Is it normal to have to charge my Treo every day?

skierrobumn · #1 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 12:16 AM

My treo 700wx seems to run down on battery power every day and it seems like I charge it every night. Is this normal?

I have the screen set to shut off after 30 seconds of non use.

I have the phone set to turn off after 3 minutes of non use.

I have the keylight program installed so my keyboard LED's are never used really.

Someone shed some light please.

digital0verdose · #2 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 12:59 AM

Mine does, I usually leave EVDO connection open for emails and I know is syncs a few times a day. If the battery is giving you issues, the expanded batteries only cost about $40.

dankinia · #3 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 01:12 AM

I charge mine every night regardless. Since some days I use it more then others I never want to be stranded with a dead battery because I forgot to charge it the night before.

budney · #4 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 01:34 AM

Charging your battery with one full day of good usage is normal IMO. But their are too many variables to consider with these types of questions.

**Malatesta** · #5 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 01:49 AM

I have 3 charger cradles: 1 bedroom, 1 desk, 1 school/office

I also have a Seidio 2200 battery (they have 2400 now) which I highly recommend as it doesn't change the size of the device.

Also, managing and keeping your backlight at midlevel or lower when inside (via PhoneAlarm profiles) helps too. The screen/brightness is a huge killer.

**Pibe38** · #6 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 01:59 AM

Out of curiosity... where did you buy the Seidio battery? I know TC and Treonauta have it, but don't know anyone who's purchased through them.

**Malatesta** · #7 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pibe38

Out of curiosity... where did you buy the Seidio battery? I know TC and Treonauta have it, but don't know anyone who's purchased through them.

Just buy direct from Seidio! :P

http://www.seidioonline.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=260

budney · #8 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Malatesta

Also, managing and keeping your backlight at midlevel or lower when inside (via PhoneAlarm profiles) helps too. The screen/brightness is a huge killer.

And I thought I would never use the PA profilies.

wouldya · #9 (**permalink**) 11-06-2006, 09:52 PM

i keep my backlight at 2 "clicks" above off and make sure that all running programs are ended before i put it down for an extended amount of time.

My Treo and battery are still new (10-25-06) and I'm getting 24-30 hours on a charge.

The way you treat your battery in the beginning of its life is also crucial in how it will act in the future. It must be cycled a few times (FULLLLLLL charge and complete discharge) before it will start performing the way it should.

When I first got my PPC-6700 the battery lasted me 5 hours. After I cycled it about 5 times it started lasting around 16-20 (which is awesome for the OEM 6700 battery that has, what 1200 mAh?)

**Big D5** · #10 (**permalink**) 11-06-2006, 10:37 PM

This is from the Treo users guide

Charge your smart device whenever you?re at your desk, or charge
it overnight each day. The battery in your smart device has a much longer
useful life when it is topped off frequently, versus charging it after it is fully drained