The amount of charge that rechargeable HP camera batteries can hold decreases over time due to the age and prolonged usage of the battery. You can extend the life of any battery by not exposing it to extreme heat or moisture and by storing unused batteries in a cool, dry location. It is also a good idea to never take apart or modify batteries in any way. Doing this will curtail their effectiveness or cause damage that cannot be repaired.
Amazon.com has several hp camera batteries for sale. Many choices to choose from. Alot of them can be expensive and others you could get a great buys.
First, visit the HP website to ensure the model of battery your camera requires. You can then visit a reputable website to purchse the batteries (try amazon.com)or try a specialty retail site like shopping.hp.com. Be sure that the site is reputable.
To charge an HP Photosmart camera, first ensure you have the correct charger or USB cable compatible with your camera model. Connect the camera to a power source using the charger or plug the USB cable into a computer. The camera should display a charging indicator, and it typically takes a few hours to fully charge. Always refer to the user manual for specific charging instructions related to your model.
They are not expensive so shop around for the best price. Here is the cheapest I have found.http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=photo+smart&x=17&y=14#/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=HP+camera+batteries&rh=n%3A172282%2Ck%3AHP+camera+batteries
Hp cameras require a higher voltage of batteries than photosmart cameras. These are non-rechargeable batteries, so they can make a better choice. This URL address gives more informatioin. bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/.../Document.jsp?...lang...
Any mini-USB cord will work just as well as a camera dock for an HP camera.
It's newer than my Canon Power Shot that uses Compact Flash memory and is powered by AA batteries, but I still use it since it still works and you can still get Compact Flash cards at camera stores and websites.
Generally on the HP laptops the camera is on the front. On desktop systems we have to manually plugin it.
It needs 2 batteries.
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Most dock stations will accommodate an hp camera. For the best station for your specific camera as well as for all your other needs it would be best to go to the hp website and look for their suggestions.
You can order batteries for your HP computer at HP.COM. You can also search in the yellow pages for computer stores that might sell batteries for your computer in your general area. You can always check ebay.com as a last resort, as they sell many computer batteries.