When we issue a Playaway to you there will be two batteries: one in the unit, and the other in the case, both batteries will have at least one bar of life available.
Every Playaway comes pre-loaded with a standard AAA battery that provides an average of 20 hours of playtime. The majority of our titles only require one battery to listen to the entire title. A spare battery is included in the pack.
The Playaway LCD has a small battery icon that is displayed on screen. There are three levels of battery life reflected in the icon. When one bar is left in the battery icon, you have 20% power left.
To replace the battery
At the base of the unit, press the a tab with your thumb nail. The case opens so you can remove the battery and replace it with the spare. Please dispose of the used battery in an environmentally friendly way.