I am interested in getting an HP 8881 camera dock. It is supposed to charge the camera's rechargeable batteries if you put it in the dock. Sounds great! But what happens if by mistake you have non-rechargeable batteries in the camera? Will you damage the camera? Does anyone know if this HP model has some sort of 'safety' on it if the camera doesn't have the right batteries in it?
2006-10-04 13:13:24 · 8 answers · asked by TikiG 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Edited to add: I looked on HP's website and there are NO warnings about putting non-rechargeable batteries in a camera and then putting it on the port. This makes me believe that it wouldn't damage the camera. The camera also shows a message: 'The batteries are non-rechargeable'. Question answered by a little research. Thanks all!
2006-10-04 13:59:02 · update #1
If you put the wrong batteries (non-rechargable batteries) into the camera, all that will happen is that the batteries will run down as you use the camera. When you put them in the dock, nothing will happen. There is no 'safety' on this, the camera will simply draw what energy is available and when that's exhausted, will shut down.
2006-10-04 13:24:09 · answer #1 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure what that particular charger will do but as a general principle do not recharge batteries that are not rechargeable. Specially when they are in the camera, you could damage the camera. Take simple leakage of the battery. It could corrode the electrical points and for the stupidest of reasons you will have a non-functioning camera.
Batteries are known to explode, leak or nothing happens. Dont risk it. Use the right batteries.
2006-10-05 05:31:47 · answer #2 · answered by Rustom T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds a bit scary to me
but why would you put non-rechargeable batteries in the camera, if it is supplied with rechargeable batteries, and there is a docking station so you don't take them out? I mean, there is no way that you can, by mistake, put non-rechargeable batteries in.
The only scenario I can imagine is that you are on the field, you run out of battery power, you decide to use non-rechargeable batteries, then you come home, you forget, and you put the camera on the docking station. In which case it could mean trouble.
2006-10-05 02:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by AntoineBachmann 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can "re-juvenate" carbon/zinc cells in a charger unit which is separate from your camera. It requires close control over current flow, and it will extend the life of a battery by only about 1/2. During the years 1942-1944 we had no other choice. I worked for the U.S. Army Signal Corps at Tinker Field, Okla. My department had 125 technicians who used 2-cell flashlights daily. The Tool Crib stocked over 200 flashlights and 1,000 batteries. Selected people were trained to use the chargers. Many consumer-type chargers are available for about $15. now, but they tend to overheat the batteries. I have seen several batteries explode.
2006-10-04 14:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by Scoop81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a word
BOOM!!!!!
my friend get the correct rechargeable batteries for the equipment. i don't know you but even if you are rolling money a wish person always exercises due diligence and Prudence with their possessions
the HP 8881 camera dock cost us$63 (amazon.com). it is a very good dock. please don't waste it my friend.
2006-10-04 13:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by BIG MIKE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not risk it. You will die because the black void of doom will kill you. Or you might just spring a leak of battery acid, which will not ruin the camera if immediate cleanup happens, but I was serious when I said not to risk it.
2006-10-04 13:19:43 · answer #6 · answered by Redwulf 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've been told they can explode... so i am thinking... too risky to try...
2006-10-04 13:21:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will leak and corrode
2006-10-04 13:14:40 · answer #8 · answered by ☺Everybody still loves Chris!♥▼© 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