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adambaz
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 Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:42 am Post subject: Tomtom One - Charge from PC |
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When I plug my tomtom into the usb 2 port is it charging the unit?
Or does it only charge when plugged into mains/cigarette lighter?
Ta.
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46jimbo
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| Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 3:41 am Post subject: |
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| As the green light does not come on when the unit is connected, I would say that it is not charging. |
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Oldboy
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| Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:24 am Post subject: |
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There is not enough power from a USB Port to enable Charging of the TT.;)
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adambaz
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| Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:14 am Post subject: |
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| Oldboy wrote: | | There is not enough power from a USB Port to enable Charging of the TT.;) |
Really?
That seems weird.
My phone charges from pc and that needs a 5v input.
I did have a cigarette lighter attachment for my pc a while back, wonder if i can dig it out.
Twas a bit like this one:
http://www.frozencpu.com/cig-01.html
What if i were to get a mains wall adapter which i could plug the usb into? |
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Oldboy
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| Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:03 am Post subject: |
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| adambaz wrote: | | My phone charges from pc and that needs a 5v input. |
Does the phone need a high charging current?
The Car Adaptor has a 2A fuse in it, for a very good reason.
On a AIO TT the charging is not done through the USB either, but through a dedicated Power Socket.
My warning would be, that you change it at your own risk.;)
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TonyHoyle
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| Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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| I used to charge my One exclusively from the PC - get USB/Charger splitter lead (similar to the type supplied with the PSP) so you can plug into the power connector. |
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46jimbo
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| Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:57 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for that tip, Tony. I just picked one up at Radio Shack and it works like a charm for a lot less than a mains charger. |
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tosikko
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| Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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USB charging works only with new ONE mk II models, not with original ONE (mk I).  |
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| Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:27 am Post subject: |
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| If you get a dual USB and charging cable for about three quid on ebay you can charge any TT from USB |
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