Hi Dave, Remember the discussion about a year ago re Digi Cameras and rechargeable batteries? I just got a new camera which recharges from the mains but has the option of batteries. It is a GoodmanGDC-100 in case you wondered. Thing is I can't remember the difference between Alkaline and Manganese batteries. Are the rechargeables Manganese? It says, "Never use manganese." Brian List Admin --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 12/01/2002

> Remember the discussion about a year ago re Digi Cameras and rechargeable > batteries? I just got a new camera which recharges from the mains but has > the option of batteries. It is a GoodmanGDC-100 in case you wondered. > > Thing is I can't remember the difference between Alkaline and Manganese > batteries. Are the rechargeables Manganese? It says, "Never use > manganese." > > Brian > List Admin The rechargeable ones are Nickel Cadmium ( NiCad ) <or> Nickel Metal Hydride ( NiMH ) . You should not try recharging alkaline or plain manganese batteries unless your house wants redecorating anyway :-). You should not recharge Lithium batteries unless you've made a will and are wearing clean underwear. Regards Dave --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 11-Jan-02

Thanks, Dave. The question is no longer a question. I found the camera I bought can only be used with Win 95 or 98 NOT with ME or above so it's going back. I think I'd be better doing what Jim did and buying from ASDA. Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Allen" <dave@cdcatalogues.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:59 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Digi Cam > > The rechargeable ones are Nickel Cadmium ( NiCad ) <or> Nickel Metal Hydride > ( NiMH ) . > > You should not try recharging alkaline or plain manganese batteries unless > your house wants redecorating anyway :-). > > You should not recharge Lithium batteries unless you've made a will and are > wearing clean underwear. > > Regards > > Dave --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 11/01/2002

Hi Brian, As far as I know Manganese batteries are not rechargeable. The rechargeable batteries are Nickel/Cadmium (Nicads) but the most recent batteries are Metal Hydride. These give full power for a longer time and do not suffer from "memory". I am told that they can be recharged before fully discharged and still retain full power. David ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian" <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:38 AM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Digi Cam > Hi Dave, > > Remember the discussion about a year ago re Digi Cameras and rechargeable > batteries? I just got a new camera which recharges from the mains but has > the option of batteries. It is a GoodmanGDC-100 in case you wondered. > > Thing is I can't remember the difference between Alkaline and Manganese > batteries. Are the rechargeables Manganese? It says, "Never use > manganese." > > Brian > List Admin > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 12/01/2002 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Suspect virus messages should be sent to the List Admin only, > NOT to the list, so they can be checked out before a panic starts. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Remember the Manganese Bronze and Brass Company? Marj > > Thing is I can't remember the difference between Alkaline and Manganese > batteries. Are the rechargeables Manganese? It says, "Never use > manganese." > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 11/01/02