PRS-300 isn't showing up in ADE

readerlover · 11-26-2014, 01:12 PM

My PRS-300 isn't showing up in ADE and I've formatted the internal memory and everything. How do I get it to show up in ADE so I can put my library books on it? I use only Calibre and have completely uninstalled the Reader software since Sony doesn't support it anymore. Do I have to authorize the Reader via Kobo or what do I do?

readerlover · 11-26-2014, 05:35 PM

I found out that if you don't have the Reader software installed, the reader won't show up in ADE, which is ridiculous!

JSWolf · 11-26-2014, 05:39 PM

Use Calibre instead for managing your eBooks. The 300 will show up just fine and you'll have a lot more options such as having the collections created for you and the eBooks stored in the collections all done very neatly.

readerlover · 11-27-2014, 10:51 AM

I do use Calibre for managing my ebooks. I need ADE for the library books which requires the Sony Software to be installed.

JSWolf · 11-27-2014, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by readerlover

I do use Calibre for managing my ebooks. I need ADE for the library books which requires the Sony Software to be installed.

Drag the library eBooks into Calibre and use Calibre to move them to the 300. When you finish with the library books, delete them from the 300, Calibre, and ADE.

eschwartz · 11-27-2014, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Drag the library eBooks into Calibre and use Calibre to move them to the 300. When you finish with the library books, delete them from the 300, Calibre, and ADE.

That would be good advice... except it seems from the OP that the reader is not yet authorized with the Adobe ID.

readerlover · 11-28-2014, 10:50 AM

How do I go about authorizing the Reader with the Adobe ID?

eschwartz · 11-28-2014, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by readerlover

How do I go about authorizing the Reader with the Adobe ID?

Dunno, I've never had one.

Can you do it if you reinstall Sony Reader?

readerlover · 11-28-2014, 12:17 PM

I have the software installed, if that's what you're asking.

khalleron · 12-01-2014, 09:52 AM

I was having the same problem with my T1. This is what fixed it for me - uninstall the Reader for PC and download and install a fresh copy from Sony Support. Be sure your reader is plugged directly into your computer and not in a USB hub.

I hope this works for you, too.

Edited to add: If your computer is authorized in ADE, the Reader for PC software will automatically authorize your reader to the same account. Click on the 'i' in the upper right corner and wait a couple of minutes.

readerlover · 12-05-2014, 05:28 PM

Which program has the 'i'? I can't find it in the Reader Library and I've downloaded the one from Sony Support and installed it and also have ADE installed. Help!

khalleron · 12-05-2014, 06:45 PM

In Reader for PC (NOT Reader Library), the 'i' is in the upper right hand corner in a blue circle. Be sure you're using the latest software.

readerlover · 12-05-2014, 07:37 PM

The only download available is the Reader Library. What do I do?

khalleron · 12-05-2014, 11:37 PM

What is your operating system? I'm on Windows 7 and I see Reader for PC AND Reader Library. Windows XP is the only one where Reader for PC does not show up.

https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model...3#/downloadTab

readerlover · 12-06-2014, 12:18 AM

Windows XP of course. Thanks for the help Kate!

11-26-2014, 01:12 PM	#1
readerlover Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 1243984 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-300	PRS-300 isn't showing up in ADE My PRS-300 isn't showing up in ADE and I've formatted the internal memory and everything. How do I get it to show up in ADE so I can put my library books on it? I use only Calibre and have completely uninstalled the Reader software since Sony doesn't support it anymore. Do I have to authorize the Reader via Kobo or what do I do? Last edited by readerlover; 11-26-2014 at 01:23 PM. Reason: Add additional information.

12-01-2014, 09:52 AM	#10
khalleron Kate Posts: 1,683 Karma: 3165009 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, United States Device: Nexus 7 2013, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Forma	I was having the same problem with my T1. This is what fixed it for me - uninstall the Reader for PC and download and install a fresh copy from Sony Support. Be sure your reader is plugged directly into your computer and not in a USB hub. I hope this works for you, too. Edited to add: If your computer is authorized in ADE, the Reader for PC software will automatically authorize your reader to the same account. Click on the 'i' in the upper right corner and wait a couple of minutes. Last edited by khalleron; 12-01-2014 at 05:58 PM.

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11-26-2014, 05:35 PM	#2
readerlover Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 1243984 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-300	I found out that if you don't have the Reader software installed, the reader won't show up in ADE, which is ridiculous!

11-26-2014, 05:39 PM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,983 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Use Calibre instead for managing your eBooks. The 300 will show up just fine and you'll have a lot more options such as having the collections created for you and the eBooks stored in the collections all done very neatly.

11-27-2014, 10:51 AM	#4
readerlover Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 1243984 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-300	I do use Calibre for managing my ebooks. I need ADE for the library books which requires the Sony Software to be installed.

11-28-2014, 10:50 AM	#7
readerlover Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 1243984 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-300	How do I go about authorizing the Reader with the Adobe ID?

11-28-2014, 12:17 PM	#9
readerlover Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 1243984 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-300	I have the software installed, if that's what you're asking.

12-05-2014, 05:28 PM	#11
readerlover Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 1243984 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-300	Which program has the 'i'? I can't find it in the Reader Library and I've downloaded the one from Sony Support and installed it and also have ADE installed. Help!

12-05-2014, 06:45 PM	#12
khalleron Kate Posts: 1,683 Karma: 3165009 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, United States Device: Nexus 7 2013, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Forma	In Reader for PC (NOT Reader Library), the 'i' is in the upper right hand corner in a blue circle. Be sure you're using the latest software.

12-05-2014, 07:37 PM	#13
readerlover Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 1243984 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-300	The only download available is the Reader Library. What do I do?

12-05-2014, 11:37 PM	#14
khalleron Kate Posts: 1,683 Karma: 3165009 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, United States Device: Nexus 7 2013, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Forma	What is your operating system? I'm on Windows 7 and I see Reader for PC AND Reader Library. Windows XP is the only one where Reader for PC does not show up. https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model...3#/downloadTab

12-06-2014, 12:18 AM	#15
readerlover Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 1243984 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-300	Windows XP of course. Thanks for the help Kate!

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