About Charging - Sony PRS-505 User Manual

About charging

Charging the Reader is required when using for the first
time. Turn on the Reader, and then charge in one of the
following two ways.
• Connect to a computer via USB (Refer to the Quick Start Guide
and page 28).
(Charging time: approx. 4 hours*)
• Connect to an AC outlet using the AC power adapter and AC
power cord (optional).
(Charging time: approx. 2 hours*)
* Approximate time required to fully charge the battery.
Notes
• When you connect the Reader to your computer,
connection via USB) is displayed on the Reader's screen. If the
battery has been fully depleted, it takes about 40 minutes until
is displayed, and you will not be able to turn on the Reader by the
POWER switch during this time. In this case, wait until
displayed. The indicator lights up in red while
and the Reader is charged.
• If the remaining battery power of a connected notebook computer
is low, charging via USB connection may not be possible.
• If you connect the Reader to a notebook computer which is not
connected to an AC outlet, the battery of the notebook computer
will be consumed. Do not leave the Reader connected to a
notebook computer which is not connected to an AC outlet for an
extended period.
• Connecting the Reader via a USB hub or extension cable may not
work and is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the
computer.
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