Recharging NiMH Batteries
NiMH batteries can be recharged with the optional HP Photosmart battery quick recharger. For information about this optional accessory, see Appendix B, Purchasing Camera Accessories, starting on page121.
The following table shows the average time it takes to recharge NiMH batteries that have been fully discharged when the batteries are being charged in the HP quick recharger. The table also notes the signal you will see when the batteries have been recharged.
Average charge time | Signal when charging has |
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1 hour for 2 batteries. | Light on quick recharger turns on |
About 2 hours for 4 batteries | solid green. |
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Some things to keep in mind when using NiMH batteries are as follows:
•The first time that you use a set of NiMH batteries, be sure that you fully charge them before using them in the camera.
•You may notice that the first several times you use NiMH batteries, the battery life seems shorter than what you expect. Performance will improve and become optimal after the batteries have been charged and then discharged (used) completely four or five times. You can use the camera normally to discharge the batteries during this conditioning period.
•Always recharge both NiMH batteries at the same time. One