Usb ports not recongized

In order for the usb ports to work you must have 1 usb from the computer connected to the monitor. The monitor may have a specific input port from the pc in order to activate the other ports on the monitor

I usually face scenarios like yours and this is what i normaly do. Firstly Change the USB ports(in other words try all the usb ports you have on the computer. If it doesnt work try to use a diffrent USB cable. If it doesnt, then open up the hard drive and remove the usb connector and connect it directly to your computer's motherboard as a slave. Here, no doubt you will access it. Even though you have re-installed Windows 7, maybe your computer needs High speed USB Drivers

>>if its usb plug your mouse into diffrant port >>or just unplug give a small blow from you mouth to remove any dust from port and reconnect it

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if this unit came from HSN (most did) then their specs show that it needs xp .. but their video claims it works for vista as well .. actually it depends on which model you have .. the FS-C1-VP . runs only on XP and below .. model FS-C1-Vp-BX2 .. has software to run on Vista and below .. Model FC-C520-VP-Bx2..runs on anything including vista and doesnt require software .. it just looks like a Mass Stroage Device when you plug it in .. these all look like a nice little machines for slides and negitives .. you might try unplugging the device .. reload the software (if you have any) ... then reattach the unit (to a different port) .. still problems then the USB port may be going into current limit .. you can try a different USB port (maybe one at the back of the computer) or better yet use a port expander with its own power supply .. make sure you dont have other USB devices that might be drawing current from the same USB source device (ok with the expander) .. if that doesnt get it going then if it came from HSN you can call their customer service number .. 800 933 2887 ... your item number would be 320-712 ... if the port expander or other suggestions fix it then let us know ..

it sounds like the unit is just drawing more current than your USB port can supply .. that happens a lot with large USB memory sticks (8gb or more) .. they are getting very close to or even exceeding the spec on the port .. some USB ports can do it others just shut down .. the external port expander with a power supply will almost always fix that problem and they dont cost much .. they are kind of nice also because you can put the expander ports within easy reach.

i was having the same issue, the usb port i was using was in the front of my pc, it wasn't recognizing it.. i plugged it into one of the usb ports in the back of the pc and now it seems to be working fine... hope this helps

This means Cybershot is OK. Some thing to be checked in computer.
Try it in another USB port of computer. Check USB drivers of PC and better to update it by going to support page of your computer brand.

wat is the error msg tht u get?? Did tht pen drive came with a cd......try connecting the pendrive to all usb ports on the system....if tht doesnt wrk, go to device manager & then uninstall all usb root hub under usb option.....restart system thn chk

I think you might have a loose cononection for the data ports. Try putting a little bit of force on the usb device. Up, down left right. NOT ALOT. If it starts working when force is used, i tihnk you should try to take it apart and resolder the connections. If it dosen't work, uninstalling the driver and installing.

Hiya dtwhite... I would suggest that the hard drive has died.. "Elements" are notorious for giving up the ghost, and normally around the 13months mark! I had a 320gb hard drive with exactly the same symptoms. Lost a helluva lot of music and photos!

One sure fire way of eliminating, whether it is just the leads at fault, or connections.. on the unit .. which very rarely it can be.. is to take out the hard drive and connect direct to your pc.. as a slave.. ( Do you know how?)... you may get lucky and find it still works... I would suggest though that if you are.. move evrything off ASAP on to something a little more reliable like a Western Digital... Never had a prob with this brand.. or indeed Toshiba! who are relatively new to the hard drive world. Use your Elements purely as an absolute emergency backup drive.

Remember to earth yourself and comp before removing or replacing anything.. or it will turn out to be an expensive exercise.
You require any help with jumper settings let me know

regards Faggly

well from what im learning cause mine is doing the same thing, you'll have to format your sansa or update your usb port