Kindle not picked up by Calibre

rhk001 · 12-31-2010, 05:46 AM

Hi I have a Kindle 3 & I am running version 0.7.35 of the Calibre software. I am on Windows Vista.

The Kindle is working fine it charges up and when ever I plug it Windows picks it up straight away.

Since upgrading to ver 0.7.35 two things have started happening.

1. Everyime I open Calibre Itunes also opens up, is there a conflict here somewere?

2. The main problem I have is that it doesnt always recognise my kindle, there is no device button on the menu, its pretty random.

I have done all of the usual things, I have rebooted, unpluged the device logged in & out. I have also re-run the Calibre wizard but no luck today - it worked fine yesterday.

Any suggestions?

Nyssa · 12-31-2010, 06:14 AM

I had the same problem. It turns out that I had to unplug everything (namely my iPhone and its cable).

There is no "Find Device" option (although it would be lovely to have one).

1. Unplug all USB devices

2. Start Calibre

3. Plug in your Kindle. It takes a few seconds, but you should then see the "Device" option come up.

I have tried plugging my Kindle in first, then starting Calibre, but that does not work, for me.

rhk001 · 12-31-2010, 06:29 AM

Thanks Nyssa - wow what a simple solution it was the fact that the iphone was plugged in at the same time - (thats probably why itunes was firing up everytime i plugged in my kindle).

Your solution works perfectly - thanks :-)

Nyssa · 12-31-2010, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhk001

Thanks Nyssa - wow what a simple solution it was the fact that the iphone was plugged in at the same time - (thats probably why itunes was firing up everytime i plugged in my kindle).

Your solution works perfectly - thanks :-)

Glad to help!

itimpi · 12-31-2010, 07:08 AM

If you have an iPhone and a Kindle, then it is a good idea to disable the Apple Device driver in Calibre. Note this does not stop you being able to send books to the iPhone as you can do it via the (recommended) Connect to iTunes feature.

jamiekindle · 12-31-2010, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhk001

Hi I have a Kindle 3 & I am running version 0.7.35 of the Calibre software. I am on Windows Vista.

The Kindle is working fine it charges up and when ever I plug it Windows picks it up straight away.

Since upgrading to ver 0.7.35 two things have started happening.

1. Everyime I open Calibre Itunes also opens up, is there a conflict here somewere?

2. The main problem I have is that it doesnt always recognise my kindle, there is no device button on the menu, its pretty random.

I have done all of the usual things, I have rebooted, unpluged the device logged in & out. I have also re-run the Calibre wizard but no luck today - it worked fine yesterday.

Any suggestions?

I'm having the same problem on a Mac Book Pro. Just downloaded Calibre today and it will not recognize the Kindle 3. It also is opening iTunes each time.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Nyssa · 12-31-2010, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamiekindle

I'm having the same problem on a Mac Book Pro. Just downloaded Calibre today and it will not recognize the Kindle 3. It also is opening iTunes each time.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Have you tried what I suggested above, as far as removing the iPhone (and any other USB devices), then starting Calibre, and then plugging in your Kindle?

I know its a different OS, but the solutions might just be the same. I do not have a Mac of any sort, so I can not test it.

busylee · 02-02-2011, 11:37 AM

I have a MAC..first time i connected my kindle 2 US version it was fine and now will not recognise.. i have to ask: i am not computer whizz..what is calibre??? how do i do it - is it doing a software update?

many thanks

DoctorOhh · 02-02-2011, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busylee

I have a MAC..first time i connected my kindle 2 US version it was fine and now will not recognise.. i have to ask: i am not computer whizz..what is calibre??? how do i do it - is it doing a software update?

Calibre is a ebook management software suite. Before you try to use it you have to figure out why your Mac won't recognize your Kindle.

12-31-2010, 05:46 AM	#1
rhk001 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindel	Kindle not picked up by Calibre Hi I have a Kindle 3 & I am running version 0.7.35 of the Calibre software. I am on Windows Vista. The Kindle is working fine it charges up and when ever I plug it Windows picks it up straight away. Since upgrading to ver 0.7.35 two things have started happening. 1. Everyime I open Calibre Itunes also opens up, is there a conflict here somewere? 2. The main problem I have is that it doesnt always recognise my kindle, there is no device button on the menu, its pretty random. I have done all of the usual things, I have rebooted, unpluged the device logged in & out. I have also re-run the Calibre wizard but no luck today - it worked fine yesterday. Any suggestions? Last edited by rhk001; 12-31-2010 at 06:02 AM. Reason: Added My windows OS

12-31-2010, 06:14 AM	#2
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	I had the same problem. It turns out that I had to unplug everything (namely my iPhone and its cable). There is no "Find Device" option (although it would be lovely to have one). 1. Unplug all USB devices 2. Start Calibre 3. Plug in your Kindle. It takes a few seconds, but you should then see the "Device" option come up. I have tried plugging my Kindle in first, then starting Calibre, but that does not work, for me. Last edited by Nyssa; 12-31-2010 at 06:19 AM. Reason: Added Clearer Instructions

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12-31-2010, 06:29 AM	#3
rhk001 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindel	Thanks Nyssa - wow what a simple solution it was the fact that the iphone was plugged in at the same time - (thats probably why itunes was firing up everytime i plugged in my kindle). Your solution works perfectly - thanks :-)

12-31-2010, 07:08 AM	#5
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,553 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	If you have an iPhone and a Kindle, then it is a good idea to disable the Apple Device driver in Calibre. Note this does not stop you being able to send books to the iPhone as you can do it via the (recommended) Connect to iTunes feature.

02-02-2011, 11:37 AM	#8
busylee Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: kindle	I have a MAC..first time i connected my kindle 2 US version it was fine and now will not recognise.. i have to ask: i am not computer whizz..what is calibre??? how do i do it - is it doing a software update? many thanks