Dual usb cable... HOW do i use it??

quinnsmum · 12-17-2009, 11:48 PM

I can't figure out what the dual usb cable is for? There's a black and red usb cable on one end... and then the smaller end which goes into the JetBook. Just exactly how do i use that?? Thanks

gr8npwrfl · 12-18-2009, 02:00 AM

When your Jetbook is discharged and you plug it into the computer it can cause many computers to shut down the usb port for consuming to much power. The dual cable is to supply the power from the second (RED) connector. This doubles the amount of power your computer can supply to the Jetbook for charging.

Note: If you plug in only the red connector you will see that your Jetbook is not detected by the computer because there is no data lines connected.

Just plug into two adjacent ports and everything will work fine. Also if your charge is not down that far you do not need to plug in both connectors.

GhostHawk · 12-18-2009, 05:23 AM

Black only for data transfer, both for charging. Although I prefer to charge from wall adapter myself.

dls81 · 12-21-2009, 09:51 AM

Does anyone know if I can buy this sort of cable for my libre? I would prefer to not have it start charging every time I plug it into the computer just because of what I've read about how it can shorten the life of rechargeable batteries.

heffe2001 · 12-21-2009, 10:28 AM

I don't think it'll change the fact that it charges when you plug it in. It'll just get a lower charge rate than it would with both plugged in. Mine charges the unit when I just have the black plugged in on my desktop at home (supplies enough power to charge it via that port I guess, without both plugged in).

dls81 · 12-22-2009, 07:12 AM

I've been hot swapping the memory card into my built in card reader on my laptop and it seems to be working fine so I think I'll just stick with that method instead of the usb anyway.

DaleDe · 12-26-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dls81

Does anyone know if I can buy this sort of cable for my libre? I would prefer to not have it start charging every time I plug it into the computer just because of what I've read about how it can shorten the life of rechargeable batteries.

The lithium Ion technology used in the internal battery is not affected by how many times you recharge and likes to be "topped off".

12-17-2009, 11:48 PM	#1
quinnsmum Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: jetbook	Dual usb cable... HOW do i use it?? I can't figure out what the dual usb cable is for? There's a black and red usb cable on one end... and then the smaller end which goes into the JetBook. Just exactly how do i use that?? Thanks

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12-18-2009, 02:00 AM	#2
gr8npwrfl The Wizard of OZ Posts: 143 Karma: 434 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern California Device: Jetbook Ipod Touch Wind Netbook	When your Jetbook is discharged and you plug it into the computer it can cause many computers to shut down the usb port for consuming to much power. The dual cable is to supply the power from the second (RED) connector. This doubles the amount of power your computer can supply to the Jetbook for charging. Note: If you plug in only the red connector you will see that your Jetbook is not detected by the computer because there is no data lines connected. Just plug into two adjacent ports and everything will work fine. Also if your charge is not down that far you do not need to plug in both connectors.

12-18-2009, 05:23 AM	#3
GhostHawk Data Privateer! Posts: 586 Karma: 62887 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fargo ND Device: Ectaco Jetbook& Jetbook Lite	Black only for data transfer, both for charging. Although I prefer to charge from wall adapter myself.

12-21-2009, 09:51 AM	#4
dls81 Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bahrain Device: Aluratek Libre Pro	Does anyone know if I can buy this sort of cable for my libre? I would prefer to not have it start charging every time I plug it into the computer just because of what I've read about how it can shorten the life of rechargeable batteries.

12-21-2009, 10:28 AM	#5
heffe2001 Zealot Posts: 116 Karma: 38 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle Voyage 3g	I don't think it'll change the fact that it charges when you plug it in. It'll just get a lower charge rate than it would with both plugged in. Mine charges the unit when I just have the black plugged in on my desktop at home (supplies enough power to charge it via that port I guess, without both plugged in).

12-22-2009, 07:12 AM	#6
dls81 Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bahrain Device: Aluratek Libre Pro	I've been hot swapping the memory card into my built in card reader on my laptop and it seems to be working fine so I think I'll just stick with that method instead of the usb anyway.

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