DR800 DR800S has arrived - what now?

Albyr · 05-19-2010, 01:46 PM

My DR800S arrived this morning. Other than putting books onto it, what else should I do? Are there any must-have programs I should install? (Not that I've no idea how to install them BTW.)

Basically, which DR800S beginner threads on mobileread should I be reading?

JRG · 05-19-2010, 03:02 PM

Given your interest in reading 8.5x11 PDF documents, you might check out GregorRichard's TechPDF:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81219

That might give you easier viewing of your screenplays.

TGS · 05-19-2010, 03:30 PM

Congratulations!
Don't know if they are shipping with the new firmware, but you can get it from here

It adds a lot of functionality and makes the unit much more useful.

Shaggy · 05-19-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TGS

Don't know if they are shipping with the new firmware.

I would assume not, since it's still beta.

Albyr · 05-19-2010, 04:27 PM

It's been charging for hours now (couple of hours at work, plus four hours at home) and the orange light is still orange, not green. I've been turning on occasionally to check progress and the battery keeps saying "99% available". Is this normal? Does the battery require a few 'cycles' to get to normal behaviour? I've turned it on a few times, looked at a couple of pages at work running on battery. Should I leave it charging? Or just start using properly?

Shaggy · 05-19-2010, 04:30 PM

These are both known issues.

There's a bug in the firmware that can prevent it from turning green. It only effects the LED, not the charging itself.
It takes a couple charge/discharge cycles before the battery meter is fully calibrated. That may be why it's saying 99% instead of 100%.

It sounds to me like you're good to go and can start using it.

Albyr · 05-20-2010, 02:39 PM

Is there any way to sort "books" into directories? I've made subdirectories underneath the "Books" directory in the memory, but everything just appears in one long list. I'd like to separate books from screenplays from comics from papers. Is this possible?

Albyr · 05-20-2010, 03:16 PM

And is there a way to skip to a particular page in a PDF? I don't want to have to click the button a hundred times to get to page 100!

mgmueller · 05-20-2010, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albyr

Is there any way to sort "books" into directories? I've made subdirectories underneath the "Books" directory in the memory, but everything just appears in one long list. I'd like to separate books from screenplays from comics from papers. Is this possible?

Yes. Search for "folder hack" in this forum. (*)
Just adding a single line to DR.ini and you've got folder view (the "flat structure" still remains available, you can have both).

(*) For example, the hack is described somewhere in the middle of my thread "unboxing DR 800"

Shaggy · 05-20-2010, 03:33 PM

FYI, the beta firmware supports a new advanced option to turn on folder support, so that you don't need to do the "hack" previously mentioned.

Regarding your other question, the beta firmware also has a new "goto page" feature that does exactly what you're asking about.

Shaggy · 05-20-2010, 03:36 PM

As a followup to my previous post, the beta software doesn't seem to have any major bugs in it. It's been very stable for me (and most others from what I can tell on here). I would highly recommend trying it out, since it adds a LOT of functionality to the device (especially about things you're specifically asking for).

You can easily revert back to the original firmware if you decide to.

HansTWN · 05-20-2010, 08:08 PM

Go ahead and flash the new firmware. Except for some minor problems with battery life you will be glad you did.

zacitana · 05-21-2010, 07:17 AM

I didn't want to open a new thread but I have the same question(s) as Albyr - I want to install (or whatever you do with it) the beta firmware on my new DR800S (it's finally here!

), just don't know how (I'm a complete n00b regarding gadgets and firmware, don't know the first thing about it) - help is much appreciated

jm35 · 05-21-2010, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zacitana

... I want to install (or whatever you do with it) the beta firmware on my new DR800S ..., just don't know how (I'm a complete n00b regarding gadgets and firmware, don't know the first thing about it) - help is much appreciated

This IREX blog post has step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing the 2.0 beta firmware update: http://i-to-i.irexnet.com/...dr800s-and-sg-2-0-software-available/ . Be sure to download the correct zip file for your device, either dr800s or dr800sg.

zacitana · 05-21-2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jm35

This IREX blog post has step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing the 2.0 beta firmware update: http://i-to-i.irexnet.com/...dr800s-and-sg-2-0-software-available/ . Be sure to download the correct zip file for your device, either dr800s or dr800sg.

ok, I did it, it works beautifully, thank you very much

(may I at this point express how delighted I am with DR800?

