03-12-2007, 04:53 PM | #1 |
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USB Charging (PRS500 model)
I'm trying to charge my reader via USB on Windows Server 2003. Sony's fabulous Connect Software won't run on anything but XP (or I suppose Vista) and I can't install it.
I have my Reader plugged in, all I want to do is have it charge while I'm working. The amber charge light doesn't come on at all. I can't remember if the charge light comes on when I'm charging USB or if it's not actually charging. It does have the screen on saying "USB Connected", but no battery meter or anything. Anyone know offhand? Thanks |
03-12-2007, 05:17 PM | #2 |
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The battery won't charge if the Connect software isn't installed on your computer. It will show "USB connected", but it won't charge. Had the same problem when I was on holiday and thought to charge my Reader through USB on the laptop from my girlfriend.
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03-13-2007, 08:53 AM | #4 |
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This is probably a driver issue which makes me believe that the reader indeed implements proper USB charging. Keep in mind that you cannot simply draw power from USB. The power is part of the bus protocol.
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Thanks for the help, it was indeed not charging. I *really* wish Sony's Connect software was a little better. It's not unfathomable that a developer like myself might want to install the software on Win Server 2003 - it's my daily work machine where I work.
Got home and charged off the wall to give it a good solid charge and I'm back to reading today Thanks for the tip! (HarryT - it was a matter of just being stuck at work with a dead Reader, I use my PSP charger at home for regular charging, I think my Reader charger's still in the original box, hehe). |
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Have you thought of installing VirtualPC on WinServer 2003, putting XP under that, and then installing CONNECT in XP?
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Hmmm. That brings the phrase "Rube Goldberg" to mind, for some reason.
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03-14-2007, 05:08 AM | #11 |
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I have seen some devices which plug into a car's cigarette lighter and provide power to a USB cable for charging devices capable of being charged via USB port.
Has anybody tried this sort of thing to see if the Sony Reader will charge with such a device? Naturally there isn't any PC involved, so the Connect software won't be present. I'm wondering if purchasing such a thing would be worthwhile, or if it might be better to by a power inverter and just use the AC adapter to charge the Reader while in the car. |
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03-15-2007, 06:00 AM | #13 |
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I could swear I could get this thing to charge over usb when I bought it, but now it doesn't do anything unless I use the wall charger. When connect software is started, the charging led is red-- does that mean it is charging and connected or just connected? Otherwise, if the connect software is shut down, no light.
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I also have an iGo "Juice" charger that takes power from the line, the car, or a plane seat outlet. While originally designed for laptops and cell phones, there is a tip that works for the Reader, the A54.
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