What functions does it offer other than recharge? Rejuvenate batteries? Can I set charging current? Display battery capacity?
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It has a "refresh" function where, after inserting your battery, you press the "Refresh" button and it undergoes a deep cycle - completely "draining the battery", so to speak, and then charging it back up*. I've brought some batteries back from the (presumed) dead thanks to this feature. You cannot set the charging current, though. I believe the unit automatically does this (other users should chime in here). The unit's display has battery indicators that provide you with the current charge status. One thing about the display - it is BRIGHT. Like, "Oh, you're going to sleep? How about I light your dreams through your eyelids?" bright. I put a semi-transparent tissue paper to take care of that. *Note: you will have to make sure your battery has a tiny bit of charge to it, otherwise the charger will say it is bad. In this case, charge your batt in a dumb charger for a few minutes and then put it in this for a deep cycle.
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The manual (piece of paper) says press DISCHARGE and the charger has buttons with REFRESH... this was a little confusing at first. (figured it out pretty quick!)
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It won't turn on your HDTV or vacuum your floors, it only will recharge or drain your batteries to enable a full charge. It displays the amount of charge in the batteries as it is charging them.
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You cannot set charging current, it does display battery capacity as in remaining charge, and it will discharge as will as charge.
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I use this product to recharge batteries and maintain full charge after returning to my dock. I hope this helps.Roger
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You can't change the battery. Plug in the unit with the charger that came with it and charge it up.Mine is over 2 years old and I just charged it up - I use mine everyday, including downloading docs/presentations/videos for my job. Of course I have other apps on it as well. I'm not a gamer, but I have enjoyed using it. The music player has become a favorite. Good luck.
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Yes, but the battery doesn't need changed. The display is not dim like it says it would be if it needed changed. I got a new one, so do you know where I can find amazons return policy?
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Recharging is not an option that Ive found or needed. Ive had my mouse for months and am a heavy computer user. Ive not had any need to replace the batteries.
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I found all this quite reassuring . The display stays on and the logo in the bottom right hand corner continually flashes because i haven't downloaded the data. I'm still pleased with mine, but I would have thought todays technology would be able to provide a 'stand by' mode . 1st battery relaced after 3 months - because i thought the flashing logo was a low battery indicator ! - perhaps i'll update you in a few months !
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It actually works off you. You turn the wheel which generates whatever power is needed. There are 2 AA battery's for the display (memory retention I believe).
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It can do anything except charge. The one I bought was a disaster.The battery ran down and so I decided to charge it. But lo amd behold the charging port was damaged and the phone could not charge. I had to buy an extra battery and an external charger to keep my phone going. I wish I had kept it in the USA to repalce it but I had to return home to Belize and it is really a burden because external charging takes very long
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does the LCD display drain battery power fast, and if so how fast and what steps can be taken to get the most out of battery usagedoes it have a AC DC plug in option for powerthank you, a interested buyer
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Hi Robert, connecting the device to a USB port will only recharge the battery. However, connecting via a Bluetooth dongle will work. Hope this helps.
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It is rechargeable. It comes with a USB cable to connect to your computer for updates; it also recharges while connected.
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You can charge it with the USB connection for its original AAA rechargable battery. Of course, you can charge or replace the battery at your convenience.
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I've only had it for a week, so no battey problems yet. It lasts my whole 10-hour work day on a full charge. There aren't any instructions included abot replacing the battery, but it looks like someone else responded and said it IS user-replaceable. Li-ion should last for years, but good battery maintenance will help extend the life. For at least the first 10 cycles, I charge it fully, then drain it completely. Don't recharge when it drops to 80%, 60%, etc. The performance doesn't suffer at all even when it is almost dead. That should help you get the most life and best performance.
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It does work without battery, but display is dimmer. unless you use it right under a light
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Charging? I only connect it once a week or so, I believe it interferes with other running programs. Its dialog box is not user friendly. You really have to dig to make it work your way. Still, it is quite useful.
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hi, it has a LCD display, it does light up and it does a few things like timer, but i never used the feature(s) of the lcd.....I am just not sure what functions it has. sorry. If the little battery goes out for the timer, the whole unit stops also.
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Display can be FULLY dimmed. In fact that's how I prefer it. It also has battery back up. It is not an atomic clock.