Prs-505 update

And if that firmware update doesn't work I will definatelly take you up on your kind offer. Any news about update, or possibility to unbrick prs? I check the website every couple of days, but nothing so far.

I've read somewhere that it should be the end of this month, but could be end of next month Originally Posted by pettitoes. All times are GMT The time now is AM. Mark Forums Read. PRS Firmware Update. User Name. Remember Me? Tip Got Facebook? Page 1 of 2. Thread Tools. Find More Posts by mechinnovation. Track Posts by mechinnovation via RSS. Find More Posts by gwynevans.

Find More Posts by NatCh. Find More Posts by lookasz. I need new firmware so much. Find More Posts by pettitoes. New Sony Reader units will ship with the update pre-installed and there will be an exclusive red model available too. I understand that the EPUB and Adobe Digital Edition formats are becoming more popular with publishers so it is encouraging to see support for these on the Sony Reader.

This upgrade also gives us a bit of comfort that Sony plans to stay in the eBook game and continue to support our devices. I've changed the way I charge my iPhone. You should, too. Time for a Linux smartphone? Developers are in short supply. Here are the skills and programming languages employers need. Windows Do these six things right away after you finish setup. Best iPhones : Which model is right for you? Wait for a minute.

If the reader is reading a memory card, it will show spinning arrows in the center of the display. It can take several minutes to read the contents of a memory card.

If the reader is not reading a card, and repeated button pushes still get no response, try resetting the Reader through the reset hole on the back. The battery life is very short — not even one day The audio player will drain the battery this quickly. Either recharge often, or turn off the audio player. PDFs are so small as to be unreadable First, if you are in portrait mode, hold the button labeled with a magnifying glass for 5 seconds to change into landscape mode.

You will only see half a page at a time, but it will be enlarged. Second, at the bottom of the screen, you will see a circle with an "S" or a "M". If you see the "S", press the button labeled with a magnifying glass for half a second. This will reflow the PDF using the medium sized font. You're stuck at "Reader starting up" 2. Paperclip the reset button then slide the power toggle.

When the screen goes blank, quickly connect the PC usb cable. Zoom One common complaint with the PRS is the tiny text. There is a zoom button, but its functionality is limited. Pressing it quickly will toggle between small S medium M and large L. PDFs only support S and M. Holding down the zoom button for at least 5 seconds will toggle between landscape and portrait mode. Therefore, charging should be rare. In other words, your entire traveling setup should be the PRS in a case, and a single cable.

If you plan to use the audio player, add in headphones and plans to recharge frequently. A USB charger that plugs into the wall, a cigarette lighter, or an airplane, would be wise. Sony has been selling e-book devices since The Librie failed to be successful mainly due to its limited availability and to lack of content.

For specifications on the display technology see: E Ink display. Where to Buy The Reader. See the thread: detailed guide on changing default Reader fonts for instructions on the PRS This can be particularly useful when adding Unicode fonts.