You just got the batteries. What do you need to do before first using Nikon Digital Camera Batteries?

First you should fully charge the nikon digital camera batteries. It is recommended that you fully charge and discharge your new nikon digital camera batteries two to four times to allow it to reach its maximum rated capacity.

How many times can you recharge your Nikon Batteries?

The number of times you can recharge your nikon batteries will depend on the operating parameters, such as drain rate, battery care, etc. The life of a rechargeable nikon digital camera battery operating under normal conditions is generally between 500 to 800 charge-discharge cycles.