9.9 Cannot Detect USB Devices

If the USB device cannot be detected, check the settings and connection according to the type of USB device connection.

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If a USB-Ethernet adapter is connected for internet communication, consider using wireless communication.

If the USB Device Is Connected Via the Nintendo Switch Dock

If the USB device is connected to the Nintendo Switch dock, check the following.

  • The USB device is properly connected to the Nintendo Switch dock.
  • The ADEV is properly attached to the Nintendo Switch dock.

For more information about connecting USB devices, see 6.2 Connecting the ADEV and USB Devices.

If you do not find any problems while checking these things, perform the following operations.

  1. Unplug the AC adapter that is connected to the Nintendo Switch dock from the power outlet.
  2. Unplug the USB device from the Nintendo Switch dock.
  3. Remove the ADEV from the Nintendo Switch dock.
  4. Restart the ADEV.
    For more information about restarting the ADEV, see 8.1 Restarting the ADEV.
  5. Plug the AC adapter that is connected to the Nintendo Switch dock into the power outlet.
  6. Attach the ADEV to the Nintendo Switch dock.
  7. Connect the USB device.

If the USB device still cannot be detected after completing these operations, confirm that power is being supplied to the USB port by connecting another USB device to the Nintendo Switch dock that lights up when power is supplied.
If power is not being supplied to the USB port, the ADEV might be damaged. For more information about requesting a repair, see 10 Repair Contact.

If the USB Device Is Directly Connected to the ADEV Console

Check that the USB device is properly connected to the ADEV.
For more information about connecting USB devices, see 6.2 Connecting the ADEV and USB Devices.

If there were no problems with the connection, restart the ADEV.
For more information about restarting the ADEV, see 8.1 Restarting the ADEV.

If the USB device still cannot be detected after completing these operations, confirm that power is being supplied to the USB port by connecting another USB device to the ADEV console that lights up when power is supplied.
If power is not being supplied to the USB port, the ADEV might be damaged. For more information about requesting a repair, see 10 Repair Contact.

 


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