diff --git a/wiki/calibre.md b/wiki/calibre.md index add592f..9ce81a5 100644 --- a/wiki/calibre.md +++ b/wiki/calibre.md @@ -59,3 +59,20 @@ This entry is based on two posts on mobileread - one regarding the [sort author name](https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=314663) and the other regarding the [sort title](https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249870). + +## Transfer Books to a Device + +To transfer books to a device connect a e-reader to the computer. +After a while calibre should recognize the device which will be apparent by the appearance of +additional buttons on the top menu like the `Send to device`- and the `Device`-Button. +First make sure only the formats you want will be transfered. +This can be done by selecting `Device`, `File formats` and checking the formats as needed. +Afterwards select the books and press `Send to device` to start the process of transfering the +devices. +Alternatively only specific formats of the books can be send to the device by selecting +`Send specific format to` and `Main memory` under the `Send to device` menu. +If there are books that contain series metadata make sure to disconnect the e-reader once and +reconnect it. +Afterwards select `Update cached metadata on device` under `Device` to update the metadata +including the series. +Finally disconnect the device.