JetBook use questions - Page 2

wodin · 06-17-2009, 02:54 PM

When I plug mine into the USB port with the jetBook tuned on I get the USB connected screen and it appears in "My Computer" as removable drives. When I plug it in while in standby I get a battery charging screen (graphic of a battery with it filling) and it does not mount the removable drives.

I have not tried it while completely off.

jgray · 06-17-2009, 09:35 PM

I have only charged mine via the USB cable. It charges to 100% and the icon changes to show it. Make sure it is in standby or off when charging.

bonteku · 06-18-2009, 11:19 AM

The first time I charged mine I used the AC charger,after 8-10 hours the main charging screen was still not showing full but checking in settings showed a full charge.I read until I was down 1 bar then charged again,this time main screen showed a full charge after 3-4 hours.I always use the AC charger and have the Jetbook turned off.

rgeorg · 06-18-2009, 11:33 AM

I was reading and the "low power" message appeared. Plugged it into A/C and continued reading for awhile. Turned it off and got the "charging" screen.

So, now it's charging - hope it was OK to use it while charging - seemed to work just fine.

bonteku · 06-18-2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgeorg

I was reading and the "low power" message appeared. Plugged it into A/C and continued reading for awhile. Turned it off and got the "charging" screen.

So, now it's charging - hope it was OK to use it while charging - seemed to work just fine.

Anyone have any more info on reading while charging?

Canuck_in_Japan · 06-18-2009, 05:06 PM

Since people are talking about charging, I have a question. Living Japan we run on a 100v system, not 120v (or 110v-whatever it is in North America). This shouldn't cause any problem with charging my new Jetbook should it? I think most of my other electronics are fine with it-I just thought I'd check.

Kris777 · 06-18-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

Since people are talking about charging, I have a question. Living Japan we run on a 100v system, not 120v (or 110v-whatever it is in North America). This shouldn't cause any problem with charging my new Jetbook should it? I think most of my other electronics are fine with it-I just thought I'd check.

Canuck, if you charge other electronics it must be no problem with jetBook too.

jgray · 06-18-2009, 07:05 PM

Most devices made for use in the US work from 90-130 volts, more or less. In fact, over the years, the "standard" AC voltage in the US has varied from place to place. You will see references to 110V, 117V and 120V in older literature. I think most everyone standardized on 120VAC so that they could interconnect to form "the grid".

rgeorg · 06-19-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bonteku

Anyone have any more info on reading while charging?

I read with no problem while charging with adapter, turned it off and continued charging until I saw a "full battery" image. Turning it on again, the device picked up from exactly where I left off. No problems.

Thinking about it - perhaps the questions are basically regarding USB charging? Since the wall charger comes with the device, why would anyone choose to wait and use the USB for charging? I almost never use the USB cable. I put books on the SD card, delete books directly from the card/device as I read them using the jetBook firmware "delete" operation, and charge quickly from the wall. Used the USB cable once since I've gotten the jetBook....

I have to say that the jetBook hardware/firmware is incredibly robust and easy to use.

Lanx · 06-19-2009, 12:39 PM

one less ac adapter to clog up my life... by using usb charger.

rgeorg · 06-19-2009, 03:52 PM

Good point about the collection of chargers...

JennBandersnatch · 06-19-2009, 04:26 PM

Thanks for the help, everyone. I figured a few things out. First, I have NEVER seen the charging screen. Secondly, I haven't figured out what exactly standby is. I didn't see anything about 'standby mode' in the manual. I just push the power button and the screen shuts off after a few seconds. Is it in standby or is it off?
Last night I left my Jetbook plugged in via the USB - didn't charge. When I left for work, I left it on and plugged into the USB - it charged completely.
It sounds like my device is wonky. I'll send it back to NewEgg for a replacement.
Thanks!

wodin · 06-19-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JennBandersnatch

Thanks for the help, everyone. I figured a few things out. First, I have NEVER seen the charging screen. Secondly, I haven't figured out what exactly standby is. I didn't see anything about 'standby mode' in the manual. I just push the power button and the screen shuts off after a few seconds. Is it in standby or is it off?
Last night I left my Jetbook plugged in via the USB - didn't charge. When I left for work, I left it on and plugged into the USB - it charged completely.
It sounds like my device is wonky. I'll send it back to NewEgg for a replacement.
Thanks!

Before you send it back, you should determine if the USB port that you plugged it into is powered or not. Sometimes they are not, and would not be able to charge your jetBook. That would be especially true if you plugged it into a USB hub instead of directly into the computer. Also try a different USB cable.

