02-07-2011, 02:55 PM | #1 |
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USB Drive Mode
I have ejected my Kindle (most recent software update) from my PC (Win7) and yet it still seems to think it is in USB Drive Mode. Windows Explorer does not 'see' it. No files are currently being put on the device. Is it safe just to unplug?
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02-07-2011, 03:10 PM | #2 |
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It should be fine to unplug.
You have to eject the Kindle by right clicking on the Kindle drive in the Computer explorer window if you're using Vista or 7. If you use the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification are then it does what you're describing. Its the other way around if you're using XP. Amazon mention it in the manual. |
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I have Win7 x64 and I've discovered:
If I eject my Kindle via Calibre then the Kindle icon is removed from My Computer but the device itself still says it's in USB Mode. If I eject the Kindle from the system tray or from My Computer, then Calibre doesn't detect that my Kindle was ejected (until I unplug it) but the device comes out of USB Mode while I still have it plugged in. |
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I generally try to use the "safely remove" from the tasktray - especially since the behavior of EJECT (under Explorer) varies from version to version of Windows - that is it works differently in xp and vista and 7 and I have all of those on the different computers/laptops/work/home computers that I use.
And sometimes I get the message "something is using that drive" type messages and NOTHING is open that shows any drive is in use - obviously the OS may still be accessing it in some way. Usually, if I wait and come back it clears but sometimes it remains and I'm not sure whether to just pull the usb and hope for the best or wait it out. |
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