My Computers don't recognize my Cybook

AMT · 11-07-2007, 11:46 PM

Hi to everybody

No one of my XP computers (one is a laptop) recognize the Cybook. The USB connection only charge the unit.

Any suggestion?

Thanks

HarryT · 11-08-2007, 02:14 AM

Silly question, but have you switched the CyBook on? It charges when it's switched off, but it's only recognised as a drive when it's switched on.

Barcey · 11-08-2007, 08:11 AM

I actually had the same problem but I was using another USB cable that was already plugged into my computer. I used the USB cable that came with the CyBook and then it worked. It might be because I also plugged into another USB port on my computer, I didn't investigate further.

delphidb96 · 11-08-2007, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barcey

I actually had the same problem but I was using another USB cable that was already plugged into my computer. I used the USB cable that came with the CyBook and then it worked. It might be because I also plugged into another USB port on my computer, I didn't investigate further.

My PC has seven USB ports. I have mini-USB-to-USB cables attached to five of them. The front three work great with the Cybook-including the USB cable for my digital SLR and the one for my PDA. The two attached to my rear USB ports don't recognize the Cybook. Nor does the one attached to my 4-port USB hub (also attached to my rear USB ports). I think it's more likely the port used is more of a problem than the USB cable.

Derek

tompe · 11-08-2007, 06:21 PM

But a standard USB cables does not work since they are to thick so the cable might be a problem. I thinks this is a bit irritating because you have to make sure to bring a USB cable that fits the Cybook on trips.

delphidb96 · 11-08-2007, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tompe

But a standard USB cables does not work since they are to thick so the cable might be a problem. I thinks this is a bit irritating because you have to make sure to bring a USB cable that fits the Cybook on trips.

I see a lot of 4-pin mini-USB cables on eBay which appear to have too-short a clearance while those which are 5-pin, for the most part, appear to be the right length/shape.

Derek

kleykenb · 11-09-2007, 02:30 PM

Ive noticed that a few times I found that although the USB cable seemed plugged it really was not pushed in deep enough, so maybe check and make sure that's not the problem.

lindemaximilian · 11-09-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kleykenb

Ive noticed that a few times I found that although the USB cable seemed plugged it really was not pushed in deep enough, so maybe check and make sure that's not the problem.

The same thing happened to me; the funny thing was that before I had charged the cybook with the same position of the cable and it worked.

AMT · 11-11-2007, 03:53 AM

Thanks, now, my computer recognize the Cybook. It's a problem with XP's USB software / drive. I still problems with Mobipocket. I have done a direct transfer into the SD memory.

Thanks again.

11-07-2007, 11:46 PM	#1
AMT Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: CYBOOK	My Computers don't recognize my Cybook Hi to everybody No one of my XP computers (one is a laptop) recognize the Cybook. The USB connection only charge the unit. Any suggestion? Thanks

11-11-2007, 03:53 AM	#9
AMT Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: CYBOOK	Now it's working Thanks, now, my computer recognize the Cybook. It's a problem with XP's USB software / drive. I still problems with Mobipocket. I have done a direct transfer into the SD memory. Thanks again.

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11-08-2007, 02:14 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Silly question, but have you switched the CyBook on? It charges when it's switched off, but it's only recognised as a drive when it's switched on.

11-08-2007, 08:11 AM	#3
Barcey Wizard Posts: 1,531 Karma: 8059866 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Device: Kobo H2O / Aura HD / Glo / iPad3	I actually had the same problem but I was using another USB cable that was already plugged into my computer. I used the USB cable that came with the CyBook and then it worked. It might be because I also plugged into another USB port on my computer, I didn't investigate further.

11-08-2007, 06:21 PM	#5
tompe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,452 Karma: 7185064 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Linköpng, Sweden Device: Kindle Voyage, Nexus 5, Kindle PW	But a standard USB cables does not work since they are to thick so the cable might be a problem. I thinks this is a bit irritating because you have to make sure to bring a USB cable that fits the Cybook on trips.

11-09-2007, 02:30 PM	#7
kleykenb Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 99 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: DR1kS/Cy3	Ive noticed that a few times I found that although the USB cable seemed plugged it really was not pushed in deep enough, so maybe check and make sure that's not the problem.