Troubleshooting - Transcend MP840 User Manual

If a problem occurs with your MP840 , please first check the information listed below before taking your
MP840 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-Insert function for the CD-ROM
drive. Alternatively, you can manually run the "MP840.EXE" file on the software CD.
Operating system cannot detect the MP840
Check the following:
1. Is your MP840 properly connected to the USB port? If not, unplug it and plug it in again.
2. Is your MP840 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 MP840 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 MP840
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
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 MP840 ? 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 MP840 is English. Please set the language option first.
2. ID3 tag information has display priority on the screen of the MP840 . 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.

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