 Re: Motorola cell phones FAQ
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John Navas wrote:
> Q: Why is charging of Motorola phones so slow on the travel charger?
>
> A: The standard travel charger packaged by Motorola with many current
> phones puts out insufficient power for fastest possible charging and
> for continuous use while charging.
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> For example, charger SSW-0509 for the V551 puts out only 375 mA. The
> V551 detects this as a slow charger, and thus keeps the external
> display backlight off during charging. Worse, there's not enough
> current to
> keep up with use of the phone while charging, so while the phone is
> use,
> the battery will still be discharged even with the phone on the
> charger. With a fast charger the external display backlight is on
> during
> charging, and the phone can be used while the battery is charging.
>
> Motorola makes fast 1500 mA chargers that are compatible with these
> phones:
> * SPN4716* (where * might be "B" or "C"), also known as
> * NNTN4250 (nominally for Nextel, but also works with non-Nextel
> phones). These chargers are readily available from dealers and on
> eBay for under $15 (plus shipping).
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> Motorola mini USB (EMU) chargers for RAZR, KRZR (with power output if
> known): * Wall "travel" (AC) charger (comes with the phone)
> + Motorola SPN5185/SPN5185A/SPN5185B/98604H: 550 mA (mid)
> + Motorola SPN5202/98605: 850 mA (fast)
> * Car (12V) charger
> + Motorola SYN1630/SYN0847/98603H/VC700
> * External rechargeable battery/charger
> + Motorola SPN5353/P790/98782H
> * (5 pin) mini USB cable to computer: 500 mA
> + Motorola SKN6371C
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> (For what it's worth, Motorola probably saves less than $1 in cost by
> packaging slower chargers instead of fast chargers with its phones.)
>
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>
> Q: Where can I get USB modem drivers for Motorola cell phones?
>
> A:
>
> <http://developer.motorola.com/docstools/USB_Drivers/Handset_USB_Driver/>
> [registration required, but free]
>
> 1. UNinstall any existing driver in Device Manager before installing
> this driver.
>
> 2. Install this driver _before_ connecting cell phone.
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