i had one before. is everything working properly on this one(ie video cameras and play back? and will it still charge while on?
2027638
All works well, although the charging is finicky. Sometimes it won't charge and we don't know why. Otherwise this is a great tablet
2027639
I use for my coffee shop for crdit cards only. it works for that. I do know if the video cam works or not. chuck
1008265
Not in my experience. The device seems to charge just fine while off or on, even while actively playing music. I have never been able to run the battery long enough to go completely dead so I don't know if that is the case with a totally dead battery.
176712
This is not a definitive answer, but I started charging it, then tried to play a song, and got nothing until I turned the speaker on. Then the alternating red and blue lights that signify a charge is in progress stopped and just the blue flashed, as it does when you are playing. So my answer is no, but I would get a second opinion.
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.
930786
Sorry I've taken so long. We've been busy. On a trip to Machu Picchu, we took pics all day long and our battery held up well, only using about a half of it's life. I hope this helps. We bought a second battery so when we needed to, we could replace the other. I must say, I took 3 short videos in a row and the battery went way down. But just taking pics didn't seem to phase it much at all.
2268847
yes, I noticed mine does the same... when I first purchased this batt. for a while it would charge up to 100%, now it only goes to 95%. I charge with ac wall plug to camcorder and it shows now only 399min. When before it would be over 400min. There is no big deal with this cause I still have plenty of batt. power & have 2 extra 2hr. batt. for backup.
1725327
if under warranty; return camera! If old battteries u may need to replace them! I assume you have been following the charging instructions.
699286
Yes, mine works fine. HDMI connections have both audio & video embedded. Though, in hindsight I should have ordered the cable that also charges. It sux when I'm watching a movie and I get the 10% battery remaining.
969625
Tell the truth I haven't tried as when I shoot video the battery runs down soooooooooooo fast it is worthless. I would buy this camera if you are going to shoot videos. Mine will not hold the charge long enough to shoot videos unless you keep changing batteries. I am disspointed in the camera and have returned it twice to fix and still has not been solved. When it does work the video is clear as well as th pictures though.
1884457
It charges in both positions, on or off. :-) If it is totally dead, it is best to charge it for a few minutes in the off position. Especially if you want to charge and play it at the same time.
2218044
I really don't think I know, but did you have the switch on? I think the camera is supposed to be turned off while charging.
1088401
Yes. That is my camcorder. It operates but my camera will not record or play back. Old camera, thought new battery was answer. Guess not in my case.
407514
You have to make sure the camcorder is off when you plug it in to you computer, otherwise it will not charge.
2136286
The phone says its charging,but I guess the phone uses so much battery while playing,the u.s.b. cant charge it fast enough.I always just make sure my phone is fully charged beforehand.Like right now after streaming a movie its at 82% from 100%.
1383212
Mine was working great after few hours charging. After a year and half, it did not charge like yours. I used to buy used one and used every week, so I gues it died. I used for long and good. But if it is new, then you need refund it
2213880
Mine has never had a problem. The only time the alarm goes off and it shows that is if the battery dies on the camera and it just warns you that it's no longer able to give u video feedback. Make sure both are fully charged and maybe that will help.
1371323
I haven't specifically used video that long, but with a couple of short (less than a minute vignettes each) with several hundred stills, 400+, and shooting off of the screen on the back and reviewing each shot as long as needed, I was able to do all that and the battery held up fine. That was over a couple of days even, and finally charged it when it got to about 5% after all that. Hope that helps.