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craigr98 · 21-02-2007, 21:57

Does anyone know if it is possible to charge the mobile via the USB data cable?

sitalchauhan · 21-02-2007, 23:37

Yes. As soon as you plug it into the USB, the charging screen appears saying it is now charging. I think it might charge slower through USB that directly into a wall socket though.

craigr98 · 22-02-2007, 05:12

I think the problem with putting it on the USB lead though is that you loose network coverage and so cannot receive text messages or phone calls. I maybe wrong though.

scouse_j · 22-02-2007, 05:23

you shouldnt loose network coverage when plugged into a USB lead, it should function just as good as it would,

Unwritten · 22-02-2007, 07:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigr98

I think the problem with putting it on the USB lead though is that you loose network coverage and so cannot receive text messages or phone calls. I maybe wrong though.

You can still use the phone. The only thing you can't do is access the content on the memory card via the phone as you have to do that via the PC when the phone's plugged in.

craigr98 · 09-03-2007, 17:49

Does anyone find the battery life on this mobile poor?

mrnicelybig · 09-03-2007, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unwritten

You can still use the phone. The only thing you can't do is access the content on the memory card via the phone as you have to do that via the PC when the phone's plugged in.

When you plug in the USB cable to a pc, it immediately starts charging (yes it is slower than the mains cable, but it works ok) then you get the option for "Phone mode" or "File Transfer Mode"

"Phone Mode" means you can use of the phone as normal (texts, calls etc still work) but without access to the memory card

"File Transfer Mode" means when the phone is treated like an external hard drive and will appear in My Computer as another drive letter (e.g. "F:"). In File Transfer mode you cannot use the phone or text functions, it is just a data drive.

Hope this helps!

ps - this phone is the absolute business, I love mine (can't wait for the Nokia N95 though!)

Finglonga · 09-03-2007, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigr98

Does anyone find the battery life on this mobile poor?

No not at all, much better than my 750i.

craigr98 · 11-03-2007, 19:39

I am finding I am having to charge my mobile phone battery every other day and that is letting the battery die right down.

wallstreetcrash · 12-03-2007, 23:09

If you aren't using 3G, then go to settings, network settings etc. and choose GSM only (i.e. 2G) this saves a lot of battery. Also I put the brightness of the phone to the lowest and its fine for me.

Finglonga · 13-03-2007, 11:28

Also turn the flash on the camera off as evertime you open the cover the flask is charged if its needed or not.

bb3addict · 13-03-2007, 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigr98

Does anyone find the battery life on this mobile poor?

Yes I find it very poo compared to my Samsung D600!

craigr98 · 13-03-2007, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallstreetcrash

If you aren't using 3G, then go to settings, network settings etc. and choose GSM only (i.e. 2G) this saves a lot of battery. Also I put the brightness of the phone to the lowest and its fine for me.

I am on 3. How do you change it it GSM? I cannot seem to find the option you are talking about.

paul-white · 17-03-2007, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigr98

I am on 3. How do you change it it GSM? I cannot seem to find the option you are talking about.

I would imagine 3 have disabled that particular menu option to ensure that you use their own network whenever it is available rather than having the option to roam on their 2G partner.

Last edited by paul-white : 17-03-2007 at 00:18.

21-02-2007, 21:57	#1
craigr98 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London Posts: 670	K800i Does anyone know if it is possible to charge the mobile via the USB data cable?

21-02-2007, 23:37	#2
sitalchauhan Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 146	Yes. As soon as you plug it into the USB, the charging screen appears saying it is now charging. I think it might charge slower through USB that directly into a wall socket though.

22-02-2007, 05:12	#3
craigr98 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London Posts: 670	I think the problem with putting it on the USB lead though is that you loose network coverage and so cannot receive text messages or phone calls. I maybe wrong though.

22-02-2007, 05:23	#4
scouse_j Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Liverpool Posts: 787	you shouldnt loose network coverage when plugged into a USB lead, it should function just as good as it would,

22-02-2007, 07:42	#5
Unwritten Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 409	Quote: Originally Posted by craigr98 I think the problem with putting it on the USB lead though is that you loose network coverage and so cannot receive text messages or phone calls. I maybe wrong though. You can still use the phone. The only thing you can't do is access the content on the memory card via the phone as you have to do that via the PC when the phone's plugged in.

09-03-2007, 17:49	#6
craigr98 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London Posts: 670	Does anyone find the battery life on this mobile poor?

09-03-2007, 18:00	#7
mrnicelybig Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South East UK Posts: 427	Quote: Originally Posted by Unwritten You can still use the phone. The only thing you can't do is access the content on the memory card via the phone as you have to do that via the PC when the phone's plugged in. When you plug in the USB cable to a pc, it immediately starts charging (yes it is slower than the mains cable, but it works ok) then you get the option for "Phone mode" or "File Transfer Mode" "Phone Mode" means you can use of the phone as normal (texts, calls etc still work) but without access to the memory card "File Transfer Mode" means when the phone is treated like an external hard drive and will appear in My Computer as another drive letter (e.g. "F:"). In File Transfer mode you cannot use the phone or text functions, it is just a data drive. Hope this helps! ps - this phone is the absolute business, I love mine (can't wait for the Nokia N95 though!)

09-03-2007, 21:50	#8
Finglonga Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Stafford. Posts: 4,706	Quote: Originally Posted by craigr98 Does anyone find the battery life on this mobile poor? No not at all, much better than my 750i.

11-03-2007, 19:39	#9
craigr98 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London Posts: 670	I am finding I am having to charge my mobile phone battery every other day and that is letting the battery die right down.

12-03-2007, 23:09	#10
wallstreetcrash Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 199	If you aren't using 3G, then go to settings, network settings etc. and choose GSM only (i.e. 2G) this saves a lot of battery. Also I put the brightness of the phone to the lowest and its fine for me.

13-03-2007, 11:28	#11
Finglonga Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Stafford. Posts: 4,706	Also turn the flash on the camera off as evertime you open the cover the flask is charged if its needed or not.

13-03-2007, 11:37	#12
bb3addict Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 190	Quote: Originally Posted by craigr98 Does anyone find the battery life on this mobile poor? Yes I find it very poo compared to my Samsung D600!

13-03-2007, 21:05	#13
craigr98 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London Posts: 670	Quote: Originally Posted by wallstreetcrash If you aren't using 3G, then go to settings, network settings etc. and choose GSM only (i.e. 2G) this saves a lot of battery. Also I put the brightness of the phone to the lowest and its fine for me. I am on 3. How do you change it it GSM? I cannot seem to find the option you are talking about.

17-03-2007, 00:17	#14
paul-white Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 139	Quote: Originally Posted by craigr98 I am on 3. How do you change it it GSM? I cannot seem to find the option you are talking about. I would imagine 3 have disabled that particular menu option to ensure that you use their own network whenever it is available rather than having the option to roam on their 2G partner. Last edited by paul-white : 17-03-2007 at 00:18.

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