is it recharged by computer or have to replace batteries ? I bought some several yrs ago just need to recharge by computer by they are no longer made
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It takes 1.5V AAA batteries but I use 1.2V rechargeable batteries and it works just fine. You cannot charge it by computer.
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this one requires a battery. I got a sansa clip (which can recharge from the computer) to replace this one.
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According to my manual, it can be charged through the computer. It has the USB connector; the plug for the wall outlet is actually an adapter into which the user plugs the USB cord. I haven't actually tried the USB/computer recharge yet. Although the battery is replaceable (by ordering from Panasonic), you can only recharge it when it's in the camera. I haven't tried to buy a replacement battery at any local retail outlets.
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It doesn't look like the battery can be replaced. I had mine for a couple of months and it holds it's charge very well. A simple plug to wall charger or computer with its USB cable and it charges with no problems. It holds a pretty good charge for couple of days-depending how much u listen.
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I too leave mine plugged in. However, when I have left it out for a little while, always charges right back up. I don't see how the battery can be replaced. I have had mine several years now and cannot complain at all about how it works.
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It is a rechargeable internal battery not replaceable. Battery lasts a long time, lithium ion I believe.
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It runs off batteries but you need a connect to the computer. Mine had one with it.
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Mine has no battery; you should be able to plug it into your laptop or desktop
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The battery is not rechargeable. They make inexpensive batteries that I have purchased and work almost as long as the manufactures battery
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I used 2 rechargeable batteries. I gave it to my daughter as her Flip I got her at the same time quit working and was twice the price. I don't think it charges off the computer. I bought it in 2008 and I don't think the technology was there yet. She's still using it. The battery life is very good tho.
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It has an internal battery and you recharge via USB either plugged into computer or a wall plug. You can also use it while plugged in.
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Mine doesn't charge anymore either. I didnt know the batteries were replaceable! Sorry I'm just posting this so if you get an answer I'll be notified too :) good luck!
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Had a similar issue; it had to be replaced. Based on what I was told when I called them, the initial batch of these went out with this sort of problem. In my case, while it still worked, it would no longer charge and was not recognized by the computer's USB port (I tried it on several different computers). As I recall, mine did not have a model number on it, which was their indication that it was one of those in the first batch.
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I've found you do need to replace the rechargeable batteries now and then. I looked up directions on the internet. It's not difficult but you will need a micro screwdriver and a specialty screw driver as well. The details should be in the internet instructions.
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No battery needed. You recharge it with a USB cord connected to your computer.
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The ones that I purchased, yes the battery is rechargeable. But, if there's a way to replace the battery, that would be great because the batteries suck now. They don't hold a charge for anything. I haven't checked to see if I can replace them. I'll check tonight though.
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Hi, it is not rechargeable. However, It's easy to replace the battery. -Anthony
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It needs it's battery replaced. Make sure you check it to see if it still works after you replace the batteries though; sometimes mine have needed to be reset after.