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battery life... |
xadox
Joined: Dec 04, 2002
Posts: 65
From: Norway
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i have a little problem here... my battery lasts for only 20 hours!!! whats wrong here??? 
when i charged my phone first time i charged it 15 hours or something... i recharged it 5 times until now but it still doesnt last more than 20 hours! thats bugging me a bit!
does anyone have an idea what i can do to make my battery last longer or do i have to buy one battery more..?
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celios
Joined: Jul 19, 2002
Posts: 89
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How much do you use the phone? I am getting between 50-70 hours with medium use (Bluetooth on Auto), about 3 calls a day, Email checked via GPRS every hour. Browsing and game playing for an hour (max) a day.
I only charged the battery for 4 hours (as the manual recommends) for the first charge, then I let it discharge to empty the first time. |
Coramoor
Joined: Nov 13, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: Norway
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You guys have p800s right?
Mine lasts for about a day also.
But I use it ALOT. Playing doom all the time. I was connected to gprs for two hours today(used irc in some boring classes)
I think this is normal(I've read some threads claiming this) |
hampe
Joined: Feb 23, 2002
Posts: 152
From: Sweden
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Do you have the backlight set to "automatic"
(Sounds like you have it set to "on", just a thought)
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Lopio
Joined: Feb 07, 2003
Posts: 266
From: Cebu City, Philippines
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mine is worst, my bat only last for 10 hours, i complain it already, they are going to change it but they are waiting for the bat to arrived.
This message was posted from a P800 |
xadox
Joined: Dec 04, 2002
Posts: 65
From: Norway
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tnx for the reply...
i talk for 15-30- min a day and i write 30-40 sms a day... i play with it 1 hour a day or something... but still... they say 400 hours standby if i take off 50 % because of takling and playni it still should be 200 hours (!) i'm confused... |
Coramoor
Joined: Nov 13, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: Norway
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This phone uses an enormous amount of battery when used.
The difference between power consumption when in standby and while in use is MUCH bigger on this one then on any normal phone. Due to the fast cpu and large screen. It might last quite a while if not used. But once in use it drains battery faster than an old Ford Escort on a cold winters morning(slightly exagerated but you get the picture). |
xadox
Joined: Dec 04, 2002
Posts: 65
From: Norway
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yeah i do but i don't like it! hehehe well well new battery next and memory stick duo 128 MB hehehe
Coramoor u used irc? program or web based? i would like to get one too 
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Blu Nokio
Joined: Feb 17, 2003
Posts: 28
From: London, UK
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They have batteries for sale at the UK SE eShop. I'm sure I saw them there for just over £30.
Gonna see how I do with one battery for the time being. When I'm out and about, gonna carry my charger with me as well, same as the HBH-30 headset charger. |
Andy.
Joined: Apr 27, 2002
Posts: > 500
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yes same thing here. i have to recharge every 24 hours
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JAYV
Joined: Dec 14, 2002
Posts: 83
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i was planning on bringing my t68 chargr wt me coz i wanted to keep my p800 on full charge, but i found a usb charger instead at the brando website (gadget.brando.com.hk), i ordered one coz it's a lot more convenient to bring along... i just thought u guys might want one too... they also have a car cigarete lighter -> usb adapter...
btw, the last time i checked my batt life was last fri... took it off the charger at 9am (full charge), went home sat 2am and my batt is at 80-something %... bt is set to discoverable, above average sms, more than a few short calls and my friends played wt my p800 that night...
i've had my p800 for more than a month, i just leave it charging when i'm home... |
WWJD?
Joined: Feb 13, 2003
Posts: 27
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I wish SE will come out with a spare battery charger that facilitates the charging of just the battery,or redesign the current desktop charger/sync station to include the capability of charging not only the phone but also spare batteries because it is a bit dumb to buy an extra battery and have to install it in your phone to charge it |
jplacson
Joined: Apr 21, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: Philippines
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When I first got my P800, it would last me about a day. Now that things have settled in, I get about 3 days battery life. If you wanna see SE's claimed 400 hours... set your backlight to OFF, no screensaver, Powersave to kick in after 2 mins, Vibra off, volume at '0', Bluetooth off, and network bar all incoming calls & texts. The green light should still be flashing (not in Flight mode). Basically, the phone will be operating with less power than older monochrome screen phones.
The backlight of the P800 drains almost as much as making a call. So turn it off whenever possible. |
psikey
Joined: Jan 31, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: UK - South Yorkshire
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I bought my P800 more for its PDA, add-on software than as a phone. Compared to my old Pocket PC, this battery lasts for ages.
My iPAQ3970 was claimed to have one of the longest lasting batteries for a PocketPC which was about 5 hrs max with backlight at lower power! |
xadox
Joined: Dec 04, 2002
Posts: 65
From: Norway
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damn i'm angry now!!! my phone was charged 9 early today and now its 10 % !!!! i had 2 calls 2 min each and i receved 4 sms... i didn't play any games or anythng!!!
GRRR!!!!
i think i have to kick some ass and get a nww battery!!!
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