do you have to charge this battery when you get is new?
1491307
Yes, you put it in the battery charger that came with your camera (or bought separately). It's a rechargeable battery and needs to be charged before using it. Hope that helps!
1491308
I did charge it, but my camera did not recognize it as a compatible battery so I sent it back.
1491309
Most likely you have to charge the new battery first before you can use it. These type of rechargeable slowly discharge themselves even if it is not used. The fully charged battery usually depletes in several months. The new battery may or may not have some charge left, depending how long it has been on the shelf. Also, it is recommended to fully charge the new battery before the first use.
1491310
Hi Ann, yes, it is recommended to recharge the battery after unboxing. Thanks_Mitch
1343288
You can't charge it before you install it. What you need to do is take out out battery, then when you insert new battery, merely leave the computer closed and leave it for 12 hours plugged in. That will charge the battery. Be sure you are not temped to open up the computer and try to do something on it while it is charging.
1251288
No. It does come with new back though. I don't think it was worth the extra size and weight especially as it didn't last for more than couple months(if that). After that , it didn't hold charge well at all.
805868
My new battery was already charged and I used it right away. Then when I loose a bar I charge it about 20 min. when the battery light stops flashing which indicates the battery is fully charged.
692904
I got mine new so I have the charger and manual, but the battery doesn't last long. I always take the charger with me when I travel so that I know I'll have a good charge. You can film while it's charging so that helps sometimes too if you are able to plug it in.
1415624
I don't remember if it had any charge when I got it, but I always fully charge the batteries so they are ready for use. I don't want them to die on me when I need them.
444327
No just place the battery IN THE RIGHT WAY on that is it. It usually comes with at least 50% charge, so you can use it right-away.
839961
Thanks for your inquiry. All batteries are only charged with 50%-70% capacity when we shipped it out in order to avoid any dangerous occurrence happen. Usually, please don't use it up when you first install it and please kindly try to charge it around 12 hours at the first time, and then discharge it. Please do this cycle for 3-5 times continuously. This will help to activate the battery.
1628546
No, but it in ready the instructions about the battery - simply charging them over night provides a full charge with no worries of overcharging - it is very handy little deal
510253
My battery came with a charge. However. I would recommend charging the battery to capacity before use. This battery doesn't have memory problems that will cause your power to decrease over time, so you don't have to charge too capacity before first use.
1531949
The battery was dead when i got it. It recommends u charge it before using it. I never had any problems with it. Once i charged it initially it was fine.
1157423
no, you have to buy the charger as a separate item, if you do not have one. Usually the vehicle comes with the charger and you use that with the new battery.
68182
After you do the initial breakin procedure, you're technically supposed to use it until it's fully drained then charge it. I like to get my cake and eat it too, so my opinion is that it sucks to do that, so I charge it whenever I want to so that I can guarantee I have a full battery to start with when I need it. I've been doing that for the last 2 years and the battery life is probably still about 80-90% of what it was when I first got it. I think it's well worth it. It's cheap, so when I feel like it's no longer able to hold a capacity that I'm happy with, scrape it and buy a new one.
1898282
When you plug in the battery the little green light will come on to let you know it's charging. When that light has turned off then the battery is fully charged and you can put a new one in.
2199332
Hello Robert, I I did charge mine when first received and it holds charge for a long time.
2137347
No, the battery came fully charged and ready to use! If yours is not fully charged, battery came with great instructions on how to use. Super easy!!
1219412
I can't answer this, in my case once I use the charged battery, my charger/battery will not take a new charge, is this a normal problem and should I look for a charger?