12-26-2009, 11:31 PM | #1 |
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Charging issue
I received a Sony Reader PRS-600 for Christmas and today I decided to charge it. Before I did I had turned it on, received the low battery message, and the reader turned off. I then read the instructions and plugged it into the computer using the USB adapter and left it charging for around 6 hours (the charging screen showed that it was charging). The computer did not go into standby mode and was on the entire time. I went back to turn on the charger, disconnected it from the computer, and it doesn't work. Whenever I turn it on it gives me the loading screen, but when it loads it says "No battery" and immediately shuts off. I'm unable to use it in any way. I tried plugging it in to another USB port and another computer completely and have the same issue. Half the time when I plug it in nothing shows up on the screen but there is a red light. Now it shows a charging screen but it still is not working.
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12-27-2009, 12:04 AM | #2 |
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Welcome to MobileRead, maniailiea.
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12-27-2009, 01:07 AM | #3 |
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I bought my model 600 just before Christmas, but it was turned OFF when I plugged it into the computer. It was fully charged in 4 hours. My problem is with downloading Epub books (the free ones - not purchased ones; they work fine). They show up in my Firefox Download file and the Reader Library opens them, but it won't transfer them to my reader! And I can't locate the Download file in my computer to try transferring them manually.
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12-27-2009, 03:36 AM | #4 |
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Fringecup - are you using Windows? Where are you downloading the books from (i.e. here, the Sony store, some other store, 'somewhere else')?
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12-27-2009, 04:22 AM | #5 |
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ALL my similar problems with a Sony, ManiaIlya, were solved when I got myself a mains charger. Others here have found that using the USB coupled to a PC simply doesn't do the job Sony claims it does and that the battery-level indicator on the reader ain't a reliable guide. Good luck. Neil
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12-27-2009, 06:03 AM | #8 |
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12-27-2009, 06:59 AM | #9 |
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True. But my habit is to put devices on charge overnight as a matter of course, and I have to force myself to resist the temptation. And every time I connect to add a book/periodical, it charges a bit, thus extending the agony. And, of course, the battery lasts a pretty long time anyway.
So I find it tedious (as in boring, not as in hard work). A good way of relieving the tedium is to play some MP3s to speed up the process. But, as you say, it's not exactly a demanding activity |
12-27-2009, 07:17 AM | #10 |
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I take your point that not USB ports are created equal, Harry, but I did have early problem's trying to charge through my PC and through two new and powerful laptops. Maybe I was just three-times unlucky. But I do know that all my problems were fixed when I took advice here and got a mains charger. Never the slightest hitch since. For what it costs, it's certainly worth a try, I think. I do a lot of recreational reading (more than ever these days), but I find that a single mains charge per week keeps four cells lit on my battery level indicator and everything functions perfectly. Cheers. Neil
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12-27-2009, 07:18 AM | #11 |
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Oh, yes, I entirely agree - a PSP charger is much less hassle to use.
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12-27-2009, 09:22 AM | #12 |
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I've read of this problem with Sony readers and it seems that there might be a simple explanation - ALL ereader devices made in the last few months have been rushed for Christmas.
And although the 300 & 600 have been in production longer than most of the others, there could still be "pre-season rush" errors. Or even shortages (and substitutions) of some minor parts. This is why I didn't order the nook. I once was a quality control inspector at an electronics components plant. I would reject batches only to have my supervisor send them back for re-approval. So the answer to the Sony charging issue is that there may be a mechanical/software glich that causes problems charging with the USB connection. In that case send it back (and hope that you get a better one) or pick up a PSP charger. Point on the PSP charger - DO NOT get the cheapest you can find. A $3 charger is probably not the best bet. P.S. - charging by USB has always worked for me. Last edited by HorridRedDog; 12-27-2009 at 12:19 PM. |
12-27-2009, 03:52 PM | #13 |
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12-27-2009, 04:16 PM | #14 |
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The USB ports on some PC's/laptops will not be giving out the same power as on other machines which then might not be enough to charge if the reader battery gets really low. You could even find that some ports on the same machine would give out different current depending on how it's all wired up internally. As said above though plugging into a powered USB hub should be getting you a decent enough power for charging, but you'll still always get a quicker charge from the stand alone mains powered charger.
I did see something in the brief manual for my PRS300 that said something along the lines of it taking an hour before the screen would come on to show that you were connected via USB if the charge was to get really low on the reader. |
01-01-2010, 01:20 AM | #15 |
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Just responding to say that I finally got it to work after trying several USB ports and computers. After a few hours it charged fine and I haven't had any problems with it since, I'm honestly really enjoying it and feel that it's a quality device. I'm blaming the problem here on my fault USB ports, while I haven't had too many issues with charging on them there have been some.
Anyway, now that I"ve found a USB port that works, problem solved for me |
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