Do these batteries have to be charged before the first use?
914162
Yes, they are not charged as received. Mine were all setting around 1.2 volts which is almost fully discharged.
914163
Put it like this...can't hurt. One doesn't know how long they've been sitting around and losing charge over time.
914164
I bought these for my Dad as a Christmas present. He waited 9 months to charge them. The Batteries were bad. Never got 1 use out of them. I would charge them. The same day they come in. Use them ASAP. Return them if you are not happy.
1312109
They have an "initial" charge, but should recieve a full charge before actual use.
2248570
Most always the manufacturer would insist on you charging the battery before initial use. This is even though some trace charge would be on the battery. The button and LEDs on this particular battery shown indicate charge level.
1884099
they come charged but I put mine on the charger the second i got them just to make sure that they were full for the first time use
460085
These are rechargeable batteries. You should have received the charge when you purchased the camera.
1826416
New batteries are shipped with little charge. They should be charged for 4-6 hours before use
820059
Did you fully charge them when you got them? It is very important that you do that before using them.
1737524
No, but I must say that these batteries DO Not hold a good charge at all! You would be better served to go to Batteries Plus or a similar shop and buy quality batteries that will hold a significant charge. Hope this helps
1794439
Yes, but they can be slightly discharged. It's best to charge them when they arrive. You won't do any harm because the charger is smart (unlike the old-school chargers, "dumb chargers," that used timed charging methods).
560910
When we received the battery it did not need to be charged before using. But you should charge it after each use. Hope this helps!
1479274
Hi, you it charge first before you use it. if it is full of charge, check the user manual. my is working ok.
1884098
I don't really know. As a matter of routine, I charged them before I used them. As a matter of interest, I have been using the first one for several weeks; it appears to have an excellent life.Dale
406159
My battery had a minimal charge when I RECEIVED it.I believe we are expected to fully charge it before using.
1609661
They do come with a charge but not fully. You should charge them completely before using.
2182091
absolutely not. take the tape of the batteries. they were charged upon arrival. set the channel number that you want them to use and ready to go -- it is easy easy, great product with good quality and EVERYTHING is there to go!!!
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.
334385
The first time you charge them should at least be over night, just like a phone battery. Other wise it wont keep a charge.