PB360 Tutorial

Logseman · 05-13-2010, 05:51 PM

Following the idea I've seen in another topic, I'm going to create a tutorial for the model I possess, the MM or PB360.

*edit* the topic has spawned surprising expectations...

mdmorrissey · 05-25-2010, 08:15 AM

Looked for that tutorial -- parece que no esiste!

Logseman · 05-25-2010, 08:18 AM

It doesn't. But people seem uninterested in the idea, so I can spare myself the effort

rogue_librarian · 05-25-2010, 08:48 AM

No offense, but I didn't read "I'm going to create a tutorial" as "... if you encourage me sufficiently".

Logseman · 05-25-2010, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogue_librarian

No offense, but I didn't read "I'm going to create a tutorial" as "... if you encourage me sufficiently".

In fact, the original post included the idea of making questions to build a more customised tutorial. Once I saw noone said anything, I edited it and let the post have the sleep of the just men.

mtravellerh · 05-25-2010, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logseman

In fact, the original post included the idea of making questions to build a more customised tutorial. Once I saw noone said anything, I edited it and let the post have the sleep of the just men.

Okay, let's infuse new life in that, all right? I'm very interested and ready to cooperate.

Schnitzelbrain · 05-25-2010, 09:26 AM

+1 for the tutorial

fjtorres · 05-25-2010, 12:06 PM

Maybe thinking in terms of a FAQ instead of a tutorial (for starters) will help?

Anyway, you want questions? Okay, let's start with basics.

1- I just received my PB360. What should I do to get it ready to use?

Logseman · 05-25-2010, 01:25 PM

1. Switch it on to see that it works

And once you've done that, the recommendable thing is to switch it off, and leave it charging with the AC adapter or the USB cable for a very long time (12 hours) so that the battery gets correctly calibrated.

mdmorrissey · 05-25-2010, 02:26 PM

That's exactly where I am now. I played with it for a couple of hours first, of course. As I asked in another thread, though, I wasn't sure whether I had to set Settings > USB Mode > Charge first. And then another question is when I should plan on doing the next charge -- is there an optimal time for this or is this first charge special for some reason?

Logseman · 05-25-2010, 02:29 PM

The first charge is special since it helps calibrating the battery and enlarging its duration. I didn't do it (I was kinda impatient to try out the novel gizmo) and I know my battery lasts less than other people's.

fjtorres · 05-25-2010, 02:43 PM

Isn't a reset also recommended?

Logseman · 05-25-2010, 04:14 PM

I would assume the device has been reset before it comes to your hands, as it comes clean and in functioning state.

mdmorrissey · 05-25-2010, 04:24 PM

Mine came today with a half-charged battery.

fjtorres · 05-25-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logseman

I would assume the device has been reset before it comes to your hands, as it comes clean and in functioning state.

I recall seeing reports of the odd PB360 with erratic out-of-box behavior on some units that was cured by an initial reset.
I had a similar experience with my Kindle; afterwards it been months with zero issues.

Falls under the heading of "can't hurt-might help."

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Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	PB360 Tutorial Following the idea I've seen in another topic, I'm going to create a tutorial for the model I possess, the MM or PB360. edit the topic has spawned surprising expectations... Last edited by Logseman; 05-14-2010 at 08:37 PM.

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05-25-2010, 08:15 AM	#2
mdmorrissey Addict Posts: 232 Karma: 262 Join Date: May 2010 Device: PocketBook 360	Looked for that tutorial -- parece que no esiste!

05-25-2010, 08:18 AM	#3
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	It doesn't. But people seem uninterested in the idea, so I can spare myself the effort

05-25-2010, 08:48 AM	#4
rogue_librarian Guru Posts: 973 Karma: 4269175 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Europe Device: Pocketbook Basic 613	No offense, but I didn't read "I'm going to create a tutorial" as "... if you encourage me sufficiently".

05-25-2010, 09:26 AM	#7
Schnitzelbrain Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 1606 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Pocketbook Touch Lux	+1 for the tutorial

05-25-2010, 12:06 PM	#8
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	Maybe thinking in terms of a FAQ instead of a tutorial (for starters) will help? Anyway, you want questions? Okay, let's start with basics. 1- I just received my PB360. What should I do to get it ready to use?

05-25-2010, 01:25 PM	#9
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	1. Switch it on to see that it works And once you've done that, the recommendable thing is to switch it off, and leave it charging with the AC adapter or the USB cable for a very long time (12 hours) so that the battery gets correctly calibrated.

05-25-2010, 02:26 PM	#10
mdmorrissey Addict Posts: 232 Karma: 262 Join Date: May 2010 Device: PocketBook 360	That's exactly where I am now. I played with it for a couple of hours first, of course. As I asked in another thread, though, I wasn't sure whether I had to set Settings > USB Mode > Charge first. And then another question is when I should plan on doing the next charge -- is there an optimal time for this or is this first charge special for some reason?

05-25-2010, 02:29 PM	#11
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	The first charge is special since it helps calibrating the battery and enlarging its duration. I didn't do it (I was kinda impatient to try out the novel gizmo) and I know my battery lasts less than other people's.

05-25-2010, 02:43 PM	#12
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	Isn't a reset also recommended?

05-25-2010, 04:14 PM	#13
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	I would assume the device has been reset before it comes to your hands, as it comes clean and in functioning state.

05-25-2010, 04:24 PM	#14
mdmorrissey Addict Posts: 232 Karma: 262 Join Date: May 2010 Device: PocketBook 360	Mine came today with a half-charged battery.