How long does it take for battery to recharge. Can you recharge from USB or from a car cigarette lighter port? I take LOTS of pics!
775865
it usally takes about 2 hours to recharge the battery. i do not know if usb or car lighter port can be used. i would purchase a spare if taking many pictures.
775866
USB I never bought any adapters I am pretty sure they are available...Battery holds a good charge, life span is better than my last two cameras...
775867
So far it has charged in under an hour however I don't take lots of pictures at one time. You can recharge it using a USB port which I have in my Toyota and I have used it. You could probably buy a cigarette lighter adapter but I don't know that for sure. All I know is that I really like this camera!
157072
I finally discovered that it needs a USB to USB cord along with a cigarette lighter plugin that has a USB port on it. My C-100 came with a DC plugin for the battery with a thing you plug the cigarette lighter plug into. It took me awhile to figure it out and I don't know why they didn't include these key parts in. As for how long it takes to charge, I haven't gotten to try it yet.
587330
The unit is charged by using a micro USB cable connected to a wall outlet. This item includes the cable with the purchase. I myself have several micro USB cables lying around that I can use to charge it as well. In my opinion, it does take a while to charge up. Maybe 3-4 hours from dead battery. But I can charge my iPhone 4 or 5 times from the battery pack before depleting it. A fair trade off in my mind.
236342
I recharge about 1-2 weeks. I wait until the battery drains completely and it basically shuts down on me. Then I recharge fully. It's a lot longer than every few days.
2114127
You have to connect the USB to a converter that fits into the cigarette lighter. The converter was in the box with mine, and they are readily available in stores for a few bucks.
1523082
For my car, I have two ways of charging. The cigarette lighter adapter was defective and did not fit the phone. The other means is by USB which does work.
547630
A fully discharged battery will typically take between 20-30 min to recharge fully in my experience. Longer if the battery is hot when it is placed on the charger.
1070754
It actually plugs into your auxillary power/ cigarette lighter outlet in your car. It is not rechargeable but runs off the car battery
122192
It doesn't need one. It will charge off of any USB port on any device. If you have a USB power wall plug for your phone, you can charge from the wall. If you have a USB in your car, you can charge it there, or get a USB cigarette lighter adapter. You can charge it from your computer. It comes with a cable with switchable ends so you can recharge a phone, tablet, or almost any device. If you run it flat it takes about 12 hours to recharge back to full power.
1611268
I use these batteries in a Contour Camera and I've found it takes about an hour to recharge from a car 12v cigarette lighter; slighter faster if plugged into a wall outlet.
1847915
I am an independent retailer selling this product (I do not work for Black & Decker) and have asked many of the same questions to B & D. The unit is rechargeable from AC or DC, so yes you can recharge it from a car that is running normally. The unit requires a 15 hour initial charge, and B & D recommends that the unit be recharged after use, so 1 time use, and then recharge. According to B & D, the unit will hold a charge for 3 to 4 months while not in use (I tell my customers 3 to be safe). This unit will NOT start a car if the battery is completely dead or if the battery wont hold a charge. The gist of it is that this unit pumps current through the accessory port (cigarette lighter) to give your battery enough power to crank the engine. It will take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes to charge the battery fully because it can only pump so much current through the 12 volt dc port to the battery. There is a light on the unit that will blink while charging, and change to a steady light when ready. You will also get a loud beeping when it is ready to boost your battery. Oh, there are 3 batteries in the unit that are comprised of lead acid. Hope this helps.
208713
If 1) the lighter is "on" all the time and 2) you don't run the car to charge the battery at least every 3 or 4 days, yes, it can run the battery down. It's happened to me a few times. But most people run their car at least every day or two, so it's generally not a problem. Or unplug it from the lighter at the end of each day.
254186
I have never used the car charger, a wall outlet usually recharges in 20-25 mins. However, I must tell you, once recharged, your lucky to get 40-45 minutes usage and then they are dead again.. Frankly, I don't use mine anymore, chalked it up as a learning experience.
1534271
It comes with a usb cord and adapter for it so you can plug it into your wall outlet for charging. It recharges quickly. But you can not plug into your car this is a big no do.
1929828
Well Cory;I never use mine without having it plugged into the lighter receptical so it will turn off when I shut off the engine. I would assume you have a weak battery as it should last for at least a half hour since everything is solid state. That would enable you to remove it from the car to take some pictures or movies outside the car or in the home. I think the vendor would gladly exchange for you unless you plan to continue ie to use it plugged in, then this discussion is moot.
617379
Am sorry but I lost my Manual. I've charge mine up only 3 times since I bought it. This unit really hold there charge. it takes about 1-1/2 days to fully charge it. I go by the test button. I keep mine in the truck of my car. It's a life saver. There's also a plug for your lighter to the unit, but I have'nt used it.
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Mine recharges from the USB port. If is standard USB no problem. If you have an AC to USB converter, you're fine.