can I charge a spare battery while I am using the camera?
1049434
It doesn't come with a charger, you just plug the camera in with the battery inside to charge it. So in order to have a spare charging you would need a charger which is sold separately.
102448
The battery does not have to charged while it is on the camera. Also, you can charge the Canon original batteries with the charger that is provided in this kit.
582119
NO. The battery can remain in the camera at all times. (Cord #1)AC plug to adapter with USB... then (cord #2) USB to mini USB on camera. If you just plug the USB into a PC (cord #2), the battery will charge. I recommend charging with the AC unit initially.
875755
Does anyone know if you can re-charge the battery through the USB port while it is still in the camera or only with the charger?
1809590
Yes. It comes with a rechargeable battery and an external charger. You must remove the battery to charge it. I prefer this arrangement because you can buy an extra battery and charge it while still using your camera.
280403
You charge the battery while it is still in the camera. You will have to buy a separate wall charger if you want to charge the battery without it being in the camera.
29873
The camera comes with a small charger with a male plug on the back that folds flat against the back of the charger when not used but you have to remove the battery. If you take a lot of pictures , I mean like 135 or more, I would get a spare battery. Great camera, I was going to spend a lot more but I'm glad I didn't.
742179
That is the only way to charge the battery. They supply a USB with a special end for their camera AND a USB wall plug.
2147141
The camera comes with one Li ion rechargeable proprietary battery. Customers have complained about poor battery life so a spare is probably a good idea (there are third party vendors). There is no external battery charger. It must be recharged in the camera via a USB cable charger supplied with the camera.
341132
No, the camera is plugged into a usb cable and outlet adapter (or computer). It is a fairly quick charge time. My wife was concerned about not having replaceable batteries; we bought the camera because we've started to travel more and were worried that the batteries would be low when we went to use the camera. So far it hasn't been a problem. I have not checked into a spare battery and charger.
1195266
Yep. Just pull the plastic tab to activate the battery in the remote. USB or the charger will supply camera power (and also charge batt in camera if attached). Note, usb will not charge the battery.
1964501
Yes you can, however I have been having trouble with these batteries not being identified by my camera. Not sure why, they charge fine and camera starts but then says is not recognized do you want to continue? Right now not pleased with them. This just started occurring after about a month of having them.
961594
You need to connect charger directly to the camera. The battery, when fully charged, will last for a while.
1146483
Not sure if one is available but the camera came with a charger that plugs directly into the camera. Battery lasts an extremely long time so have not found it a problem not to have a spare battery.
232542
No, the camera has a rechargeable battery. That is the only thing you can use for it.
425861
You can recharge the battery at any time. It doesn't have to completely run out. I do it when i expect to take pictures for a while.
182350
Any usb port (computer, audio, car, etc. providing 5 volts cc) on where you can plug the camera charging cord should work. Remember that the battery can be charged only installed in the camera. For long events I recomend to carry a charged spare battery. Hope this will help.