Battery problem: I bought one, exchanged it, and am now having the same problem with the second that I did with the first: How long should it take to charge the battery *the first time*?
263179
I found that mine won't charge at all when connected to my computer at work. It DOES charge on both of my home computers, and I did install the Creative software on those computers. I e-mailed Creative's support to inquire if the software was required on a computer for it to charge the player, but I've heard nothing back from them. Since then, I've bought a second battery (non-OEM Lenmar battery) until I can find a reliable and inexpensive A/C charger (this also means non-OEM since Creative's prices are nuts).
1821069
I bought this battery and it had a issue the first time I charged it . It didn't work good luck
421247
I charged mine the first time for 8 hours (overnight) and have had to charge it two other times in a four month period. How are you able to tell you have only 15%?
1668883
4 hours is on the long side. But I would not be concerned, especially on a first charge. If it takes more than six hours I would ask for a return and replacement.
1633330
Buying a battery might be a cheap fix. Make sure the charging unit is plugged in and it lights up when the unit is placed in the charger. If the unit is new, send it back.
348319
Put the battery in the charger. Usually get some type of indicator light that it connected and charging. It seems like the batteries take 5 hours to fully charge.
1979689
Someone posted in here somewhere that the the battery life is more like 2 hours for 2 hour charge. Apparently there is a problem with the charger that can be remedied by the way you charge it.
2218043
Then there is something wrong with it. It should only take a few hours to fully charge. I don't know any other way other than with the charger it comes with. Sorry
2126783
THE REGULAR CHARGER TAKES A COUPLE OF HOURS AND CAUSED ME A TIME PROBLEM. I ordered a couple of new battery's and a new 30 min. charger and solved my time issue.That way i always have a charged spare plus one on the charger. Works out very well. thanks
503925
I have not timed it, but I have not had my battery run out on me yet. Unless you have a great price on a second battery, why not give it a try with just the one and see if you in fact do not need the second.
2126785
THE REGULAR CHARGER TAKES A COUPLE OF HOURS AND CAUSED ME A TIME PROBLEM. I ordered a couple of new battery's and a new 30 min. charger and solved my time issue. That way i always have a charged spare plus one on the charger. Works out very well. thanks
1784609
Return it for a replacement & get the one that has the battery that can run 1.5 hrs once charged. I have them both and the one with the battery in the better.
1364563
First time was about 8 hours. The charge will last about 3 hours according to husband. Then you swap the low battery for the one that is charging. You always The second battery charging on the side of the unit. Hope that helps.
1233126
You don't....just replace the old battery with the fresh one...it will take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours. It may seem like it is a dud, but give time and hopefully, it recharges as expected (30-days to return if you suspect it to be a real dud). My replacement took about 30 some hours to be fully charged. In the mean time, I kept getting some odd codes from on my Ademco panel. Once sufficiently charged, the codes went away. Oh, yeah, after sufficiently charged, it gave me a code that my battery in the motion sensor also needed to be replaced. My old battery and the motion sensor battery lasted more than six years. You don't....just replace the old battery with the fresh one...it will take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours. It may seem like it is a dud, but give time and hopefully, it recharges as expected (30-days to return if you suspect it to be a real dud). My replacement took about 30 some hours to be fully charged. In the mean time, I kept getting some odd codes from on my Ademco panel. Once sufficiently charged, the codes went away. Oh, yeah, after sufficiently charged, it gave me a code that my battery in the motion sensor also needed to be replaced. My old battery and the motion sensor battery... » Read More You don't....just replace the old battery with the fresh one...it will take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours. It may seem like it is a dud, but give time and hopefully, it recharges as expected (30-days to return if you suspect it to be a real dud). My replacement took about 30 some hours to be fully charged. In the mean time, I kept getting some odd codes from on my Ademco panel. Once sufficiently charged, the codes went away. Oh, yeah, after sufficiently charged, it gave me a code that my battery in the motion sensor also needed to be replaced. My old battery and the motion sensor battery lasted more than six years. « Show Less
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I'm having the same issue here. Then it takes hours to fully charge it again.
1637765
Are you getting the message at the control panel that the battery is charging? I think my new battery took 2 or 3 days to fully charge. Give it another two days on your battery.
25764
Yes that is a problem on the first charge ! I used a 1.2 V battery tender for the first charge. You better invest in a smart charger, they are around 30.00. When you are not using the vehicle, plug in the charger. The battery will last a lot longer.............................................johan`