Is there a way to make the unit start automatically when the usb power is applied? Or does it sleep when disconnected and then start again?
857892
It goes to sleep/powers down if there is no Bluetooth connection. You must hold the power on button to have it power up after it has powered down.
857893
The only way to turn the unit on is to press the power button on for 1 sec. to power up the unit. If the unit does not detect a Bluetooth connection with a device for about 10 mins, it will shut itself off automatically. Or, you can press the power button for 1 sec. to turn it off manually.
2175014
Hello. Once power is turned off, this unit will have to manually turned on by the "ON" button located on the front panel.
552539
No, it will not automatically power itself off but it will go into deep sleep mode to save the power after xx minute without any opeartion.
1399987
There is an on/off switch. Is it in the on position? Otherwise might be a bad unit (assuming you know the USB port is good).
2069685
Most likely has to do with settings for USB inside Advanced Power Settings that you can change starting inside Control Panel--Power Settings--Advanced Power Settings
1966747
Its here on my desk top right now, thus it is easy to verify your question. NO, the unit immediately went off line and disconnected. Upon application of the power it came back on line. I selected this unit for two reasons: USB 3.0 and the higher current capacity. I have in the past been frustrated with "low cost" hubs that won't charge a phone for example. Hope this helps. Michael
1071261
I personally had problems with the unit and disconnected from my system. My two systems are tied together with a 2 port KVM switch. If I remember correctly - one of the disks would go to sleep.
1243033
Does the mouse sleep/idle when not in use if the power switch is not turned off?
1508675
There is an on/off power switch but you can easily leave the switch to 'on' and utilize the USB cord as a power cord, so that when you plug it into your computer it will automatically kick on.
2222795
You got it! Can't turn the @#$% thing off once it is connected. Have to shutdown the computer and then unplug it. I plug it in and do a weekly backup, then shutdown and unplug it. A pain, I'd rather just reboot before my backup then eject the thing.
475151
USB Drives don't have the capability to sleep, unless the unit turns itself off, it would be impossible to send the hardware signal to sleep the drive. They've mentioned the unit turns off but in my experience it turns off until you turn it back on again by pressing the button, it's not the "sleep until accessed" that you get with eSata/Sata drives.
601976
You have to manually push the button on the power supply unit to start. Even you use a timer, you will still need to push the button.
1708333
I have had no need to try it but I suppose it would (like any usb port). You should be advised that the unit does go to sleep a few minutes after you stop playing music so I'm guessing that any power to the usb port would also stop.
433759
Not to worry. I leave mine pluged in all the time. It comes on as soon as I turn on the key. While driving it works great. When I turn off the car I just press the off button when it shows up on my GPS unit to turn off the power. It is a great USB cable. I wish it were a bit shorter due to the mount location of my GPS in my car. When I had it on the dash the length of the cable was perfect up there. With my Mountek the GPS is now right above my plug.
2181937
Yes, the last setting prior to powering off the unit is the "default" upon start up.
1285711
If you are using the USB3 port, I am not surprised. If you are using Windows, the power saving suspend mode needs to be disabled. This may be what is causing the shut down.
1124356
I have two of these. The one I use in the car will connect automatically as it powers off with the ignition key. The one I use in the house is plugged into a wall outlet to usb power supply and I need to unplug/plug in the usb with each use to work. :(