Hi, how long do I have to charge the Targums backup battery and how long does it remain charged?
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From what I researched online it said to charge it overnight. When I received it, that is what I did. There are four blue lights on the unit and when they are all lit, the unit is full. I'd say probably four to six hours for a full charge. How long the unit stays charged depends on what you are charging. It can recharge a smart phone twice but if you leave your phone on while its charging it uses more power so the unit will drain faster. I've charged my ipod 4 times on this unit. The more advanced the technology, the quicker it drains. I have not been successful charging my ipad generation 1.
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How long you have to charge it depends on the charger you are using. I use a wall plug charger and I would give it at least 8 hours for a full charge. On a computer, I would say at least all night or more. I have had mine in my locker at work for weeks and it never lost it's charge and still charged my phone.
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From what I researched online it said to charge it overnight. When I received it, that is what I did. There are four blue lights on the unit and when they are all lit, the unit is full. I'd say probably four to six hours for a full charge. How long the unit stays charged depends on what you are charging. It can recharge a smart phone twice but if you leave your phone on while its charging it uses more power so the unit will drain faster. I've charged my ipod 4 times on this unit. The more advanced the technology, the quicker it drains. I have not been successful charging my ipad generation 1. From what I researched online it said to charge it overnight. When I received it, that is what I did. There are four blue lights on the unit and when they are all lit, the unit is full. I'd say probably four to six hours for a full charge. How long the unit stays charged depends on what you are charging. It can recharge a smart phone twice but if you leave your phone on while its charging it uses more power so the unit will drain faster. I've charged my ipod 4 times on this unit. The more advanced the technology, the quicker it drains. I have not been successful charging my ipad generation 1.
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It takes quite a while to charge it from completely drained to a full charge. It took me about 8 hours the first time. I have charged it the last few times with one light still showing and it took about 5 hours. However, it gave me over 10 hours of additional use on my iPad Air. I have totally charged my iPhone 5 twice on one charge of the battery. I have had one that I did not use for almost a month and it still had three out of four lights showing and was able to completely charge my iPhone. I believe the information said the battery would hold a charge for 60 days, but I have not personally left the battery unused for that long. It takes quite a while to charge it from completely drained to a full charge. It took me about 8 hours the first time. I have charged it the last few times with one light still showing and it took about 5 hours. However, it gave me over 10 hours of additional use on my iPad Air. I have totally charged my iPhone 5 twice on one charge of the battery. I have had one that I did not use for almost a month and it still had three out of four lights showing and was able to completely charge my iPhone. I believe the information said the battery would hold a charge for 60 days, but I have not... » Read More It takes quite a while to charge it from completely drained to a full charge. It took me about 8 hours the first time. I have charged it the last few times with one light still showing and it took about 5 hours. However, it gave me over 10 hours of additional use on my iPad Air. I have totally charged my iPhone 5 twice on one charge of the battery. I have had one that I did not use for almost a month and it still had three out of four lights showing and was able to completely charge my iPhone. I believe the information said the battery would hold a charge for 60 days, but I have not personally left the battery unused for that long. « Show Less
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You use the USB charger and charge it when It is connected to your computer. I think it's supposed to have about 18 hours of charge when fully charged.
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I charge it over night but it shouldn't take more than about four hours. That's my estimate of the maximum of time it should take. I beleive that's how long mine takes
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What do you want to know. It charges by using USB charger. I let it charge for about 4 hours. The battery is built in. It's the same battery for clock and camera.
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Agreed with Keith's answer, I charge both the original and this one in the standard charger. Just swap them out when I get home after taking shots. Great backup for the price.
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I never have run it down, talking. (I talk for over an hour) Off the charger it will stay charged for at least 2 days. As for how long it lasts before needing replacement, I do not know.
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I haven't used it for more than 12 hours but it still had plenty of charge left after that time. I use it as a backup to the EN-EL-14 battery that came with my camera.
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I know this sounds stupid but make sure the battery is inserted properly and that it is in all the way. My charge time has been 10-20 minutes. My original battery charge lasted 6 months.
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I charged the battery for about 14 hrs. and the battery only lasted for about 3 hrs. and it was dead. So after three more attempts to charge it and getting the same result, I gave up. I hope this answers you question.
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Less then an hour. However, I never stood there to check for every 5 minutes to know exactly, but when I am checking back in an hour the charge is completed. I am actually very pleased with this. I got a second battery also that I am charging when the one in the camera is toward its end...
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Hello M. Kirk, honestly I haven't really paid attention to the life of this charged battery but I do know that I'm getting at least 3 hrs. and probably closer to 4 hrs. out of a charge. --A.W.
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Its a pretty long time. I charge it occasionally, but it has never died on me while I was using it.
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1) no. 2) I have used a battery pack and it charges the camera's battery just fine 1-4 hours and during this downtime you cannot use the camera till it is finished charging. After my purchase I contacted the company and asked several questions also made a few recommendations as a customer that could make the camera more user friendly etc. No response! I am currently researching for another camera that will fit my needs and use this one as a backup or spare.
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Probably around six or so hours. If the battery is not fully discharged it could be less. Will stop blinking when charged. It does not hurt to leave it it the charger like older batteries. If the battery is hot when put into the charger a red light will come on. Will not start charging until the battery cools some
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I re charge between each round, not sure how long it would go without charging, my guess would be six hours maximum.
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Recharge the CP-ELS USB Portable charger overnight. It will last about a week on that charge.
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The mfg suggests recharge every night. I have used just here in my hime & outdoors for a week or more & not noticed it going down at all. I would guess at steady use if you turn off when at a stop it would easily stay charged 8-10 hours. The battery gets used faster if it is cold , or if you go faster or clumb more inclunes. Hope that helps, I've been very satisfied with this product.