Motorola cell phones FAQ

Actually I was going to ask John to post this everyday. Evidently he
feels that we don't/can't remember this.

Randall Ainsworth wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> This is why Mr. Navas is a dickwad. He posts this same crap about every
> two weeks.
>
> Get a life, John. Find a woman...go get drunk...but enough of this
> horse****.
>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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).
>>
>> (For what it's worth, Motorola probably saved less than $1 in cost by
>> packaging slow chargers instead of fast chargers with these phones.)

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Dave wrote:
> Actually I was going to ask John to post this everyday. Evidently he
> feels that we don't/can't remember this.

Yes, we need more spam on Usenet.

On 24 Mar 2007 15:06:40 -0700, "3Gfreak" <[email protected]> wrote
in <[email protected]>:

>On Mar 19, 8:53 am, John Navas <[email protected]> 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.
>>
>> 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).
>>
>> (For what it's worth, Motorola probably saved less than $1 in cost by
>> packaging slow chargers instead of fast chargers with these phones.)

>Most people know that trickle charging a battery extends the life. If
>you want your battery to receive a better charge then use the
>appropriate charger.

Fast charging doesn't have a significant negative effect on battery life
with current Li-ion battery technology.

>If you need to kick it in the butt quick use a
>car charger. Simple as that.

The Motorola fast travel charger above is as fast or faster than a car
charger.

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On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:53:03 GMT, John Navas
<[email protected]> wrote in
<[email protected]>:

>Q: Where can I get USB modem drivers for Motorola cell phones?

<http://developer.motorola.com/docstools/USB_Drivers/Handset_USB_Driver/>
[registration required, but free]

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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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.)

============================================================================

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.

Has it been two weeks already?


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.
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 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).
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 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.)
>
> ============================================================================
>
> 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.

You can set your clock by it.

I don't think he knows by rehashing this crap over and over makes him a fool
even more. Maybe he does. : )

"Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:u7dRi.2527$et1.2240@trnddc02...
> Has it been two weeks already?
>
>
> 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.
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> 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).
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> 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.)
>>
>> ============================================================================
>>
>> 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.

Kevin Weaver wrote:
> You can set your clock by it.
>
> I don't think he knows by rehashing this crap over and over makes him a
> fool even more. Maybe he does. : )

There is simply no way that he is unaware of it.

Yawn.

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.
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 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).
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 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.)
>
> ============================================================================
>
> 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.