PRS-T1 T1 Tips

nindustrial · 12-12-2011, 01:53 PM

Not sure if we already have a list of tips specific to the T1, but thought it would be good to start one. Here's a few I have noticed:

- from the Home screen, hit the 'menu' buttton (right-most silver button), to display the time in the notification bar up-top

- tap the top-right corner of any page to create/delete a bookmark (i know it's in the manuals and quick-start guide, but still useful)

Nicko · 12-12-2011, 04:03 PM

Thanks for those tips. The Manual isn't that easy to find things.

caribbean_spur · 12-12-2011, 04:34 PM

In those lines, can somebody tell me how to check the battery level? there is the icon, but is there a way to get actual number of the level?

P90Puma · 12-12-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nindustrial

- from the Home screen, hit the 'menu' buttton (right-most silver button), to display the time in the notification bar up-top

Cool! Thanks, wish it did this from the ebook!

nindustrial · 12-13-2011, 11:45 AM

Another one that may be obvious - for you smartphone users out there with tethering, connect your T1 to your phone's virtual hotspot = instant portable internet for immediate ebook downloads on the fly.

Bear 100 · 12-13-2011, 12:07 PM

First post! Wife is getting me a T1 for X-mas. I looked all the e-readers in stores and liked the feel of the Sony best.

The glossy frame did bother me, but I had the same glare problem on another piece of plastic on an electronic item. The fix is simple. Get a scotchbrite pad (or equivalent) from the home store. Be sure to get the finest pad they have. Alternatively the glass cooktop cleaning pads work also.

Simply rub until you reach the desired level of glossyness. I would recommend putting some masking tape on the screen and buttons just in case you slip. If you are unsure and want to try it out, use one of the edges which also has the glossy surface. If it does not work to your liking, you

only have a bit of edge that is hardly seen.

Bear100

David58117 · 12-13-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear 100

First post! Wife is getting me a T1 for X-mas. I looked all the e-readers in stores and liked the feel of the Sony best.

The glossy frame did bother me, but I had the same glare problem on another piece of plastic on an electronic item. The fix is simple. Get a scotchbrite pad (or equivalent) from the home store. Be sure to get the finest pad they have. Alternatively the glass cooktop cleaning pads work also.

Simply rub until you reach the desired level of glossyness. I would recommend putting some masking tape on the screen and buttons just in case you slip. If you are unsure and want to try it out, use one of the edges which also has the glossy surface. If it does not work to your liking, you

only have a bit of edge that is hardly seen.

Bear100

Or you can simply order a black matte decalgirl skin and keep your warranty in place.

seajewel · 12-13-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by David58117

Or you can simply order a black matte decalgirl skin and keep your warranty in place.

Agreed. I thought the matte black-skinned T1 was very handsome (in pictures). Much better than the glossy black default.

Bear 100 · 12-13-2011, 12:45 PM

No doubt you can do that, just another option for those who would rather put the $ towards books. Not sure that this would void the warranty? Just look at my cell phone which has gotten the glossy worn from the phone from regular use.

thomasn75 · 12-13-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nindustrial

Another one that may be obvious - for you smartphone users out there with tethering, connect your T1 to your phone's virtual hotspot = instant portable internet for immediate ebook downloads on the fly.

what an absolutely brilliant suggestion - i never even thought of that. i am now connecting my t1 to my htc phone and it works great. thank you very much for tip and keep them comming

thomas

cfrizz · 12-13-2011, 08:11 PM

I'm too busy reading my books to notice any glossyness. You people sure are finicky!

Nicko · 12-13-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cfrizz

I'm too busy reading my books to notice any glossyness. You people sure are finicky!

That is what I always think. It never worrys me.

petercreasey · 12-13-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

That is what I always think. It never worrys me.

Ditto!!

Shopaholic · 12-13-2011, 11:38 PM

Why would you even consider damaging your new reader?? That's ridiculous to me.

