Cannot see SD Card on PRS-505

mccande · 11-23-2008, 05:22 AM

When I connect my PRS-505 to my desktop PC I only see the main memory and not the SD card although Windows recognises both and opens up 2 Explorer windows.

On my laptop I always see both the main memory and the SD card.

What is wrong with the configuration on my desktop PC?

Thanks

FizzyWater · 12-07-2008, 06:35 PM

Just posted this on another thread:

I used Calibre to send books to my Reader for the first time last night. I have always used the SD card for books, leaving the plastic "space-holder" for the MemoryStick in place (to keep out dust).

But, for me anyway, Calibre wouldn't recognize the SD card if I didn't remove the fake MemoryStick first. It was as if it had to be one or the other, not both.

Don't know if it's the same problem - but you could give that a try...

CaptOzone · 12-08-2008, 06:44 AM

I've never had to do this, and I've been using the program for a while. I guess stranger things have happened, though.

I've had a problem with Calibre recognizing the SD Storage card in 0.04.111 - maybe the versions on the desktop and laptop are different? The OS can see the storage card fine, but Calibre can only see the internal memory.

Anyway, I've turned in a ticket as requested for the issue.

Could you let us know what versions you have on the Desktop and laptop? I'm just curious.

DCM

kjk · 12-09-2008, 02:43 PM

odd...I just had this same issue.
Mac OS X version.
Sony 5.05.
Thought my SD card had died.

carpii · 12-09-2008, 07:51 PM

I have the same problem on both Ubuntu and Windows.

I was previously trying a 16Gb SDCard with version 0.4.109 (I think) and that failed to detect the card. I was told it would only support 2G cards, so I went and bought one (even though Sony was able to read books copied manually onto the 16Gb card).

Now I see Calibre doesnt recognise the 2Gb either, even after upgrading to v0.4.112

I can send to main memory no problems, and also copy to the card manually, but neither of these options are ideal

Thanks

kovidgoyal · 12-09-2008, 08:43 PM

This problem should be fixed in the next release (113)

ProDigit · 12-09-2008, 08:43 PM

try to erase the index file on the card (forgot which name and location).
Basically your card has a directory structure, one index file, and your personal files (books/audio/pictures).
Erase the index file,and restart the reader, and check if it works.

The reader will try to re-index, and with a lot of books that could take a while.

mccande · 12-10-2008, 04:05 AM

In my case the problem just disappeared (WinXP/PRS505)

FRom builf .109 when I plug in the PRS505 I see Windows recognising the two drives but the OS also recognises the devicd first as a PRS505 and the as a PRS700.

Since the I always see the SD card.

kovidgoyal · 12-10-2008, 04:07 AM

There's a bug in calibre that affects the detection of the PRS505 card (it misidentifies as a PRS700) will be fixed in next released.

CaptOzone · 12-13-2008, 08:54 AM

I tried 0.4.114 in WIndows, and while the OS sees both memory cards, neither one is seen in Calibre, and in fact it does not even show the reader as connected under Calibre.

I can't try under Linux as I use 64 bit Ubuntu, and I can't get it to install.

Let me know if you need info to look at this.

DCM

CaptOzone · 12-13-2008, 01:50 PM

I have installed a new machine with 32bit Ubuntu - Calibre runs, the OS sees the Storage on the PRS-505 - both internal and Storage Card, but Calibre sees no storage on the PRS-505, not even internal storage.

If I look where Calibre usually said the type of device connected, there is nothing there - its like it does not even see the reader now.

This is the exact same thing it does on the Windows machine under Calibre.

The Sony-eBook reader software under WIndows sees all the storage devices fine.

Let me know if I can provide you with machine specific information.

DCM

CaptOzone · 12-13-2008, 02:10 PM

Nevermind. For whatever reason, when I removed it from the Sony Reader software and put it back on Calibre, it worked perfectly.

Go figure.

DCM

carpii · 12-14-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

This problem should be fixed in the next release (113)

Thanks for listening

Calibre now recognises my Sony SD Card.
But interestingly so does Ubuntu now. Im not sure how that can be the result of upgrading Calibre though

Fledchen · 12-20-2008, 10:30 PM

I just installed 0.4.117 today, and I have the same SD card recognition problem. Windows XP will recognize the card in the reader, but Calibre does not.

kovidgoyal · 12-21-2008, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fledchen

I just installed 0.4.117 today, and I have the same SD card recognition problem. Windows XP will recognize the card in the reader, but Calibre does not.

