do I plug it in when it first arrives and taken out of the box?
774931
It has a color indicating desiccant inside and a color chart on the front of the device. You can tell from that chart whether or not it needs to be recharged. Mine was fully charged when it came.I haven't had to recharge it yet even after several months. Its winter now so humidity is very low. I suspect it will require recharges every month or two when summer humidity comes. I have it in a sealed plastic container that is filled with items that need to stay under 40% relative humidity.
774932
I don't recall having to do that with any of the ones I got and they were sealed in plastic, but I guess if the beads are already indicating they are wet then I would.
774933
When you get the Eva-dry, just I look at the color bar and if it's a pinkish color then you have plug into an outlet to recharge it. Otherwise you can start using immediately.
774934
The color of the crystals/markers tell the story. They should be blue for optimal ability to absorb moisture. Chances are that they are purple or pink when the unit arrives, and so the unit needs to be plugged in. Note that, while being charged, the unit can be quite warm. So, as a precaution, I charge the unit when I am home.
774935
Nope! Just stick it where you need it and check on it every few days for pink beads. Then plug it in for a few hours and start over! Works awesome!
774936
No! Just put it wherever you need it and check on it every few days for pink beads! Then plug it in for a few hours and start over! Works great!
774937
Mine was ready to go out of the box. But if the little crystals are not all the way blue then you should plug it in until they turn blue before use.
1801580
No. Once it's plugged it will turn on perfectly. Once unplugged, it will turn off and rest.
1992149
Yes. I have one in the system. It's been a while now since I did it, but I don't recall their being any particular issues installing it so it must have been routine. I just ordered a cheap one and stuck it in the case and plugged it in.
214747
Sure, plug it in when you get home each time. Make sure you leave it charging for the full 3 hours.
350076
Just plug it in and its ready to go. It may need charged but mine didn't. Mine is a trickle charger very low amps. Good luck
243793
You take it out of the box read the directions which tell you to make sure none of the pieces are loose and if they are to tighten them. Then you plug it in and follow the directions.
94207
With that one you are supposed to install off the disk first then plug it in when it tells you. When you download the new driver have it unplugged then after/during install when it tells you to plug it in.
1014204
Jim, when you plug it in the device will turn on, however, as one of the reviews had mentioned that electric supplied cird is faulty, so you may have to buy a separate plug for that device. I hope this helps with your buying decision.
375113
I am in agreement with Thomas. I have been fortunate I guess, mine comes on every time. I would verify your power connection and cable to ensure it is not faulty. The power input is just a mini-usb which can be an easy and cheap replacement.
1785600
I would take the battery out...let it sit. Then after 5 minutes put back in and see if it works OK...
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.
1046187
It is supposed to come on when you plug it to the computer, after it installs the driver. Mine stopped working in a few weeks... I hope yours does better...
1472678
It's the same way when I received it, I just plug it once to use but wasn't responding
299729
You can just plug it in or do as I did. I bought a electric timer for $ 10 to plug the unit into. Works great.
1973745
Nope. The device does require to be plugged in. Once unplugged, it will need to be paired up with your devices again once it's replugged in.
1343285
you don't. install it, then plug in the power cable. don't turn on the laptop if you want to charge the battery 1st.
1973944
When new it comes already charged. When charging you don't need to turn it on.