PRS-600 Battery Life

mwheinz · 10-07-2009, 09:16 AM

Someone else mentioned recently that their PRS-600 died overnight, but I can't find that topic - I just wanted to mention that the same thing happened to me.

After fully charging my PRS-600 when I first got it, the charge lasted almost 2 weeks (including short bursts of charging when it was being updated). Then I recharged it overnight with my PSP charger; full bars, no red light. When I used it, however, I noticed that it seemed to be losing charge faster than before and, sure enough, it went from 2 bars to stone dead last night.

I'm charging it via USB this time to see if it makes a difference.

grooks · 10-07-2009, 01:06 PM

You need to kill the battery then fully charge the device a few times to 'calibrate' the power meter. I was getting very short life at first but after a few full charging sessions my 600 will last almsot 2 weeks.

Charging via usb will take longer but will probably give you the same results. I prefer using my PSP charger.

Larken · 10-07-2009, 08:45 PM

The only time that my PRS-600 has nearly died overnight is when I leave it plugged into my computer's USB and absentmindedly turn my computer off. It leaves the PRS-600 in a state where it appears to be charging, but it stays on all night and nearly drained my battery.

shineofleo · 10-09-2009, 01:17 AM

600 battery is fine. It will absolutely NOT die if unless you keep pressing some button all the time.

dclavey · 10-09-2009, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwheinz

PRS-600 died overnight

My PRS-600 died overnight, but only because it was on the "Loading" screen after the USB cable had been disconnected after loading 6,000 eBooks. But that is another story ....

During normal usage the PRS-600 is fine.

Riocaz · 10-09-2009, 05:08 AM

Really?

So no one else is having to charge it at least twice as often as the 505?

I'm back down to one bar today. I had 3 last night. It got a charge on Monday.

HarryT · 10-09-2009, 05:11 AM

Have you been using the touch screen a lot? That certainly increases power consumption.

Riocaz · 10-09-2009, 06:39 AM

nope I tend to use the buttons when reading. I only use the touchscreen for making the odd note or for the dictionary.

mwheinz · 10-09-2009, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grooks

You need to kill the battery then fully charge the device a few times to 'calibrate' the power meter. I was getting very short life at first but after a few full charging sessions my 600 will last almsot 2 weeks.

Welp, I don't know if that's the case or not, but charging it via USB seems to have created a "longer lasting" charge - I'll have to alternate between the two modes for a bit - maybe there's something about the PSP charger that causes a less complete charge.

mwheinz · 10-09-2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riocaz

Really?

So no one else is having to charge it at least twice as often as the 505?

I'm back down to one bar today. I had 3 last night. It got a charge on Monday.

How are you charging it?

lkodk · 10-09-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riocaz

So no one else is having to charge it at least twice as often as the 505?

I'm also a bit disappointed with the 600.
My 505 runs for about 4 weeks on a single charge.
With similar use my 600 runs for about 1-1½ week depending on how much I use the dictionary.

MacGirlie · 10-09-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dclavey

My PRS-600 died overnight, but only because it was on the "Loading" screen after the USB cable had been disconnected after loading 6,000 eBooks. But that is another story ....

During normal usage the PRS-600 is fine.

I so covet your digital library!

MacGirlie · 10-09-2009, 04:48 PM

I've only had my reader for a little over a week, but I was surprised after reading for only a few hours that my battery had gone to half full. I'll charge and drain a few times to see if that helps.

Riocaz · 10-10-2009, 08:36 PM

I use a PSP adaptor at work, and USB at home.

It got charged yesterday so had 4 bars last night on my way home and when I went to get it this afternoon... "No Battery". So it's now had several hours on USB to recharge :-/

Patricia · 10-10-2009, 08:51 PM

Do check that you haven't accidentally left the MP3 player on.

This drains the battery very quickly.

10-07-2009, 09:16 AM	#1
mwheinz award-winning bozo Posts: 258 Karma: 172703 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philadelphia Device: Kobo Libra 2	PRS-600 Battery Life Someone else mentioned recently that their PRS-600 died overnight, but I can't find that topic - I just wanted to mention that the same thing happened to me. After fully charging my PRS-600 when I first got it, the charge lasted almost 2 weeks (including short bursts of charging when it was being updated). Then I recharged it overnight with my PSP charger; full bars, no red light. When I used it, however, I noticed that it seemed to be losing charge faster than before and, sure enough, it went from 2 bars to stone dead last night. I'm charging it via USB this time to see if it makes a difference.

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10-07-2009, 01:06 PM	#2
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	You need to kill the battery then fully charge the device a few times to 'calibrate' the power meter. I was getting very short life at first but after a few full charging sessions my 600 will last almsot 2 weeks. Charging via usb will take longer but will probably give you the same results. I prefer using my PSP charger.

10-07-2009, 08:45 PM	#3
Larken Where's the backlight?? Posts: 52 Karma: 2089116 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Kobo Glo HD	The only time that my PRS-600 has nearly died overnight is when I leave it plugged into my computer's USB and absentmindedly turn my computer off. It leaves the PRS-600 in a state where it appears to be charging, but it stays on all night and nearly drained my battery.

10-09-2009, 01:17 AM	#4
shineofleo Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: sony prs-600	600 battery is fine. It will absolutely NOT die if unless you keep pressing some button all the time.

10-09-2009, 05:08 AM	#6
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	Really? So no one else is having to charge it at least twice as often as the 505? I'm back down to one bar today. I had 3 last night. It got a charge on Monday.

10-09-2009, 05:11 AM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Have you been using the touch screen a lot? That certainly increases power consumption.

10-09-2009, 06:39 AM	#8
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	nope I tend to use the buttons when reading. I only use the touchscreen for making the odd note or for the dictionary.

10-09-2009, 04:48 PM	#13
MacGirlie Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Sony Reader PRS-600	I've only had my reader for a little over a week, but I was surprised after reading for only a few hours that my battery had gone to half full. I'll charge and drain a few times to see if that helps.

10-10-2009, 08:36 PM	#14
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	I use a PSP adaptor at work, and USB at home. It got charged yesterday so had 4 bars last night on my way home and when I went to get it this afternoon... "No Battery". So it's now had several hours on USB to recharge :-/

10-10-2009, 08:51 PM	#15
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Do check that you haven't accidentally left the MP3 player on. This drains the battery very quickly.