It's in standby. To turn if off you have to press and hold the power button for a few seconds. Then when you restart it it will go through a bootup process and show a neat picture of a library, just like if you pressed the reset button.

You normally wouldn't want to turn it off as it takes quite a while, relatively speaking, to boot up. The exception would be if you were not going to use it for an extended period (like months or years) since standby uses a small amount of power, and would eventually drain the battery completely. LiIon batteries can be damaged by discharging them completely.

Kris777 · 06-19-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JennBandersnatch

Thanks for the help, everyone. I figured a few things out. First, I have NEVER seen the charging screen. Secondly, I haven't figured out what exactly standby is. I didn't see anything about 'standby mode' in the manual. I just push the power button and the screen shuts off after a few seconds. Is it in standby or is it off?
Last night I left my Jetbook plugged in via the USB - didn't charge. When I left for work, I left it on and plugged into the USB - it charged completely.
It sounds like my device is wonky. I'll send it back to NewEgg for a replacement.
Thanks!

Just make sure that you plug it into a 2 USB hubs on your PC.

jgray · 06-19-2009, 08:57 PM

Are you using the USB cable that came with the jetBook? Are you plugging the jetBook into a desktop or laptop computer?

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06-17-2009, 02:54 PM	#16
wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	When I plug mine into the USB port with the jetBook tuned on I get the USB connected screen and it appears in "My Computer" as removable drives. When I plug it in while in standby I get a battery charging screen (graphic of a battery with it filling) and it does not mount the removable drives. I have not tried it while completely off.

06-17-2009, 09:35 PM	#17
jgray Fanatic Posts: 547 Karma: 2928497 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Clara 2E & Sage	I have only charged mine via the USB cable. It charges to 100% and the icon changes to show it. Make sure it is in standby or off when charging.

06-18-2009, 11:19 AM	#18
bonteku Interested Observer Posts: 20 Karma: 30 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Device: Palm tx/Jetbook	The first time I charged mine I used the AC charger,after 8-10 hours the main charging screen was still not showing full but checking in settings showed a full charge.I read until I was down 1 bar then charged again,this time main screen showed a full charge after 3-4 hours.I always use the AC charger and have the Jetbook turned off.

06-18-2009, 11:33 AM	#19
rgeorg Guru Posts: 675 Karma: 3314796 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe & USA Device: K3/3G(2x), Glo HD, Amazon Voyage	I was reading and the "low power" message appeared. Plugged it into A/C and continued reading for awhile. Turned it off and got the "charging" screen. So, now it's charging - hope it was OK to use it while charging - seemed to work just fine.

06-18-2009, 05:06 PM	#21
Canuck_in_Japan Wizard Posts: 1,475 Karma: 14328611 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: Aura, Aura H2O, Kindle PW3	Since people are talking about charging, I have a question. Living Japan we run on a 100v system, not 120v (or 110v-whatever it is in North America). This shouldn't cause any problem with charging my new Jetbook should it? I think most of my other electronics are fine with it-I just thought I'd check.

06-18-2009, 07:05 PM	#23
jgray Fanatic Posts: 547 Karma: 2928497 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Clara 2E & Sage	Most devices made for use in the US work from 90-130 volts, more or less. In fact, over the years, the "standard" AC voltage in the US has varied from place to place. You will see references to 110V, 117V and 120V in older literature. I think most everyone standardized on 120VAC so that they could interconnect to form "the grid".

06-19-2009, 12:39 PM	#25
Lanx Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: none	one less ac adapter to clog up my life... by using usb charger.

06-19-2009, 03:52 PM	#26
rgeorg Guru Posts: 675 Karma: 3314796 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe & USA Device: K3/3G(2x), Glo HD, Amazon Voyage	Good point about the collection of chargers...

06-19-2009, 04:26 PM	#27
JennBandersnatch Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Jetbook	Thanks for the help, everyone. I figured a few things out. First, I have NEVER seen the charging screen. Secondly, I haven't figured out what exactly standby is. I didn't see anything about 'standby mode' in the manual. I just push the power button and the screen shuts off after a few seconds. Is it in standby or is it off? Last night I left my Jetbook plugged in via the USB - didn't charge. When I left for work, I left it on and plugged into the USB - it charged completely. It sounds like my device is wonky. I'll send it back to NewEgg for a replacement. Thanks!

06-19-2009, 08:57 PM	#30
jgray Fanatic Posts: 547 Karma: 2928497 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Clara 2E & Sage	Are you using the USB cable that came with the jetBook? Are you plugging the jetBook into a desktop or laptop computer?

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