I found something interesting, I am helping some people on another forum with their new PDN and told them to go read the manual in the library, well I just went to my library to read mine and I am surprised to find it is a NEW version, the original one had a blue front this one has a gold front and the info is different in places.

I did find how to remove the browser bookmarks.
On the browser window, tap Menu tap bookmarks in the Bookmarks tap check mark next to the bookmark you want to delete tap delete selected, tap x to close the window and return to the web page
Also learned that the last 8 websites you visited are cached and listed in the Windows screen allowing you to quickly return to them. The window screen is in the menu bar and looks like 3 pages overlapping each other.

I also did not know you could copy and paste but the directions tell how to do that too using the menu more options then the abc icon.

I had posted in the other thread that apparently the usb download method for firmware is still giving the 7-18 version and not the 8-06 version, to get the latest you have to use the SD card method.

Link back to original thread, would hate to lose all that info.
new ebook reader available soon does much more

Also, you'll laugh, but last night was the first night I did some extensive reading on the PDN. It was more than satisfactory. I turned the backlight down fairly low and it was pretty easy on the eyes. My Kindle is very comfortable and maybe a little more so for me, but the PDN was just fine and I'm very happy with all the other great things it does. A great little gadget!

My Body Glove was to have been delivered yesterday but didn't come. I called Amazon and they said to give it until Monday. I see they temporarily not in stock so others must have discovered it from your review. :)

Pam

Glad you got your homepage taken care of.

I read on mine every night, I set it to night read and really enjoy reading on it, have not had any eye strain or problems at all.

I really like this thing.

I assume you have opened the back since you have changed the internal to a 4 gb card did yours have the tape in the back or was it gone? Some had said the later ones they were no longer putting all that tape inside the back cover.

Wow Vala55 I am envious of your trip! love Wright's work and would really enjoy seeing some in person.

I have been using mine every single day, I am finding myself not using my netbook near as much now that I have the PDN.

I've got the 8/6 firmware. I think I updated to the 7/24 right away (and the 7/25 was gone before I saw it). I think videos are smoother (or at least video and sound synched better) with the 8/6 firmware.

I was going to use the netbook as a wireless access point, but haven't had enough free time to do much of anything.

I did open the back and mine had the tape (I had to watch the video to figure out how to get it open).

thanks bp for that info

I'm downloading it now. I wish they'd give some info on what the new firmware provides.

You do not have to do the updates, it is totally up to you. I read up on each one and see if they sound like they would be a big improvement to my PDN, if not I don't do them just wait for the next one. They are easy to do so do not be intimidated.

English. With a fair amount of technical terms.

"Meant to ask in my previous post. Will doing an update cause me to have to redo my wireless network?"

If you're asking whether you'll need to make changes to the router configuration, the answer is no. But if you're asking whether you'll need to re-enter your key in the PDN Novel, the answer is yes.

I am still very happy I got the PDN, and very glad I got the white one and not the black one that is coming out now.
They did mention that BJ's has the black PDN for $159.

Rick

You can download the pdf versions of the manuals from pandigital on the same page you get your firmware updates at the very bottom of that page is the link to the manual and user guide.

Mine still comes up blue. I have the latest hardware update. I went to the Pandigital web page and it now has only the download for the white or black PDN and does not have the start guide or manual any more.

Ideas?

Rick

I can always load one on a drop site if anyone should need one of them. Check the version on the manual on your PDN you probably have the latest version.

also the smart people over at slatedroid have created a wiki for the PDN that is extremely helpful.

I have v2.6 and it does not have the new stuff on how to delete Bookmarks (when on the web) etc. I guess from your post that your Gold Cover one does. I don't know of a drop site however, you can send me the PDF at Rickw5arg@yahoo.com

I did check out the pdn wiki and it does have a lot of info. I have not "hacked" my unit yet to be able to add other programs. I also have a Kindle and would like an app to read Amazon emooks. I understand there is one. I'm new to this stuff. However, I do have a good working knowladge of windows.

Rick

I have not use aps before so it will be a learning curve. Does the program give you a list of aps you can add or is there a library of aps you can use to download which ones you want?

