Can you have it plugged in charging while it records?
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using the wall-to-usb adapter, yes. Plugged into a computer's usb port, not if the computer automounts external drives. And once mounted, it shuts off if you unmount it. It might work if you disable automounting, but I just use the wall adapter so I'm not sure.
1713215
since i bought this camcorder i have never opened it to use so i don't know.
1350809
I've used it while it's charging. The cord is a pain while it's plugged in. But yes you can.
1112139
the camera will record while charging. I've used it to make a timelapse for several hours, recording (well taking pictures every 5 seconds) with the adapter plugged in, as the camera only has an autonomy of about two hours. The battery is internal and cannot be removed or replaced.
1107903
Hi Herb, Unfortunately the MQ300 can not record while being plugged in. It does however feature a 25 day standby to conserve battery life when not in use.
2205631
Yes it can operate in recording, streaming and baby monitor modes while charging.
277468
Yes you can record with the camera plugged in.The manual says the maximum recordable time for a single scene is 12 hours. If the scene exceeds 12 hours there will be a few second pause and then recording will automatically resume.
1141345
Yes it can. My unit charges the battery while it is attached to the camera. If the video screen is flipped open, it can also record video.
2100480
Yes, you can, I often have it plugged in and watch it and charge the battery at the same time
1937886
Yes you can. ecsactly you should charge all time while recording, If you disconect charger the battery lasts maximum 3-5 hours
1040293
I keep mine plugged in and it still records. Try starting the recording and then plugging it in.
1404353
Yes it can. Just tried it and it can be plugged in and charge while playing.
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It has a USB plug which will charge the recorder (if you tell the recorder to charge rechargeable batteries.) You can record and use the other features while it is plugged in and charging from a wall charger, but you cannot operate the recorder while it is plugged into a computer. You could get an extension USB cable for convenience. But that still seems clumsier than just swapping in a fully charged battery. The main advantage of operating while plugged in would be to enable really long term recording. With a large chip, lower resolution MP3 recording, and no limit on the power supply, you could record continuously for hundreds of hours. It has a USB plug which will charge the recorder (if you tell the recorder to charge rechargeable batteries.) You can record and use the other features while it is plugged in and charging from a wall charger, but you cannot operate the recorder while it is plugged into a computer. You could get an extension USB cable for convenience. But that still seems clumsier than just swapping in a fully charged battery. The main advantage of operating while plugged in would be to enable really long term recording. With a large chip, lower resolution MP3 recording, and no limit on the power supply, you... » Read More It has a USB plug which will charge the recorder (if you tell the recorder to charge rechargeable batteries.) You can record and use the other features while it is plugged in and charging from a wall charger, but you cannot operate the recorder while it is plugged into a computer. You could get an extension USB cable for convenience. But that still seems clumsier than just swapping in a fully charged battery. The main advantage of operating while plugged in would be to enable really long term recording. With a large chip, lower resolution MP3 recording, and no limit on the power supply, you could record continuously for hundreds of hours. « Show Less
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When you plug it in, it turns on and starts recording automaticaly. There is a button to pause recording if you want. When you unplug it, it turns off in a little while or you can just press the on/off button to turn it off manually
1140944
Cannot say, never tried it that way, always used it charged but not plugged in.
1224192
There is a record function button on the unit so I'm sure you can. However, I've had no occasion to try it.
1141348
It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the AC adapter connected.Even when you use the AC adapter for recording images, keep the battery connected.This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adapter is unplugged from the AC outlet by accident.
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Hi yes you can record while it's plugged in you lighter outlet or just charge your battery full and charge it in your pc.its lasts around 1 day with battery