Battery problem: I bought one, exchanged it, and am now having the same problem with the second that I did with the first: How long should it take to charge the battery *the first time*?
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I found that mine won't charge at all when connected to my computer at work. It DOES charge on both of my home computers, and I did install the Creative software on those computers. I e-mailed Creative's support to inquire if the software was required on a computer for it to charge the player, but I've heard nothing back from them. Since then, I've bought a second battery (non-OEM Lenmar battery) until I can find a reliable and inexpensive A/C charger (this also means non-OEM since Creative's prices are nuts).
1979689
Someone posted in here somewhere that the the battery life is more like 2 hours for 2 hour charge. Apparently there is a problem with the charger that can be remedied by the way you charge it.
1043329
Great timing with your question. I bought one of these a little while ago and went to use it for only the second time this past weekend.....(I use it as a back up when my main battery is depleted).....the first use was brief, as I only needed a few minutes battery time. This weekend, the battery was fully depleted in a matter of minutes (no more than 5 min) and on subsequent recharges, continues to work just as poorly. I am very disappointed. Don't know if this is the norm or not, but if it is, buyer beware.....
450111
My first one did the same thing and was never actually charging. That happened after its first charge/drain. I had Amazon send me a new one and I sent mine back.
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I bought 2 and immediately had a problem with one of them (which I returned). I do notice it doesn't hold a charge very long these days. I've had mine about 6 months but only use it on occasion. Good luck :)
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Buying a battery might be a cheap fix. Make sure the charging unit is plugged in and it lights up when the unit is placed in the charger. If the unit is new, send it back.
985697
Ooh, i haven't had to charge mine yet, and have had it for over two months now. You might want to return it or exchange it.
1233124
You don't....just replace the old battery with the fresh one...it will take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours. It may seem like it is a dud, but give time and hopefully, it recharges as expected (30-days to return if you suspect it to be a real dud). My replacement took about 30 some hours to be fully charged. In the mean time, I kept getting some odd codes from on my Ademco panel. Once sufficiently charged, the codes went away. Oh, yeah, after sufficiently charged, it gave me a code that my battery in the motion sensor also needed to be replaced. My old battery and the motion sensor battery lasted more than six years.
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If the battery is seated properly it should provide at least 3 hours of charge upon arrival. This is a replacement part so it may need some manipulation to seat it otherwise the problem may be in the other portion of charging assembly as suggested above.
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Since you didn't formulate a properly grammatical sentence, which prevents me from answering your question simply: ill answer the two ways it may be meant. 1) If you mean, how long did it take to charge the battery the first time: none. It was already charged. 2) If you mean, how long should i charge the battery, then up until its 100%, then drain it fully.
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Yes, exactly the same issue. I have not tried new batteries as the set I just put in was new and we only did one charge off of them. I agree that's pretty poor. If that's consistent, I think we'll return it for another one and see if the next is better.
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I bought one to! It runs slow, need to charge after ever use. If you don't use for a day or so, the power goes down. You have to hold the on and off for 2 seconds. Some thing to remember, "Never over charge." It should take about 20 minute. But if you leave it over night! You'll burn the battery! I'd hope this can help. As I have had this problem on other products!
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I had trouble with mine not charging as well. Contact the seller and exchange it.
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THE REGULAR CHARGER TAKES A COUPLE OF HOURS AND CAUSED ME A TIME PROBLEM. I ordered a couple of new battery's and a new 30 min. charger and solved my time issue.That way i always have a charged spare plus one on the charger. Works out very well. thanks
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Carol,I've had no issues with my batteries. I bought a second more inexpensive one (different brand) also without any issues. Sometimes I get as much as 8-10 hours. Hope that helps.Ed
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First battery charge is 12 hours, so is the second, after that it drops down to ~8 hours
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My original battery lasted about a year, too. I think it is time for you to buy a new battery, but that seems to be a problem, too. I have bought two that will not charge properly. I am about to return the second one. Amazon issued full credit for the first one I returned in less than 30 days. The second one never charged. I wish I knew how to test the charger just to be sure; however, from reading the reviews on the replacement battery it is obvious that many people are having problems with these batteries. It is a good vacuum, but the replacement batteries are a big problem. I would look for another brand vacuum if I had it to do over. My original battery lasted about a year, too. I think it is time for you to buy a new battery, but that seems to be a problem, too. I have bought two that will not charge properly. I am about to return the second one. Amazon issued full credit for the first one I returned in less than 30 days. The second one never charged. I wish I knew how to test the charger just to be sure; however, from reading the reviews on the replacement battery it is obvious that many people are having problems with these batteries. It is a good vacuum, but the replacement batteries are a big problem. I would look... » Read More My original battery lasted about a year, too. I think it is time for you to buy a new battery, but that seems to be a problem, too. I have bought two that will not charge properly. I am about to return the second one. Amazon issued full credit for the first one I returned in less than 30 days. The second one never charged. I wish I knew how to test the charger just to be sure; however, from reading the reviews on the replacement battery it is obvious that many people are having problems with these batteries. It is a good vacuum, but the replacement batteries are a big problem. I would look for another brand vacuum if I had it to do over. « Show Less