how do i know when the p893 needs to be charged
643131
When you turn it on by holding down the power button and only get one light flashing, or no lights flashing.
643132
There are four lights on it. Four lights means full charge and at one light it means its about time for a recharge.
643133
There are 4 lights that indicate the level of charge, with all lights for fully charged. I usually charge when it is done to one or two lights.
643134
There is an on/off button on the back. When you press it on, there is line of 4 little white lights. Just like the bars on your phone, you can tell how much of a charge is left. If you get no lights, then the battery is dead and needs to be recharged. Charging this takes some time, but it has saved me quite a few times. You know it is fully charged when all the lights are lit again.
1090417
Call the number and then hang up after it picks up. It will send you a text on the battery charge level.
1371995
The unit needs to be charged and then it wii take you to the location of your choice. You also need the Internet to update the locations when necessary
2084286
It has to be charged on a base that is plugged into an electrical outlet in the wall.
1725255
Couldn't tell you because it hasn't worked since the day I got it. It never would charge.
1660941
It's supposed to be charged when green is lit. Personally, I leave it on another hour.
2195677
don't count on any new battery to be fully charged! mine had a charge but I'm sure it was not 100% charged. Once installed your system should start charging it.
1133086
I can't find it in the manual but I would charge it for a couple of hours first thingout of the box. That's what I did.
794680
my hp didn't recognize it but let it charge. i don't think you can do anything but charge at that time , though
1146118
According to B&D;'s ServiceNet website (http://servicenet.blackanddecker.com/Products/Detail/9089), the charger you need is 418337-15. It should cost around $10-$11.
510252
it might have some charge already, but i didn't check. I charged it as soon as i unpacked it and it was ready to go in 2-3hrs.
285324
It may not need to be charged. Unplug the charger and then press the On button on top of the unit. The number of LEDs that are on indicates the degree of charge. All 4 on means a full charge.
1327732
It means it's already charged. The problem I had though, with two that I ordered, is that neither one would charge at all or even indicate they were plugged it. I ended up returning them both. I think they were scrappy refurbs or simple repages of previously broken returns, but can't prove it.
654038
According to instructions, after you receive it, you should charge it for 1 hour. And charge it for 1 hour each month after that. That's what I do and seems to be fine.
634591
I bought mine on Feb 18, 1014. I charged it for the 18 hours suggested and as of today, July 10th, it hasn't needed a charge and is as strong as the day I bought it.
1033122
There is no indicator. The directions advised to charge for 24 hrs, I think. We charged overnight.
2057619
Oh sorry I have not charged it yet I bought it recently and it is still charged :)