x50v battery woes

paulm1 · 05-14-05, 06:30 PM

Hi - I've been lurking for a while, this is my first post. I've had an x5 for a ages, but got an x50v a week ago. I didn't really use the x5 much (no bt/wifi) but I'm using the new one loads. I bought a (non dell) second battery (1000mah) and I'm having agro with it. Whenever it gets down to c.70% my axim just powers down with no warning. I then need to put my dell battery in and when it powers up I get what I guess is the pda equiv. of a "you didn't shut down properly" message.
So, is the battery junk - or is there a way to safe it?

This site rocks - I'm amazed at the info available. Also anyone in the UK know of good suppliers -- I'm looking for a new battery (

) and a case (proably leather/extended battery). Got a BT keyboard and CF card coming...

Little Bio (in case anyone's interested ...) I live in the UK near Oxford and work in the Anti Virus industry, which is very interesting right now. I used to be a developer, but these days I stick to project management....my 4 year old daughter loves watch Shrek on the old X5 - its amazing how kids take to technology without batting an eyelid.

Best
Paul.

05-14-05, 11:07 PM

Could be time for a hard reset.I would put the after market battery in after the reset and charge in the cradle overnite.Be sure to turn the unit on for a few minutes after putting it in the cradle.If that doesn't work maybe you can return the battery for another one.As for as a case you can check out www.aximcases.com for batteries and cases.Not sure if they ship over the pond but an email will clear that up.Also welcome to Aximsite.

05-14-05, 11:13 PM

When you got the 1100 batt, did you charge it for @ least 8 hrs. before using it?

paulm1 · 05-15-05, 03:04 AM

ahh, yes, 8 hours? well not exactly. thx for the replies, i'm surprised that the 8 hour thing has that effect. one to chalk up to experience perhaps .....
cheers
paul

CalgaryCowboy · 05-15-05, 03:29 AM

Originally Posted by paulm1

ahh, yes, 8 hours? well not exactly. thx for the replies, i'm surprised that the 8 hour thing has that effect. one to chalk up to experience perhaps .....
cheers
paul

Search around the site for some info on refreshing the battery. I remember reading that there was a way to refresh the memory for problems like yours. I believe it was to drain it down the put it in the cradle to charge making sure to leave it on.

05-15-05, 08:29 AM

Well, they don't exactly tell you that when you get replacement battery, but it is stated in the Axim Manual. When I received my 1800 battery, I charged it for 12 hours. It's worked great thus far. I still don't think it should shut off like that, it just wouldn't last as long.

I recommend returning the battery for a replacememnt, then charge it overnight in the spare battery slot before using it.

psionandy · 05-15-05, 08:51 AM

who is your battery made by? If it was a cheap (ebay?) one i'd be very dubious about it