Does the keyboard let you know when it needs to be charged?
781219
Yes, the LED will flash red on start-up. If you charge it the recommended once a month, you should never see the red indicator. I have never seen mine turn red in the year I've had mine. In that year I have only charged it twice.
781220
Not really. It just quits working and when you check Bluetooth, it does not appear connected.
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.
1960868
look carefully on the side of the keyboard (edge) . there is a mini-usb port that can be used to charge it. It charges in pretty much less than an hour.
858816
Suzannah, I wondered the same thing. As far as I can tell the light comes on at first on both occasions but then shuts off. I mentioned this in my review there should be some indicators showing keyboard on, charging or needs charging. I also found that if there is a small lapse of time in typing, the keyboard goes to sleep and it takes 3 to 5 seconds to reconnect.
273889
Hi Mack, there is a very small button that slides forward or backward on the right hand side of the keyboard next to the usb port for charging. If it is red it is in the off postion, on it is green.
2150063
Is the keyboard charged? It usually has a slight charge but you might have to re-charge it first.
1735020
It was charged when it arrived. In fact, I have never put any effort into charging it. I just leave it with the solar panel facing up whenever I close it, and it has always been ready to use. It uses either the natural light or the light from a lamp to charge. I am very happy with this keyboard!
635039
I've had my keyboard for several months and have not charged it yet. However, the keyboard has an off on button which I turn off after each use.
1461690
The keyboard does not come with a charging cable, but uses the cable supplied for your tablet to connect to the charging port and then charges the tablet when it is docked in the keyboard. However, the keyboard does not have a battery that "charges," it merely provides a conduit to charge the tablet.
1213419
I usually keep it charged when using it, so I'm not sure if it does or not.
828757
It really depends on how often you use it. I use the iPad+keyboard for work almost daily and I must have to charge the keyboard every month or so. When I haven't used it as much, it's been times when I've had to charge it at the 2 month mark.
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.
36925
No. The keyboard has a microUSB port to be used when charging the keyboard. The keyboard communicates with the iPad via Bluetooth, but that is for the transmission of keystrokes.
276346
I have charged my keyboard maybe once since I got it in January- Its very infrequent and we use it OFTEN. Good luck with your decision.
1191502
It has a battery that needs to be charged. hen it is fully charged the light will be white on both the keyboard and tablet. I received few instructions with mine.
1995667
I found the key pad has to be fully charged. I have had no issues with mine.
978308
Mine does. My issue is that it doesn't indicate "charged" - just keeps charging until you unplug it.