Quoting Ralph Alvy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On Sunday 01 June 2008 06:49:29 am Vanshaj wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I bought ATT Palm Centro few days ago and the battery is > > not holding charge. I'm charging almost twice a day to keep > > it working. I don't have any data plan, bluetooth/infrared on > > and other battery sucking operations. > > > > Can anyone share their experiences on it and if they were able > > to resolve it without buying additional battery. > > > > Thanks > > Vanshaj > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > Though I use a Sprint Centro, I can tell you that PowerHero > (http://hobbyistsoftware.com/power-hero-more.php) helps keep my device from > draining like that. I have it set up to turn Infrared off after 2 minutes of > > inactivity and Bluetooth off afer 3 minutes of inactivity. The latter setting > > makes a big difference. I also have it set my device to turn Bluetooth on > whenever it's plugged in and to never turn Bluetooth off when it's paired. > Since I only use Bluetooth when in the car, I always plug in the device when > > driving so I know Bluetooth is on then. > > One of the most useful Treo software applications I ever purchased. >
the battery indicator is not relaible when a new battery is present in the palm. It takes something like 5 complete discharges (run it to 0%) before the indicator is correct and you get its full charge. LithiumIon batteries tend to have a greater total lifetime when they are run from battery only and not plugged in and being used. Only plug in for charging is a good idea. Martin N ---------------------------------------------- This mail sent through http://www.ukonline.net
