Mobile phone charging. 4

[mike555]

How long would new mobile phone bateries be on charging for the first time?

 

[IRstuff]

Generally, they're packaged with a full charge, so it shouldn't be more than a few hours to get sufficient charge to get going.

TTFN

 

[rv7]

Last time I bought a new phone (Samsung M100) the shopkeeper told me to keep it for 8hrs on charging before using it the first time.

Dont know the reason though.

 

[IRstuff]

Probably because most people are impatient to use their new phones, don't give it a decent charge, then complain about lousy batteries.

TTFN

 

[tsection]

This dependes on the type of battery. Li-Ion or Nicle Metel Hydrate, Some have a retentive type memory and prefure to be fully run down then full charged up, However some cct's wont allow this to happen as the system (Phone ) will switch its self off before the battery is run down.(to protect against messy shut downs)

cann't every seem to remember wish one are with though.

 

[zeitghost]

I just charge it until it says "Chargin Complete".

I have noticed that it gets a better charge if it's brought up the "Low Battery" icon before connecting the charger.

Think I've got NiMH batteries in mine.

rgds
Zeit.