Transcend Information T.sonic 840 user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs with your T.sonic840, please first check the information listed below before taking your T.sonic840 for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem from the following hints, please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. We also have FAQ and Support services on our websites.

Software CD cannot auto-run in Windows®

Go to the Device Manager in the Control Panel and enable the Auto-Insertfunction for the CD-ROM drive. Alternatively, you can manually run the “T.sonic.EXE” file on the software CD.

Operating system cannot detect the T.sonic840

Check the following:

1.Is your T.sonic840 properly connected to the USB port? If not, unplug it and plug it in again.

2.Is your T.sonic840 connected to the Mac keyboard? If yes, unplug it and plug it into an available USB port on your Mac Desktop.

3.Is the USB port enabled? If not, refer to the user’s manual of your computer (or motherboard) to enable it.

Cannot Power ON

Check the following:

1.Is the T.sonic840 connected to your computer? If yes, unplug it.

2.Is the LOCK switch set to “LOCK”? If yes, set it to the “OFF” position.

3.Is the battery out of power? If yes, please recharge the battery.

Cannot download MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10,or WAV files to the T.sonic840

As required, uninstall and re-install the driver. If this doesn’t work, try Resetting the unit and if this fails, please see the “Restoring Factory Defaults” section to recover your T.sonic840.

Buttons aren’t working

Is the LOCK switch set to “LOCK”? If yes, set it to the “OFF” position.

Cannot hear track playback

1.Have you downloaded any music files onto the T.sonic? If no, then you must first do so from your computer or the Internet. (Only Mpeg I Layer 3 and WMA files compressed at a rate of 32Kbps–320Kbps are supported.)

2.Are the earphones properly connected to the earphone jack? If not, reconnect them.

3.Is the volume loud enough? If not, increase the volume level until the music can be heard.

Track name does NOT display correctly on the screen

1.The default language of the T.sonicis English. Please set the language option first.

2.ID3 tag information has display priority on the screen of the T.sonic. You could modify the ID3 tag by using Windows Media Player or Winamp.

3.If the ID3 tag is empty, just the file name will be displayed on the screen.

Troubleshooting

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Contents Sonic User’s Manual Table of Contents Video Mode Transcend Limited Warranty Package Contents IntroductionIntroduction System Requirements FeaturesSafety Precautions Safety PrecautionsGeneral Use Backing Up DataPlayer Controls Product OverviewIcon Color LCD DisplayCharging the Battery Power onBasic Operation Increase Volume Power OFFDecrease Volume Play a TrackFile Navigation Reset the T.sonicMake an Audio Recording Repeat/Shuffle FunctionsMusic Mode Play MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM10 Subscription MusicMusic Functions File Navigator Mode Delete a file in the Music Mode Listen to the Radio Radio ModeSelecting a Radio Station Radio FunctionsIncrease/Decrease the Volume Saving a Radio StationRecall a Saved Station Record a Radio Station 2GB 4GB Record using the Built-In Microphone Record ModeRecord Sound Record FunctionsPlay a Recorded Sound File Delete a file in the Record Mode Record Functions Video Mode Play MTV Video files on your T.sonicVideo Functions Delete a file in the Video Mode Video Functions Photo Mode Display JPG and BMP Photo files on your T.sonicPhoto Functions Delete a file in the Photo Mode Photo Functions Book Mode Read TXT E-book files on your T.sonicBookFunctions Book Functions Delete a file in the E-book ModeBook Functions Settings Enter the Settings MenuEqualizer EQ Mode User EQ Customization Play Speed Repeat ModeRecord Quality VAD Voice Activation Detection Sleep Screen Saver Slide Show Time Sync. Lyrics Date/Time SettingTime Zone Daylight Language FM Reset MTP Media Transfer ModeMedia Transfer Modes USB Media Transfer Mode About Driver Installation for Windows→ Me, 2000, XP and Vista Driver InstallationDriver Installation for Mac OS 10.0, or Later Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4, or LaterUse awith Connecting to a ComputerDownload and Upload Music and other Files Mini USB Cable and Connecting to a ComputerUse with a Computer Safely Remove Hardware Removing the T.sonic 840 in Windows→ Me, 2000, XP and Vista Disconnecting from a ComputerRemoving the T.sonic 840 in Mac OS 10.0, or Later Remove the T.sonic 840 in Linux Kernel 2.4, or LaterSoftware Setup Installing the T.sonic SoftwareSonic Software Software System RequirementsSelect a language Transcend Multimedia Converter Transcend Multimedia ConverterTranscend Multimedia Converter Select a Destination for the ‘.mtv’ file Conversion Complete Slideshow Maker Slideshow MakerSlideshow Maker Preview and Start Converting Installing the T.sonic Utility Program Sonic Utility SoftwareSonic Utility Installation complete PC-Lock Function PC-Lock Function for Windows Me, 2000, XP and VistaPC-Lock Function Screen Saver Text Unlock Your Computer Lock Your ComputerPartition & Security Function Partition & Security FunctionChanging your Password Use the T.sonic Security FeaturesChange Password Forgotten your PasswordTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTrack playback sounds intermittent Cannot play a Video file on my T.sonic 840? Ordering Information SpecificationsWarranty Transcend Limited Warranty