This is a follow-up post to the one I made yesterday – this time I am providing some information directly related to the Casio Exilim Lithium Ion Battery NP 20 as well as other types of battery.

Battery Packs Explained

In the simplest terms, a rechargeable battery pack is a collection of one or more rechargeable cells, assembled together to provide power, measured in watts per hour, to a portable electronic device such as a digital camera or laptop computer.
The most common forms of rechargeable cells are the Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH ) and Lithium-ion (Li-ion).

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) is the newest of the rechargeable chemistries and is used by the Casio NP 20.
Li-ion has been in mass production since 1995. they have three times the voltage per cell as Nickel-based chemistries (3.6 V vs. 1.2 V), Li-ion has a higher energy density and is therefore ideal for lightweight applications. It is currently the first choice for laptops, notebooks, camcorders, digitial cameras and
mobile phones.

Top CASIO NP-20 digital camera battery tips

How NOT to treat your Casio Exilim Lithium Ion Battery NP 20

1. DO NOT leave on charge for extended periods.
2. DO NOT short circuit terminals.
3. DO NOT drop or mutilate.
4. DO NOT disassemble.
5. DO NOT place in fire or near sources of extreme heat.
6. DO NOT expose to moisture or rain.

How To Extend Your Battery’s Charge:

If your camera has an optical viewfinder, switch off your LCD and use that instead. But do note that some of them may not be parallax-error corrected, so the sides of the image may get cropped off.

In colder countries, keep your camera warm by hiding it underneath the jacket you’re wearing. Low temperatures can cause batteries to drain faster, so warming them with your body heat keeps the batteries in optimal condition for more shots.

Do not review your pictures too much or to record long video clips when the battery is running low. These two functions are among the most draining on the battery, so minimise these activities if you intend to take more photos.

TOP TIP:
Carry a spare fully charged Casio Exilim Lithium Ion Battery NP 20 – these days they are not very expensive.

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