Just had a strange problem with my 505

kennyc · 10-10-2009, 11:31 AM

First off, I don't think I've had it connected to the computer (i.e. charging) for a few days except for maybe a few minutes her and there.

Was reading earlier this morning and then went to do something else (was holding the reader under my arm as I was loading stuff in the car, it fell out and landed on it's right-hand edge/cover and it would not then turn on. I tried many times and tried resetting it to no avail.

I plugged it in to the usb and the red light came on but nothing on the screen.

I left it plugged in and it appeared to come back about 1/2 hour or so - but had lost it's current bookmarks, book etc.

I don't know if the battery was just low (It was not evident on the battery display) and I was pressing buttons when it was under my arm or if the impact on the concrete may have done something??

Anyone experience anything like this?

Should I potentially look at returning it (I'm still within the 90 day return period for Target -- but not certain that applies to clearance stuff??)

AnemicOak · 10-10-2009, 12:16 PM

Well I never dropped mine

But I have had the battery meter read full, or at least three bars, and then all of the sudden have the device reboot and when it comes back on have a low battery and it's lost bookmarks, pre-pagination, and collections. Like maybe the battery meter wasn't calibrated or working properly.

kennyc · 10-10-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Well I never dropped mine

But I have had the battery meter read full, or at least three bars, and then all of the sudden have the device reboot and when it comes back on have a low battery and it's lost bookmarks, pre-pagination, and collections. Like maybe the battery meter wasn't calibrated or working properly.

Hmmmm.... guess I'll give a work-out for a day or two and see what happens. It seemed to charge up quickly, so I'm not thinking it was the battery....Hmmm

It also seems to be working fine for the moment.

neilmarr · 10-11-2009, 03:53 AM

Try a mains charger, Kenny. The malfulnction kicking in just after the accident you had might be sheer coincidence. I had all the problems you describe when I used to charge by USB. On sound advice here, I bought a mains charger and everything's been fine and dandy ever since (the 505 batter meter is misleading). I paid a lot for an international charger, but you should be able to pick one up cheaply in the US. Good luck. Neil

columbus · 10-11-2009, 04:04 AM

You don't need to buy the very expensive specific charger, a PSP charger will do the same job and plug into your reader via the round charge socket.

You can not mains charge via the usb other than by connection to an active computer.

kennyc · 10-11-2009, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilmarr

Try a mains charger, Kenny. The malfulnction kicking in just after the accident you had might be sheer coincidence. I had all the problems you describe when I used to charge by USB. On sound advice here, I bought a mains charger and everything's been fine and dandy ever since (the 505 batter meter is misleading). I paid a lot for an international charger, but you should be able to pick one up cheaply in the US. Good luck. Neil

Quote:

Originally Posted by columbus

You don't need to buy the very expensive specific charger, a PSP charger will do the same job and plug into your reader via the round charge socket.

You can not mains charge via the usb other than by connection to an active computer.

Right. I'm thinking it may have been just coincidence as it seems to be working fine now.....will keep watching it.

Thanks Guys!

10-10-2009, 11:31 AM	#1
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Just had a strange problem with my 505 First off, I don't think I've had it connected to the computer (i.e. charging) for a few days except for maybe a few minutes her and there. Was reading earlier this morning and then went to do something else (was holding the reader under my arm as I was loading stuff in the car, it fell out and landed on it's right-hand edge/cover and it would not then turn on. I tried many times and tried resetting it to no avail. I plugged it in to the usb and the red light came on but nothing on the screen. I left it plugged in and it appeared to come back about 1/2 hour or so - but had lost it's current bookmarks, book etc. I don't know if the battery was just low (It was not evident on the battery display) and I was pressing buttons when it was under my arm or if the impact on the concrete may have done something?? Anyone experience anything like this? Should I potentially look at returning it (I'm still within the 90 day return period for Target -- but not certain that applies to clearance stuff??)

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10-10-2009, 12:16 PM	#2
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Well I never dropped mine But I have had the battery meter read full, or at least three bars, and then all of the sudden have the device reboot and when it comes back on have a low battery and it's lost bookmarks, pre-pagination, and collections. Like maybe the battery meter wasn't calibrated or working properly.

10-11-2009, 03:53 AM	#4
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Try a mains charger, Kenny. The malfulnction kicking in just after the accident you had might be sheer coincidence. I had all the problems you describe when I used to charge by USB. On sound advice here, I bought a mains charger and everything's been fine and dandy ever since (the 505 batter meter is misleading). I paid a lot for an international charger, but you should be able to pick one up cheaply in the US. Good luck. Neil

10-11-2009, 04:04 AM	#5
columbus Wizard Posts: 999 Karma: 5487540 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In my own imagination. Device: Sony Prs 650, 505	You don't need to buy the very expensive specific charger, a PSP charger will do the same job and plug into your reader via the round charge socket. You can not mains charge via the usb other than by connection to an active computer.

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