Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/09/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just read an online copy of the DMR manual. I think this answers your question Leo, and the answer is "no". 1. if the mains adapter is used, the battery does not charge. In fact, it states that the battery does not even need to be installed, to use the mains adapter. 2. to charge the battery, it is removed from the DMR and the charger plug connected to the battery. ....vick On 04/09/2013 11:49 AM, Vick Ko wrote: > I'd be curious to know the answer; I don't know. > > Factors might be: > - is there an inline diode, preventing the battery from charging if > the external p/s is connected? > > - is there a separate connector to charge the battery vs connect the > external p/s? > I can't remember, do yo remove the DMR battery and install it into a > charger, or do you connect a power cord and charge the battery? > > - does the DMR need an over-voltage to charge, and would the external > power supply have sufficient voltage? > > - is there a "car charger" plug for the DMR? If there is, that might > be the appropriate place to jack-in a charger. I don't know what the > car cigarette lighter voltage is but I bet it is 12 volts DC. > > regards > Vick > > > On 04/09/2013 10:56 AM, Leo Wesson wrote: >> Does the battery charge if you have the external power supply connected? >> >> Leo Wesson >> Photographer/Videographer >> 817.733.9157 >> www.leowesson.com >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >