Thread: battery charging question

Just got my X1 and am charging it through my computer via USB on my Mac but I don't see any lights on the phone blinking or anything? How will I know when it's charged?

Never mind guys. Just needed to reboot my computer to get it charging. Thanks!

lol gd gd!

it does take longer to charge on the pc thn with the mains
please let me know if this is the same case for you chap

Charging will be quicker with the charger than USB. The maximum output for USB 2.0 is, I understand, 500 mA, so in theory, the 1,500 mAh battery should charge from completely flat in 3 hours minimum by that method. The charger outputs 700 mA, so for the same charge it will take at least 2 hours 9 minutes. Bear in mind though, that USB doesn't always provide 500 mA (I think that sometimes it's more like 200 mA, for a 6 hour 30 minute charge!), and you're not often charging your battery from completely flat.

Still, USB is a lot handier, and most people have a mini-USB cable lying around, in the event you forget your charger, so it'll be good for a quick bump-charge to get you going.

I have to say, the battery life on the X1 seems really good. Even with all the 'extras 'running, and using it to play music for a few hours each day, it is comparable to my old W810i.

Must admit that I am well impressed with battery life , far better than my N95
Also with these new type of batteries its best not to run them flat they keep in top condition if you charge them up as often as possible

whatever you do, dont leave the backlight on! 3 hours and you are goosed!

Originally Posted by sexyback

whatever you do, dont leave the backlight on! 3 hours and you are goosed!

Oooh you tease I like being goosed

Originally Posted by fiddles

Oooh you tease I like being goosed

Careful what you wish for - you might find a goose in your wardrobe.

DAMHIK....

Originally Posted by webly

it does take longer to charge on the pc thn with the mains
please let me know if this is the same case for you chap

yeah, it's agonizing slow via usb-pc charge. Gonna have to get one of those European to US wall adapter/chargers. BTW, how do you guys know what the indicator lights mean? I didn't see it in the manual. I'm assuming flashing red means low battery while mixed colors mean charging? Do they turn off when the battery is fully charged?