What is the name of the program on the wiki website?

You have been a big help - thanks

Rick

I have not use aps before so it will be a learning curve. Does the program give you a list of aps you can add or is there a library of aps you can use to download which ones you want?

What is the name of the program on the wiki website?

You have been a big help - thanks

Rick

And yes should you decide you do not like it all you have to do is just reflash the regular firmware from the pandigital site.
Right now his version is using the 7-24 firmware he is working on doing one with the newer firmware from 8-06 or 8-20 which is what I think I will wait on. He said if anyone already has the 8-06 or later firmware from pandigital it seems to work better to flash back to the original 7-24 firmware then do his modded 7-24 version.

I tried your email addy as in your post to send the pdf file but it came back as a failed email.

Thanks again.

So, I should print off the Walgreen ad. You think they will honor an "on-line only deal"/??

It is not over your head, you can use it as is and not ever bother with doing any of the hacks or stuff, and doing a firmware update is very easy now if you needed to do one. There is another thread here that got so long it would not let us post any more to it which is why I had to start this one so you can look for it too.

Here it is again just in case.

Mine is white, although there wasn't a choice given when I ordered, so I am happy about that. The manual has the blue cover. I'll have to see about getting a case for it now. I do like the night reading setting. I had to enlarge the fonts to the next to largest setting. Nearly put my eyes out trying to read the manual. Think I'll look up anything I need to find in the online version.

That would depend on the format your library uses. Out of the box, it supports epub and pdf. Hacked, it will support Kindle.

It handles MP3s fine.

I think it's limited to MP4 for video format.

How To Get Free eBooks From Libraries Using Overdrive

I have not yet done it because I have to go get my library card, but have seen some on slatedroid who have.

Open your pdn and go to the settings icon select it then up at the top keep hitting the right pointing arrow till you get to the page that gives the info about your unit, it will have your model number, serial number and also your firmware version number, copy that firmware number and tell me what it is please. while you are there be sure you write down all of your info somewhere because sometimes when you do an update on it the serial number disappears.

We may need you to do the latest firmware update to help your wifi connect. Mine does exactly what you describe but after I wait a few seconds it will pop up showing it is obtaining an IP address then it will show connected to my wifi. Have you tried using the manual button in network to try that?

what exactly do you mean is required for your router? do you mean the one that you use to be able to get into your router to change it's settings? if so that is not the right password.
the one you need is your WEP password that allows you to gain access to your wireless network, if you have a laptop it would be the password you have to enter for that laptop to be able to access your wireless and go online.

once you said it showed your network name and that it was remembered did you tap on that name and tell it to connect to that network?

there is a new firmware that just came out recently but with their site being down you will have to wait to try that.

One thing you can try is use a paper clip and use the little hole up by the power button to turn it off and do a reset using the paper clip, then reboot it.

i do not know why you would not be able to use yahoo email I set mine up using my hotmail with no problem.

Let us know if you have any problems or questions. and ENJOY!

The first thing I did was update the firmware, as I understand some of the early problems with the Pandigital have been corrected by the updates. If you can get connected long enough to do the updates, by all means get them.

some firmware versions did have a bit of a problem with wifi, mine has never had a problem, if it does drop it picks it right back up and the only time it drops is when I am in the far end of the house away from my wireless router.

Also is your PDN in any type of case? some times a case can affect the signal since the antenna is running along the inside edge of the case.
Any other type of wireless device can interfere like phones, speakers, remotes etc

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I have no idea if this is a bargain because I have not followed the discussion on the Pandigital.

I finished reading one of the pre-loaded books on my PDN, and decided to get a new book from B&N. I "bought" a freebie and it shows in my NOOK library on the B&N site. But when I go to Get Books on my PDN it doesn't show up on the list of possible downloads.

I have a default CC on the account. I've downloaded a sample of another book, so I know I can download something. I don't get any error messages; the book just doesn't show up on the list of books I can download.

Any ideas? Thanks!

Sure hope I enjoy the book!

Just in case you did not know, in your library is the user manual for the PDN it is a good manual and covers a lot of stuff that I did not know about till I read the manual.

