Charging How does the player charge? what kind of ports does it have?
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You can charge it via computer, A/C, or your car. You can find an accessories 3 piece kit sold on here that includes all 3, although the computer charger is not necessary as it's included. It doesn't have that nice mini-USB port like most gadgets, but the other, wider type of port that many old cell phones have. I think it's a peripheral port, or something to that effect.
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You don't want it to be mini-usb, that kind is better. Mini-usb ports have little pins in them that can break. I had a Sansa Clip with a mini-usb port and when I pulled it out of the charger, one pin got all bent out of shape and it wouldn't charge. I had to get a new mp3 player.
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HI, it plays both. There is a finction that turns on which every one you want to play. It serves as a charger as well. Very happy with the quaily of sound as well, for the price.
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The charger doesn't come with the player, but Creative sells it separately for $26.25 right now on Amazon. Search for "creative zen power adapter". I think I've also seen this charger in Walmart, if you'd rather pick it up at your local store. I hate it when they don't put the AC charger in the initial device package.
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When you say "charge" do you mean "usb ac power adapter"? Most MP3 players including this one usually only come with a USB plug only, but if you feel it's necessary to purchase an ac power adapter, amazon sales several on here for pretty cheap. Here's one going for a pretty low price: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0038HYPZS/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid;=1367949961&sr;=8-1&keywords;=usb+ac+power+adapter&condition;=new
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I mailed this player to my two grandsons so I'm not there for the most part when they use it. But my recollection, from my two other grandsons, is that it can be charged while in use. I hope my answer helps somewhat. Bottom line, they love it and use it often.
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Hello, I have had a number of these players and like them a lot. For an older style they do very well. Not sure if it comes with a USB cable...but they are easy to get. As for music when they are charging, these use a battery so no need to worry about charging. :-)
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I just use my Motorola charger, works just fine. Any charger that fits in the player's USB port should be ok.
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it came with two cables one is to charge and one is to connect to the playeri hope this works for you, because this is how i connected to my player
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No, I don't think it will. There is a switch on it that must be in the "Charge" position for the player to charge. I have found that the player charges pretty quickly though, then the switch must be moved to the "Play" position.
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This player uses mini usb on the player side and standard usb on the computer connection side. Beware of these players. We had lots of problems.
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There is a 3 in 1 card slot and a USB port on the front of the player. I don't know what they do; I don't have an external drive to plug up and I threw away the directions.
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It comes with a charger that can be used either in an electrical outlet or the other end has a USB port. Very easy to charge. The only downside to the mp3 player it doesn't have a bookmark for ebooks. But I understand none of them do.
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I agree with the other comments below. It does have an external power source and a USB plug to plug into your computer. It is a burner, not a player.
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All necessary charging cords come with the unit. Don't forget to switch the player to the "ON" position. It's sort of difficult to see at lower right under side of unit.
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Sorry. I don't know. My player had never worked since I took it out of the package. I never returned it just considered it a sunk cost. Good luck.
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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).
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The unit charges off a micro usb port. As long as you are playing through bluetooth or the provided sound cord, the usb cord can be used to 'plug into the wall'