Recharging NiMH Batteries

NiMH batteries can be recharged in the camera when the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter or HP Photosmart M-series dock. NiMH batteries can also be recharged with the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger. For information about these optional accessories, see Appendix B, Purchasing Camera Accessories, starting on page155.

When the HP AC power adapter is used to charge the batteries and the camera is off, the Power light on the back of the camera will blink during charging. When the dock is used, the dock light will blink. When the quick recharger is used, the light on the quick recharger will be red to indicate charging.

The following table shows the average time it takes to recharge NiMH batteries that have been fully discharged, depending on where the batteries are being charged. The table also notes the signal you will see when the batteries have been recharged.

Where batteries

Average

Signal when charging has

are charged

charge time

completed

In camera with

12 to15

HP AC power

hours

adapter

 

connected

 

If the camera is off, the power light on the camera stops blinking and turns off. If the camera is on with the Image Display on, the icon appears.

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