For example from feedbooks.com I downloaded this book
How To Disappear Completely
it shows up in my PDN library as the name How to Disappear Completely

What do you mean that it did not have a name? what does it show up as?

The ones I download from B&N free ebooks all have the cover art and look exactly as they do on the website.

I do not download them to my computer though I download directly to my PDN while it is connected to my wifi and I use the browser to go to the site and get it directly from there with my PDN.
If I am getting kindle format books for my kindle for pc then those do get downloaded to my netbook.

I still have the Kindle downloads, but I think I deleted the ones for the PDN. I will download to my PDN next time and see how it goes. Thanks

with the kindle downloads it downloads them directly into my kindle for pc application.

are you sure you are selecting the proper file type for the download as to which program you will be using it with?

By the way, have you heard anything about scanners that can scan a book so it can be put on an e reader? It was in our local paper and I am going to look it up on the internet again and print off the article.

With the explosion of e-readers in the last few years, ION, a company known for making products simple, affordable and easy to use, has announced the Book Saver Book Scanner.

The scanner converts books to digital files with ease, and stores them directly onto SD memory cards. From there, the files can be transferred to an e-reader or computer.

To get this done, the scanner has two flash-equipped cameras, which take separate images of each page within an open book in rapid succession.

Books are kept in a cradle during scanning to keep the pages angled correctly in a flat, even manner. Scanning is done at a rate of two pages per second. Details: www.ionaudio.com, $189

vala, it sounds like you are doing everything except trying out your new toy. Try it, you'll like it! Just be methodical in following the instructions in the manual. Be patient with yourself while you get used to the on-screen keyboard. I found that using a stylus or closed pen worked better for me than my fingernail, but you probably have better nails than I do.

I'm sorry to hear that - I understand how starting something can look like an uphill climb. No pressure - just open it and look at it. If you feel like pushing a button you can, or not.

It comes with some preloaded books, so you could just read one of those and leave the internet connection for later. This thing is SO MUCH more simple than your computer.

So no need to stress over it, in fact reading a little on it may help relax you, it is what I do every night in bed, play a few games of solitaire then read and before I know it I am dozing off.

If that does not work you may have to very carefully open the back and remove then reseat the mini memory card.

when you use a paper clip to hit the little bitty reset button did you push it till you heard it click? It does not work unless it clicks.

Or since you just got it take it back and get another one if you got it at bed bath and beyond they are very good about returns and exchanges. I mean every product every once in a while you get a bad egg. Personally I think that is what I would do if doing a firmware update did not correct it. And in all honesty if it will not turn on even with the reset button you may not get it to take a firmware update.
Downloads -- Pandigital Novel eReaders
If you do try to remove the back and remove the mini sd card you may want to go to youtube and do a search there for that because there are some good videos that have been posted showing that.

By the way totally off topic to this thread but wanted to say I was at Bed Bath and Beyond last night and they have the new bigger 9" PDN available now. Nice looking but the price is well over $200, to much for me.

I was not interested in the bigger PDN either, I like the size of the one I have and the price of mine sure was a lot better.

what do you mean wyobugmama the 6" PDN?? there is no 6" there is the original 7" and the new 9"

I think both are the same you tap at the top of the page in a book and change the font size there. Double tapping on the page will sometimes also zoom it, like when you are viewing a web page if it is too small you double tap on the page to make it zoom bigger.
I would go to the library on your PDN and look through the user manual for the one you are having problems with. Or go to the pandigital website and search there.

I went online per raven's link and downloaded and installed the upgrade but see that my current firmware version is still S10_07_18B_PD_INX7E_ENG_6410POP...I think that's an old one? Is that the one I'm supposed to have?

Also, I expected my home screen to change dramatically after the upgrade. It looks very different from the one I see at the link. I have 2 bars visible...the Bookstore at the top and My Library in the middle. My icons are hidden at the bottom as before and I can bring them up with the up arrow at the bottom edge of the screen.

Is that what it's supposed to look like?

