Reviving Your Kodak Z185: Refreshing The Battery Life

If your Kodak Z185 camera's battery is not lasting as long as it used to, you can try refreshing it. The refresh cycle completely discharges the battery and then fully recharges it. This process can take up to 8 hours, so it is recommended to refresh the battery pack overnight without interrupting the discharge/recharge cycle.

Kodak EasyShare printer dock

The Kodak EasyShare printer dock is compatible with Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/7000 series and LS600/700 series digital cameras. It allows you to make prints directly from the camera, transfer pictures from the camera to the computer, and charge the camera battery.

To dock and charge your camera, follow these steps:

• Install a dock insert on the printer dock and a dock-rechargeable battery in the camera.
• Find the dock connector and locator hole on the bottom of the camera.
• Place the camera in the printer dock, aligning the dock connector and locator hole with the camera connector and locator pin. Push down to secure the connection. The camera will now be powered by the printer dock.

The Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack and the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery charge up to 3 hours. The battery charging lights will turn on as charging progresses, and all three lights will be lit when charging is complete. You can leave the camera in the printer dock to maintain the charge.

If you are experiencing decreased performance with your Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (less than 20 pictures per charge), you may need to refresh the battery. The refresh cycle completely discharges the battery and then fully recharges it. This process can take up to 8 hours, so it is recommended to perform it overnight without interruption.

To refresh your Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack:

• Ensure the battery pack is in the camera.
• Place the camera on the printer dock.
• Press and hold the Battery charging lights/Refresh button until the lights begin flashing green (approximately 5 seconds).

During the refresh process, the charging lights will indicate the status: descending blinking green lights indicate the battery is discharging, while ascending steady green lights indicate the battery is charging. All three lights will be lit when charging is complete. Please note that refreshing is only compatible with the Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack and not Li-Ion batteries.

Extending battery life

If you are getting fewer than 20 pictures per charge with your Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack, try the following tips to extend the battery life. If these tips do not help, the battery pack will need to be refreshed.

• Ensure that a dock-rechargeable battery is installed in the camera.
• When not in use, place the camera on the Kodak EasyShare printer dock to maintain the charge.
• Keep the camera wrist or neck strap clear of the paper path to the front and rear of the printer dock.
• The Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack and the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery charge up to 3 hours. Do not interrupt the charging cycle.

Charging lights

The Kodak EasyShare printer dock is compatible with the Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/7000 series and LS600/700 series digital cameras. The dock allows you to make prints directly from the camera, transfer pictures from the camera to the computer, and charge the camera battery.

The Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack and the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery take up to 3 hours to charge. The battery charging lights will turn on as charging progresses.

The refresh cycle is intended to completely discharge the battery pack and then fully recharge it. This process can take up to 8 hours, depending on how much charge is left in the battery pack. It is recommended to refresh the battery pack overnight without interrupting the discharge/recharge cycle.

To begin the refresh cycle, first make sure the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is in the camera. Then, place the camera in the printer dock. Finally, press and hold the Battery charging lights/Refresh button until the Battery charging lights begin flashing green (this should take approximately 5 seconds).

The charging lights will monitor the refresh status:

• Descending blinking green lights indicate a discharging battery pack (lights turn off as discharging progresses).
• Ascending steady green lights indicate a charging battery pack (lights turn on as charging progresses).

Charging is complete when all three lights are lit.

Charging cycle

The term "charge cycle" refers to the process of charging a rechargeable battery and discharging it as needed. The number of charge cycles a battery can go through is indicative of its expected life—in other words, the number of cycles a rechargeable battery can undergo before it starts to lose capacity or fail. Each battery is affected differently by charge cycles; the length of time spent charging or discharging does not affect the number of charge cycles.

The refresh cycle for the Kodak EasyShare camera's Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack involves completely discharging the battery pack and then fully recharging it. This process can take up to 8 hours, depending on how much charge is left in the battery. It is recommended to refresh the battery pack overnight without interrupting the discharge/recharge cycle.

To begin the refresh cycle, ensure that the Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack is inserted into the camera. Place the camera on the printer dock, aligning the dock connector and locator hole with the camera connector and locator pin. Push down to secure the connection. The camera will now be powered by the printer dock instead of its battery.

Once the camera is docked, press and hold the Battery charging lights/Refresh button until the Battery charging lights start flashing green, which should take approximately 5 seconds. The descending blinking green lights indicate that the battery pack is discharging, while the ascending steady green lights show that it is charging. The refresh cycle is complete when all three lights are lit.

Charging dock

The Kodak EasyShare printer dock is a charging dock that is compatible with the Kodak EasyShare CX/DX6000/7000 series and LS600/700 series digital cameras. It is also compatible with PCs running Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP, and Macs running 10.2.3, 10.2.8, 10.3 or greater.

To use the charging dock, first make sure a dock insert is installed on the printer dock and a dock-rechargeable battery is installed in the camera. Then, find the dock connector and locator hole on the bottom of the camera. Next, place the camera in the printer dock, aligning the dock connector and locator hole with the camera connector and locator pin. Push down to seat the connector. The camera will now be powered by the printer dock instead of the camera battery.

The Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack and the Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion rechargeable battery can be charged using the dock in up to 3 hours. The battery charging lights will turn on as charging progresses. Charging is complete when all three lights are lit. You may leave the camera in the printer dock to maintain the charge.

The Kodak Easyshare Camera Dock Series 3 is another charging dock option for the Kodak Z185 camera. It is compatible with the Kodak C Series, V Series, and Z Series cameras. This dock also includes a rechargeable NiMH battery pack, and your Kodak Easyshare camera can be stored in the dock, ensuring that it's always charged and ready to go. Charging takes 3.5 hours or less, and you can also completely refresh a NiMH battery's charge in 8 hours. An LED display indicates the status of picture transfer and battery charging.

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