Shut down versus sleep mode?

enarchay · 05-31-2009, 08:36 PM

What saves more battery life and protects the Sony PRS-505 more, letting it go into sleep mode, or shutting it down?

I've been shutting it down after every use, but I'm not sure if that is the best thing to do.

grooks · 05-31-2009, 11:51 PM

I think the battery life between charges will be more if you shut down. There is a very slow battery drain when putting it in sleep mode. My reader is almost always in sleep mode and do a shut down once every few months. I still get at least 2 weeks between charges.

kezza · 06-01-2009, 12:49 AM

Booting the device every time you use it probably drains the battery more than letting it sleep between charges. The device uses very, very little power in sleep mode, and I can usually get 3-4 weeks between charges without ever once shutting it down, and I always charge at 1/2 to 1/4 full. This is not like keeping a computer in sleep mode, it requires much less power.

GraceKrispy · 06-01-2009, 01:53 AM

I use the slider on the top of the machine. I don't even know what that is? sleep mode? The battery lasts quite long with whatever it is I do....

Curly · 06-01-2009, 02:01 AM

I think the slider puts it into sleep mode. To turn it off completely you use the menu option.

If you are not going to be reading on it for a very long time, it is probably best to turn it off so the battery doesn't completely drain.

KDawg · 06-01-2009, 08:34 AM

Booting up from shut-down does seem to take a fair amount of power, and, for me, two minutes. I only shut-down overnight or when I know the Reader will be off for twelve hours or more. Through the day I let it sleep.

ruth1304 · 06-01-2009, 09:23 AM

I only shut down when I know my reader's going to be off for a few days (which almost never happens!).

I charged my reader about a week ago, I read every day and it's still on 4 bars of battery charge. It hasn't been shut down in that time, only put in sleep.

lilac_jive · 06-01-2009, 09:46 AM

I've had mine over a year and I've never shut it down. I always use the slider.

halljames · 06-01-2009, 10:34 AM

The only time I have ever shutdown was when I new I wasn't going to use it for a good few weeks. Within probably a years worth of use, I have only shut it down once. Using the slider to put it in sleep mode is much better as its instant on, and still only requires a charge ebery 3-4 weeks. What other device only requires a monthly recharge ??

Riocaz · 06-01-2009, 12:08 PM

from experience I can tell you that shutting down does save power. I did it when I went to visit my parents for a couple of weeks. when I first got it. And despite my reading more per day (and I read for about 3 hours a day normally) the battery took almost 2 weeks give me a battery warning.

It's also fiddly and annoying so I spent the 10 euros to buy a PSP charger on the next visit.

05-31-2009, 08:36 PM	#1
enarchay Zealot Posts: 144 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: none	Shut down versus sleep mode? What saves more battery life and protects the Sony PRS-505 more, letting it go into sleep mode, or shutting it down? I've been shutting it down after every use, but I'm not sure if that is the best thing to do.

05-31-2009, 11:51 PM	#2
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,323 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kobo Aura HD, Sony PRS-650, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7	I think the battery life between charges will be more if you shut down. There is a very slow battery drain when putting it in sleep mode. My reader is almost always in sleep mode and do a shut down once every few months. I still get at least 2 weeks between charges. __________________ Currently Reading:

06-01-2009, 12:49 AM	#3
kezza Lowlife of the Party Posts: 264 Karma: 4038 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: seattle Device: nook, iphone	Booting the device every time you use it probably drains the battery more than letting it sleep between charges. The device uses very, very little power in sleep mode, and I can usually get 3-4 weeks between charges without ever once shutting it down, and I always charge at 1/2 to 1/4 full. This is not like keeping a computer in sleep mode, it requires much less power. __________________ "dread and fear should not be confused; by dread I'm inspired, by fear I'm amused."

06-01-2009, 01:53 AM	#4
GraceKrispy Rollin' with the punches Posts: 3,895 Karma: 2633039 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: Sony PRS-650, droid x, sad damaged 505	I use the slider on the top of the machine. I don't even know what that is? sleep mode? The battery lasts quite long with whatever it is I do.... __________________

06-01-2009, 09:46 AM	#8
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,871 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	I've had mine over a year and I've never shut it down. I always use the slider. __________________ Need something to read? Check out my blog, The Book Plate! http://bookplatereads.blogspot.com (Yes, I'm finally updating it!!)

06-01-2009, 02:01 AM	#5
Curly I need a holiday! Posts: 1,227 Karma: 4622 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scotland Device: PRS-505, ipod touch	I think the slider puts it into sleep mode. To turn it off completely you use the menu option. If you are not going to be reading on it for a very long time, it is probably best to turn it off so the battery doesn't completely drain.

06-01-2009, 08:34 AM	#6
KDawg Junior Senior Posts: 87 Karma: 81 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: nookColor, nook, PRS-900, PRS-505, PRS-500	Booting up from shut-down does seem to take a fair amount of power, and, for me, two minutes. I only shut-down overnight or when I know the Reader will be off for twelve hours or more. Through the day I let it sleep.

06-01-2009, 09:23 AM	#7
ruth1304 Addict Posts: 394 Karma: 1546 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bristol, UK Device: Waiting for a kindle!	I only shut down when I know my reader's going to be off for a few days (which almost never happens!). I charged my reader about a week ago, I read every day and it's still on 4 bars of battery charge. It hasn't been shut down in that time, only put in sleep.

06-01-2009, 10:34 AM	#9
halljames Zealot Posts: 116 Karma: 463 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newcastle, UK Device: Apple iPad	The only time I have ever shutdown was when I new I wasn't going to use it for a good few weeks. Within probably a years worth of use, I have only shut it down once. Using the slider to put it in sleep mode is much better as its instant on, and still only requires a charge ebery 3-4 weeks. What other device only requires a monthly recharge ?? __________________ Started Reading again on my NEW Kindle.

06-01-2009, 12:08 PM	#10
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 931 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Sony T1 also an iRex Iliad, PRS505/PRS600, SuperpadII and a Galaxy S3	from experience I can tell you that shutting down does save power. I did it when I went to visit my parents for a couple of weeks. when I first got it. And despite my reading more per day (and I read for about 3 hours a day normally) the battery took almost 2 weeks give me a battery warning. It's also fiddly and annoying so I spent the 10 euros to buy a PSP charger on the next visit. __________________ -- Lee Donovan - riocaz@f-t-l.net Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. Last edited by Riocaz; 06-01-2009 at 12:12 PM.

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