Thanks!

pfmastin I assume you are talking about the major update they have on the PDN update page? I have not done it so can not comment on the changes. If you are still seeing the same screen as before it appears you do not have the new update since that screen does look very different.

And for those that are going to take the plunge and do the new major update this info might come in handy. It is how to save your current firmware should you need to revert back to it. taken from page 64 of their new user manual

New major update info for PDN

Re-Upgrade
If you have previously performed a firmware upgrade to your device using one of the above methods, we recommend that you move the existing upgrade file into a different folder before performing another upgrade, which allows you to revert back to the existing version if desired.
1. Connect the device to your computer.
2. In a Windows Explorer or Finder window, create a new folder titled Firmware, and then copy the existing upgrade file into the Firmware folder. (The upgrade file is named similar to SYY_MM_DDK_PD_INX7E_ENG_6410POP.)
3. Perform the new upgrade using one of the methods above.

Revert back to Previous Version
1. Connect the device to your computer.
2. In a Windows Explorer or Finder window, delete the upgrade file from the root, and then copy the upgrade file from the Firmware folder back into the root of the device.
3. Turn your device off.
4. Press the Volume + key plus slide the power key on simultaneously for 5 seconds, and then release both.
5. Your device is upgraded again and restarts automatically.
6. Follow the prompts to re-set your language and date and time.

never tried so no idea.

Raven, I am still confused, we can read Kindle versions on our PDN, but Kindle folks have to have only Kindle versions? (I'm following both of these threads).

How in the world could I get the FULL 1G and 2G SD cards back?
Thank you all for any comments....
(After typing all that...I need a nap...)

scroll on down till you see the user guides and quick start guide
you can download it to your pc as a pdf, you can load it to your PDN on memory card. That way you have a copy on your pc should you wipe it out of the PDN again.

What is the benefit of updating.

The absolutely hardest part was installing the update. Using the PC connection, it supposedly downloaded (showed the right size of the file), but I could not get it to install. Can't remember how many times I flashed it to no avail. Finally, in desperation, I copied the download to the SD card (using a card reader port on my computer), put the SD card back in the PD, turned it on, did the flash, and this time it installed without a hitch. To access your libray, you must use the B & N icon.

Now I really haven't used anything else much since I've been fooling with my Droid Incredible 2 phone.

I have many many books on mine that are not from B&N so those would likely be lost so I should probably just back them up.

Glad to hear that the SD card method worked for you finally, I have heard so many people having a problem getting the update to take.

vala there is an app that is available which will allow you to read kindle format books on the pdn after it has been updated, I have not tried that app on my cell phone so do not know how well it works. I am not that interested since I can find all the same books in epub format which is much easier to for most readers to utilize. Anything I need to change format I can do that using calibre anyway.
I really love my PDN as it is and really hate to mess with it.
My perfect plan would be to get another android tablet like the flytouch 3 or even better yet one of the new android 3 honeycomb tablets but those are out of my price range yet.

I have had a little problem lately with my pdn and the battery just suddenly going dead when it has been showing bars still. Not sure if it is not charging right or what. I know I need a new charging cord and they keep telling me they are sending me one but nothing yet.

