plugging in

[william1949]

2 quick questions.

1. If I let the battery drain right down, is the info still on the phone, or will I have to reinstall.
2. Sort of related - how long can I leave the phone plugged in?

Reason for the question is that I have owned a palm organizer and when the battery dies you have to reinstall everything.

Thanks

[lmw]

you shouldn't lose anything if your battery runs all the way down. That's actually a good way to calibrate your battery - let it run down then fully charge it.

Once your battery is fully charged, you should unplug it. You can actually LOSE charge if it stays plugged in when fully charged. It's just not good for the battery.

[william1949]

Thanks

Bill

[Stillrockin]

according to Palm, you should charge your battery often! I don't think you can over-charge . . This taken from Palm's site:

Charge daily and often

• Under normal conditions, you can keep your smartphone's battery charged by plugging it into the charger for about 30 minutes each day. However, if you use your smartphone's data features heavily (check email, browse web) or if you hold long conversations, you may need to charge it longer or more frequently.
• The type of battery in your smartphone works best when charged often. Make it a habit of plugging it in to the charger when you go to bed, or when you're not actively using your Treo.
• Keep a car charger in your car, and charge your smartphone often. Keep a charger at your desk at work, or use your HotSync cable to trickle-charge your Treo 680. When at your desk, plug in your smartphone to keep it charging when you're not using it.

Pay attention to alerts
If the battery is low in the course of normal use, an alert appears on the screen. If you see this alert, charge your smartphone as soon as possible. Your data will not be lost if your battery becomes completely drained, but it’s best for the battery and your smartphone to keep it charged.
Is your screen turning on inadvertently?
When certain buttons are pressed, the screen turns on. If a button is being pressed constantly, the screen will remain on. This can drain the battery. See Knowledge Library article 43860 for more info, then come back here to learn more.
What uses the most battery power?
These features draw the most battery power from your smartphone:

• Cellular radio (wireless mode) for voice or data – talking on the phone, synchronizing email, browsing web pages (downloading), and sending/receiving MMS messages.
• Screen brightness – when the screen is on, the battery must power the bright display
• Playing or capturing media – watching a movie uses processor power, speakers, and the display, as does recording a video with the camcorder feature.
• Bluetooth wireless
• Infrared beaming