battery life on a new 505?

AdamGott · 05-10-2009, 02:36 PM

My wife got me a PRS-505 for my birthday a couple of weeks ago and I notice that the battery doesn't last for more than a week without a recharge. From what I have read here I should get about three weeks per charge? I have only done light reading on the reader, probably about 2-3 hours total over the week.

Renaldo · 05-10-2009, 02:55 PM

That seems really fast. I use the 505 about 2-3 hours a day, and it takes almost a week before it drops a bar on the charge meter. The lowest I've ever had it was at half power, which took a couple of weeks. This is also using either a SD card or Memory Stick. Are you sure it's charging completely?

DrMoze · 05-10-2009, 03:01 PM

Definitely charge it overnight (to ensure a full charge), and preferably through the ROUND ac power jack (the round yellow one), NOT the mini-usb port! You can buy a cheap Sony PSP charger anywhere, or use a PSP data/power cable to charge from a laptop or any usb port.

dordale · 05-10-2009, 05:24 PM

Also--If you're charging via USB with your computer, make sure the red light stays lit. If the red light goes out, it means it's not charging anymore. I've noticed that on my system, if I close the Sony software or click the icon to disconnect my reader that my reader will quit charging and the connection then actually starts draining power.

dordale

spiggo89 · 05-10-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dordale

Also--If you're charging via USB with your computer, make sure the red light stays lit. If the red light goes out, it means it's not charging anymore. I've noticed that on my system, if I close the Sony software or click the icon to disconnect my reader that my reader will quit charging and the connection then actually starts draining power.

dordale

Actually, due to the way USB is designed it is impossible for the port itself to drain power just from being plugged in. If the device goes flat it is because it is still on itself. If your device is losing power from simply being plugged into a USB port I'd suggest taking it to a repair centre to be checked out.

AdamGott · 05-10-2009, 05:47 PM

I have a PSP already so I will try and charge it with that tonight and see if that makes a difference. I know that I have some USB issues with the computer that I normally used to charge my 505 so maybe that was it. I really don't want to go through the hassle of returning it!

Pablo · 05-10-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamGott

My wife got me a PRS-505 for my birthday a couple of weeks ago and I notice that the battery doesn't last for more than a week without a recharge. From what I have read here I should get about three weeks per charge? I have only done light reading on the reader, probably about 2-3 hours total over the week.

Also don't be deceived by the 7000 page turns battery duration claim. It is not real (unless, maybe, if you turn the 7000 pages during the first day after charging). The device drains the battery slowly while powered off. I found that using it everyday, it will last 3000 pages more or less (which is still a lot).
BTW, I haven't got a wall charger, I always charge using the usb cable. In my opinion, there's no need for the wall charger.

Cassy · 05-10-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by spiggo89

Actually, due to the way USB is designed it is impossible for the port itself to drain power just from being plugged in. If the device goes flat it is because it is still on itself. If your device is losing power from simply being plugged into a USB port I'd suggest taking it to a repair centre to be checked out.

Mine also drains power if plugged into USB but has stopped charging. I'm pretty sure this is normal? I've heard it so much anyway

dordale · 05-11-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassy

Mine also drains power if plugged into USB but has stopped charging. I'm pretty sure this is normal? I've heard it so much anyway

I think so Cassy--I've noticed when I leave mine plugged in to my computer after "ejecting" it, it certainly drains. It can start out almost full and if I forget and leave it plugged in for a couple hours it'll be down to only one bar on the battery.

I'm not concerned that there is a problem, because as long as I remember to unplug it after "ejecting" my battery life is perfectly normal.

dordale

gbatch · 05-11-2009, 01:28 PM

Had the same issue and just figured out the charge through USB wasn't really getting it done. Bought a charger and seems like I can go at least 3 weeks before it goes to half charge reading it 2+ hours every day.

gwynevans · 05-12-2009, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dordale

I think so Cassy--I've noticed when I leave mine plugged in to my computer after "ejecting" it, it certainly drains.

Same here - the red LED does go off when 'ejected', but unless you're checking for it, it's not obvious.

Evi1d33d · 05-13-2009, 06:39 PM

A PSP charging cable is the way to go since the reader will be off when you are charging it.

horseflesh · 05-13-2009, 08:23 PM

My model 500 has never had good battery life. Left by itself, it will go dead after a week of disuse. It will also need recharging after maybe 1500 pages. (That's with no memory card inserted.)

No kind of special charge/discharge regimen or software reset has made a difference.

Pablo · 05-14-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by horseflesh

My model 500 has never had good battery life. Left by itself, it will go dead after a week of disuse. It will also need recharging after maybe 1500 pages. (That's with no memory card inserted.)

No kind of special charge/discharge regimen or software reset has made a difference.

Death after a week of disuse is normal. The 1500 pages duration is not normal, mine lasts around 3000 page turns in 10-15 days.

grooks · 05-14-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by horseflesh

My model 500 has never had good battery life. Left by itself, it will go dead after a week of disuse. It will also need recharging after maybe 1500 pages. (That's with no memory card inserted.)

No kind of special charge/discharge regimen or software reset has made a difference.

The 500 is a little older and the battery may be dying on you.

05-10-2009, 02:36 PM	#1
AdamGott Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 2139614 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Kindle/iPad	battery life on a new 505? My wife got me a PRS-505 for my birthday a couple of weeks ago and I notice that the battery doesn't last for more than a week without a recharge. From what I have read here I should get about three weeks per charge? I have only done light reading on the reader, probably about 2-3 hours total over the week.

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05-10-2009, 02:55 PM	#2
Renaldo Addict Posts: 294 Karma: 250590 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Great Pacific Northwest Device: Kindle 3G + WiFi	That seems really fast. I use the 505 about 2-3 hours a day, and it takes almost a week before it drops a bar on the charge meter. The lowest I've ever had it was at half power, which took a couple of weeks. This is also using either a SD card or Memory Stick. Are you sure it's charging completely?

05-10-2009, 03:01 PM	#3
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 858 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	Definitely charge it overnight (to ensure a full charge), and preferably through the ROUND ac power jack (the round yellow one), NOT the mini-usb port! You can buy a cheap Sony PSP charger anywhere, or use a PSP data/power cable to charge from a laptop or any usb port.

05-10-2009, 05:24 PM	#4
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	Also--If you're charging via USB with your computer, make sure the red light stays lit. If the red light goes out, it means it's not charging anymore. I've noticed that on my system, if I close the Sony software or click the icon to disconnect my reader that my reader will quit charging and the connection then actually starts draining power. dordale

05-10-2009, 05:47 PM	#6
AdamGott Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 2139614 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Kindle/iPad	I have a PSP already so I will try and charge it with that tonight and see if that makes a difference. I know that I have some USB issues with the computer that I normally used to charge my 505 so maybe that was it. I really don't want to go through the hassle of returning it!

05-11-2009, 01:28 PM	#10
gbatch Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony PRS505	Had the same issue and just figured out the charge through USB wasn't really getting it done. Bought a charger and seems like I can go at least 3 weeks before it goes to half charge reading it 2+ hours every day.

05-13-2009, 06:39 PM	#12
Evi1d33d Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 14 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: Red PRS-505	A PSP charging cable is the way to go since the reader will be off when you are charging it.

05-13-2009, 08:23 PM	#13
horseflesh Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-500	My model 500 has never had good battery life. Left by itself, it will go dead after a week of disuse. It will also need recharging after maybe 1500 pages. (That's with no memory card inserted.) No kind of special charge/discharge regimen or software reset has made a difference.

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