I have tried that, and I am lucky if it charges 2 percent in a hour and a half, but if it is on when plugged into the computer, it might charge 20 percent in an hour. Chase Crispin -----Original Message----- From: icon-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:icon-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kris Hickerson Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 10:21 AM To: icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [icon-discuss] Re: batteries I believe you are right. If the icon is connected, it will take it's power from the pc whether on or off, I am certain. Try check battery status, turn off icon leve it connected to the computer for about 30 minutes and then turn on icon and check battery status. I think you will find that it did charge. I'm not sure about this, but it might charge a little slower connected to the pc than it does connected to a wall outlet. Kris