New camera, help with battery

[deviatorz]

I've just recieved my new Sony DSC N1 camera with 8.1 megapixels, 3" touch screen panel. (lol I need to brag a little). Anyways this isn't why I posted this new thread, my question is, what was the best thing to do with your new battery? Should I charge it to full first before using the battery, or should I use the battery until it's depleted and then charge it full? I keep forgetting so I came to ask. Thanks in advanced.

[Gizmo]

Charge it first until its fully charged. After that you should only need to fully deplete it once or twice a year depending on what type it is. So, what type is it?

[SamuraiCatJB]

Charge it first until its fully charged. After that you should only need to fully deplete it once or twice a year depending on what type it is. So, what type is it?

Dang... when I take photos I flow through batteries. One camera battery lasts about 200 photos depending on if I review any images for color histogram distribution. Thus I keep two batteries, one charged, one in use. When one goes out I swap. :)

[Gizmo]

SamCat is right. Buy an extra battery. I have THREE! :p

[deviatorz]

well the battery is a li-ion one. so i should charge the new battery fully before using it for the first time? thanks

[Gizmo]

yes, charge it fully

[deviatorz]

yes, charge it fully
ok i will, thanks

[SonyStyle]

its nota NiCad so no need to worry about anything. u can charge LI-Ion anytime