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[VyseAndFina]

Ok, heres my problem.

I bought a ds lite about 10 minutes ago.
And unpacked it and stuff.
At the moment it is charging.
What i need to know is how long do i need to charge it before you can use it?

The reason im asking this is because for psp, if you don't charge for 12 hours, your battery life will die faster like.. your battery won't work as long.

So anyone know how long i need to charge my ds?

[Kohaku]

Read:

How long does the rechargeable battery last before it needs to be charged again?

Battery life largely depends upon the game being played, but it can last about 10 hours, which is comparable to the Game Boy Advance SP.

Fun Fact: The Nintendo DS's power light will change from green to red when the battery life is around 30%.

How long does it take to charge the battery?

The battery requires four hours of charging. You will know when it is fully charged when the amber charging light shuts off. It is okay to continue to play the Nintendo DS while it is charging, though the unit will take longer to charge.

Will I ever need to replace the rechargeable battery?

The battery will last for several years (or about 500 charges) before battery life starts dropping. If you experience problems with your battery, please try our power/battery troubleshooting.

How do I replace the battery?

* If you feel your rechargeable battery needs to be replaced, please try our troubleshooting steps first.
* If you already have a new, licensed rechargeable battery, please click here for help installing it.
* If you are looking for additional battery packs, these can be purchased through our Online Store, or by calling our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-255-3700.

How do I dispose of the battery?

When disposing of a rechargeable battery, please be sure to follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations.

* Do not disassemble, attempt to repair, or deform the battery pack.
* Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

To find a collector site near you, please contact your local solid waste authority or visit: Municipal Solid Waste - Commodities: Batteries
For more information or for assistance from Nintendo, click here to email us.

Does the battery have to be totally depleted before I can charge it?

We recommend charging the battery pack completely before its first use, or after you have not used it for a long time (the battery should be recharged at least once every six months). It takes about four hours--with the unit turned off--to fully charge the battery.

Other than these two instances, you can recharge the battery pack at any time. The Nintendo DS's power light will change from green to red when the battery life is around 30%.

Note: The unit should not be left uncharged for long periods of time. Leaving it uncharged for long periods (months) may shorten the battery life. As with all batteries, the charge will slowly dissipate if not re-charged, even if it's not turned on.


What type of battery is it?

The Nintendo DS uses a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.

Can I play my Nintendo DS while I'm recharging the battery?

Yes, it is possible to play your Nintendo DS while the battery is recharging; however, this will cause the charging process to take longer than the typical four hours when the system is not being played at the same time. -Nintendo DS webpage
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[VyseAndFina]

Lol i didn't realize every thread was locked lmao

[5t34lth]

Originally Posted by Kohaku

Read:

How long does the rechargeable battery last before it needs to be charged again?

Battery life largely depends upon the game being played, but it can last about 10 hours, which is comparable to the Game Boy Advance SP.

Fun Fact: The Nintendo DS's power light will change from green to red when the battery life is around 30%.

How long does it take to charge the battery?

The battery requires four hours of charging. You will know when it is fully charged when the amber charging light shuts off. It is okay to continue to play the Nintendo DS while it is charging, though the unit will take longer to charge.

Will I ever need to replace the rechargeable battery?

The battery will last for several years (or about 500 charges) before battery life starts dropping. If you experience problems with your battery, please try our power/battery troubleshooting.

How do I replace the battery?

* If you feel your rechargeable battery needs to be replaced, please try our troubleshooting steps first.
* If you already have a new, licensed rechargeable battery, please click here for help installing it.
* If you are looking for additional battery packs, these can be purchased through our Online Store, or by calling our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-255-3700.

How do I dispose of the battery?

When disposing of a rechargeable battery, please be sure to follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations.

* Do not disassemble, attempt to repair, or deform the battery pack.
* Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

To find a collector site near you, please contact your local solid waste authority or visit: Municipal Solid Waste - Commodities: Batteries
For more information or for assistance from Nintendo, click here to email us.

Does the battery have to be totally depleted before I can charge it?

We recommend charging the battery pack completely before its first use, or after you have not used it for a long time (the battery should be recharged at least once every six months). It takes about four hours--with the unit turned off--to fully charge the battery.

Other than these two instances, you can recharge the battery pack at any time. The Nintendo DS's power light will change from green to red when the battery life is around 30%.

Note: The unit should not be left uncharged for long periods of time. Leaving it uncharged for long periods (months) may shorten the battery life. As with all batteries, the charge will slowly dissipate if not re-charged, even if it's not turned on.


What type of battery is it?

The Nintendo DS uses a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.

Can I play my Nintendo DS while I'm recharging the battery?

Yes, it is possible to play your Nintendo DS while the battery is recharging; however, this will cause the charging process to take longer than the typical four hours when the system is not being played at the same time.
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Note: This is the Question&Answer section ABOUT THE FORUM, not about your daily needs. Please post in the correct section next time. Thanks ^^.

Kohaku, please give credits to whomever/wherever you got this from. otherwise its plagiarism(what a funny way to spell it)

[Kohaku]

Got it from Nintendo DS webpage itself. Kay credits added.

[Polychrome]

Originally Posted by Kohaku

Read:

How long does the rechargeable battery last before it needs to be charged again?

Battery life largely depends upon the game being played, but it can last about 10 hours, which is comparable to the Game Boy Advance SP.

Fun Fact: The Nintendo DS's power light will change from green to red when the battery life is around 30%.

How long does it take to charge the battery?

The battery requires four hours of charging. You will know when it is fully charged when the amber charging light shuts off. It is okay to continue to play the Nintendo DS while it is charging, though the unit will take longer to charge.

Will I ever need to replace the rechargeable battery?

The battery will last for several years (or about 500 charges) before battery life starts dropping. If you experience problems with your battery, please try our power/battery troubleshooting.

How do I replace the battery?

* If you feel your rechargeable battery needs to be replaced, please try our troubleshooting steps first.
* If you already have a new, licensed rechargeable battery, please click here for help installing it.
* If you are looking for additional battery packs, these can be purchased through our Online Store, or by calling our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-255-3700.

How do I dispose of the battery?

When disposing of a rechargeable battery, please be sure to follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations.

* Do not disassemble, attempt to repair, or deform the battery pack.
* Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

To find a collector site near you, please contact your local solid waste authority or visit: Municipal Solid Waste - Commodities: Batteries
For more information or for assistance from Nintendo, click here to email us.

Does the battery have to be totally depleted before I can charge it?

We recommend charging the battery pack completely before its first use, or after you have not used it for a long time (the battery should be recharged at least once every six months). It takes about four hours--with the unit turned off--to fully charge the battery.

Other than these two instances, you can recharge the battery pack at any time. The Nintendo DS's power light will change from green to red when the battery life is around 30%.

Note: The unit should not be left uncharged for long periods of time. Leaving it uncharged for long periods (months) may shorten the battery life. As with all batteries, the charge will slowly dissipate if not re-charged, even if it's not turned on.


What type of battery is it?

The Nintendo DS uses a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.

Can I play my Nintendo DS while I'm recharging the battery?

Yes, it is possible to play your Nintendo DS while the battery is recharging; however, this will cause the charging process to take longer than the typical four hours when the system is not being played at the same time. -Nintendo DS webpage
______________________
Note: This is the Question&Answer section ABOUT THE FORUM, not about your daily needs. Please post in the correct section next time. Thanks ^^.

xP. Thanks for the info. And yeah. You should give credit to whom you got the information from.

[Hornstar6969]

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