Hi Pamela,Thanks, I'm getting about six to eight hours give or take. I've reached the conclusion that charging via usb works best for my machine. I just love this thing. The more I use the more I like it.
Stacey and GEB dog Chesley staceyr75@xxxxxxxxxxxxx----- Original Message ----- From: "PAMELA RADER" <PRADER@xxxxxxx>
To: <icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 7:48 AM Subject: [icon-discuss] Re: Question about the battery Hi Stacey:Since you are getting readings in the 90's, I wouldn't be overly concerned about it. If the readings were lower, then that would indicate a problem with the battery or something. As I've mentioned before, it should be charged after a couple of hours on the AC charger and 4 hours on USB. So, the thing to watch for is how many hours is it lasting--you should get about 6, if you're doing a lot of audio listening and perhaps some what less, if you use wireless.
I have never had these weird readings, but others have reported it, so it's a known issue. However, as I said, I don't think you have anything to worry about, unless performance becomes an issue.
Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT American Printing House For The Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307
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HI John, I don't leave mine plugged in all th time. I lov it so far. I like to carry it around th house to read books. Thanks for th ehelpful info. Stacey and GEB dog Chesley staceyr75@xxxxxxxxxxxxx----- Original Message ----- From: "John Esak" <john@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 2:21 PM Subject: [icon-discuss] Re: Question about the battery
It's funny, I can't help much here because I leave mine plugged in all the time and use a USB keyboard as well. But, I rarely hear 100% either. I always hear 99%. And, as someone else said, if the unit is plugged into the power mains, it will usually never report higher than 83% even if it is truly fully charged. When you take it off main power, you will hear 99% or 100% hopefully. John-----Original Message----- From: icon-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:icon-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of stacey robinson Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 12:31 PM To: icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [icon-discuss] Question about the battery Hi, I have only been able to get my battery on my braille plus to charge to 100 percent once. That was Tuesday when Ifirst got it. Last night I used it until I heard battery low. I turned it off and fell asleep. I plugged it in this morning when I got up. I let it charge for 4.5 hours only using wirless for a few minutes. It reached 99 percent. I unplugged. How long does it usually take to reach 100 and how often do most of youcharge the battry? Thanks,I love this machine. Stacey and GEB dog Chesley staceyr75@xxxxxxxxxxxxx