Does it charge the battery or just provide power for you to use the computer while it's plugged in only?
630041
It is supposed to charge the battery. It charged the battery for me for approximately 3 months. Now it only functions as a power source.
630042
It both charges and is power source. I think it works fine. No problems since purchase.
31337
I believe it charges while in use, but I rarely use it without having it plugged in.
935953
it does not charge the battery. The battery does not need to be removed when using the plug.
498014
you are able to charge the battery through the camera when plugged in to the computer
1306226
You can use the supplied USB cable to connect it to your computer to charge. Once charged it lasts for ages
1875772
As I recall, there was only the USB type connection, so it charged from the computer. I believe there are adaptors to turn the one into a prong thingy. I haven't researched it myself. Best of luck.
2216475
You charge it with a USB cable that you can plug into the computer or an outlet.
1366211
You plug it in. I works pretty well. It has better power than the battery operated kind.
1343286
You charge it in the laptop just don't turn the laptop on. The directions come with the battery.
720505
No, as with a cell phone battery, you have to charge it up the first time you plug it in to your computer.
1792862
I charge mine with the cord that came with it, it plugs into a regular electrical outlet but you could also use the cord to charge on the computer too. I use the electrical outlet..
174038
You can charge it by plugging it into your pc, but I like to have that in case I am away from my pc. So I did need it.
1457948
It comes with a DC IN (MICRO.USB ) cable to charge the battery. You can also charge it on your computer. I have used it only for a couple of hours every time and then charged it, so I wouldn't know. But it's a great little device worth the money.
857114
I can charge it on the computer or I can take out the battery and charge it in the battery charger plugged into the wall socket. If you get an extra battery you can have a spare ready to go if you need it.
607315
It is rechargeable. It recharges through the USB cable, connect to your computer, or a USB wall connector.
1140717
Yes . . . otherwise it will be sourcing power from your PC, and it is designed to you it's own power source.
1901414
I know it works while it's plugged into our laptop...so I'm assuming it's also charging. I know it doesn't take long to charge.