K3 not charging

Starko · 04-22-2011, 04:45 AM

When i plug my K3 into computer i get the following text on Kindle screen:

Code:

If you want to use your Kindle, please eject your Kindle from your computer.

Currently your Kindle is not charging

Why is it not charging? And what should i do to charge it from my PC?

crich70 · 04-22-2011, 06:25 AM

Did you properly disconnect the Kindle from the computer? If you just unplug it rather than clicking on the icon in the taskbar so you can "safely disconnect your kindle" that might be part of your problem. If nothing else having it restart might clear it. Try going to "Settings" and then "Menu" and choose "Restart" and see if that clears things.

kranu · 04-23-2011, 02:52 AM

Maybe it's full battery? Try ejecting it.

Starko · 04-23-2011, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crich70

Did you properly disconnect the Kindle from the computer? ......... Try going to "Settings" and then "Menu" and choose "Restart" and see if that clears things.

That's not it - when i connected K3 to my laptop i get the good message:

Code:

If you want to read or shop on your
Kindle while continuing to charge
over USB ... blah blah blah

So, it does not look like it is device issue. Still i'd like to know why it does not charge from my PC (win 7-32b)

FF2 · 04-23-2011, 11:02 AM

You might need to check DEVICES - how to get to them varies depending on the version of Windows. USB ports can be modified in DEVICES to charge or not charge or power down (to save power). Also, some folks find that not all usb ports on ONE computer are the same. Sometimes the ones in front or back are actually "hubs" and don't always provide full functions (I don't care what the standards dictate!).

Also, the different versions of Windows work differently regarding that message about use while charging. In some cases you can use Explorer and right click on the device and EJECT and it will return the kindle to your control and keep charging. In other versions you need to use the Safely Remove icon in the task tray. On my netbook, I cannot use the k3 while it is plugged in. On my desktop I can. Quirks!!!

04-22-2011, 04:45 AM	#1
Starko Zealot Posts: 123 Karma: 998177 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3	K3 not charging When i plug my K3 into computer i get the following text on Kindle screen: Code: If you want to use your Kindle, please eject your Kindle from your computer. Currently your Kindle is not charging Why is it not charging? And what should i do to charge it from my PC?

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04-22-2011, 06:25 AM	#2
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,305 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	Did you properly disconnect the Kindle from the computer? If you just unplug it rather than clicking on the icon in the taskbar so you can "safely disconnect your kindle" that might be part of your problem. If nothing else having it restart might clear it. Try going to "Settings" and then "Menu" and choose "Restart" and see if that clears things.

04-23-2011, 02:52 AM	#3
kranu I <3 my Kindle Posts: 528 Karma: 51332 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United States Device: Kindle 3G + WiFi	Maybe it's full battery? Try ejecting it.

04-23-2011, 11:02 AM	#5
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	You might need to check DEVICES - how to get to them varies depending on the version of Windows. USB ports can be modified in DEVICES to charge or not charge or power down (to save power). Also, some folks find that not all usb ports on ONE computer are the same. Sometimes the ones in front or back are actually "hubs" and don't always provide full functions (I don't care what the standards dictate!). Also, the different versions of Windows work differently regarding that message about use while charging. In some cases you can use Explorer and right click on the device and EJECT and it will return the kindle to your control and keep charging. In other versions you need to use the Safely Remove icon in the task tray. On my netbook, I cannot use the k3 while it is plugged in. On my desktop I can. Quirks!!!

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