You can get a card reader off ebay for about $2.99
They are really cheap and work great.
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From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Delta
Sent: Saturday, 17 February 2007 8:27 PM
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bookport] Re: Compact Flash problem
Haven't got a card reader unfortunately.
Tom.
At 06:16 PM 17.02.2007, you wrote:
>Yes there is. If you have a card reader, connect it to your computer.
>Put the flash card in it. Go to Windows Explorer, then arrow up or
>down to the drive letter your card reader is called. Press the
>applications key... the key next to the right ctrl. Arrow up to
>format. Press enter on that. I don't have a card that needs
>formatting, so I don't remember exactly what the screen should say, but
>I do believe the procedure is fairly straightforward. If you need
>further assistance, I'm sure someone can and will give you pointers.
>
>At 01:03 AM 2/17/2007, Delta wrote:
>>Hi Sandy,
>>
>>When you ask about formatting it on the computer, do you mean -
>>
>> With the BP connected to the computer, highlight the removable
>> drive in My computer and press the context menu key. Arrow down to
>> the format option and press enter.
>>
>>This has been tried but nothing happened.
>>
>>Is there another way of doing a format apart from the above and the
>>four corner keys of the BP?
>>
>>Thanks
>>Tom.
>>
>>
>>
>>At 04:07 PM 17.02.2007, you wrote:
>>>Have you tried reformatting it on the computer? You just might have
>>>a bad card. With Sandisk I would be surprised, but electronic infant
>>>failure can happen to any equipment.
>>>
>>>At 10:37 PM 2/16/2007, Delta wrote:
>>>>Hi David,
>>>>Thanks foor your reply but the card has been re-formatted numerous
>>>>times with no change unfortunately.
>>>>
>>>>The card and batteries were also removed from the BP overnight but
>>>>still no change.
>>>>
>>>>Tom.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>At 02:03 PM 17.02.2007, you wrote:
>>>>>Hi Tom and list:
>>>>>
>>>>>I'd try reformatting that card and be sure to format it on the book
>>>>>port by holding down the four corner keys 1+3+D+F. Press the four
>>>>>corner keys again and wait until the book port tells you it is
>>>>>finished.
>>>>>
>>>>>I'm aware you have probably done this before, but I have seen
>>>>>circumstances when this fixes similar issues.
>>>>>
>>>>>I have had a very similar card in my unit now for about 4 months
>>>>>and have lost count of what I've put on, taken off, moved around,
>>>>>etc. on it. Haven't even needed to change cards since I put it in,
>>>>>so it's holding up very well because I use my book port for reading
>>>>>writing and alarms every day.
>>>>>
>>>>>Cheers,
>>>>>Dave
>>>>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Delta" <delta8@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>To: "Bookport" <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>Cc: <PRADER@xxxxxxx>
>>>>>Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 4:25 PM
>>>>>Subject: [bookport] Compact Flash problem
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Hi Listers,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Using Book Port with the latest rom revision.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>There seems to be a problem with my new 2gb Compact Flash Card and
>>>>>>hoping someone can help. The card was advertised as a SanDisk
>>>>>>Ultra II Compact Flash CF Card 2G 2GB
>>>>>>
>>>>>>The card formatted without a problem and Windows Explorer,
>>>>>>properties, shows it as having a little under 2gb free and available.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>The problem arises when trying to transfer more than about 150 mb
>>>>>>to the card. The result is the same either when using the
>>>>>>transfer programme or just Windows Explorer. Also the result is
>>>>>>the same when the large mp3 files are copied separately or part of a
batch.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>If, say, a 85 mb mp3 file is copied, sent to or transferred to
>>>>>>the BP, there is no problem and the file plays normally.
>>>>>>However, if an attempt is made to send another file of similar
>>>>>>size or larger thenthe the following occurs when the second file
>>>>>>is at around 40 to 50 percent done.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Firstly the computer seems to lock up briefly then the following
>>>>>>is displayed:
>>>>>>FF MP3 Flash card is full.
>>>>>>function write data
>>>>>>request count: 131072
>>>>>>count written: 0
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Windows says something like:
>>>>>>Windows delayed write failed. Windows was unable to save all the
>>>>>>data for the file. The data has been lost.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>This error may have ben caused by a failure of your computer
>>>>>>hardware or network connection.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>This failure causes the BP to lock up and a battery needs to be
>>>>>>removed and inserted before it will function again. If the card
>>>>>>is removed and slowly inserted, the BP says the following:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Memory card ID bad. FS can't flush FAT. File system initialization
error.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>The card needs to be formatted before the BP can be used again.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>The same 2 mp3 files using the transfer methods mentioned above,
>>>>>>were copied successfully when using the 256 mb card supplied with
>>>>>>the BP.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Is the 2gb card faulty or is there something else that can be tried?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Thanks
>>>>>>Tom.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>
>>>Sandy Licht
>>>
>>>Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A .
>>>11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are
>>>plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
>>>12 In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me
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>>>you," says the Lord.
>>
>>
>>
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>
>Sandy Licht
>
>Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A .
>11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans
>for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In
>those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me in
>earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by you,"
>says the Lord.
>
>
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