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Old 01-07-2010, 06:20 PM   #196
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After tinkering with different memory cards in my Camera I tried the same thing with the reader. I had some cheap standard SD-cards and some Ultra II SD-Cards form Sandisk.
In my opinion, page turning times got a little quicker by using faster cards. I then tried an Ultra II Memory-Stick and again had the feeling that it was a little quicker than the SD-Card. Probably because Memory-Stick system is from Sony, so they can probably implement the hardware better.

Ok, here's the one that really wowed me:
Internal memory is usually faster than any external memory (see also buffer in cameras). I'm often extracting jpgs from pdfs and it takes about 7 secs to turn a page (go to the next picture) from an Ultra II Memory-Stick. When I placed the jpgs into the internal reader memory, I got down to 3-4 secs which is only half the time.

I'm not sure if that was obvious. I latently knew (at least from my camera where burst mode provides better rates with faster memory) but never tried before. So this might help others, too.

PS: Kartu, I think PRS+ is really awesome, too. (German usage manual uploaded)
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Old 02-23-2010, 11:19 AM   #197
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Old 07-26-2010, 03:06 PM   #198
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prs 505 - lrf vs epub

Have been using the 505 for a year or so always converting to and loading the Sony lrf format. Recently loaded an epub formatted book and found the 505 handled all functions faster/more smoothly - font size chances, page jumping, etc.

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Old 07-28-2010, 10:31 AM   #199
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help me!!

I seem to have lost the source view from the side of my reader library. without it i'm pretty stuck, and can't seem to get it back or remember how I got rid of it. Any Ideas???
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Old 07-28-2010, 03:02 PM   #200
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I seem to have lost the source view from the side of my reader library. without it i'm pretty stuck, and can't seem to get it back or remember how I got rid of it. Any Ideas???
Try to search on the Forum. I think the similar problem has been solved in the past few days.
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Old 07-30-2010, 01:59 PM   #201
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OK, I found it on another Forum (Sony):
http://sonyreader.proboards.com/inde...=79&page=1#213
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Old 09-13-2010, 12:52 PM   #202
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Smile Battery Rundown and Touchscreen Problems

Hi all,

I just spent the entire weekend resetting and trying to figure out why my battery was running down so quickly. Eventually, my touchscreen was also giving problems.

Solution: Clean around the edges of the screen. Apparently when dust particles, other microscopic elements and other "crumbs" get between, it affects both battery and touchscreen. Did it and so far everything seems to be working okay.
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Old 09-13-2010, 01:01 PM   #203
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Hi all,

I just spent the entire weekend resetting and trying to figure out why my battery was running down so quickly. Eventually, my touchscreen was also giving problems.

Solution: Clean around the edges of the screen. Apparently when dust particles, other microscopic elements and other "crumbs" get between, it affects both battery and touchscreen. Did it and so far everything seems to be working okay.
I can understand the touchscreen thing, but how does that effect the battery?
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Old 09-13-2010, 03:32 PM   #204
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I can understand the touchscreen thing, but how does that effect the battery?
The battery power is used partly by touch. When touchscreen is constantly being pressed, it is processing and therefore the battery is drained faster is there is the constant pressure. I have had full bars for the last 10 hours when I would lose one bar per 4 hours...
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Old 10-07-2010, 02:43 PM   #205
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Seeking a Protective Bag for my Reader

Allright...I am not trying to sound too wierd but...here goes. I am a chick and as such I need a purse to carry around all of my crapola. I am NOT however a girly chick that requires an inverted 10 Gallon Hat. I need a purse to carry my wallet and sunglasses, my cigs, my BB and of course....MY READER. I am looking for an electronics carry all with a little extra room. Any thoughts on my prediciment??? jus lookin for a not too big bag for my stuff that will also provide protection for my reader
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Old 11-03-2010, 06:17 PM   #206
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Allright...I am not trying to sound too wierd but...here goes. I am a chick and as such I need a purse to carry around all of my crapola. I am NOT however a girly chick that requires an inverted 10 Gallon Hat. I need a purse to carry my wallet and sunglasses, my cigs, my BB and of course....MY READER. I am looking for an electronics carry all with a little extra room. Any thoughts on my prediciment??? jus lookin for a not too big bag for my stuff that will also provide protection for my reader
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Old 01-25-2011, 03:40 PM   #207
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I'm not sure if this is the best place for the info, but I called Sony to ask what was the optimal size to create .pdf's for my PRS-300. They told me:

Width = 3.47 “
Height = 4.54 “


Hope this helps someone else!
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Old 02-09-2011, 09:05 PM   #208
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Old 02-10-2011, 10:26 AM   #209
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Hi everybody. On the subject of a bag to carry your eBook, I use a small camera bag, which holds my eBook, Archos 5, Archos 704 and Nintendo DSi in the main pocket. The top net pocket holds a SatNav and bluetooth earpiece and the front outside pocket holds a Sony PSP. They are all held safe in this padded bag which is easily carried around.

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Old 02-10-2011, 10:28 AM   #210
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The Sony PSP charger also fits the eReader.

Saved me having to buy another charger.
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