01-07-2013, 03:17 PM | #1 |
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PSR-T1 no connection to pc (solved)
Got myself a T1 last week. Got it after I read it is one of the better choices for pdf and I have already quite a bit books in pdf.
Now I run linux, so in order to get fast running I installed the Sony software in a virtual XP (virtualbox). Install went without problems, getting an AdobeID as well, had forgotten I already had one from years ago. But when I connected the T1 for the first time, XP goes through the motions of detecting new devices (including one names Sony PSR-T1) etc and it ends with "your device is ready to use". I ran the reader software but it doesn't seem to see the T1. Next I installed Calibre in the virtual XP and got the same result: T1 isn't seen. Now I tried installing Calibre in linux but it ended with some missing stuff that I haven't resolved yet. And I do not like the way Calibre forces you to organise your books. I store by subject, not author, the author is the least important info for me. Of most books I don't even know the author. And my labrary contains also related non-bookform information. So, is there a simple way to get books on the T1: - without having to use the sony software - having to find another pc with xp - alternative to Calibre so I don't have to keep 2 copies of my books. Last edited by Havoc; 01-08-2013 at 01:42 PM. |
01-07-2013, 03:19 PM | #2 |
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When you plug your T1 into the USB when you are using Linux, is the T1 seen? If so, the T1 works and your virtual XP does not.
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01-08-2013, 01:39 PM | #3 |
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Ok, got it. Clear case of PEBKAC and RTFM...
When it shows "USB connected" it isn't connected, the bloody label below that says "data transmission mode" (in dutch) is a button that has to be clicked in order to make a connection with the pc. Stupid Sony user interface. Just like that NEX3 and DVD player. Works fine but the UI... |
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