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Why can't I sync my Recipe Reader?

Are you getting an error message?
    
  • If you are getting a Network Error Message "This method requires authorization," please follow the steps below:
    • Launch the syncing software
    • Select "File"
    • Select "Sign in as another user"
    • Enter your KeyIngredient.com email address and password
    • Press "Login"
    • Press the silver "Sync" button when the syncing window reads "ready to sync."

  • If you are getting an "Invalid Serial Number" Message, please:
    • Disconnect the Recipe Reader from your computer and close the Key Ingredient sync window
    • Reboot your Recipe Reader
      • If you turn the Recipe Reader over on its back side you will see a label with a picture of an orange pot on it. It will have a combination of 2 letters on it, of which will either be UL or CE. Depending on which you have please follow the instructions accordingly. 
      • If UL is listed, hold the gray manual power button down until you hear it beep (about 2 seconds). Then press the gray power button again to power it back on. 
      • If CE is listed, click the gray power button to power off the (it will not beep). Then click the gray power button again to power it back on. 
    • Allow the Recipe Reader to load to the main cookbook menu (about 30-40 seconds)
    • Connect the Recipe Reader to the gray USB cord and directly to your computer's tower and not through a hub or adapter, for best results.
    • Launch the syncing software 
    • Press the silver "Sync" button when the syncing window reads  "ready to sync."


Is your "Sync" button grayed out or unavailable?

  • Reboot your Recipe Reader (See above)
  • For best results, please connect the provided gray USB cord directly into the computer and not through a hub or adapter.
  • If the "Sync" button is still gray, unplug the USB cord from its current location and plug it into a different USB port on your computer


For additional assistance, please contact us at help@keyingredient.com or via our Live Help service.