Is there any reason I can't keep the external battery fully charged all the time in an outlet? This way it would always be at 100% in case of an emerg
817716
I wouldn't. I heard something about battery life shortened if you don't let it go down and sometimes avoid bringing it back to 100 percent.
114918
I have tried it both ways, but it always seemed that when I left it unplugged and needed it, there was no power. Now I leave it plugged in all the time. However, probably like other devices of this nature, it might be a good idea to let it run out occasionally and recharge.
2268847
yes, I noticed mine does the same... when I first purchased this batt. for a while it would charge up to 100%, now it only goes to 95%. I charge with ac wall plug to camcorder and it shows now only 399min. When before it would be over 400min. There is no big deal with this cause I still have plenty of batt. power & have 2 extra 2hr. batt. for backup.
215429
I mostly use mine for long trips overseas, not every day or kept in the car, so I had't really thought about. Just checked mine in the drawer where I left it fully charged when I got back from a trip in mid-July. It's still fully charged! Guess a pretty long time then! Hope that helps!
87038
I've owned mine for almost a month and use it every week. I always leave 1 of my 2 batteries in the charger between uses so that I always have a fully charged battery. The instruction manual says that's fine and so far, I have not seen any issues with doing so.
343636
Had that happen once. Of course, always Make sure the negative end of the battery is inserted into the spring. Never try to charge it throughout the night. It messes up both charger and battery. It burns the cells of the battery if kept long in there fully charged. The charger you have takes a while to charge. It is low voltage so not that much juice is delivering into your battery. This is a very good battery I used it for my vaper "ecig" and can last for a few days without charge. Hope this helps.
1115383
I found that to be normal though I have no background in electronics I did not have a problem because it does everything that was claimed. Another thing is that if it is close to discharge the solar voltaics will not charge it to 100%. It is best to charge it up if you are away from electricity with solar before you get to a total discharge....
1612776
No...the external battery can not be charged as it is charging. I have tested this as well several times as I thought you would be able to.
771943
Best to turn it off then charge it....don't let battery drain totally. I often use it plugged in when it's fully charged.
1756713
You cannot overcharge the battery so don't worry about it. Also no harm done if you undercharge. I have had mine for years, and to be honest do not charge it regularly, and have not had any problems. These are really just guidelines.
184140
Must be defective in some way. I would send it back. I haven't had any problems charging mine. It charges fully and I am able to use it without it being plugged in for at least a few hours.
949081
Yeah man I noticed that too but not consistently. So sometimes it was like 95%. I just checked it and now it is at 99%. I don't know but I suspect a software feedback problem where it "thinks" it is isn't charged. I just can't imagine that many people have batteries that physically "refuse" to be charged to 100 percent, that'd just be too weird. Still, I love this machine. Did you have any other problems? So far mine has worked like a dream.
1828314
You must use good batteries. I've been using Energizer. Also, it may not give you a fuller battery if the batteries are not new, but you should be able to use your device while it's plugged into the backup.
197488
what type of connection are you using to charge the device? Some wall outlet-USB converters have an issue with that so that would be my first course of action. Ill search for the digital copy of an instruction book if I can find one I'll respond with it. Also try leaving it for a full 8 hours chargin after draining it all the way if you want to make absolutely sure it fully charges. Thats with ALL batteries that do recharging. frequently drainging fully then recharging fully is the best way to ensure longevitty
1254707
I have typically charged my battery outside of the camera. It comes with a charger as well. I have also forgotten to unplug the camera after transferring pictures and found the batter to be fully charged while connected. I believe it works both ways.
1838496
I Don't know. Mine fully charges fine. Could be a bad charger or battery. Contact the seller.
1030144
I refresh at every charge. All it does is drain the battery all the way before it charges. And that is the best way to make batteries last. But there's nothing wrong with just charging up if you need them quickly