ICD-B500 Recorder I have an ICD-B500 Recorder and am trying to upload files to my hard drive. The computer is not recognizing the device. The salesperson told me I could use the cord from my older recorder and that does not attach to the USB port. Is that the problem. If it is, will an adapter fix it?

Please read the manual and instructions for recovery at http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ICDB5&template_id=1&region_id=1&tab=manuals

On the internet, navigate to THIS PAGE, then select your operating system, where it says, "Select an operating system to see files:" in the center of the lower portion of the page (list of compatible systems shown below also), by selecting from the pull-down menu; then click on the appropriate link in the 'Download' column on the far right; then click the 'Download Now' icon with the earth and a green arrow pointing down on the far right, saving it to your desktop (or any location you prefer). Once the file downloads, double-click on the executable file you just downloaded, and follow the instructions. The result will be that your computer will now recognize and correctly deal with files created by your recorder.

Sony IC Recorder Model Number ICD-U60 Compatible Operating Systems:

• Microsoft® Windows® XP MCE
• Microsoft® Windows® XP
• Microsoft® Windows® Me
• Microsoft® Windows® 98SE
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 4
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 3 or higher
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000
• Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate
• Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium
• Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Basic
• Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business

Hope this will FixYa'!!!

FORMAT THE MEMORY USING FORMAT OPTION IN MENU.
THEN IT WILL WORK PROPERLY.

Look on the case. You'll see a button that slides. It takes it off of HOLD. HOLD mode is good to protect the recordings while the unit gets put in a pocket or purse.

Here are some recovery software you may rely on. Both programs can recover photos, videos and audio.

Photo Video Audio Recovery Software (for Windows)
Mac Photo Video Audio Recovery Software (for Mac OS X)

Be careful: Before your items are recovered, do not attempt to save more files to the device in case the original files(your audios) are overwritten.

As there is no USB port on this IC Recorder, you can connect the Headphone OUT of the IC Recorder to the LINE IN of the Computer. Then, use any Sound Recorder Software to capture the files. You can also use the Sound Recorder Software preinstalled in the Computer. After transferring the recordings to the Computer, you can use any CD Burning Software to burn the files to a CD.

I have a Sony and it's doing the same thing. I actually borrowed my friend's and he has an RCA recorder, it was so simple, you just plug and play.

If you press and hold down the "menu" button scroll down to the FORMAT selection and press enter. This will reformat the device.
I had the same problem - I think it arose after disconnecting the IC Recorder when it became unresponsive with the computer.
Make sure you transfer all your files first to a computer or back up source.

you can only download it on windows and save as.wav and then copy it on the Mac. I couldn`t find any other way

If this device is in warrenty, you may not do this. If you do diassemble this B500, then you lose your warrenty. I'm a technician in belgium, so I do know this things.

friendly greetings,
werner