUI equivalent of it though

09-18-2008, 08:43 AM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Alternatively, reflash the Gen3 with the "796fmt" version of the firmware reflasher. This will recreate the internal disk partion completely, and will almost certainly fix the problem. Once it is fixed, make sure that you always dismount the disk correctly before unplugging the cable. The download URL for the full firmware reflasher is here. Note that this will completely "wipe" the internal memory of the Gen3, so make sure that you have a backup copy of your books, fonts, etc, before using it.

09-19-2008, 09:10 AM	#8
Brad Zealot Posts: 107 Karma: 201 Join Date: Sep 2004 Device: Cybook Gen3 / EB1150 /iPhone	Thanks very much! I ran the Mac GUI disk repair utility and a quick test seems to have done the trick. Again, thank you very much.

09-19-2008, 09:13 AM	#9
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Glad to hear that it's worked. Remember to dismount the device before unplugging the cable from now on .