Can I still use my tablet while it is charging or do I have to shut it off? About how long does it take to fully charge the Acer 500?
1699635
I can use mine while charging. The charge time varies depending on whether you are using it or not. It should be the same as your original charger.
1699636
my opinion my kids use it all while its chargingwith it turned off it took 1 hour to fully chargeThat's from being completely drained of battery life
1699637
Yes, you can use your Acer while connected to a power with full functionality. I always leave mine plugged in unless I am taking it in the field. It only takes approximately 2 hours to recharge or up to 4 hours if totally drained.
1538257
You can't use the keyboard when charging the tablet. You have to pull the tablet forward and lay it on the keyboard to charge it. But there is nothing blocking the charging port after you've laid the tablet down.
594274
It doesn't take long... just about as much time as your cell... It is best to turn off any device while charging for faster time. I plug my unit in at night and charge while I'm sleep... since I only use in the mornings! Very neat with great sound... more than you really need in an average crowd.
51020
i don't think you can use while charging. i tried to do that but the piece that connects to the charging mechanism is also the same piec that connects to your tv
1489024
Hi Carlos!I really have to dissapoint you but it fails me since the first time. I let it charging like 12hrs and it didn't take charged. When i tried to use it did not turn on. Letting plugged the powerd cord it start; when unplug turns off. I tell Amazon's customer service my problem and they told to return it and full refund.That tablet is a crap!!!
249806
If you plug it into a computer that is on, not in sleep mode, it should start charging right away. No tricks.
874984
I use a high-output USB power source (1.35 A) and a 'USB Charging Cable' with my charger. I drop my Google Nexus 7 ('13) on it at bedtime and it's fully charged when I get up. Otherwise, it charges at about 65% - 75% of the rate you would get by plugging your device directly into the USB cable. This is the same as saying that the Qi takes an additional 1/3 to 1/2 again the amount of time to charge. Fast is relative. It' really convenient, though.
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In my experience, which is limited to one tablet and 1 example of the cord in question, it takes less than 4 hrs to charge from a fully discharged condition. This is true only when the usb cord end is attached to a propperly sized travel charger which in kind is connected to mains power. Unfortunately, the tablet does not charge efficently when the charger is enegised via a portable or temporary power generation system. When plugged into a car cigerette lighter adapter the tablet battery seems to have its charge extended, that is, the battery continues to discharge but at a slower rate. This charging ideocyncracy seems to lie in the tablets on board charging system.
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I purchased 2 and they charge the tablet perfectly. It sounds like you received a defective charger. It should definitely charge more than that. Email the seller and tell them it is not working properly and see if they will replace it for you.Hope this helps!
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HelloYou would better to charge the device for 2-3 hours for a full charge and then use the device. A full charge can use about 2-3 hours. After full of charge, the indicator light turns to green. Then you can use it without cord. Does not recommend to use it during charging all the time. Same theory with cell phone that it is not recommended to make a call when it is being charged as it may delivery higher currency. Lisa - NORLANYA
2154383
Use a different cord for charging. I use my nexus 7 charger to charge my power pack and it takes me about 8 hours to fully charge
2047463
Holding a charge depends on how much you use it. Yes you can leave it on charger for long periods, it shuts off when fully charged.
452618
I have the same tablet...with it (tablet) powered off it will charge...but if you try and operate your tablet will connected to this Bolkin power bank it shows not charging.. Unlike your smartphone, it can be used while charging...I hope this helps you...
1538255
It's not difficult to charge it, it's just that you cannot have the case closed or the tablet angled up and charging at the same time. The tablet has to be laying on top on the keyboard to charge. Quite honestly, the keyboard goes a very long time without needing a charge.
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update to my answer: I brought the tablet down to 2% then turned off wifi, shut down all the apps, and rebooted the tablet to clear any lingering program resources/cache. after the reboot i plugged it in to charge at 11:45pm and went to bed. woke up at 6:30am and surprisingly it was fully charged to 100%...so less than 7 hours from 2% to 100%.
2072125
It is supposed to be plugged into the same place as the charger. If you have an Acer or Asus tablet, however, nothing will make it work. It is, essentially, a case of false advertising.
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I noticed that when charging tablet, if you turn off tablet and then plug in charger, tablet comes back on. It would never fully charge to 100%. Plug in charger first before turning off tablet then turn off tablet and it will work. Hope this helps.