how long to charge when new and how long does battery last?
798462
Perhaps an hour when I got it to charge it to a full charge and the battery last about 6 hours until next charge.
798463
It depends how your laptop is set up and what apps are running. It''s about 55 minutes max doing text editing and web browsing under Linux. If you're running Windows, it would be a lot shorter time ~40 mins.
798464
Unfortunately this item didn't last long, I had a low battery light about a week after I put it in. I'm really not sure if the product was bad or my laptop is bad. I charged it for more than 24 he's before I used it. Not much info but I hope it helps.
798465
It took a few hours but the charge does not last very long ng anymore. Disappointed
1415940
Let it charge for 8 to 12 hours. It charges slowat first this helps the battery live longer. you want long term battery health let it charge 100 percent. Then it should be good. I love mine!
2240070
You should be fine after 3 hours. It comes with battery life. Or if you are worried charge it overnight.
692904
I got mine new so I have the charger and manual, but the battery doesn't last long. I always take the charger with me when I travel so that I know I'll have a good charge. You can film while it's charging so that helps sometimes too if you are able to plug it in.
2007204
I believe, I charged this new battery for approximately 8 hours before the first use. Now, it takes, perhaps 1-3 hours to fully charge. It's been a good battery...much better than the OEM.
853574
Only have it in there when it needs it. Try to get the battery level as low as you can. It shouldn't take more than a 4 hours to charge. Mine usually takes 2-3 hours.
136983
I havent needed to purchase a new battery- it lasts longer then 40 minutes. We have only had to charge the battery once since buying it. We have taken my daughter to the park lots and for at least an hour at a time.
910009
Really I don't know. I usually charge it around 8 hours and after that, I use it. But I don't like at all.
1921903
I charged it for 24 hours the first time. After that I just let it charge over night. You'll be amazed how long it lasts between charges. Hope this helps.
1972296
You can charge it in about 2 or 3 hours. I found a trick that if you make sure it stays cool, it will charge quicker and discharge slower. Not a bad battery.
486715
There are only two indicators to the battery life, "charging" signaled by a solid red light, and "Charged" when the red light turns off. The time it takes to fully charge is roughly 2 hours. But with a continuous working time of 8-10 hours you shouldn't have much to worry about as far as battery life.
811333
No, and the one I got wasn't brand new. It may have never been used before but it definitely spent a few years on the shelf before I got it. It would only last 5-10 minutes per charge and I returned it. I now use a car battery, there's videos out there to show you how to convert it.
2003197
I charged it for 12 hrs and it was fully charged. after that initial charge it depends on how long I use it. I do not charge it after every use because I have always read that is not good for rechargeables. and I do not leave it plugged in either.
1333418
I usually plug it in overnight. I think it takes a few hours to charge. It depends on how low the battery is when you charge it.
1199463
It can take between one and a half to two hours to charge the battery if charged when about 15% of the charge remains. I usually do not let mine completely run out but based on the time it takes for 85% of the battery to charge, I would estimate two hours and twenty minutes to two and a half hours for a full charge.
703473
You are only suppose to recharge the battery no longer than 6hrs; however, I can charge it 6hrs and when I go to use it - one charge will last about 30-45mins....
1214325
None of these answers look right to me.. From the manual: "It takes at least 24 hours to fully charge the battery". From the quick start guide: "Before you start, charge for 2 hours minimum". Basically: 24 hours for a full charge. If you can't wait to use it, make sure you charge for 2 hours before using it the first time.