topic Can't get books to go into Library in eReaders

Can't get books to go into Library

queenofpuddings — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 01:22:06 GMT

Hi there - I've been trying to download my first ebook but with no success. I get as far as the book downloading to my computer. I click on the Option which says to Open the book with Reader Library (default). The next thing is the Reader Library comes up on the screen but on the Computer page (from the menu at the left side of the Reader, ie where it goes Library,Status, Ebook sotre etc) and I see the first page of the book. However, when I go up to Library and Status there is nothing there.

How do I get the download to go onto the Library?

I'm not at all techy minded - and I'd hoped it would just go in automatically. Any help would be most appreciated.

In case it is of any relevance I have Norton 360 and my computer is Windows XP.

thanks

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oldpostman — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:43:34 GMT

Hello queenofpudding

Same thing happened to me.

Have you tried:

File- Import files, then choose the folder that you downloaded your book into.

Select the book, then press ok.

Good luck

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marylou72 — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 23:52:02 GMT

i have the same problem. when you go to import files, where then do you go to find the file you want to import? i know this may sound silly but i honestly do not have a clue and i am getting very fustrated by by own stupidity!!!!

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carpetmojo — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:01:46 GMT

Trouble here too - I have downloaded what seems to be my free classics (Wild Card choice) - which don't seem to be anywhere near 100 - and were sitting in my Doc's in 3 seperate files.

I click "Move this file" on one, to Adobe Library, & the next two I move to Sony Reader.

But do I ?

Not according to either - no Library, contents, or any spark of hope.

The files have gone somewhere, obviously, but quite where I don't know.

And, to date, when I plug my PRS-650 into my PC (XP), it tells me the battery is charging (it is already fully charged) and I can't get it to show/progress beyond this.

As in another contributor's case, I am not techy by any means, & assumed I was paying £200 for a device that would do (what seems on the face of it, with the technology/cost/advertising etc...) everything required of it automatically.

Surely we are the people the thing is aimed at ?

And the User Manual, I fear, is not a great piece of coherent literature to me - like all these things, it assumes a familiarity and knowledge I am far from happy with !

Is it really beyond the wit of manufacturers to produce a relatively idiot friendly device ?

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carpetmojo — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:33:33 GMT

Pt 2 - sorry to pop up again;

Plugged in too see if anything had changed - and recieved panel on PC saying :-

Exception Processing Message c000013 Parameters 75b6bf7c 4 75b6bf7c 75b6bf7c

On the PRS it told me to reset, and switch on. If the message didn't dissapear, contact Support (!)

Well, it didn't change the first time, but did the second, and the warning panel went from the PC screen - and the PRS returned to charging logo/status, DO NOT DISCONNECT and I can't get it TO CHANGE ! (dESPITE GOING THROUGH THE REMOVE DEVICE SAFELY PROCEDURE.

So now what should I do ! ?

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Thalamus. — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:39:53 GMT

Hi queenofpuddings, marylou72 & carpetmojo,

welcome to Questions & Answers..:smileyhappy:

Once the download completes..

Locate the Zip file that you just downloaded to your computer..
Right-click on the first file and choose extract..At this point I suggest you move the files to a library folder or similar in your user files so that you can easily find the files.
Open Reader Library, go to the File menu and choose the Import Files option..
Find the files that you have just extracted, select them and click Open..

If you have already downloaded the books to your PC you may have to complete some of the points above depending on how far you have progressed..

To transfer the free books to your reader -

Connect your reader to your PC via USB..

In the Reader Library click on Click Library at the top of the left-hand menu (you should see the free ebooks listed)

Click on the eBook that you wish to transfer and drag-and-drop it to Reader further down the lefthand
menu. (see image below)

Your books should now load onto your Reader.

Hope this helps..

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queenofpuddings — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:09:31 GMT

Thanks oldpostman and thalamus for your help. I've tried again but still can't get anything onto my Reader Library.

I have managed to download a book from WH Smith onto my Reader and it shows up on my Adobe Digital Editions list.

However, my Sony Library list is still empty. I've followed your instructions carefully Thalamus and it all seems to be going well when I do it - but then nothing turns up on my Sony Library.

Carpetmojo and Marylou - glad it isn't only me! Carpetmojo - the classics also saves as 3 files for me as well.

Does it make any diffference to the advice that I've manged to download a book which has gone onto my reader?

it is frustrating as I can't wait to get my free 100 books

many thanks for your help everyone - any more suggestions I can try?

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carpetmojo — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:25:11 GMT

Hi Queen Pud - yes, it is a little reassuring to realise it's not just you !

I just wish Sony had realised that they want people like us to buy the thing, as well as those more "tech-gifted".

I really don't understand why the whole thing can't be 3 simple operations - d/load the software, d/load some books (free or paid-for) then plug in the reader and off you go. I don't regard having to solve problems as a virtue, frankly.

I wonder if makers, like Sony,ever look in on Forums like this, to see if they're doing things right/wrong/OK ? Even, if they can help ?

However, I've entrusted the PRS to my son ( quite techy & PC wise, but still couldn't get things working), who is taking it with him on a visit to my brother-in-law, who actually designs & works with software, to see if it can be sorted out.

If I learn anything that will/may help you & others in our predicament, I'll post.

Oops, just recieved email from son, who says it's all sorted, will show me when gets back in a few days. So fingies crossed !