)

I'm about to install the FBReader, are there any other useful applications that could be recommended?

05-19-2010, 01:46 PM	#1
Albyr Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	DR800S has arrived - what now? My DR800S arrived this morning. Other than putting books onto it, what else should I do? Are there any must-have programs I should install? (Not that I've no idea how to install them BTW.) Basically, which DR800S beginner threads on mobileread should I be reading?

05-19-2010, 04:30 PM	#6
Shaggy Wizard Posts: 4,293 Karma: 529619 Join Date: May 2007 Device: iRex iLiad, DR800SG	These are both known issues. There's a bug in the firmware that can prevent it from turning green. It only effects the LED, not the charging itself. It takes a couple charge/discharge cycles before the battery meter is fully calibrated. That may be why it's saying 99% instead of 100%. It sounds to me like you're good to go and can start using it.

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05-19-2010, 03:02 PM	#2
JRG Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: DR800SG	Given your interest in reading 8.5x11 PDF documents, you might check out GregorRichard's TechPDF: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81219 That might give you easier viewing of your screenplays.

05-19-2010, 03:30 PM	#3
TGS Country Member Posts: 9,058 Karma: 7676767 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Liseuse: Irex DR800. PRS 505 in the house, and the missus has an iPad.	Congratulations! Don't know if they are shipping with the new firmware, but you can get it from here It adds a lot of functionality and makes the unit much more useful.

05-19-2010, 04:27 PM	#5
Albyr Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	It's been charging for hours now (couple of hours at work, plus four hours at home) and the orange light is still orange, not green. I've been turning on occasionally to check progress and the battery keeps saying "99% available". Is this normal? Does the battery require a few 'cycles' to get to normal behaviour? I've turned it on a few times, looked at a couple of pages at work running on battery. Should I leave it charging? Or just start using properly?

05-20-2010, 02:39 PM	#7
Albyr Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	Is there any way to sort "books" into directories? I've made subdirectories underneath the "Books" directory in the memory, but everything just appears in one long list. I'd like to separate books from screenplays from comics from papers. Is this possible?

05-20-2010, 03:16 PM	#8
Albyr Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	And is there a way to skip to a particular page in a PDF? I don't want to have to click the button a hundred times to get to page 100!

05-20-2010, 03:33 PM	#10
Shaggy Wizard Posts: 4,293 Karma: 529619 Join Date: May 2007 Device: iRex iLiad, DR800SG	FYI, the beta firmware supports a new advanced option to turn on folder support, so that you don't need to do the "hack" previously mentioned. Regarding your other question, the beta firmware also has a new "goto page" feature that does exactly what you're asking about.

05-20-2010, 03:36 PM	#11
Shaggy Wizard Posts: 4,293 Karma: 529619 Join Date: May 2007 Device: iRex iLiad, DR800SG	As a followup to my previous post, the beta software doesn't seem to have any major bugs in it. It's been very stable for me (and most others from what I can tell on here). I would highly recommend trying it out, since it adds a LOT of functionality to the device (especially about things you're specifically asking for). You can easily revert back to the original firmware if you decide to.

05-20-2010, 08:08 PM	#12
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	Go ahead and flash the new firmware. Except for some minor problems with battery life you will be glad you did.

05-21-2010, 07:17 AM	#13
zacitana a happy reader Posts: 36 Karma: 76 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: iRex DR800S :))	I didn't want to open a new thread but I have the same question(s) as Albyr - I want to install (or whatever you do with it) the beta firmware on my new DR800S (it's finally here! ), just don't know how (I'm a complete n00b regarding gadgets and firmware, don't know the first thing about it) - help is much appreciated

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