Why does the manual for theK200d say not to useAA Ni-MN batteries when other people are using them?
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This link talks about it: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/50926-k200d-battery-compatibility.html
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The best batteries are always going to be Li-Ion, it holds its charge well, it has high current draw rates and Pentax cameras that use AA batteries are not very demanding on both of these. Most Ni-MH have issues with these areas also, other than Eneloops, I have not seen others that work really well (in particular with the K200D). Eneloops hold their charge well, but with heavy use, even they tend to drop below the min voltage and the K200D will report battery low for 5 or 10 min before the batteries recover. Other brands are even worse (maybe PowerEX work well also).
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The use of Ni-Mn batteries is not recommended as the batteries' voltage characteristics may cause a malfunction.
764205
Same here. When I asked IF they said using batteries that weren't IF brand would nullify my lifetime warranty. They shwed me why they didn't work either--they're slightly different. Ask for a refund from Amazon. I got it easily. Then buy only IF batteries. :(
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Apparently I have the "old" version (D cell batteries) but I've had the unit for several years and they've been no problem. I'd guess that they're using more solid state components and so are requiring less power -- thus the smaller batteries. In any case the system works, and works well. I wouldn't sweat the small stuff. PS - Also have the HWH system and have the same experience with it.
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No. I've seen non Oem batteries do exactly this. No true interactions with the equipment, I.e. no real battery levels indication, freezing, etc
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I haven't had it long enough to know and face that dilemma. I had to toss a different brand because I could not access the rechargeable battery. I hope this one can be opened somehow to access what are usually very NiMH standard batteries, but I don't know. Good luck. Maybe Waring can tell you.
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Funny how the manual has a safety warning about lithium-ion batteres though. ;)
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I have found a few things. 1) There are two batteries in my remote, the Next Gen battery and one you add. Both must be COMPLETELY good. If the added AA battery is 90%, that's good enough for a flashlight, but not for the Next Gen to work. I don't use cheap AA batteries any more, I buy the better ones. 2) Interference. I have my wireless router near the Next Gen base. If 3 kids are playing WOW, Toon Town, etc., hitting the wireless network hard, maybe one of 3 of the remote keypresses gets through. I would guess other typical wi-fi interference, microwave ovens, etc. would cause similar problems. I don't know if this is your problem, but it's my experience.
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I saw Steve's response on the batteries. I've not experienced that. However, I only turn them on when getting into my closet and then immediately turn them off.
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I leave my battery in the aides while in the machine. Others choose to remove them and place them on the side. It's personal preference. I don't think either way alters the life of the battery or hurts the aides.
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I'm glad someone brought this to attention. I also have a battery (Power2000 FOR NIKON EN-EL14 7.4V 1500mAh 11.1Wh) that doesn't work. Although it worked for the first two months after I received my kit, I noticed that the camera was not taking it after I would insert and turn on the camera, the screen would say: "! This battery cannot be used. Choose battery designated for this camera." My other battery works well but it was sure nice to have had a backup before this.
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Certainly. I always use NiMH batteries in mine. I carry an extra Monkeylight 3 battery holder loaded in my seat bag and if they start to get low I just pop the whole thing in and put the others in the charger when I get home. I just went from singles to doubles plugged into one battery pack and it has a much better effect. I would hate to throw away so many alkaline batteries.
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You very well could be right about using the lithium batteries. I will try that before I write it off. Thanks!
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I bought this one year ago and is running with the same batteries and let me tell you that I always forget to turn it off.... I do not think you will have any problem to use all available features.
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I just got mine and couldn't find where it said not to use rechargeables, tried N-MH batteries and it worked fine. All 4 modes OK. I would rather use rechargeables since have had Alkalines leak and ruin things the last 3-4 years, (new ones ). I'm talking major brand batteries too. Maybe Chinas' Quality Control has dropped.
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I never use a couple of battery . I use a generator or el network.I never had problems
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NO - The manual says to remove the batteries if it is not going to be used for a while.
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My hobby shop had a small portable tester that would plug up to several different size batteries. I personally don't own one, and don't test in the field.