Power player did not come with information on whether I need to fully charge the player before use? How do I charge it? I amassuming with my PC. Having a hard time getting player to turn on, so I am assuming these are the issues. Thank you, Laurie

the only thing i can think of is that the hold or lock feature is on. try sliding it in the opposite direction and checking again

Running the laptop on power source will preserve the life of the battery

The very first time you charge your battery YOU MUST CHARGE IT FULLY!!! If you didn't, that is probably the problem.

Also, even if you charge the player for just a couple of minutes it will APPEAR to have a fully charged battery when it actually doesn't.

Most portable media devices require at least 20 minutes to an hour to fully charge whether the screen shows that it is fully charged or not.

Make sure player is fully charged. Connect the player to the PC. Make sure the computer detects the player.
NOTE: You may need to switch the player to MSC mode, then connect it to the PC.
Leave the player connected for approximately 2 hours to charge. Disconnect the player from the PC. Verify if you can turn on the player. Reset the player if necessary. Then you may need to reset the player. Slide and hold the Power switch up for approximately 20 seconds. Release the Power switch. To turn the player on, slide the Power switch up then release right away.

Make sure player is fully charged. Connect the player to the PC. Make sure the computer detects the player.
NOTE: you may need to switch the player to MSC mode, then connect it to the PC.
Leave the player connected for approximately 2 hours to charge. Disconnect the player from the PC. Verify if you can turn on the player. Reset the player if necessary. Reset the player. To reset -- Slide and hold the Power switch up for approximately 20 seconds. Release the Power switch. To turn the player on, slide the Power switch up then release instantly.

Make sure player is fully charged. 1. Connect the player to the PC. 2. Make sure the computer detects the player.
NOTE: If needed, switch the player to MSC mode, then connect it to the PC.
3. Leave the player connected for approximately 2 hours to charge. 4. Disconnect the player from the PC. 5. Verify if you can turn on the player. 6. Reset the player if necessary.

SOLUTION 2 - Reset the player. Resetting the player: 1. Slide and hold the Power switch up for approximately 20 seconds. 2. Release the Power switch. 3. To turn the player on, slide the Power switch up then release instantly.+

Make sure the player is fully charged. 1. Connect the player to the PC. 2. Make sure the computer detects the player.
NOTE: If needed, switch the player to MSC mode, 1. Turn device OFF. 2. Slide the Hold switch down to Lock (orange color showing). 3. Press and hold the center button while connecting the device to the PC.then connect it to the PC. Next Be sure the battery is charged 1. Leave the player connected for approximately 2 hours to charge. 2. Disconnect the player from the PC. 3. Verify if you can turn on the player. 4. Reset the player if necessary. To reset the player: 1. Press and hold the Power/Menu button for approximately 20 seconds. 2. Release the Power/Menu button. 3. Press the Power/Menu button again to turn on the player.
If that does not do it, re-seat the battery: Here is how to get to the battery, 1. Press the battery compartment in while sliding to the right. 2. Remove old battery. 3. Insert new battery or reset the old battery. 4. Close the battery compartment. Then try and see if it will come on with out the battery hooked to your computer. 1. Remove the battery. 2. Connect the player to the PC to verify if it turns on. 3. Re-seat the battery to ensure proper connection. 4. Verify if the player turns on.

Here is what I found:
Connected the player to the PC with and without prior power on successfully
OSD first displays message “Starting…” then:
Icon appears on screen with a picture of a computer monitor to right and mp3 player icon to left
When mp3 player is communicating with computer or sending information, an appropriate directional arrow appears between the two icons; when transferring files using Windows Explorer, the arrow reverses direction appropriately; when there is no activity either way, a series of “Z z z” ‘s appear on screen
Battery indicator icon also appears to right – new AAA battery resulted in a fully charged icon upon startup; no battery whatsoever resulted also in a fully charged battery icon appearing
-Tha Mp3 Doctor

Hi-the light stays Green when it is fully charged-does not flash-just stays on!

if you recharg it too much it could be wearing down, I'm guessing. unless oyu just got it.. you should take ti back because that's just messed