do batteries arrive charged or do you have to charge them first to get use?
1372885
They arrive with instructions to charge them overnight without turning your computer on, then use until the battery had drained. I followed the directions implicitly. In the beginning it appeared to have worked. But each time it seemed to charge less and less until it finally didn't take a charge at all. The seller was willing to refund my money if I paid to mail it back. I suggest you buy a Dell battery rather than buying an unreliable wannabe.
1372886
The instructions that come with it say to charge it first. I'm sure it may have some charge when it arrives, but probably not full.
122887
There may be a small charge when delivered, even if not though, most batteries will operate with a few minutes of charging.
1776440
It is not necessary to charge the battery the first time you use the system. With one day sunshine it works perfectly. My suggestion is to check the connections and each steps to start as indicated in owner manual; if not, go to the dealer to change it. It is a good lamp that works very wellRegards.Fdo.
406159
My battery had a minimal charge when I RECEIVED it.I believe we are expected to fully charge it before using.
1957357
The batteries were charged when I received them. I've been using 8 of the batteries since reception and they work very good. I recommend them toanyone. Good product.
1565282
By pressing that red button, you can completely discharge the batteries before charging them. If you don't press the button it will the charge batteries from whatever percentage of charge they have to full charge!
2080403
When I received mine, it was charged. It usually takes a couple of hours to charge it up.
504258
Both of my batteries arrived about 50% charged. Each took about 4-5 hours to fully charge (red LED goes off and blue is lit). It's just a very low power charger. A slow charge is supposed to be good for the batteries, but it's not good for me when I'm in a hurry. When traveling I'll charge them in the phone with a 2 amp charger.
807978
A good question; however there is no definitive answer since there are so many variables. Myself, I always put a new battery on trickle charge before installing it. I use this particular battery for my security gate. They both showed acceptable levels when they arrived; however once under a load it becomes a different matter; thus the trickle charge fully charge them. Just my way to make sure the battery is fully charged before I install them.
2165199
It would be best to. I have always liked to fully charge my batteries before I use them for the first time.
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
876453
They are charged some, but no batteries stay in there charged state indefinitely. There is always some discharge, so you will be well advised to charge then upon receipt of them.
2080089
Before the first use it needs to charge for approximately 48 hours to prime the battery for future use. After the initial charge plug it in over night and it is ready in the morning; usually 6 to 8 hours. It has indicator lights that will let you know when it is fully charged. When all three lights are illuminated it has a complete charge.
818975
It comes charged, but you need to follow the instructions that come with it to "prepare" your battery, which involves charging and then completely discharging at least threee times to give the battery it's longest charge life. The instructions on this are included.
1292632
You have to charge the battery first before you can use it. I believe that:The green LED should turn ON when you charge the battery and turn OFF when the battery is full.
2134902
That scenario had never happened to me. Usually takes a couple of hours to charge batteries. If the batteries are not fully charged, try discharging and after that the charge will automatically start.
636242
Yes, the battery needs to be charged before use. Select a charger that is rated to work with NiMh batteries and follow the manufacturer instructions.