marzman Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I bought one of the mini key fob cameras last year for a tenner, but i only ever used it once, and it has been sat in a drawer since. I came to use it today, and it doesnt work at all. It wont turn on obviously as it hasnt been charged since i got it, but when i plug it into my laptop or PC it just says 'USB Device Malfunctioned'. I cant find anything on the net about it... anuone else had this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I purchased one around the same time and haven't really used it either .. Have you tried charging it from a different machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Yeh i've tried my laptop (windows 7), my PC (XP), and also directly plugged into the mains via my iPhone charger. Nothing yields any results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Have you poked the tiny reset hole yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Have you poked the tiny reset hole yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Have you poked the tiny reset hole yet? Hahaha No i havent poked any holes yet... will do now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 No joy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 ... its working now... Faulty USB connector - tried a different cable and it's working now. Need to charge it so hopefully the battery will hold a charge still. Will come in use next month at the 'ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 remember not to overcharge it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 remember not to overcharge it Why that? I've just tested its recording length and it only lasts 11 minutes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 because it has no circuit to stop it charging. overcharged lipo batteries go bang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Okay cheers.... but how do i know when its fully charged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 The battery will be glowing red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 The battery will be glowing red Nice one Ricey... I have only seen a yellow light so far so hopefully thats it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 The battery will be glowing red Nice one Ricey... I have only seen a yellow light so far so hopefully thats it. ALERTALERTALERT! I was only joking! I meant the actual battery would be glowing red (as in ready to explode!). For God sakes don't be waiting for a red light to come on! I don't even know if it has one Cue an angry Marzman coming back to his computer with bits of exploded battery embedded in his face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Look what you did... You owe me a new laptop!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 you can have my laptop as a replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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