Does a sylvania 8gb mp3 have to be fully charged

Go to the following webpage for support...
http://www.sylvaniaconsumerelectronics.com/support/
Or call Sylvania Support...800-968-34298

If it won't turn on then CHARGE IT!!! That's one way.....???

If you have fully charged the device with the power cable and it still will not turn on, it is likely that the battery is no longer holding a charge. You would have to contact Sylvania to ask about battery replaement, but it may be cheaper to purchase a new device.

The Sylvania SMP2012 charges fully in under 15 minutes on a regular USB port. Sometimes it's much quicker.

When the device is charging, both the red and green LEDs are lit (not flashing). When the device is fully charged, the green LED turns off, and only the red LED is on.

No separate charger is required. Use a USB cable to connect it to any computer (desktop or portable), or to any powered USB hub. It should charge in about 5-20 minutes. While charging, both the red and green LEDs are lit. When fully charged, the green LED turns off and only the red LED is on.

This device should also be possible to charge using a stand-alone USB power source, such as those used to charge Blackberries.

if you peel off the protective film with the fake icons on it covering the screen first, then plug it in, it will show you a pic of a charging battery thats shows you how charged it is. (just like a cell phone) When it shows the battery "full"... its charged.

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How do you know it's fully charged? Is there a battery level indicator?

3-4 hrs