Is there a trick to charging this camera. I bought it for a Christmas gift and it's never charged. Window to return is WAY expired.
246515
I returned mine, but, as I recall, there should be a USB port on the side. You may have to remove it from the waterproof housing to charge it.
2221547
The plug when in the camera does not fit tight against the camera. Zaphodbeebllebrox comment below is correct. I plugged mine in and left it overnight. If you have an extra battery and plug in charger I would put a charged battery in, use it up and try to charge the battery from within the camera. Good luck. I love this camera, the pictures will be amazing!
195673
I'm sure how you are attempting to charge it. However, this camera does not charge using the USB cord, it will only charge by removing the battery from the camera and placing it into the external the battery charger that plugs in to an electrical outlet.
526799
I had the same experience. I ordered one Creative Vado 3rd Generation camcorder early last week. After inserting the battery in the correct orientation and charging it overnight, I disconnected the camcorder from the USB cable, and the camcorder would not power on. The screen stayed completely blank. So, I returned it and ordered a second unit. It arrived late last week. Lo and behold, charged it overnight, unplugged it from the computer USB charging cable, pressed the on/off switch and ... nothing. Nada. Blank. Two new units, both dead on arrival. The quality of this product is just terrible.
590502
if you take the battery pack out then plug into your computer boot up the camera it say "connected" then just insert the battery pack and itll charge.when it has very low battery do this.
1104528
I agree with JR, check/swap your wiring/power supply. If it still doesn't work send it back. Quality control on this camera is not good, Ordered 2, one was bad right out of the box.
1275990
Unfortunately, camera didn't work properly (from the very beginning). I did not bother to return it, my fault. My only suggestion, if applicable, buy it locally. Good Luck
590503
That 1 hr 59 minutes isn't battery time. It indicates how much space is available in the flash memory.I finally returned mine after days of fiddling and customer support shenanigans and tech support miscommunications. This is in September and clearly they have been having this issue since at least as far back as July. Flip tech support says this is normal behavior and is "to be expected." Well, there ya go. If you buy this camera then the inability to charge reliably and easily is "to be expected." My new Kodak Zi8 arrives today.
151517
I believe the battery is hard wired into the camera. If you can not get it to charge, its time to replace the camera
1345983
I am not sure if it is my camera that I purchased on Ebay or the battery. At any rate the camera will not keep a charge. I charge it put it in the camera take one picture which I cannot view and than it needs charging again.
715690
I too bought extra batteries and took them with me on several trips. We did have ways to charge them, but I did notice that the batteries I bought from Ebay lasted longer than the battery that came with the camera. Enjoy yourself!!!
1090692
Hi. I started charging mine as soon as I unboxed it. It had some charge to it but not 100%. So far mine is ok but I hope both of us didn't get a refurbished product. Maybe someone else will reply too.
1295997
Same problem here! After I opened the box I charged the battery till the light turned green. Put the battery in the camera, put the film pack in, the black film cover came out (so I assume I put the film in right), turned the camera on but all the symbols are blinking and I'm not able to make a picture. After reading here I put the battery again in the charger and now the light turns orange!! But I just took it out because it was green?!?! Now I'm just gonna wait till it's green again and see if it will work. Does anyone have any others tips for me?XO
1102005
The camera came with a cable that allowed you to plug it into a USB port where it would charge as well as be available for downloading and etc. A well equipped computer store will probably have it. Have you searched Amazon for this specific cable. Or, try Google.
907265
I'm sorry, I don't remember for certain how mine worked...or didn't work. I sent it back after about an hour of trying to get it to even be recognized by my computer there was very little (if anything) that DID work the way it was supposed to. I suggest you do the same. Return it and remember...most of the time...you get what you pay for. I ended up buying a very nice camera I'm pleased with on ebay for something like $20-$30. Good luck.
176437
I have the same problem. Camera arrived yesterday. Will not power up. About to return.
1817600
i purchased the camera months ago and i fully charged the camera.unfortunately i never used the camera.hopefully i will recharge it and try to use it and see if it works.