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Mr. Kata:

--- Quote from: Llorean on August 10, 2006, 05:45:24 PM ---No, Rockbox boots and charges in Rockbox. You *may* find that your iPod doesn't seem to be charging as quickly as it used to. If this is true, boot into the Apple firmware before you start charging.

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Okay thats good is just ive been using apple firmware for years and got used to the charge screen when directly hooked up to charge. I didnt see it in rockbox but instead rockbox firmware booted up and I saw a tiny battery graphic on the top left showimg me it was charging. Basiclly the main question was, is this the normal way rockbox charges? because I thought it was wierd how it booted up just to charge as opposed to apple firmware where it just give's me a charging screen.

Sorry for confusion im not very clear when trying to describe things but you guys are extremely helpfull and anwser questions fast. ;D

stridr:
When I plug my Ipod into the USB connector cable, with the iPod off, first Rockbox boots. Then it goes directly into a screen with a blinking circle with a slash through it, with the words "Do not disconnect" under it.  Is this normal?

A couple of questions:

1. Is it possible to listen to music on the iPod as it charges?  Right now I can't! None of the buttons seems to work while the iPod is plugged in and so playback (or anything else) is impossible.  Am I missing something?

2. I hope this is not a stupid question, but when/how can I disconnect the iPod?  Am I supposed to be doing something to make the "Do not disconnect" language go away.  What I have been doing is just disregarding this language and disconnecting it when feel like it, but I assume this language is there for a reason, or is it?

Llorean:
1) I suggest reading the FAQ, as this is covered. You aren't actually charging in Rockbox, you're in the Apple disk mode.

2) This langauge only applies if you're connected to a computer, in which case you should tell your computer to eject the device first, though this is only actually important if you're copying files.

stridr:

--- Quote from: Llorean on August 11, 2006, 08:53:37 PM ---1) I suggest reading the FAQ, as this is covered. You aren't actually charging in Rockbox, you're in the Apple disk mode.

2) This langauge only applies if you're connected to a computer, in which case you should tell your computer to eject the device first, though this is only actually important if you're copying files.

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Regarding my first question (1):  I apologize. I DID spend time looking through the latest version of the manual first-- I did searches on "charge," "charging," "disk mode," and "battery" and still did not find the answer.  I did not think to check the FAQ, but I have now checked the GeneralFAQ, the BatteryFAQ, the LiLonBatteryFAQ and the Quickstart guide.  Of the top of your head do you remember which FAQ it is in?

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EDITED TO ADD: OK, this is covered in a section I overlooked, and says:
   
      "How can I charge the iPod via USB and still be able to listen to Rockbox?

       Hold down the MENU button as you insert the USB cable."

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My second question (2) is indeed clearly covered in the manual and I should have seen that. Sorry.

Llorean:
It's in the IpodFAQ. Very, very definitely. ;)

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