Can you use the lamp while it's plugged in/charging?
502800
Technically "yes" but the cord is only about 18 inches long. So it would depend on the type of use, you'd have to position the lamp. However the cord is removable, so after charging it you can place the lamp basically anywhere. That was the feature I liked best.
1225161
Yes - you can use your device while this is plugged in. However, depending on your device and usage, this 5600 mAh unit may or may not charge it as fast as you are draining the battery. (Reading a book is probably fine, but playing games or watching video may only extend the time before you run out of juice.) You can get around that by simply recharging your device (Kindle HD) before it is almost dead.
531385
Absolutely. The lamp stores power after it has been charged -- think of it like a rechargeable battery. You can charge your phone using the lamp, just as long as their is still stored power. I have used my Sun King Pro 2 to charge my phone over several nights before having to recharge the lamp with the solar panel.
2066912
Yes. The lamp can be operated with batteries or with the AC cord. The lamp works best, i.e., more light, with the power cord than with the batteries, however.
248681
yes, u can use it but if its a big device like a kindle or an ipad it wont charge the battery, it just gives you enough energy to use it while plugged in.
1389242
Yes indeed Kevin. Any light source with enough intensity can be used, however the light intensity is key for most effectiveness.If charging from a regular say.. Lamp bulb, I would recommend plugging into an electrical socket and charging via outlet and cable at that point. I hope this was helpful!
2122414
Yes: You can't use it while it is charging. There is a - and a + symbol by the handle. When it needs to be recharged, the light flickers. I hope this helps.
2090870
Yes you can but the cord is rather short, so i would rather let it charge then use it.
546761
You can charge your tablet while you use it but I recommend you unplug it once its fully charged.
1239117
Yes. Battery needs to be in the lamp/flash light housing before you plugin the charging cable. Charging socket is a part of housing so battery muct be inserted into the battery holding slot in the housing.
617282
Yes. I don't use it that way but it's really just like one of those things you plug in to give you more outlets to a single plug-in with the option to switch it off. I love mine. I use it as an on/off switch for an antique lamp. Makes on/off as east as pie without having to install a switch on my Victorian lamp.
199037
Yes, you can. When the unit is fully charged, it cuts off from the charging mechanism. Mine is always plugged in, and ready to go, when needed. Happy screw driving. Does'nt it seem logical? Otherwise, it would be useless when immediately needed. Go for it!!
2153502
Yes, if you don't have it hooked up to your computer. I have another lamp that can be charged with a Nokia phone charger and it works on this one too. Much cheaper than the charger they sell for the lamp. No guarantees, but you can find it here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K27I8U/ref=wms_ohs_product_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1647249
I assume you are talking about charging the unit, and if that is the case then J. Young is correct. You cannot seem to utilize the device while it is plugged in and charging. Another thing is that when it is charging the LED flickers all wacky like when it is on. Not a bad thing, but worth mentioning.
2142338
Thanks for your inquiry. Yes you can plug in the USB cord to the adventurer to charge this lamp.
1239119
Yes. Then plug in the USB cable. There is a port with a cover over it. When the switch stops blinking, the light is charged.
2104423
The battery can be recharged but I don't know how long the charge will last. However, since the light is only on for about 10 seconds I believe it will last for quite some time with moderate traffic (on/off frequency). Furthermore, since the charging panel is detachable so you can place it separately from the lamp, in a location where it perhaps will get some sun light. The panel I have is only getting direct sunlight for about 1 hour per day and this is enough for the battery to stay charged.