Charging the Cybook

t_rectenwald · 10-29-2007, 03:37 PM

Hello,

I noticed that a charger is included in the deluxe version. If I buy the regular version, will the included USB cable function as a charger as well? I don't really need the cover, earphones, etc.

Regards,
Tom

Pickle · 10-29-2007, 03:39 PM

That probably depends on whether or not the usb port it's plugged into can supply power to the cybook.
I'm fairly sure it uses a standard mini-usb port, so if you have any other devices that use that to charge you can use the charger from one of them.

t_rectenwald · 10-29-2007, 03:54 PM

Sounds good. So, for example, if I plug the Cybook into my laptop (IBM T42 Thinkpad), which is plugged into the wall, it'll charge "through" the laptop?

t_rectenwald · 10-29-2007, 04:25 PM

I found the answer within the technical FAQ on the Bookeen site. It will charge via the USB cable, connected to the computer within 3 hours. I'm greatly looking forward to getting one of these.

Regards,
Tom

tribble · 10-29-2007, 04:32 PM

The CyBook will probably work great with the Solio

Chenrezig · 10-29-2007, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tribble

The CyBook will probably work great with the Solio

but not for that kind of money! is there no cheaper alternative?

tribble · 10-29-2007, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chenrezig

but not for that kind of money! is there no cheaper alternative?

I am looking for one myself. If you find one, let me know

solodoc · 10-30-2007, 07:29 AM

something like this

for $5

zandor · 11-03-2007, 09:10 AM

or in the car:

Pickle · 11-07-2007, 04:08 PM

Heck, my motorola phone uses a mini usb port to charge and came with an ac adaptor (no I haven't gotten around to plugging the cybook into it yet). Go to any cell phone store and you can probably get one for $20. It's a little more expensive than the ones above, but you don't need a usb cable with it.

HarryT · 11-08-2007, 02:24 AM

Does the light ever go out on your Gen3 when you charge it? I was sort of expecting the light to go out when it had finished charging, but it seems to be more of an "I'm connected to a power source" light than an "I'm charging" light.

Pickle · 11-08-2007, 09:10 AM

I think the light on mine always stays on. I figured it would turn green or something and then stopped paying close attention. I'm pretty sure it has always been on and orange/red though.

delphidb96 · 11-08-2007, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pickle

I think the light on mine always stays on. I figured it would turn green or something and then stopped paying close attention. I'm pretty sure it has always been on and orange/red though.

Having left my Cybook charging for several hours overnight on various days, I can positively state this is the normal condition. Unlike the 'smart' battery chargers, the Cybook's LED never changes when fully charged.

Derek

HarryT · 11-09-2007, 08:05 AM

Thanks Derek! As long as I know it's the normal state of affairs, that's fine.

I don't think my Gen3's gone below "100%" charge yet. The battery life is very impressive, and it's reassuring to know that I can change the battery myself should the need arise.

tompe · 11-09-2007, 08:19 AM

I have had it on a couple of days and it says 80%. But during that time I have transfered some files so it got some charge then.

10-29-2007, 03:37 PM	#1
t_rectenwald Member Posts: 15 Karma: 22 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frederick, MD Device: Bookeen Cybook G3	Charging the Cybook Hello, I noticed that a charger is included in the deluxe version. If I buy the regular version, will the included USB cable function as a charger as well? I don't really need the cover, earphones, etc. Regards, Tom

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10-29-2007, 03:39 PM	#2
Pickle Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boston, MA Device: Cybook Gen3	That probably depends on whether or not the usb port it's plugged into can supply power to the cybook. I'm fairly sure it uses a standard mini-usb port, so if you have any other devices that use that to charge you can use the charger from one of them.

10-29-2007, 03:54 PM	#3
t_rectenwald Member Posts: 15 Karma: 22 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frederick, MD Device: Bookeen Cybook G3	Sounds good. So, for example, if I plug the Cybook into my laptop (IBM T42 Thinkpad), which is plugged into the wall, it'll charge "through" the laptop?

10-29-2007, 04:25 PM	#4
t_rectenwald Member Posts: 15 Karma: 22 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frederick, MD Device: Bookeen Cybook G3	I found the answer within the technical FAQ on the Bookeen site. It will charge via the USB cable, connected to the computer within 3 hours. I'm greatly looking forward to getting one of these. Regards, Tom

10-29-2007, 04:32 PM	#5
tribble iLiad Maniac Posts: 1,382 Karma: 2369 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Device: Bookeen Opus (i love that thing) and iPad (what an irony)	The CyBook will probably work great with the Solio

10-30-2007, 07:29 AM	#8
solodoc Connoisseur Posts: 55 Karma: 19 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: CybookG3...	something like this for $5

11-03-2007, 09:10 AM	#9
zandor Member Posts: 17 Karma: 51 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Cybook G3 (in order)	or in the car:

11-07-2007, 04:08 PM	#10
Pickle Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boston, MA Device: Cybook Gen3	Heck, my motorola phone uses a mini usb port to charge and came with an ac adaptor (no I haven't gotten around to plugging the cybook into it yet). Go to any cell phone store and you can probably get one for $20. It's a little more expensive than the ones above, but you don't need a usb cable with it.

11-08-2007, 02:24 AM	#11
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Does the light ever go out on your Gen3 when you charge it? I was sort of expecting the light to go out when it had finished charging, but it seems to be more of an "I'm connected to a power source" light than an "I'm charging" light.

11-08-2007, 09:10 AM	#12
Pickle Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boston, MA Device: Cybook Gen3	I think the light on mine always stays on. I figured it would turn green or something and then stopped paying close attention. I'm pretty sure it has always been on and orange/red though.

11-09-2007, 08:05 AM	#14
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Thanks Derek! As long as I know it's the normal state of affairs, that's fine. I don't think my Gen3's gone below "100%" charge yet. The battery life is very impressive, and it's reassuring to know that I can change the battery myself should the need arise.

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11-09-2007, 08:19 AM	#15
tompe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,452 Karma: 7185064 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Linköpng, Sweden Device: Kindle Voyage, Nexus 5, Kindle PW	I have had it on a couple of days and it says 80%. But during that time I have transfered some files so it got some charge then.