How to install battery for Nikon S3100? I've seen comments that it won't charge, and there's a certain way the battery is to be installed. What is it?
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I didn't care for this charger. The battery didn't sit snug and wouldn't charge. I even tried using a rubber band to hold the battery in the charger and it didn't work. I actually tossed this one and I bought the Nikon MH-66 MH66 charger instead and love it. The battery "plugs in" to the charger. It charges quickly too.
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I got this battery charger kit for my Nikon S6500 and it does charge. I don't no why it will not charge on Nikon S3100? I also have to move my EN-EL19 battery around for the right position for it charge!
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With this kit there isnt anyway possible to charge the battery because the contacts dont line up in the charger. Big waste of money and time with this charger kit. Dont even bother with this one.
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I have a Nikon 5100. The replacement battery fits perfectly and although I haven't timed it the charge seems the same as the original. Note: Leaving the camera docked to your computer (image transfers), for some reason, uses a lot of battery charge. I now transfer the images and then immediately disconnect the camera.
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Hi, You charge it the same way as the stock battery. Install the battery in the camera and plug in the charge cord to a wall outlet. Hope that helps,J
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I think an "oblique" answer might do you the most good. The battery, an EL 12, can be bought at stores like Best Buy or online through Amazon. I have a number of Nikons and fortunately most use the EL 12. Once you say that, then you keep THEM (not IT) charged with a wall charger, so the camera is always ready and not tethered. Your camera is superb. It hopefully gets a lot of use. Two (or more) batteries and a wall charger keep you up and running fulltime.
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Sorry Charles, I think the firm ware version is part of the setup screen. What I do know is that I have a D3100 & a D3200 the Wasabi batteries work great in both cameras.I purchased a dual battery assy for my D3200 and I usually have a Nikon battery and a Wasabi battery in together and they work great. I have tried removing the Nikon and the Wasabi still functions.Hope this helps.
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No i have been having problems with my battery also. In the manual it says that there is a small light that lights up when it is charging..i plugged it in accoarding to what the manual says and the light has never turned on. I charged the camera over night and it will only turn on it it is plugged into the charger....anyone have any advice on this?
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Yes, Nikon replacement battery...have never had a problem with mine in the 1.5+ years I have had it. Works like the one that came with the camera.
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You need to call the manufacturer. From what I can remember, the proper manufacturer makes the batteries for Nikon with the Nikon chip. They then make their own battery and charger also with this chip. I'm 66 and this is my daughter's camera, so to the best I can remember this looks like the proper set up. I also remember the battery held a longer charge, and when I did get the right one my daughter said it worked great. I've always loved photography, and that is a great camera. Mike
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It came with a Nikon battery, and an aftermarket battery. Both work just fine. These are questions you should be submitting to the seller, not the buyers. The buyers dont put stuff in the bundle. Always best to go to the source.
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I have a Nikon EN-EL10 battery but it won't take a charge and I ordered it in error. I don't know what kind of battery your camera would take.
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Thanks Brianlatz! I swear I couldn't figure out how to put the battery in so I finally just decided to shove it in. But then the little ring wouldn't fit. Now I can't take it out. I thought there must have been an easier way. Thank god for google which led me here. lol. Geez. How the hell am I going to take the battery out now???
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i have coolpix S60 and battery fit fine in my camera. According to nikon site, your camera should support this battery.
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http://www.nikonusa.com/en/About-Nikon/Search.page Try this link to download the manual. Disconnect the cable from the camera and computer. Try turning on and off again. Make sure you see a full charge on the battery icon display screen. If battery is not holding a charge, then you may have to purchase a new one.
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I've never done it that way. I have a couple of chargers and I always remove the battery, charge it, and put it back into the camera. I have several batteries and a couple different Lumix bodies. I don't even know how to charge the battery inside the camera!
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I charged it up just fine. It is a lighter weight than the Nikon battery. I have not used it long enough to see how long a charge lasts versus the Nikon battery. Hope this helps.
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Yep. Been using mine for quite a while, fits/works just fine with Nikon OEM batteries, I have not tried it with non-Nikon batteries.
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I had a similar problem (battery wouldn't hold a charge). I purchased another replacement from Amazon and still the same problem. I sent the camera to the Nikon repair facility in Long Island NY and they sent it back in the same condition with the note that I used a non-Nikon battery. I played that game and ordered a Nikon battery, charged it up and, you guessed it, same problem. Sent it back to Nikon with the Nikon battery and got it back with the same condition. My assessment? That repair facility is staffed by idiots who are unsupervised and I purchased a Sony camera to replace the Nikon. End of story. I had a similar problem (battery wouldn't hold a charge). I purchased another replacement from Amazon and still the same problem. I sent the camera to the Nikon repair facility in Long Island NY and they sent it back in the same condition with the note that I used a non-Nikon battery. I played that game and ordered a Nikon battery, charged it up and, you guessed it, same problem. Sent it back to Nikon with the Nikon battery and got it back with the same condition. My assessment? That repair facility is staffed by idiots who are unsupervised and I purchased a Sony camera to replace the... » Read More I had a similar problem (battery wouldn't hold a charge). I purchased another replacement from Amazon and still the same problem. I sent the camera to the Nikon repair facility in Long Island NY and they sent it back in the same condition with the note that I used a non-Nikon battery. I played that game and ordered a Nikon battery, charged it up and, you guessed it, same problem. Sent it back to Nikon with the Nikon battery and got it back with the same condition. My assessment? That repair facility is staffed by idiots who are unsupervised and I purchased a Sony camera to replace the Nikon. End of story. « Show Less