PRS-600 charging

harrys · 02-09-2010, 08:04 AM

Can I use the AC to usb charger that I use for my pda to charge the prs600?

drmaxx · 02-09-2010, 08:24 AM

Most probably it won't work. It seems that the PRS600 only charges over the USB if there is an active connection to a computer.
If you are looking for a cheap charger then search for PSP charger or for a USB to PSP:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72274

Inspector S · 02-10-2010, 02:53 PM

I tried my USB phone charger and that definitely didn't work. You have to plug into an active computer or use a dedicated charger. I purchased mine from ebay for a lot less than Sony want for theirs.

warrend405 · 02-10-2010, 03:02 PM

It depends on the specs of the charger. If it's the same as the PDA then yes. Check the voltage and amps that it puts out.

noname2009 · 02-11-2010, 08:53 AM

I have a Samsung digital picture frame that has a USB port. Since it can be used to transfer photos to the frame, I was thinking maybe I can use it to charge my Sony reader. I tried it the night before. It worked.

scottjl · 02-11-2010, 09:35 AM

you can try it. some do. some don't. it depends on if the data lines have power (making the 600 think it's hooked up to a computer) or not. standard usb spec only requires power on pin 1, and ground on pin 4, allowing you to charge devices. but some devices test for power on pins 2 and 3 as well (well a connection) meaning chargers that are only supplying power on 1 & 4 won't work. the 600 is unfortunately one of these devices. some chargers also supply power on 2 & 3 (or short them out) tricking these fickle gadgets.

you won't harm your 600 by plugging it into a usb charger to see if it works, but watch the screen, if it doesn't go into charge mode you'll just drain your battery away instead.

angel2762 · 02-12-2010, 07:54 AM

I use a universal USB charger to charge most of my devices, but it needs to be of a good quality and give a reasonable output. Some compleax devices need alot of juice to even start charging. I found this one is very good and gives out 5v 1000mA
http://www.porta-charge.co.uk/accessory_1110.html

igorsk · 02-12-2010, 09:57 AM

USB chargers won't work for Reader, regardless of the current.

HarryT · 02-12-2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angel2762

I use a universal USB charger to charge most of my devices, but it needs to be of a good quality and give a reasonable output. Some compleax devices need alot of juice to even start charging. I found this one is very good and gives out 5v 1000mA
http://www.porta-charge.co.uk/accessory_1110.html

And are you saying that it works with the Sony Reader? I would be astonished if it did.

Penforhire · 02-12-2010, 12:20 PM

Angel, it is not a question of amperage but rather some sort of handshaking required on the USB line of Sony e-readers. Without that handshake, or whatever it is, the Sony will ignore incoming power on the USB port.

scottjl · 02-12-2010, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penforhire

Angel, it is not a question of amperage but rather some sort of handshaking required on the USB line of Sony e-readers. Without that handshake, or whatever it is, the Sony will ignore incoming power on the USB port.

not at all true. i use a usb cable with a powerpack charger and it works just fine. it isn't that a handshake is needed but power on the data lines.

tnronin · 02-12-2010, 09:36 PM

PSP charger will work and can be had for $1.99 on the bay and allow you to read at the same time. I have found that synching will charge me back up really quick fwiw. ymmv.

HarryT · 02-13-2010, 03:22 AM

Yes, any PSP charger will work just fine.

02-09-2010, 08:04 AM	#1
harrys Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: sony touch	charging Can I use the AC to usb charger that I use for my pda to charge the prs600?

02-11-2010, 08:53 AM	#5
noname2009 Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: PRS600	. I have a Samsung digital picture frame that has a USB port. Since it can be used to transfer photos to the frame, I was thinking maybe I can use it to charge my Sony reader. I tried it the night before. It worked.

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02-09-2010, 08:24 AM	#2
drmaxx Connoisseur Posts: 74 Karma: 57808 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: none	Most probably it won't work. It seems that the PRS600 only charges over the USB if there is an active connection to a computer. If you are looking for a cheap charger then search for PSP charger or for a USB to PSP: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72274

02-10-2010, 02:53 PM	#3
Inspector S Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: PRS 600	I tried my USB phone charger and that definitely didn't work. You have to plug into an active computer or use a dedicated charger. I purchased mine from ebay for a lot less than Sony want for theirs.

02-10-2010, 03:02 PM	#4
warrend405 Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: sony touch	It depends on the specs of the charger. If it's the same as the PDA then yes. Check the voltage and amps that it puts out.

02-11-2010, 09:35 AM	#6
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	you can try it. some do. some don't. it depends on if the data lines have power (making the 600 think it's hooked up to a computer) or not. standard usb spec only requires power on pin 1, and ground on pin 4, allowing you to charge devices. but some devices test for power on pins 2 and 3 as well (well a connection) meaning chargers that are only supplying power on 1 & 4 won't work. the 600 is unfortunately one of these devices. some chargers also supply power on 2 & 3 (or short them out) tricking these fickle gadgets. you won't harm your 600 by plugging it into a usb charger to see if it works, but watch the screen, if it doesn't go into charge mode you'll just drain your battery away instead.

02-12-2010, 07:54 AM	#7
angel2762 angel2762 Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: glasgow Device: none	I use a universal USB charger to charge most of my devices, but it needs to be of a good quality and give a reasonable output. Some compleax devices need alot of juice to even start charging. I found this one is very good and gives out 5v 1000mA http://www.porta-charge.co.uk/accessory_1110.html

02-12-2010, 09:57 AM	#8
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	USB chargers won't work for Reader, regardless of the current.

02-12-2010, 12:20 PM	#10
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 2,230 Karma: 7145404 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle Voyage & iPhone 7+	Angel, it is not a question of amperage but rather some sort of handshaking required on the USB line of Sony e-readers. Without that handshake, or whatever it is, the Sony will ignore incoming power on the USB port.

02-12-2010, 09:36 PM	#12
tnronin Zealot Posts: 118 Karma: 210 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mid-Tennessee Device: PRS-300	PSP charger will work and can be had for $1.99 on the bay and allow you to read at the same time. I have found that synching will charge me back up really quick fwiw. ymmv.

02-13-2010, 03:22 AM	#13
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, any PSP charger will work just fine.

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