Help Please.....am I In Big Trouble?!?!?

[Saturnisking]

Greetings,
Yesterday, I recieved a used Sony Clie N710C that I purchased on Ebay. It cam with a 128 memery stick, charger, and usb hotsync. So far...so good. But now I want to tranfer mp3s to the Clie.
Everything I'm reading on the net seems to suggest that I need a file or files that are on the installation CD. However, I was not sold the installation CD. Where can I get it? Pleeease tell me that it is available somewhere. Any and all help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

Cheers.

[wiggd]

Use this link to go get MSimport, it is included in the MS_SCSI_Patch

http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/clie/t415/softupdates/

These are Sony's instructions for the patch


For CLIÉ™ Handheld models - PEG-T415 and PEG-T615C
MS SCSI Driver Update:
This updates resolves the following issue:

Windows® XP incompatibility with PEG-T415 and PEG-T615C SCSI driver.

Important Notes:

Make sure that Palm™ Desktop for CLIÉ™ software is installed on your PC from the installation CD-ROM supplied with your CLIÉ™ handheld.

Make sure your PC is configured to be able to perform a HotSync® operation. (For the detailed information about HotSync, refer to the CLIÉ™ Read This First manual.)

Please follow the directions below to install the CLIÉ™ Handheld MS SCSI Driver Update

Download the MS_SCSI_Patch.exe from the CLIE Support site.

Double click the MS_SCSI_Patch.exe file.

Follow the on screen instructions to install the update to the computer.

When prompted to restart your computer, select "Yes I want to restart my computer now" and click OK.

Confirming a successful installation:

On your CLIÉ™ handheld:

Insert a Memory Stick™ Media into the CLIE.

Set the CLIE in the cradle attached to the computer.

On the CLIE, tap the MS Import icon located on the Launcher screen.

If installation was successful, the Memory Stick™ inserted in the CLIE will be recognized as a removable storage device by the computer.

Contact Information:

If you have difficulty installing the update, contact the Sony Customer Information Center.
Additional Information:

Please read following conditions carefully.
Follow the instructions described in this document exactly.
This update application is protected applicable copyright laws.
Sony is not responsible for any problems created by the use of this software.
Do not copy this software or use it for any purposes other than those described in this document.
Sony, CLIÉ™ Handheld, Jog Dial, and Memory Stick® are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Palm OS®, Graffiti, HotSync®, and the Palm Platform Compatible Logo are registered trademarks of Palm, Inc.
Palm (R), the HotSync Logo, Palm powered, and Palm OS are trademarks of Palm, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright 2001 Sony Corporation

[GeekGod]

Actually, he doesn't need MS-Import, he needs the audio player from the install CD. The one built-in to the 710 doesn't play MP3 (only Atrac3).

Try and contact the seller. The CD should have been included.

You should consider upgrading your unit to Palm OS4.1, which will essentially turn it into a 760. Sony no longer offers this service, but if you search around you can find the files to do it yourself. Better color, better speed and memory management, and a better audio player. Also, no need to use the troublesome USB Switcher app. There was another thread where someone asked about this and I posted a link to a site with the required info. Look for that thread - it shouldn't be too far down.

[*YellowRose*]

Originally posted by GeekGod
You should consider upgrading your unit to Palm OS4.1, which will essentially turn it into a 760. Sony no longer offers this service, but if you search around you can find the files to do it yourself. Better color, better speed and memory management, and a better audio player. Also, no need to use the troublesome USB Switcher app. There was another thread where someone asked about this and I posted a link to a site with the required info. Look for that thread - it shouldn't be too far down. This will probably be your best bet.

[Unregistered]

Saturnisking,

You really dont need the CD. You need a link to this site http://www.gradiusnet.com/gradius/clie/upgrade710cto760c.htm

The above site will walk you through the exact steps needed to upgrade your 710c to 760c, see the comparison below. Print out the instructions (the site also includes screen shots). I utilized this info back when I had a 710 which I made into a great 760c. It's a easy process.

N710C
- Palm OS 3.5 - 320x320 pixel 256 colour only
- MsGate 1.0
- Audio Player 1.0
- Fake USB connection
- Do not support Windows XP

N760C
- Palm OS 4.1 - 320x320 pixel 16bit colour (high colour)
- MsGate 2.1
- Audio Player 2.1
- Real USB connection
- Support Windows XP
- MS Import 1.1

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