Please follow the next steps to correct the issues on your Pandigital Novel:
1. Plug your reader into your computer using the USB cable.
2. Locate the "My Computer" icon on your desktop or just "Computer". This can also be found by clicking on the "start" button in the lower left-hand corner of your screen.
3. Locate the drive listed as "Removable disk".
4. This file should have Adobe Digital Editions as the first icon. Delete everything in this file except for Adobe Digital Editions.
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Re-run the firmware update. I have included specific instructions on how to update your Novel:
If you should have any questions after following these directions, please do not hesitate to call our customer service phone number at: (800) 715-5354.
1. Please visit our website on your home computer at www.pandigital.net
2. This will bring you to our home page, on the right-hand side of the screen you will see a box with the words "Firmware Updates Click here", please click on this box.
3. This will bring you to the next webpage asking you to select your region. For your specific Pandigital Novel please click on the [American/Canadian] flag.
4. You have now reached our information page. On this page, please locate the blue lettering that states: "Click here to learn more and to update your Pandigital Novel."
5. This will bring you to the actual update page. Please read over the information on what the latest firmware update can do for you. The additional features that come with this update are something to be excited about and we�re sure you will be too!
6. Please locate the blue text at the bottom of this screen that states: "Click here to run PC Updater Application."
7. At this point if you have a pop-up blocker in use, you may get a yellow/gold bar that appears at the top of your screen asking if you would like to allow this pop up. Click on "temporarily allow pop-ups" and refresh the page by hitting the F5 key on your keyboard. If you do not have a pop-up blocker in use, ignore this step.
8. You will now have a download box appear on your screen asking you if you wish to run or save this program. If you are using Windows XP with IE you will choose the "Run" option. If you are using Windows Vista, please "Save" this file to your desktop.
9. Windows XP: At this point you may have an information box appear that will inform you that the publisher of this program could not be verified and ask if you are sure you would like to run this program�Click "Run" again. The Updater Application will start automatically. Windows Vista: Please double-click the download icon on your desktop to being running the Updater Application.
10. The Updater Application should now be on your screen. It lists the steps that you will go through to update your Pandigital Novel. Click on the blue text that states "Click here to start the process".
11. At this point, the program will list some steps you will need to do before updating your novel. These steps are:
1. Unplugging any other USB mass storage devices from your computer. These kinds of devices include flash drives, cameras, photo frames etc. Keyboards and mice are not considered storage devices so if you have any of those plugged into your USB ports, they are ok to leave plugged in.
2. Powering your Pandigital Novel with the supplied AC adapter (please ignore this step and just be sure that your Pandigital Novel is fully charged before you attempt the upgrade process).
3. Connect your Pandigital Novel to your computer using the USB cable that was supplied with your device.
4. Power your Pandigital Novel on (your Novel will go into "PC Mode"- this means that your Novel will be inoperable while connected to your computer).
12. Once you have completed these steps, please click on "Ok" to advance to the next step.
13. The Updater Application will then display a screen and ask you to confirm the details of your device (serial number, model number, etc.). Confirm these details by clicking on the "Confirm" button.
14. You will now begin the download process. (This process can take some time depending on your computer and your internet speed).
15. Once you have finished the download the screen will display that you have successfully downloaded the firmware update. At this point you will see another text box on appear on your screen giving you more instruction. These instructions will include:
1. Removing your Pandigital Novel device from your computer
2. Informing you that your Novel may or may not turn itself off, if it does not turn itself off, please power the Novel completely off by pressing the power button and choosing the "power off" option.
3. Now it will ask you to power your Novel back on in a very specific way. Please press the power and volume up button (located on the top of your device and is the + key) at the same time (not one and then the other, they must be pressed at the same time) for 10 seconds. Please do these steps until you see two lines of white text appear at the top of your screen that states the boot count and firmware version. As soon as you see these lines of text, let go of the power and volume + buttons. This should begin the update process in the form of a blue progress bar appearing at the bottom of the screen that will state things like "verifying update." If you have reached this screen your Novel is now updating properly. If you do not see this screen, please power your device off once more and try the activation process of holding the power and volume + buttons again. Do not be discouraged if this takes a few tries, and be sure you are holding the edge of the power + button; holding it too close to the middle will not activate the update.
4. Once the update is complete, please power off your Pandigital Novel completely, then reconnect the device to your computer using the USB cable and power it on after it is plugged in.
5. Click on "Ok". This will then run a process called a "restore". Once this has finished please disconnect your novel and once more perform the activation process of holding down the power and volume + buttons. You will again get another blue progress bar at the bottom of your screen when done correctly.
16. Congratulations! You have now updated your Pandigital Novel successfully! I have attached a new user manual for your use as the interface of your Novel has now changed to the most recent version. We hope you enjoy your Novel even more now and make use of all of the newest features! Happy Reading!

If one is in the market for a reader perhaps a read of CR might be worthwhile.

DA

I have had mine for quite some time now and absolutely love it still and would buy it again in a heart beat, and everyone I have talked to that bought one that I know is still happy with it and for the price well that makes it even sweeter LOL.