MP3 Player not detected by Macbook

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MP3 Player not detected by Macbook

I have an Archos Gmini XS202s mp3 player, which I've been quite happily using on my PC for a while now, but when I plug it into my Mac, the player says it's connected, but the Mac doesn't show anything on the desktop, and the Finder doesn't show anything either.

If I go into 'About this Mac', and then 'More Info', it shows the Gmini connected to the Hi-speed USB, but I can't access it.
The mp3 player doesn't need any software.

I'm a new Mac User, so I could just be doing something really stupid, but I would appreciate any help.

elmo

Macbook White, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Oct 10, 2007 11:01 AM

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Answer 1

Paul Judd

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Oct 10, 2007 11:28 AM in response to elmolux

While it may plug into the computer and is detected by the USB port, there is no guarantee that it can interface and work with a Mac. Check the manufactures website to inquire about mac compatibility as most do not offer it.

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elmolux Author

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Oct 10, 2007 11:33 AM in response to Paul Judd

Thanks for the quick response!

According to the Archos website, all Gminis are Mac compatible. The only other thing mentioned is:

"MACINTOSH USERS
You must update your operating system to a minimum require of: MacOS 9.2 or later MacOS 10.2.4 Jaguar or later MacOS 10.3 Panther or later"

Which I have (as far as i know)

Any other ideas?

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JoeyR

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Oct 10, 2007 11:36 AM in response to elmolux

This is from the Archos site:

Macintosh™ OS X

If you have OS X, you must update to version 10.3.9 or newer. You must also change the Gmini™’s USB Port setting to ‘Hard Disk’. From the main menu, go to Setup>System>USB Port and change it to ‘Hard Disk’.

You will now simply plug the Gmini™ into your Macintosh® as enumerated above, and
within a few seconds, the Gmini™ will be recognized as a mass storage device (Hard Disk)and mount on the desktop. You can now use the hard drive called Gmini XS202 like any other external hard drive.

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elmolux Author

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Oct 10, 2007 11:44 AM in response to JoeyR

I have version 10.4.10, and my Gmini is set to Hard Disk, it's just not showing up...

Thanks for the help though.

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Answer 5

JoeyR

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Oct 10, 2007 11:52 AM in response to elmolux

Have you tried a different USB port?

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elmolux Author

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Oct 10, 2007 12:10 PM in response to JoeyR

Yes, and both of them work with my External HD, so it's not that either.

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Fab OTDI

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Nov 3, 2007 8:21 AM in response to elmolux

Having the same problem, i have an imac old generation (the white with plexi loke), and i tried on all usb ( keyboard included)

But work on windows with bootcamp

it is an archos gmini xs202s

i tried with usb or hard disk mode on it, but dont appear even in utility disk..

I tried to format it with firmware, and even with ms dos on windows..

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