PRS-600 Battery Life - Page 2

FizzyWater · 10-12-2009, 02:32 AM

I find I'm recharging the battery more often on the 600 than on the 505, too. If I'm holding the reader, I use the buttons to turn the page. If I've got it propped (like when I'm reading during lunch), I usually use the touchscreen.

And - in general - I don't take many notes or make lots of bookmarks.

And if the MP3 player is on, it was on from the factory. I've never used my reader to play music.

Coreman · 10-12-2009, 02:34 AM

I posted recently about a new 600 draining overnight after "full" charge of (5) hours on USB. However I just posted update to my original problem and after second charge (again on USB), I got ~700 page turns (and ~25 Dictionary checks) before I went to one bar.

As the reader locked up on me this morning, I am charging it for third time since purchase.

Before starting latest recharge I checked the reader (~ 3 hours after lockup) and it was functioning again (no longer locked up) and still showed one bar. So I think it needs a couple more "calibration" cycles before it settles in to "normal" life.

I only use Sleep mode (quick flick of power button) now and haven't done a full shutdown since the first day.

Riocaz · 10-12-2009, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

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

This drains the battery very quickly.

I can safely say that I did not leave the MP3 player on...

Mainly because I have never used that function, have no intention of ever using that function. And don't have any MP3's wasting space on my reader.

After all I've got an mp3 player, for playing MP3s...

Riocaz · 10-18-2009, 02:38 PM

Okay I've had enough of this now.

This weekend I am visiting with my sister before going on holiday for 3 weeks, on Tuesday.

On Sat afternoon I was happily reading my book. And had 3 bars of charge.

I stopped to go out to the supermarket and get stuff for dinner.

About 11pm I decided to go to bed. Grabbed my book from the table where it had been on standby since the early afternoon.

Got into bed, and discovered that it had no charge.

This is ridiculous. So tomorrow I think I will visit waterstones and return it.

mwheinz · 10-18-2009, 02:45 PM

I don't think it's calibration - I think there's a software bug. I was reading with my 600 when I fell asleep in my chair for about two hours. During that time it went from a full charge to "low battery".

I've removed all MP3s from it, on the chance that I'm somehow hitting that - but I think there must be a bug in the latest firmware that's causing this.

Riocaz · 10-18-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwheinz

I don't think it's calibration - I think there's a software bug. I was reading with my 600 when I fell asleep in my chair for about two hours. During that time it went from a full charge to "low battery".

Mine was on the table for several hours from mid afternoon until about 11pm.

When I went to read it again it started a boot-up and as soon as it got to the main screen it announced "no battery" and turned off again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwheinz

I've removed all MP3s from it, on the chance that I'm somehow hitting that - but I think there must be a bug in the latest firmware that's causing this.

Never had any on it to begin with so I can be pretty sure it's not that :-)

I don't think it can be a firmware bug though. As if it was everyone would be complaining not just one or 2 people.

Also I've had the random freezes 3-4 times in the past week or so. No memory cards inserted which I know was an issue for others.

Riocaz · 10-19-2009, 07:40 AM

Okay, had a word with waterstones this morning...

They advised me to try and get a fix from Sony. Which I am not required to do by the SoGA

I decided to be nice and try Sony before moaning. Sony said "Yes there is definatly something wrong, but you will have to send it in to our repair centre in Wales". As I go away tomorrow for 3 weeks this is not going to be possible. So it's back to Waterstones.

Patricia · 10-19-2009, 08:07 AM

I took my 505 (which had a faulty screen controller) to Waterstone's Cardiff, on 15 September. They sent it on to Sony and I'm still waiting for it back.
Nobody has even sent me an apology or explanation for the ridiculous delay. They had better add this missing month to my warranty. I am not very happy about this.

Riocaz · 10-19-2009, 10:11 AM

I think I will be insisting on a refund. Particularly as I'm going away tomorrow.

dclavey · 10-19-2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

I took my 505 (which had a faulty screen controller) to Waterstone's Cardiff, on 15 September. They sent it on to Sony and I'm still waiting for it back.
Nobody has even sent me an apology or explanation for the ridiculous delay. They had better add this missing month to my warranty. I am not very happy about this.

I got a refund (A gift card) when I returned my 600 to Waterstone's Maidenhead. Waterstone's web site says that this is what they will do:

Returning Items

Quote:

You can also return unwanted or faulty items to any Waterstone's branch. Unfortunately we can't exchange unwanted/faulty items in store, only give you a refund (providing you bring your despatch note that accompanied your delivery and the unwanted item is in pristine condition).

I suggest you storm into Cardiff with a printout of your receipt and their web page .....

Riocaz · 10-19-2009, 11:34 AM

Well I failed at getting a refund.

They did replace my 600 though.

The bloke that dealt with it got in quite a strop when I said that sending it for repair was not an option due to me going on holiday for several weeks tomorrow.

Apparently me previously explaining to him that Sony had already offered to repair it, but that that wasn't acceptable as I was going on Holiday tomorrow wasn't clear enough.

When explaining further he walked off in a strop saying "We can read between the lines, but it helps if you just tell us in the first place".

taurian · 10-20-2009, 08:45 AM

I actually had a similar problem twice after my 3rd and 4th charge. I read through some threads with similar problems and one suggestion is that the use of a memory stick could be the culprit since it might draw power even when the device is off. On both occasions when my reader went completely flat, it happened over a mere 3 or 4 days from 4 bars to none. Anyway, I have removed my MS and it has been 10 days and my reader is now down to 2 bars. I'm still monitoring the situation...

