Can I use rechargable batteries and will the ac adapter (purchased seperatly) recharge them?
2003101
Yes, you may use rechargeable batteries, they will not recharge using the adapter
2003102
Don't remember, spend the extra money and buy the Fisher Price, my kids broke this one in all of 2 weeks.
687222
According to the manual, the AC adapter only supplies power to the radio. It can switch from AC to batteries, but says nothing about recharging, or rechargeable batteries.
653110
I don't think so.The device should have a "charge" function for that to work. The AC adapter usually provides DC to the device and bypasses the batteries. You need to check the device instruction manual..But in lieu of that.. I would not count on it..That said, you should be able to to use the NIMH rechargeable in place of the alkalines but you will have to recharge them in an external charger.
1145565
Yes. However, the instructions state that "The AC charging adapter should only be used to charge the battery pack and should not be used to power the radio on a constant basis. Leaving the charging adapter plugged into the radio for long periods of time will shorten the life of the internal battery pack." It also states that when the battery pack is fully charged the radio should play for over 25 hours. I personally have played my radio on the battery pack it came with for about 6 hours without problems. I don't have an AC adapter. You can also power the radio by installing 3 AA alkaline batteries, including rechargeables. But the radio will not recharge the AA batteries you install. My advice? Buy this radio. You'll love it!
2035996
Yes. However, the adapter is only for charging...you cannot use the this camera while the AC adapter is plugged in (this isn't much of an issue, considering the battery charge lasts pretty good).
2278761
Yes, the batteries can be used instead of the AC Adaptor, I do not know how long they will last though.
603457
You can use it both with batteries or pluged into a 9v power source. But there's no AC adapter included !!!
45992
Yes. MINE CAME WITH AN AC PLUG-IN ADAPTER. I find using batteries to be much easier.
446204
You can use 'C' batteries. But you will find that the rechargeables work so much better you won't want to use "regular" batteries.
1157132
No ac adapter. Sucks because eats the batteries in no time. So rechargeable batteries is the way to go with this.
1701490
This use 2 AAA batteries, yes you can use rechargeables ones to save money.
671512
Computer operates on batteries which last a long time (~2 years for my first batteries). I don't see any site for an ac adapter to be attached.
1124606
Mine works great! There is still a problem with battery life. This thing needs an AC adaptor or a rechargeable battery because you'll find yourself buying expensive large batteries. All in all, it's worth the price.
1092914
Although the unit comes with an AC adapter it's for charging only and for some reason does not allow direct AC use. I found this out the hard way as the batteries do not carry a charge longer than a couple weeks and I tried plugging in and using. Only when the battery was charged could I use it.
1361620
Recharging with ac just means you can buy an ac wall charger that converts 120v ac to 12v dc. Essentially all batteries charge off doc current
433311
Expect weeks of usage with the batteries. However it does come with an AC adapter.
1855532
I am not aware of this unit offering an optional AC adapter...Mine came with batteries only and battery power is the only way to make it work...