Thread: Connect & disconnect reader from Windows computer?
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Old 03-05-2020, 11:54 PM   #10
davidfor
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Originally Posted by AnotherCat View Post
Then as the issue seems to be a selfish one of the Kobo's I can only suggest a USB cable with a switch as BetterRed has suggested, or it may be that a USB management application for Windows along the lines I mentioned may work but I have no knowledge as to their competence if an MTP device is attached to the computer's USB port.
Selfish???? Kobo, just like Kindle, tolino and I'm pretty sure all of the other dedicated ereaders, do something to get the book known to the interface once the device is disconnected. And all of these are mounting as USB mass storage devices.

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Regarding switched USB cables I know they are used to switch the power conductors in the cable for when connected to a charger but it may take care to ensure buying one which switches the data lines as well, if that functionality is required by the Kobo - maybe BetterRed can elaborate - I just pull and replug cables myself.
The device I have just interrupts the power conductors. It is fine, except that it drops the power just enough that I need to use short cables. And one of my ereaders doesn't like it. It connects but drops out under a bit of access load.
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