Is it possible to plug it in to an external power source or is it only battery powered?
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It has a USB plug which will charge the recorder (if you tell the recorder to charge rechargeable batteries.) You can record and use the other features while it is plugged in and charging from a wall charger, but you cannot operate the recorder while it is plugged into a computer. You could get an extension USB cable for convenience. But that still seems clumsier than just swapping in a fully charged battery. The main advantage of operating while plugged in would be to enable really long term recording. With a large chip, lower resolution MP3 recording, and no limit on the power supply, you could record continuously for hundreds of hours. It has a USB plug which will charge the recorder (if you tell the recorder to charge rechargeable batteries.) You can record and use the other features while it is plugged in and charging from a wall charger, but you cannot operate the recorder while it is plugged into a computer. You could get an extension USB cable for convenience. But that still seems clumsier than just swapping in a fully charged battery. The main advantage of operating while plugged in would be to enable really long term recording. With a large chip, lower resolution MP3 recording, and no limit on the power supply, you... » Read More It has a USB plug which will charge the recorder (if you tell the recorder to charge rechargeable batteries.) You can record and use the other features while it is plugged in and charging from a wall charger, but you cannot operate the recorder while it is plugged into a computer. You could get an extension USB cable for convenience. But that still seems clumsier than just swapping in a fully charged battery. The main advantage of operating while plugged in would be to enable really long term recording. With a large chip, lower resolution MP3 recording, and no limit on the power supply, you could record continuously for hundreds of hours. « Show Less
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Hi blessed gal, You can connect it to a computer for charging via USB connection. For further details on that please refer to this link: http://docs.esupport.sony.com/voicerecorder/ICDUX532_UX533_UX533F_UX534F_guide/en/contents/TP0000003636.html - Jerome
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You can only charge the device via use, so if you have cable that from one side will get the usb of the device (female usb) and from the other side you can plug it to the wall - problem solved
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It is only battery powered. The battery is rechargeable, and can be recharged via a regular AAA battery charger (only one battery so would need another one to use this type of charger), but there is really never any reason to do this if you use the recorder with transcription or voice files on a computer. By using it with voice transcription or with voice files, even the short time it is plugged into the USB port, the battery is recharged automatically while connected. Great product and it uses very little battery power.
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I plug it into my main computer to charge and download. The battery lasts a long time. I'm very happy with it.
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It only runs off battery, which is recharged by the pop out USB plug which plugs into a computer USB plug. I have charged it off my car radio which also has a USB in front.
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Yeah! So I've plugged mine in for a power source, but it takes batteries.However, it doesn't have a speaker/amp so you'd need to orchestrate a way to do that
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If you've not looked at the "owners manual" for this item please do a google search and find one. The short answer to that question is none, there's not an external power source, it's 12v and powered by the motherboard connection.
1296883
No. Not battery powered. You have to use a 24v transformer which plugs into a wall outlet. It all comes in the box.
1054045
This is not powered by battery. It is powered by plugging it into an electrical outlet.
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Nope. It's battery powered only. You have to modify its scheme if you want to power it up with an ac adapter.
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Yes but you'll still need an external power source. I always plug in with USB.
728995
I know there is a battery backup, but I have mine plugged into an outlet. I don't know how long the battery is supposed to last, but I wouldn't recommend it as your primary source of power.
673199
No it is not powered by battery. The device has an AC adapter and has to be plug into an outlet in order to operate.
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Its powered by lighter cord or usb to your computer only, no battery inside this unit
306864
It needs a 12v external power source to work. It doesn't have internal batteries.
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I suggest going to their website to get the answer to this question. You can probably find the manual online. I have no problem using it as a battery powered device.
723329
The power supply is an option. It uses a 9 volt battery (not supplied - no surprise there). When the power supply is used, the battery functions as a back-up.
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The power source has to be plugged into a wall outlet. You could possible retro fight a USB adapter if you know how...
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I only use it with external power, but I believe I recall reading that it can not be powered by USB.
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This is powered by external electricity and needs to be plugged in. It includes a 110v adapter power supply cord.
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Hi Perry, It is not battery powered. It has a 110v-12v power supply with a cord that is 4 feet in length.