Device shutdown

k0077 · 08-23-2010, 05:54 PM

My prs-300 is frozen completely, its not turning on/off, im guessing its dead. its frozen on the home page

I always device shutdown my reader when im finsihed reading, does that use up the battery more??

shanghaichica · 08-24-2010, 05:48 AM

You could try resetting it and hitting the power switch a few times to see if that will bring it back. Or maybe charging it or connecting it to the computer.

Penforhire · 08-25-2010, 07:35 PM

Your habit should use less battery but I agree with shang, charge it. E-ink displays stay frozen if the device runs out of juice.

cyndyhollman · 08-25-2010, 08:47 PM

Had my ereader 2 days and it has frozen 5 times. this last time, nothing helps. back to the store it goes.

DoctorOhh · 08-26-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cyndyhollman

Had my ereader 2 days and it has frozen 5 times. this last time, nothing helps. back to the store it goes.

People who experience frequent lock-ups in the first couple of days frequently haven't let their device fully charge up. Keep that in mind with your new unit.

k0077 · 08-26-2010, 01:03 PM

stupid question but when the battery is running out, how does it look on the reader because when mine froze it still had like 5 black bars showing??

DoctorOhh · 08-26-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by k0077

stupid question but when the battery is running out, how does it look on the reader because when mine froze it still had like 5 black bars showing??

That's not a stupid question, it seems that the battery indicator is not the most reliable the first week or two.

Penforhire · 08-27-2010, 03:42 PM

If it discharges, say overnight, it will show exactly the same number of bars it did the last time you managed to turn a page. No information on the page changes separately. Otherwise we could have a clock display that works! Also make sure you're not running an MP3 continuously.

JSWolf · 08-27-2010, 03:46 PM

If you have a stuck reader, plugging it in to the USB may not work. USB really needs enough power to work. So if you need to, get a PSP or Sony reader charger. But if you do get a PSP charger, it has to be an AC type wth the barrel plug and not something that plugs into the USB port.

08-23-2010, 05:54 PM	#1
k0077 Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: PRS-300	Device shutdown My prs-300 is frozen completely, its not turning on/off, im guessing its dead. its frozen on the home page I always device shutdown my reader when im finsihed reading, does that use up the battery more??

08-27-2010, 03:46 PM	#9
JSWolf Mobile Reader Geek Posts: 34,228 Karma: 13801376 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Sony Reader PRS-650, iPad	If you have a stuck reader, plugging it in to the USB may not work. USB really needs enough power to work. So if you need to, get a PSP or Sony reader charger. But if you do get a PSP charger, it has to be an AC type wth the barrel plug and not something that plugs into the USB port. __________________ Jon 2013 Reading List

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08-24-2010, 05:48 AM	#2
shanghaichica Guru Posts: 630 Karma: 1171638 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle Paperwhite,Nook,ipad mini,galaxy tab,Galaxy note,ipod touch 5	You could try resetting it and hitting the power switch a few times to see if that will bring it back. Or maybe charging it or connecting it to the computer.

08-25-2010, 07:35 PM	#3
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 1,847 Karma: 5514220 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle PW, PRS-650, iPhone 4, iPad 4	Your habit should use less battery but I agree with shang, charge it. E-ink displays stay frozen if the device runs out of juice.

08-25-2010, 08:47 PM	#4
cyndyhollman Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: prs-600	Had my ereader 2 days and it has frozen 5 times. this last time, nothing helps. back to the store it goes.

08-26-2010, 01:03 PM	#6
k0077 Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: PRS-300	stupid question but when the battery is running out, how does it look on the reader because when mine froze it still had like 5 black bars showing??

08-27-2010, 03:42 PM	#8
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 1,847 Karma: 5514220 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle PW, PRS-650, iPhone 4, iPad 4	If it discharges, say overnight, it will show exactly the same number of bars it did the last time you managed to turn a page. No information on the page changes separately. Otherwise we could have a clock display that works! Also make sure you're not running an MP3 continuously.


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