how do i charge the speaker? everything I am trying fails.
440254
The unit I received had a cord with it that I plug into a USB port on my comp/laptop and it charges just fine
440255
I plug it into my computer. Did you receive a cord with a USB cable? My bet is you did and it doesn't seem to be charging. I thought the same thing at first. My problem was I kept losing the connection and it would shut down. I think that's one of its inherent problems. Hope this helps...
440256
You may need a new cord. I just plugged in the end into the speaker and the USB end into a wall plug like for your iPhone. The USB part also charges with computers and ps3/xboxes to. If it is not working it may be your coord I would email the company.
1979879
Any cell phone charger or USB port from a computer or charger works perfectly. The speaker takes a mini-usb plug.
612329
I do not see anything on the unit for plugging in anything other than the charge/upload and external speakers
1070224
It's not a charger. The speakers use a micro USB plug to charge and have to be plugged in via standard USB. Your device has to be charged separately. The speakers are loud for their size though, with great range
1368495
The speaker comes with a USB cord, and you need to use that to charge the speaker. However, if you have an adapter that allows you to plug a USB powered device into the wall, you can charge it with a wall outlet. I used the wall adapter for my phone to charge the speaker, and I didn't have any problems.
1682058
I'm an android guy, but you need to charge the speaker. The speaker doesn't charge my droid phone.
1890395
The speaker comes with a charging cable that plugs into a standard wall outlet. The other end is a USB connector that plugs straight into the speaker. Super simple.
1293493
I use a (usb) plug from my phone charger. a usb cord comes with the speaker to plug into your computer.
2055149
I had a hard time the first time too, but you just have to hold the power button for a few seconds. I've had success wall charging with a universal phone charger as well as with the usb included with the speaker (charged on a computer). Also, as an FYI.. don't pull out the other connection (the one that connects to the music source) to far as I did and cannot get it to go back into the speaker.
872874
Found a reasonable solution to the problem. I bought a dock extender cable (see product link below)that seems to have solved the charging problem while connected to the speaker system. Music plays and the iphone charges. All is good.30 Pin Dock Extender Cable-50 cm in White
1961773
Firstly ensure the speaker is turned off Remove the tab next to the LED bulb. Pull cord to the desired length. Attach cord to adapter which is supplied. Attach adapter to a USB port to begin charging.
1082863
There is no power cable connected to the speaker. Just ensure the amplifier output can support this speaker by checking the speaker impedance.
627538
There is a DC IN port that will allow the user to charge the battery while actively powering and using the device just like cell phones. In fact I'm doing it right now before taking my speaker to work.
194119
You will need a USB end with two male jacks. One to plug into your power source and another to plug into one speaker. If you bought it new, there should be be one without a cord in your box. Hope this helps the cause!
331587
just a USB ..might have to go into system preferences and them into the sound setting and select the Altec Lansing speaker....it should work then,
298902
When my speaker arrived in the box containing the speaker there also was a USB cord for charging with a jack connected try that
447400
I don't know. You need a usb port and an audio jack. If you have those it should work. Or, if you charge it on another computer that has a usb port it will run for quite awhile on it's battery with just the audio jack plugged in. Hope this helps. It's a good little speaker.