Run

prs500 df

in a terminal and post the results (with your reader attached)

11-23-2008, 05:22 AM	#1
mccande Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: PRS-505	Cannot see SD Card on PRS-505 When I connect my PRS-505 to my desktop PC I only see the main memory and not the SD card although Windows recognises both and opens up 2 Explorer windows. On my laptop I always see both the main memory and the SD card. What is wrong with the configuration on my desktop PC? Thanks

12-10-2008, 04:05 AM	#8
mccande Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: PRS-505	Can now see SD card In my case the problem just disappeared (WinXP/PRS505) FRom builf .109 when I plug in the PRS505 I see Windows recognising the two drives but the OS also recognises the devicd first as a PRS505 and the as a PRS700. Since the I always see the SD card.

12-13-2008, 08:54 AM	#10
CaptOzone Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: PRS-505	Now in Windows it doesn't see either memory storage I tried 0.4.114 in WIndows, and while the OS sees both memory cards, neither one is seen in Calibre, and in fact it does not even show the reader as connected under Calibre. I can't try under Linux as I use 64 bit Ubuntu, and I can't get it to install. Let me know if you need info to look at this. DCM

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12-07-2008, 06:35 PM	#2
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	Just posted this on another thread: I used Calibre to send books to my Reader for the first time last night. I have always used the SD card for books, leaving the plastic "space-holder" for the MemoryStick in place (to keep out dust). But, for me anyway, Calibre wouldn't recognize the SD card if I didn't remove the fake MemoryStick first. It was as if it had to be one or the other, not both. Don't know if it's the same problem - but you could give that a try...

12-08-2008, 06:44 AM	#3
CaptOzone Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: PRS-505	I've never had to do this, and I've been using the program for a while. I guess stranger things have happened, though. I've had a problem with Calibre recognizing the SD Storage card in 0.04.111 - maybe the versions on the desktop and laptop are different? The OS can see the storage card fine, but Calibre can only see the internal memory. Anyway, I've turned in a ticket as requested for the issue. Could you let us know what versions you have on the Desktop and laptop? I'm just curious. DCM

12-09-2008, 02:43 PM	#4
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	odd...I just had this same issue. Mac OS X version. Sony 5.05. Thought my SD card had died.

12-09-2008, 07:51 PM	#5
carpii Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 16 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Iliad or Sony	I have the same problem on both Ubuntu and Windows. I was previously trying a 16Gb SDCard with version 0.4.109 (I think) and that failed to detect the card. I was told it would only support 2G cards, so I went and bought one (even though Sony was able to read books copied manually onto the 16Gb card). Now I see Calibre doesnt recognise the 2Gb either, even after upgrading to v0.4.112 I can send to main memory no problems, and also copy to the card manually, but neither of these options are ideal Thanks

12-09-2008, 08:43 PM	#6
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,163 Karma: 27110894 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	This problem should be fixed in the next release (113)

12-09-2008, 08:43 PM	#7
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	try to erase the index file on the card (forgot which name and location). Basically your card has a directory structure, one index file, and your personal files (books/audio/pictures). Erase the index file,and restart the reader, and check if it works. The reader will try to re-index, and with a lot of books that could take a while.

12-10-2008, 04:07 AM	#9
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,163 Karma: 27110894 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	There's a bug in calibre that affects the detection of the PRS505 card (it misidentifies as a PRS700) will be fixed in next released.

12-13-2008, 01:50 PM	#11
CaptOzone Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: PRS-505	I have installed a new machine with 32bit Ubuntu - Calibre runs, the OS sees the Storage on the PRS-505 - both internal and Storage Card, but Calibre sees no storage on the PRS-505, not even internal storage. If I look where Calibre usually said the type of device connected, there is nothing there - its like it does not even see the reader now. This is the exact same thing it does on the Windows machine under Calibre. The Sony-eBook reader software under WIndows sees all the storage devices fine. Let me know if I can provide you with machine specific information. DCM

12-13-2008, 02:10 PM	#12
CaptOzone Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: PRS-505	Nevermind. For whatever reason, when I removed it from the Sony Reader software and put it back on Calibre, it worked perfectly. Go figure. DCM

12-20-2008, 10:30 PM	#14
Fledchen Guru Posts: 663 Karma: 84658 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Device: PB360+, Sony950, VR Stream, iPod Touch, iPad	I just installed 0.4.117 today, and I have the same SD card recognition problem. Windows XP will recognize the card in the reader, but Calibre does not.

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