one review says someone was not able to charge the keyboard, but the description says you are able to. can you? if so,how long does it take to charge?
451001
Yes, you can charge the keyboard. It doesn't take long at all. The good thing is you don't have to charge every day.
798923
There is a power switch on the keyboard face above the delete key. Consult the instructions. If there isn't a cord for charging, then likely you have been shipped someone else's return. It utilizes a micro USB cord.
1118817
According to documentation that cord is only for charge of the keyboard battery. So no. I have not tried either so if you get it working then send me an update.
198086
The keyboard links up via blue tooth. It charges with a micro usb cable. Currently its is being used as a carrying solution and the keyboard hasn't been used much. But this was a gift from December 2012, which was fully charged in December and STILL to this day has a charge. Standby time is awesome. The toggle switch is a little tricky, but once you see it and toggle it, its easy from there.
1583548
you have to use the charger included with the keyboard. hope this helps or you already resolved.
421246
Hi. I charge the keyboard connecitng it to the PC USB port all night long and only once a week. I turn it off when I am not using it. I use the keyboard around two hours a day. Sometimes I use my iPhone charger to charge the keyboard (3 hours).
2178009
The keyboard charged overnight for me. It appeared to be off when I first tried to use it, but in actuality it was on.. There is no indicator light to let you know that it is on. I looked on line to get instructions for pairing the keyboard to my Samsung tablet, follwed the directions and it worked fine. Your keyboard probably has plenty of power.
1242247
I've had mine for a few months and have experienced no trouble whatsoever, using the 10.1 Tablet charger to also charge the keyboard case. I don't use the separate bluetooth keyboard case that much, so I've only charged it a couple of times, and each time it has worked (charged) like a charm. Fact of the matter is, I have never had a separate charger for the case keyboard. Hope this is helpful information. Cordially,
1208839
no, the keyboard doesn't have a charging port, or a battery. I should also mention that, when docked, the battery drains faster when the unit is in sleep mode, so when you're not using it, and not charging it, you should undock it from the keyboard. Just FYI.
1598615
you should contact them and let them know.It should be in there in a narrow piece od cardboard that doesn't look like anything. You won'tbe able to charge the keyboard without it.
1191503
I purchased the 8 + 8 hour Tablet & keyboard for use on long flights.The keyboard works only when fully charged! There is supposedly an 8 hour battery in the keyboard so I plugged it in. However, I find that the keyboard power plug is very loose and the battery will not charge unless you place a tape to hold it in place and continue adjustting until you see the charge light indictor ON.It take took a FULL DAY to fully charge both the Tablet and the keyboard. The next morning, I worked on the Tablet with the keyboard and watched Netflix. Sadly, after 4 hours the low battery level forced the Tablet to go to SLEEP.I returned the Tablet and Keyboard. I purchased the 8 + 8 hour Tablet & keyboard for use on long flights.The keyboard works only when fully charged! There is supposedly an 8 hour battery in the keyboard so I plugged it in. However, I find that the keyboard power plug is very loose and the battery will not charge unless you place a tape to hold it in place and continue adjustting until you see the charge light indictor ON.It take took a FULL DAY to fully charge both the Tablet and the keyboard. The next morning, I worked on the Tablet with the keyboard and watched Netflix. Sadly, after 4 hours the low battery level... » Read More I purchased the 8 + 8 hour Tablet & keyboard for use on long flights.The keyboard works only when fully charged! There is supposedly an 8 hour battery in the keyboard so I plugged it in. However, I find that the keyboard power plug is very loose and the battery will not charge unless you place a tape to hold it in place and continue adjustting until you see the charge light indictor ON.It take took a FULL DAY to fully charge both the Tablet and the keyboard. The next morning, I worked on the Tablet with the keyboard and watched Netflix. Sadly, after 4 hours the low battery level forced the Tablet to go to SLEEP.I returned the Tablet and Keyboard. « Show Less
2234396
You can use any micro usb cord to charge the keyboard. Here's one on amazon that's 10' long:
1550124
It needs some time to fully charge. Make sure the USB cable you are using works and let it charge for several hours. Try to charge it via USB from a computer with the computer turned on and then test the keyboard. If it is not working try charging it with the computer turned off. If it is still not working contact the service.
545632
The only time you need to plug it in is when it's charging. Other than that you should be good to go. I don't really know how long the keyboard lasts without a charge because I rarely use my tablet or the keyboard. Sorry.
340520
My son says he has never encountered this problem ... the keyboard sounds defective to me. I would ask for an exchange or refund. Is it fully charged? Are there any keys sticking perhaps? Has anything spilt on it, or has it been dropped prior to malfunctioning? If none of these scenarios apply, contact the seller for a new one. Good luck!
263322
I've had mine for just a month, and the red charging light turns off after about 2 minutes. But that doesn't seem to matter much because the keyboard has never stopped working. So maybe the red light isn't supposed to stay all the time while it's charging???
1871502
Plug the included cable into your desktop or laptop and have the bluetooth keyboard turned off. It should flash red that it is charging. It will take a while for the 1st charge to take. Just give it sometime.