Very frustrated with Kobo! PC wont recognize or find devices

sionix · 12-25-2011, 10:20 AM

I bought 2 kobo wireless' for my kids for Christmas.. pc does not find them no matter what I do!

Suggestions?

What I have already done:
Tried different usb cords
Tried different usb ports
Tried rebooting pc with it connected and not connected
Tried multiple computers (we have 4 in the house)
Tried banging my head on the desk (bad idea)

I already have a ton of books for the kids who so want to use their new readers.. HELP!

taming · 12-25-2011, 10:28 AM

If you plug the readers in (from a turned off state) do they turn on and give you a read or manage choice on the screen? If so, you need to select "manage" for them to be seen by the computer.

sionix · 12-25-2011, 11:53 AM

okies thank you, now just trying to figuere out what folder to drag and drop to! lol

Yay kids are set! Used calibre to send em over. Have to admit I much prefer my drag and drag on my sony

robko · 12-25-2011, 12:21 PM

If you want to drag and drop, just drag them to the root directory (first one that opens) on the Kobo or if you want you and create folders to keep the files straight (folders won't show when you're using the Kobo, but will help you manage the files if you have a lot of them). I use Calibre for conversions and things, but I just drag and drop stuff on all the time.

sionix · 12-26-2011, 02:10 PM

ty

Will be much easier that way

12-25-2011, 10:20 AM	#1
sionix Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: sony	Very frustrated with Kobo! PC wont recognize or find devices I bought 2 kobo wireless' for my kids for Christmas.. pc does not find them no matter what I do! Suggestions? What I have already done: Tried different usb cords Tried different usb ports Tried rebooting pc with it connected and not connected Tried multiple computers (we have 4 in the house) Tried banging my head on the desk (bad idea) I already have a ton of books for the kids who so want to use their new readers.. HELP!

12-25-2011, 11:53 AM	#3
sionix Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: sony	okies thank you, now just trying to figuere out what folder to drag and drop to! lol Yay kids are set! Used calibre to send em over. Have to admit I much prefer my drag and drag on my sony Last edited by sionix; 12-25-2011 at 12:17 PM.

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12-25-2011, 10:28 AM	#2
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	If you plug the readers in (from a turned off state) do they turn on and give you a read or manage choice on the screen? If so, you need to select "manage" for them to be seen by the computer.

12-25-2011, 12:21 PM	#4
robko Wizard Posts: 2,454 Karma: 5469320 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo	If you want to drag and drop, just drag them to the root directory (first one that opens) on the Kobo or if you want you and create folders to keep the files straight (folders won't show when you're using the Kobo, but will help you manage the files if you have a lot of them). I use Calibre for conversions and things, but I just drag and drop stuff on all the time.

12-26-2011, 02:10 PM	#5
sionix Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: sony	ty Will be much easier that way

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