03-20-2009, 09:54 PM | #16 |
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I believe I renamed it Kindle 2 from "removable storage device" or usb storage device, can't remember now. There is no icon on my desktop; XP advises it's "found". And the Kindle screen does show USB drive mode on screen, for a moment, then says to use kindle or continue charging, eject.
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03-20-2009, 09:58 PM | #17 |
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Weird. Some folks have had USB issues resolved by doing a reset, maybe try that?
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It seems whatever you did in renaming it is causing a problem. Try renaming it "Kindle". |
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03-20-2009, 10:04 PM | #19 |
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Renaming to Kindle doesn't do anything. It seems too, that the usb connection is not firm, because the USB screen disappears from the screen and I CAN use, turn pages on Kindle. If I reset, I will loose everything, correct? Or at least the books not from Amazon?
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03-20-2009, 10:13 PM | #21 |
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No, whatever books or other content you have on the Kindle will still be there when you reset. Please let us know if it works for you.
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03-20-2009, 10:15 PM | #23 |
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Ah-ha! Thanks for the clarification; I was getting paranoid Going to find out how to reset in manual. Be back shortly.
Everyone, many thanks for all of your input! |
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03-20-2009, 10:31 PM | #26 |
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I am happy to report; it's working! I did not do a re-set, simply turned off and back on. I must say though, I believe the USB cord to the Kindle itself is not very "snug"; it rocks a bit if I try to wiggle it. Could that be part of the problem?
Thanks to all of you again for your help and desertgrandma, you are right, this forum doesn't need no stinkin' CS! |
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Congratulations and kudos to AnemicOak for the reset suggestion!
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03-20-2009, 10:38 PM | #29 |
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I shall report to CS and thank you ever so much!
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03-20-2009, 11:00 PM | #30 |
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They might be able to send you a new USB cable if it's the cable that's the problem and not the connection. Is it loose on the Kindle end or the computer end?
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