Harmon · 12-14-2011, 12:36 AM

The biggest thing for me is Dropbox.

I set up a dedicated folder in Dropbox for my Instapaper articles. Once a day, I go into my Instapaper account on my web browser, and upload my latest articles to the Dropbox folder using the ePub converter. I can do this from any computer, and my iPad or iPhone. I have Dropbox set up as my Home Page on the T1, so I can download the compiled articles file for the day to the T1, as a separate book. Each article shows up as a link in the table of contents.

I also put an alias to my calibre library into Dropbox, so I can add any book I have to the T1 so long as I can find a wireless hotspot - like MacDonalds.

12-12-2011, 01:53 PM	#1
nindustrial Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 16244 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: PRS-T1	T1 Tips Not sure if we already have a list of tips specific to the T1, but thought it would be good to start one. Here's a few I have noticed: - from the Home screen, hit the 'menu' buttton (right-most silver button), to display the time in the notification bar up-top - tap the top-right corner of any page to create/delete a bookmark (i know it's in the manuals and quick-start guide, but still useful) Last edited by nindustrial; 12-12-2011 at 02:59 PM.

12-13-2011, 12:07 PM	#6
Bear 100 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 185098 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Sony T1	Reduce the Gloss First post! Wife is getting me a T1 for X-mas. I looked all the e-readers in stores and liked the feel of the Sony best. The glossy frame did bother me, but I had the same glare problem on another piece of plastic on an electronic item. The fix is simple. Get a scotchbrite pad (or equivalent) from the home store. Be sure to get the finest pad they have. Alternatively the glass cooktop cleaning pads work also. Simply rub until you reach the desired level of glossyness. I would recommend putting some masking tape on the screen and buttons just in case you slip. If you are unsure and want to try it out, use one of the edges which also has the glossy surface. If it does not work to your liking, you only have a bit of edge that is hardly seen. Bear100

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Nicko Groupie Posts: 184 Karma: 5590 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kindle Paperwhite3	Thanks for those tips. The Manual isn't that easy to find things.

12-12-2011, 04:34 PM	#3
caribbean_spur Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 7586 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Sony daily edition 950	In those lines, can somebody tell me how to check the battery level? there is the icon, but is there a way to get actual number of the level?

12-13-2011, 11:45 AM	#5
nindustrial Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 16244 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: PRS-T1	Another one that may be obvious - for you smartphone users out there with tethering, connect your T1 to your phone's virtual hotspot = instant portable internet for immediate ebook downloads on the fly.

12-13-2011, 12:45 PM	#9
Bear 100 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 185098 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Sony T1	No doubt you can do that, just another option for those who would rather put the $ towards books. Not sure that this would void the warranty? Just look at my cell phone which has gotten the glossy worn from the phone from regular use.

12-13-2011, 08:11 PM	#11
cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,566 Karma: 36389706 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	I'm too busy reading my books to notice any glossyness. You people sure are finicky!

12-13-2011, 11:38 PM	#14
Shopaholic Cockatoo Mom! Posts: 1,509 Karma: 1812695 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: PW4, Kobo: A1, Clara, Libra 2, iPad Pro 11, iPad Mini	Why would you even consider damaging your new reader?? That's ridiculous to me.

12-14-2011, 12:36 AM	#15
Harmon King of the Bongo Drums Posts: 1,630 Karma: 5927225 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Excelsior! (Strange...)	The biggest thing for me is Dropbox. I set up a dedicated folder in Dropbox for my Instapaper articles. Once a day, I go into my Instapaper account on my web browser, and upload my latest articles to the Dropbox folder using the ePub converter. I can do this from any computer, and my iPad or iPhone. I have Dropbox set up as my Home Page on the T1, so I can download the compiled articles file for the day to the T1, as a separate book. Each article shows up as a link in the table of contents. I also put an alias to my calibre library into Dropbox, so I can add any book I have to the T1 so long as I can find a wireless hotspot - like MacDonalds.

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