subject: what to do If the battery is installed on the computer for long periods [print this page] ThinkPad's battery is a consumable, which means that its performance over time will gradually decrease. However, when used correctly, or you can try to extend its service life.
1. If the battery is installed on the computer for long periods, or the computer is not connected to AC power a few months, then it will extend the charging time.
2. To ensure the correct use of supporting your computer's power adapter. Improper power adapter may not be fully charged battery and the battery meter will not correctly display the battery charge.
3. At least once a month to your battery run out to less than 3% of the remaining capacity, this will to some extent restored the battery capacity.
4. When a lot of electricity when the computer (such as: computation-intensive applications or high-end graphics applications), computer and battery temperature may be elevated. In such circumstances, may automatically stop charging the battery to ensure the normal use and preserve battery life (Translator's Note: lower temperature). If the battery stops charging automatically when the next does not necessarily connected to AC power immediately start charging, it may take more time to complete the charge (Translator's Note: more small charge current). When the battery temperature returns to normal, the battery will start charging.
5. Do not heat the battery or the computer on the environment, such as the hot days of the car.
6. When used at low temperatures, battery performance will temporarily decline.
7. When removing the battery stored separately, to ensure that less than 50% of its electricity consumption to reduce battery consumption. (Translator's Note: People often ask should be kept fully charged or discharged electricity storage, it appears that this is the official answer)
what to do If the battery is installed on the computer for long periods
