New d40, help please!!!!!!!!!!!

[liamgdr]

Ive just got my new d40 but the manuals were japanese, so small question, how long do i need to charge the battery for on the first time. Thanks.

 

[zeroeseight]

Try the manual at Nikon:

http://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/nikoneurope_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?p_sid=Bo8cjVOi&p_prods=19%2C382&p_pv=2.382&p_cats=650&p_cv=1.650

I shouldn't think it takes more than a couple of hours to fully charge. The charger stops blinking when the battery is recharged.

 

[cowasaki]

If you ring Nikon they will send you a new english manual for £5 including postage and packing !!

 

[Ian T]

If you can't work out how to use the charger without the instructions, how the hell are you going to manage with something as complex as a DSLR?

 

[Moos3h]

You should be fine to charge until the charger reads charged. Many of the companies claiming that Li-Ion batteries need a 16hr charge the first time, haven't updated their documentation since NiMH batteries were around.

Cheers,
James

 

[Mart61]

If you can't work out how to use the charger without the instructions, how the hell are you going to manage with something as complex as a DSLR?

Now that's what I like - a little constructive comment.

 

[RobertP]

If you can't work out how to use the charger without the instructions, how the hell are you going to manage with something as complex as a DSLR?

As Moosh says it was not uncommon for equipment to have special instructions for the first charge. With Li-ion batteries you don't have to worry about anything more than the charge indicator.

Please do not make comments which are ill considered and personally insulting.

 

[rikki1q]

As said above the orange light will blink when the battery is charging and the orange light will stay on when its done the battery only fits in the charger one way so dont worry about getting it wrong

Rik

 

[dore187]

why are people being so unhelpfull?
he didt say he couldnt or didnt know how to charge it
he said how long for?
i thought this forum was for helping people?
i think its a valid question
the 1st charge should be till its full and then some
id go overnight personally
cheers

 

[liamgdr]

Thanks evreyone for the advice the battery seems to be fine now, and ian t, i said how long does it need charging for not i cant use the charger :razz: , thanks, Liam.

 

[Mart61]

Glad you're up and running. Have fun!