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queenofpuddings — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:36:14 GMT

Totally agree carpetmojo. So glad your problem has been solved....do hope you might be able to shed light on it for me too.

I wish I had a techy brain but I think I've tried all the possibilites I can and I still can't get anything to show up on My Library and can't get past having the Classics books saved as zipped files on my Downloads file. How you move them to the Sony Reader LIbrary or Reader is a mystery!

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Thalamus. — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:04:40 GMT

However, my Sony Library list is still empty. I've followed your  instructions carefully Thalamus and it all seems to be going well when I  do it - but then nothing turns up on my Sony Library.

Hi queenofpuddings,

How far did you get in the guide I posted.?

Have you extracted the downloaded files.?

Did you open the reader libary software and Import the files successfully.?

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jessicaphoebe — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:23:38 GMT

ARGHHH - where is the folder that I downloaded my book into and who asked me where it should go in the first place?

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Thalamus. — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:27:38 GMT

I do hope that makes sense !

Sounds good to me..:smileyhappy:

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carpetmojo — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:33:23 GMT

Thanks Thalmus, praise indeed - but it's due mainly to the Yooof input !

However......

Ummmm........... slight booboo -..... "library panel (top R )..." should read ...." library panel (top L)...." !

[Well, it was on mine, anyway.]

Sorry about that. :smileyblush:

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carpetmojo — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:43:58 GMT

Hi Q of P - a tech-illiterete's version of wot I've done thanks to son ! Hope it's right, worked for me. I'm also XP.

Plug in Reader/PRS.

(Open Reader, and MyDocs, or where-ever books are, and minimise them so theres room to deal with both)

Find your ZIP file with the books you've d/loaded.

Rt clik the ZIP logo, and hit "Extract all."

The WizArd should pop up, hit "Next", & again, wait for extraction to finish (watch bar), then hit finish when it's available.

Reader Folder/panel should pop showing title/s .

Drag title over to small "Library panel (top L). If more than one, hit bottom title, then top title, & drag the lot over.

WAIT (" Status" can be checked if you want.)

When the Status shows finished, they should be on the PRS.

I do hope that makes sense !

Good luck.:smileyhappy:

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Thalamus. — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:45:02 GMT

I've edited your post carpetmojo, hope all is correct now..

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queenofpuddings — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:51:03 GMT

Oooooh well done carpetmojo and the yoouff of today!

I've managed to download the classics...well about 20 of them anyway. I had thought there was supposed to be 100 but at least 20 is something to be getting on with - also my Library is now showing items!

I'm delighted, thanks to you and Thalamus for all your help!

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queenofpuddings — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:20:15 GMT

a quick question for anyone following this thread. I'm almost certain that when I went onto the Sony Reader ebook store on Christmas day that there were links from it to Waterstones, WH Smith,Mills & Boon and also to 3 sites from which you could get free older books - but don't see the link now. I think one was Gutenberg - does anyone know where that link is or what the other 2 free sites were. Thanks

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carpetmojo — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:25:22 GMT

Thrills and joy unconfined !!

Well done Queen Pud , away you go!

I'm absolutely loving mine, I have to say, and almost (but not yet!) looking forward to audiobooks and the Library service facility.

Well, perhaps not just yet, eh ? Have a holiday or something relaxing first.

Re: the free books lark, yes, hmmm... I too haven't got my 100, but am up in the 50/60 - but have to confess there's only so much Oscar Wilde I can take, and have cut down a bit on the Illiads and Kipling - but the Dickens is great, and have just started "Treasure Island" - and after 40 years from last encounter, well, what a ripping yarn.

A tip - have a roam around unlikely places for folders/zips, I found a few more that way. And, in the pay-for department, I would steer clear of WHS from my experience - paid for 2 books and none have arrived after 2 days, which may be my PC/me. Waterstones, however, is good, and managed to take £8 from me pretty painlessly for a great hardback I couldn't wait for in paperback !

And the thing really is a very satisfying piece of engineering, I find, solid and comfy almost !

There are doubtless problems ahead, but I reckon it was worth the effort.

Am going to try the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle from Gutenberg next !

Happy New Year.

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carpetmojo — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:36:29 GMT

Our posts crossed !

Feedbooks, Project Gutenberg (urg?) and Manybooks, sorry you may have Google for proper website names.

All of these I have used and work !!

And thety are there in the silly My Sony site, but SLOWLY and you need to dig a bit.

Hopr this helps.

And some commercial sites have a few freebies - but very few.

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queenofpuddings — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:07:53 GMT

Happy New Year to you to carpetmojo - and thanks for all the extra info. You're a star!

I'll have gander about the zipped files to see if there are any more classics lurking about there...though I'm not too fussed if they are just a heap of Oscar Wilde, they can remain zipped, most of his stuff's a bit too jolly for me.

I must say I am enjoying the Reader - more than I thought I would.

Isn't it great to have these free classics. It is such a joy to read books you haven't even thought about in years I'm swithering between Crime and Punishment and Jane Eyre!

Really appreciate the help on this forum. I find with these new techy things that I kind of feel a bit hopeless when I've followed instructions and nowt happens. It is always so very reassuring to find out that you aren't the only technical dinosaur - mind you now we've sussed the free books there will be no stopping us!

Thanks for the added post with the free book sites listed - fantastic!

Next thing I'm going to do is to hunt out a great cover for my pocket edition Reader to keep it cosy in this winter weather - and hopefully free from scratches.

Do pass on my thanks to your youthful helper as well!