Velocity Reviews - Charging Fuji FInepix F610 without Cradle?

weft2 wrote:
>
> Hi, I recently bought this older Fuji F610 camera used and it came
> with a charging dock, but without the 5v adapter to use the dock. I
> did buy a np-40 thin lithium battery and a cheap little AC wall
> charger that just plugs right into the wall with no cord that will
> charge the battery- But I was wondering if I did find a generic 5V (+
> polarity) adapter that fit, could it be plugged directly into the
> camera's ac outlet or even the dock's ac outlet (if the male end of
> the adapter cord fits) to charge the unit?
>
> Or, would it be that if you can plug./fit the new adapter's 5v plug
> into the camera directly, would that only power the camera for use
> tethered to the cord, or would it in fact charge the battery within-
> or should you not even place the battery within the camera if you
> connect it to the ac adapter, ie, would it damage the battery?
>
> If I can find a generic 5v adapter whose cord fits the female ports (+
> polarity on the dock's port) on the camera and/or the dock, would it
> make any difference plugging the adapter into the dock or directly
> into the camera?
>
> I'm nervous about damaging the camera either way, but am curious about
> the options. I can still go back to taking the battery out of the
> camera and charging it with the little wall charger if there's no
> other option for this older camera. And finding the original adapter
> for the cradle is impossible. The cradle was made in Japan, as was the
> camera, and there are no such parts for it on the internet.
>
> Thanks for any advice

I found the "owner's manual" ["FinePixF610.pdf" (5052KB)] to the Fuji
"FinePix F610" digicam, here:

[PDF] FinePix F610 Manual
<http://downloads.fotosource.com/public/camera_manuals/Fuji/DigitalCameras/FinePixF610.pdf>

Relevant excerpts:

Page 13 -

"1

CHARGING THE BATTERY
DC IN 5V
(power input) socket

2

Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the AC power adapter
connector into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera and then plug the
adapter itself into the main power outlet.

The self-timer lamp lights (blue) and battery charging begins. When
charging is completed, the self-timer lamp switches off.

· Full recharging times for completely depleted battery
(At an ambient temperature of +21°C to +25°C/+69.8°F to +77°F)
NP-40: Approx. 2 hours

! Charging times increase at low temperatures.
! If the self-timer lamp blinks during charging, a charging error
has occurred and the battery cannot be charged. If this occurs,
see P.98.
! Switching the camera on during charging interrupts the charging.
! You can charge the battery more quickly by using the BC-65
Battery Charger (sold separately) (.P.92).

Using the AC Power Adapter
Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing
power at inconvenient times, such as when you
are downloading photographed images to your
computer. Using the AC power adapter also
allows you to take pictures and playback
images without worrying about depleting the
battery.

· Compatible AC power adapters
AC-5VW/AC-5VH/AC-5VS/AC-5VHS

! Use only the FUJIFILM products listed on the left.
! See P.94 for notes on using the AC power adapter.
! Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when
the camera is switched off.
Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter
while the camera is switched on temporarily interrupts
the power supply to the camera, so that images or
movies being shot at the time are not recorded. Failing
to switch the camera off first can also result in damage
to the xD-Picture Card or malfunctions during PC
connection.
! The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the
country of use."

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Page 92 -

"Accessories Guide"

<edited>

"· Battery Charger BC-65
Quickly charges the rechargeable battery. The BC-65 reduces
charging time to approximately 90 minutes (for the NP-40). The
Battery adapter should be used when the NP-40 is being charged.
The battery adaptor is supplied with the BC-65.

· Rechargeable Battery NP-40
A Lithium-ion slimline rechargeable battery.
To charge the battery using the Battery Charger BC-65, the battery
adapter supplied with the battery charger is required.

· AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS
Use the AC-5VH/AC-5VHS when you want to take pictures or playback
images for long periods or when the FinePix F610 is connected to
a personal computer.
* The shape of the AC power adapter, the plug and socket outlet
depend on the country."

<edited>

"Notes on the Power Supply"

<edited>

"Charging the Battery
· You can charge the battery using the camera and the AC
power adapter (supplied).
· The NP-40 can be charged at ambient temperatures
between 0°C and +40°C (+32°F and +104°F). At an
ambient temperature of +23°C (+73°F), it takes
approximately 2 hours to charge a fully depleted
NP-40 battery.
· You should charge the NP-40 at an ambient temperature
between +10°C and +35°C (+50°F and +95°F). If you
charge the NP-40 at a temperature outside this range,
charging takes longer because the performance of the
NP-40 is impaired.
· You cannot charge the NP-40 at temperatures of 0°C
(+32°F) or below.

· You can also use the optional Battery Charger BC-65 to
charge the NP-40. When charging, use the NP-40 battery
adapter supplied with the BC-65 (Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for details).
· The NP-40 can be charged using the BC-65 Battery
Charger at ambient temperatures between 0°C to +40°C
(+32°F to +104°F). At an ambient temperature of +23°C
(+73°F), it takes approximately 90 minutes to charge a
fully depleted NP-40 battery.
· You should charge the NP-40 at an ambient temperature
between +10°C to +35°C (+50°F to +95°F). If you charge
the NP-40 at a temperature outside this range, charging
takes longer because the performance of the NP-40 is
impaired.
· The NP-40 does not need to be fully discharged or
exhausted flat before being charged.
· The NP-40 may feel warm after it has been charged or
immediately after being used. This is perfectly normal.
· Do not recharge a fully charged NP-40.
Battery Life
At normal temperatures, the NP-40 can be used at least
300 times.
If the time for which the NP-40 provides power shortens
markedly, this indicates that the NP-40 has reached the
end of its effective life and should be replaced."

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Page 95 -

"Notes on the Power Supply'

<edited>

"AC Power Adapter"

"Use only the AC-5VW AC Power Adapter with your
FinePix F610 Digital Camera. The use of other AC power
adapters may result in damage to your camera.
· The AC Power Adapter is only intended for indoor use.
· Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input
terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera.
· Turn off the power switch of the FUJIFILM Digital camera
before disconnecting the connection cord from the FUJIFILM
Digital camera’s DC input terminal. To disconnect, take
hold of the plug and pull it out (do not disconnect it by
pulling on the cord).
· Do not use the AC power adapter with any device except
the specified device.
· During use, the AC power adapter will become hot to
touch, but this is normal.
· Do not disassemble the AC power adapter. Doing so
could be dangerous.
· Do not use the AC power adapter in a place with high
temperature and high humidity.
· Do not drop or subject the AC power adapter to strong
shocks.
· The AC power adapter may emit a humming noise, but
this is normal.
· If used near a radio, the AC power adapter may cause
static, so play the radio in a distant place.
. Very occasionally, DC output will be prevented by the
operation of the internal protection circuit. In this
event, unplug the AC-5VW AC power adapter from the power
socket for a few moments and then plug it in again. This
will restore DC output.

Specifications (AC-5VW)
Power Supply AC 100V to 240V,50/60Hz

Rated Input Capacity 13W(U.S.A.and Canada)
0.08A to 0.2A(other countries)

Rated Output DC 5.0V 1.5A
Temperature During Use 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)
Storage Temperature –10°C to +70°C
(+14°F to +158°F)
Dimensions (MAX.) 40 mm × 21 mm × 79 mm
(1.6 in. × 0.8 in. × 3.1 in.)
(W × H × D)
Mass (Weight) Approx. 110 g (3.9 oz.)
(excluding power cable)
* These specifications are subject to change without notice."

Good luck and happy hunting!

--
Cordially,
John Turco <jtur@concentric.net>

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