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SQUARE2024 Lifetime Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:47 pm Post subject: TOMTOM not reconised |
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Any one else had this problem ?,I have now got my 520T but when I connect to my computer running on XPso I can update evrything ,it tells me unreconised device.
Suggestions how to overcome the problem please,
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Oldboy Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 10642 Location: Suffolk, UK
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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Can you tell us what you see on the 520 screen?
Have you tried another USB Port? Are you using a USB Hub?
Have you made sure the USB cable is plugged in securely? Some can be a tight fit.
I take it that it is Explorer that is saying 'unrecognised device'. _________________ Richard
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MadPanther Regular Visitor
Joined: Nov 15, 2003 Posts: 106 Location: Blackpool - Lancs
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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I had this problem the first time I plugged my 520T in.
I disconnected it and tried another USB port and now it works fine. |
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SQUARE2024 Lifetime Member
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:47 am Post subject: |
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I get the screen that asks if I want to connect to the computer,it is then I get the "unreconised device,I have tried byunplugging all USB connections then going into Device manager and removing them,then re-booting.At first I got the message "will not work CODE 10"but I do not even get that now,
The sytem is running on Windows XP,On the TOMTOM home page when you tap the "my device" icon it states nothing found.
It is Peeing me off as I cannot do anything until I get a connection,
Just to add to it I have found that because I have a new Nokia 6301 phone that is not reconised by TOMTOm and I cannot transfer my phone book to it,can I do this by using a card reader ?
In a word.....HELP |
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SQUARE2024 Lifetime Member
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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I have now gone a stage further,unplugged all USB,removed from Deevice manager,rebooted..
OK so far
Reconnect the docking station using a USB port on back of Computer.
Put TOMTOM into cradle [in the mean time message comes up that new hard ware for mass storage device is there,checked & confirmed by looking at Device manager]
Tom tom asks if I want to connect...YES
Tells tells me to wait and not remove Device...ok
I end up with screen on TOMTOm showing picture of TOM TOM in cradle....
BUT on the TOM TOM home screen it tells me no device connected ?????
What now ? |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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For the phone book problem have a look at This Download page which comprises of a spreadsheet to overcome the exact problem you have with an unsupported phone, it works very well.
As for your other more pressing problem, have you ever had the device connected to the PC and working correctly? also have you made a full backup of the 520 prior to this problem starting - Mike |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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SQUARE2024 Lifetime Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:12 am Post subject: |
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Yhanks you for the replies..where I am now
I have got as far as TOMTOM being listed under "Disc drives" & Mass storage devive is listed under the USB,
Andy thanks for the direction it would seem that I need to do the Down load as per the "When I connect nothing happens sheet"
Question...How do I find the root -directory so as the folder can be copied into ?
Also thanks for the link to the spread sheet I will have to find an excell progamme on the web to down load first.
The problem started at the outset as yet I have not had unit connect to the PC.it is new only got it on Saturday |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:22 am Post subject: |
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In which case I would say it is probably faulty, take it back to where it was bought from and demand a replacement rather than messing about - Mike |
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SQUARE2024 Lifetime Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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I have now borrowed my daughters laptop..all is now updated
It is evident that the problem lies within my PC,a trip to PC World is on the cards,luckily it is covered under a service/repair plan.
Thanks for your help |
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SQUARE2024 Lifetime Member
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:35 am Post subject: |
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After taking my PC into PC world,picking it up 24 hours later and told it should all work now...guess what ? just the same a few strong words as it was evident they did not check it I am waiting now for a home visit to check out the severs and mother board,I will eventually be able to get on line and and down load the speed camera base.and do some updates. _________________ Square2024
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:30 am Post subject: |
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Don't forget, if you can get the PC to recognise the TomTom as a new "mass storage device" you can do pretty much all of the backing-up and downloads of POIs, speed cameras etc. you need.
Getting TomTom Home to work is only needed if you want a new map or to update the operating software itself. |
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burren Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 28, 2007 Posts: 17
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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I had similar problems when I bought my TT520t. How old is your computer as a matter of interest? |
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SQUARE2024 Lifetime Member
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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5 year old HP pavillion 453,with Windows XP & service pack 2,
still waiting for the "engineer" to arrive....... |
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burren Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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Mine is about 6 years old and it would recognise any usb device except the TT. I tried every suggestion I could find except updating the bios. (just to dodgy for me). I solved it in the end by fitting a belkin pci usb card to a spare pci slot, and it worked perfectly from then on!! |
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