Battery life

[JohnTC]

I have an XL classic which I was given for Christmas. What sort of battery life should I get from it when not in use, ie switched off and in its case. From fully charged it is 'dead' after two weeks...is this normal? Thanks in advance.

 

[mikealder]

John, the device isn't fully off when you use the on/ off switch, try depressing the reset switch on the base before you put it away and after a few weeks it should still be OK - Mike

 

[JohnTC]

Thanks Mike, but I've had another look and there isn't a reset switch on the base. I've had to reset, cos the battery 'dead' by pressing and holding the on/off button.
cheers John

 

[mikealder]

As its one of the newer XL devices it doesn't have a true reset switch which means there is no way to fully power down the device, the early (Original One XL) did have a reset switch in the base of the device, I guess you have one of the newer models that uses the Easy Port mount in which case the reset function is combined with the on/ off switch - Mike

 

[JohnTC]

Thanks Mike. So can I take it that there is no way of truly switching it off and a dead battery is something that I'll have to live with as I don't use it a great deal? Cheers John

 

[mgfiest]

That's about right John... I had the same thing going on... it no biggy considering you plug it into the car as soon as you use it....

 

[eldorado]

When not using my older one xl, I just keep it sitting by my computer and after 3 days I just check to see what stage the battery is in and if down I just plug the USB cord in and let it charge up for an hour or so and then it's good for another 3-4 days, not a big problem, just a nusicance.
I just did a survery for TT and that was one of the problems that I listed...........

 

[JohnTC]

Thanks for the information. I was concerned that it was a duff battery or unit but as it appears to be the norm I'm happy. John