You have to turn it on, then it will charge,..also to hear the stuff you click on bottom button to highlight icon and in a few sec.s turn up volume with right button (with clicks). One last thing-will allow drag and drop,. and oh ya, push pause and then turn off to pick up where you left off rather than start all over. Charge for a good long while.Not sure if it would take a wall charger charge so not doing it unless I learn that’s okay. Love ya!