Riocaz, did you have any memory cards inserted?

HarryT · 10-20-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taurian

I actually had a similar problem twice after my 3rd and 4th charge. I read through some threads with similar problems and one suggestion is that the use of a memory stick could be the culprit since it might draw power even when the device is off.

A memory stick will not draw power when the device is off, but, as you know, the device is NOT "off" unless you shut it down. When it's in its normal "standby" mode with a blank screen and locked buttons, it's still running and draining the battery.

taurian · 10-20-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

A memory stick will not draw power when the device is off, but, as you know, the device is NOT "off" unless you shut it down. When it's in its normal "standby" mode with a blank screen and locked buttons, it's still running and draining the battery.

Yes, I understand that perfectly. But is it normal for such a standby "operation" to completely drain the device in 3 days? At first I thought I might have forgotten to turn off the MP3 player but when I checked, there wasn't any MP3 playing at all. Anyway, now that I have managed to keep the reader alive for more than 10 days without any memory cards inserted, I will proceed to test with the MS inserted.

HarryT · 10-21-2009, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taurian

Yes, I understand that perfectly. But is it normal for such a standby "operation" to completely drain the device in 3 days?

No; definitely not normal!

10-19-2009, 11:34 AM	#26
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	Well I failed at getting a refund. They did replace my 600 though. The bloke that dealt with it got in quite a strop when I said that sending it for repair was not an option due to me going on holiday for several weeks tomorrow. Apparently me previously explaining to him that Sony had already offered to repair it, but that that wasn't acceptable as I was going on Holiday tomorrow wasn't clear enough. When explaining further he walked off in a strop saying "We can read between the lines, but it helps if you just tell us in the first place". Last edited by Riocaz; 10-19-2009 at 11:44 AM.

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10-12-2009, 02:32 AM	#16
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	I find I'm recharging the battery more often on the 600 than on the 505, too. If I'm holding the reader, I use the buttons to turn the page. If I've got it propped (like when I'm reading during lunch), I usually use the touchscreen. And - in general - I don't take many notes or make lots of bookmarks. And if the MP3 player is on, it was on from the factory. I've never used my reader to play music.

10-12-2009, 02:34 AM	#17
Coreman Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Beijing, China Device: PRS-600	I posted recently about a new 600 draining overnight after "full" charge of (5) hours on USB. However I just posted update to my original problem and after second charge (again on USB), I got ~700 page turns (and ~25 Dictionary checks) before I went to one bar. As the reader locked up on me this morning, I am charging it for third time since purchase. Before starting latest recharge I checked the reader (~ 3 hours after lockup) and it was functioning again (no longer locked up) and still showed one bar. So I think it needs a couple more "calibration" cycles before it settles in to "normal" life. I only use Sleep mode (quick flick of power button) now and haven't done a full shutdown since the first day.

10-18-2009, 02:38 PM	#19
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	Okay I've had enough of this now. This weekend I am visiting with my sister before going on holiday for 3 weeks, on Tuesday. On Sat afternoon I was happily reading my book. And had 3 bars of charge. I stopped to go out to the supermarket and get stuff for dinner. About 11pm I decided to go to bed. Grabbed my book from the table where it had been on standby since the early afternoon. Got into bed, and discovered that it had no charge. This is ridiculous. So tomorrow I think I will visit waterstones and return it.

10-18-2009, 02:45 PM	#20
mwheinz award-winning bozo Posts: 258 Karma: 172703 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philadelphia Device: Kobo Libra 2	I don't think it's calibration - I think there's a software bug. I was reading with my 600 when I fell asleep in my chair for about two hours. During that time it went from a full charge to "low battery". I've removed all MP3s from it, on the chance that I'm somehow hitting that - but I think there must be a bug in the latest firmware that's causing this.

10-19-2009, 07:40 AM	#22
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	Okay, had a word with waterstones this morning... They advised me to try and get a fix from Sony. Which I am not required to do by the SoGA I decided to be nice and try Sony before moaning. Sony said "Yes there is definatly something wrong, but you will have to send it in to our repair centre in Wales". As I go away tomorrow for 3 weeks this is not going to be possible. So it's back to Waterstones.

10-19-2009, 08:07 AM	#23
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	I took my 505 (which had a faulty screen controller) to Waterstone's Cardiff, on 15 September. They sent it on to Sony and I'm still waiting for it back. Nobody has even sent me an apology or explanation for the ridiculous delay. They had better add this missing month to my warranty. I am not very happy about this.

10-19-2009, 10:11 AM	#24
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	I think I will be insisting on a refund. Particularly as I'm going away tomorrow.

10-20-2009, 08:45 AM	#27
taurian Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony Reader	I actually had a similar problem twice after my 3rd and 4th charge. I read through some threads with similar problems and one suggestion is that the use of a memory stick could be the culprit since it might draw power even when the device is off. On both occasions when my reader went completely flat, it happened over a mere 3 or 4 days from 4 bars to none. Anyway, I have removed my MS and it has been 10 days and my reader is now down to 2 bars. I'm still monitoring the situation... Riocaz, did you have any memory cards inserted?

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