do I plug it in when it first arrives and taken out of the box?
774931
It has a color indicating desiccant inside and a color chart on the front of the device. You can tell from that chart whether or not it needs to be recharged. Mine was fully charged when it came.I haven't had to recharge it yet even after several months. Its winter now so humidity is very low. I suspect it will require recharges every month or two when summer humidity comes. I have it in a sealed plastic container that is filled with items that need to stay under 40% relative humidity.
774932
I don't recall having to do that with any of the ones I got and they were sealed in plastic, but I guess if the beads are already indicating they are wet then I would.
774933
When you get the Eva-dry, just I look at the color bar and if it's a pinkish color then you have plug into an outlet to recharge it. Otherwise you can start using immediately.
774934
The color of the crystals/markers tell the story. They should be blue for optimal ability to absorb moisture. Chances are that they are purple or pink when the unit arrives, and so the unit needs to be plugged in. Note that, while being charged, the unit can be quite warm. So, as a precaution, I charge the unit when I am home.
774935
Nope! Just stick it where you need it and check on it every few days for pink beads. Then plug it in for a few hours and start over! Works awesome!
774936
No! Just put it wherever you need it and check on it every few days for pink beads! Then plug it in for a few hours and start over! Works great!
774937
Mine was ready to go out of the box. But if the little crystals are not all the way blue then you should plug it in until they turn blue before use.
1787850
Yes, it is ready to plug in when it arrives. The cable has a double end on the laptop side and single on the DVD player side. It has worked great every time I've used it.
1984247
You plug it in. But mine stopped charging after only 6days... and others stopped charging too.. so I don't recommend buying this..
775651
Mine came charged also, but after you put the battery in the charger, then plug it up. Put Battery in first then plug up charger. I bet it'snot still green..................
2073586
If I remember correctly, the cord came with a plug and ready to be powered after installation.
126877
make sure it's charged and it will automatically connect when you turn it on.
214747
Sure, plug it in when you get home each time. Make sure you leave it charging for the full 3 hours.
2064920
Yes. I plugged it in and it was ready to go. Make sure to have a mount if yours didn't come with one.
2128371
Charge it first. It will tell you when it wants to be charged so really it doesn't matter if you start it right away. It will search for it's home with a blue light on when it is looking for a charge.
1230494
I plugged mine in for the first time and it works fine. No problems so far.
1014204
Jim, when you plug it in the device will turn on, however, as one of the reviews had mentioned that electric supplied cird is faulty, so you may have to buy a separate plug for that device. I hope this helps with your buying decision.
985701
Youre supposed to let it charge for a few hours the first day you get it. If that doesnt work maybe you should contact the company and get a new one.
309918
Oh yes, Right out of the box. Or at least my unit did. You have to charge the battery 1st. Good luck
1801580
No. Once it's plugged it will turn on perfectly. Once unplugged, it will turn off and rest.
1994532
just plug it in and its up and running. Mine didn't last a month and quit working. I haven't replaced it.
464994
brand new? make sure you charged the battery at least 2 hours before trying to start it...
888784
Plug it into the dash cam. It will take a while to respond to your 1st use.