camera batteries
jones
Do these type of batteries need to be recharged before using them for the
first time?
Thanks for any help
Katherine
Ofnuts
> I have just bought an Agfa Digital Camera which has a square white battery.
>
> Do these type of batteries need to be recharged before using them for the
> first time?
>
All batteries self-discharge slowly (some faster than others). I think
most batteries are pre-charged to half-capacity before being sold, but
what remains in them depends on storage time spent on the shelf before
the sale.
This said, there is no risk trying... put the battery in the camera, and
if it works, it's all the better (but don't expect to take more than 20
pictures or so), otherwise put it in the charger.
--
Bertrand
jones
Katherine
Peter
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You are best off checking whether you have a rechargeable battery. I am a
true believer in Murphy's law and always, or almost always carries an extra
battery and memory card. (The one time I didn't, cost me a bunch of shots.)
--
Peter
Wolfgang Weisselberg
> I have just bought an Agfa Digital Camera which has a square white battery.
> Do these type of batteries need to be recharged before using them for the
> first time?
What does the manual say? Some manuals tell you you really should
charge the battery fullly before first use ...
-Wolfgang
D. Peter Maus
Li-Ion batteries, like all batteries, self discharge over time.
Li-Ion batteries, however, lose life as well as charge if stored
fully charged. So, before they're stuffed into the box, they're
charged to about 30%. This is the optimum charge for storage of the
battery to insure maximum life.
So, yes, charge the battery before you use the camera.
Wayne R.
clarity & insight):
> I always have not one but 3 extra batteries, and not 2 but 4 battery
>chargers. But 2 weeks ago, it didn't cost me any shot but $65 for a Charger
>from a local Best Buy 1,400 miles away from home.
>
> The problem that before I left home, I tried to charge all batteries to
>make sure I have enough juice for the job. When I got there, I found out I
>forgot to pack the batteries and charger, but only 2 batteries on 2 cameras.
This is why I pointedly target buying stuff that uses AA/AAA or
charges via USB. I even have a USB charger for AA & AAA batteries.
These proprietary battery/charger deals make no sense to me.
Charles E Hardwidge
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I think, the idea is you get higher energy density and quality assurance but
I'm no fan of proprietary stuff that can be obsoleted even with the best of
intents. Proprietary batteries and raw have their advantages but open and
universal standards have less issues for me. Indeed, experience with patents
suggests that proprietary standards can hold markets and growth back.
--
Charles E Hardwidge
Wolfgang Weisselberg
> This is why I pointedly target buying stuff that uses AA/AAA or
> charges via USB. I even have a USB charger for AA & AAA batteries.
> These proprietary battery/charger deals make no sense to me.
Trying to charge your electric car on a 5 Volt 0.1 Ampere ---
you only get 0.5 Amps if you *ask* for it and are *granted* the
higher load! --- USB charger will some day explain it all to you.
I've got a charger that crams 4 AA batteries (almost) full in about
15 minutes from fully empty. Agreed, that's not the recipe for the
longest possible life, but sometimes I need refilled batteries,
and lots of them, quickly. So I get 16 AA batteries filled in
about an hour. Your USB-charger takes at least 16 hours for that,
if it's perfect --- and probably won't watch each cell separately.
-Wolfgang
jones
You mentioned USB charger - does that mean you plug in the charger to a USB
port (I am assuming when the computer is on?) and let it charge up that way?
Interesting idea.
Katherine
jones
language on earth.
The 2 English pages just said " This is the lens" "This is the viewer" etc
etc. So not much use there.
Just thought I would ask this group, before I ring the Manufacturers of the
Camera.
My other cameras just had the AA/AAA batteries, but these are new to me
(square flat ones).
Regards
Katherine
"Wolfgang Weisselberg" < wrote in message
jones
"D. Peter Maus" wrote in message >
Li-Ion batteries, like all batteries, self discharge over time.
> Li-Ion batteries, however, lose life as well as charge if stored fully
> charged. So, before they're stuffed into the box, they're charged to about
> 30%. This is the optimum charge for storage of the > battery to insure
> maximum life.
>
> So, yes, charge the battery before you use the camera.
>
Thank you. Will charge it fully before using.
Katherine
D. Peter Maus
You're welcome.
And nobody calls me 'Mr' with my pants on.
p
Wolfgang Weisselberg
> I'm afraid the "manual" was a thick one. 2 pages in just about every
> language on earth.
> The 2 English pages just said " This is the lens" "This is the viewer" etc
> etc. So not much use there.
Complain to your dealer. Return the camera, you got yourself a
defective product: it's missing the manual.
-Wolfgang
PS: Please don't top post.
Wayne R.
(with clarity & insight):
>You mentioned USB charger - does that mean you plug in the charger to a USB
>port (I am assuming when the computer is on?) and let it charge up that way?
>
>Interesting idea.
>Katherine
It's an Eneloop charger:
jones
>>You mentioned USB charger - does that mean you plug in the charger to a
>>USB port (I am assuming when the computer is on?) and let it charge up
>>that way?
>>
>>Interesting idea.
>>Katherine
>
> It's an Eneloop charger:
>
> <http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2007-01DxSaleX121309_AUCTION_-Sanyo-Eneloop-USB-Charger-Bundle-with-2AA-New.htm>
Does it charge the batteries (via USB port) while the computer is running?
Wayne R.
(with clarity & insight):
>>>You mentioned USB charger - does that mean you plug in the charger to a
>>>USB port (I am assuming when the computer is on?) and let it charge up
>>>that way?
>>>
>>>Interesting idea.
>>>Katherine
>>
>> It's an Eneloop charger:
>
>Does it charge the batteries (via USB port) while the computer is running?
Yes, both AA & AAA. Also, I put together a kit of wall-transformer USB
and cigarette-plug-USB chargers, along with a couple of cables for
cell, walkie-talkies & GPS. And special cables for my Sansa MP3 player
and Jawbone Bluetooth things.
So now I can charge all of my doodads from (running) laptop, wall or
car with just a small kit. (Some new laptops/netbooks will supply
voltage to the USB ports even when otherwise off - specifically to
charge stuff.)
One thing: If you want to charge a phone, make sure the chargers are
at least 1 amp (1000mA), otherwise they might not get the job done.
<http://www.amazon.com/Sanyo-Eneloop-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B000XVZYXO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1246627797&sr=8-9>
<http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Dual-USB-Car-Charger/dp/B000RYSU7O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1246627832&sr=1-1>
<http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Dual-Wall-Charger-iPod/dp/B000SQYZE8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1246627855&sr=1-4>
I got a La Crosse set as a gift, and it really is a fine charger too,
and it really babies the batteries to get the most juice into them. To
do that, it does it slowly, and so only really works from a wall.
Super nice but pretty geeky too.