* New battery pack must be fully charged before use
* New battery pack needs to be fully charged and discharged (cycled) a few times before it can condition to full capacity
* Rechargeable batteries undergo self-discharging when left unused
* Always store a battery pack in a fully charged stage for storage
* Fully drain and fully recharge your battery pack every few months
* Turn down the LCD brightness of your portable device
* Use built-in power management on your portable device
* Turn off LCD or other unnecessary accessories when not in use
* Set screen saver blank to 1 to 2 minutes of your notebook
* Add more RAM if you have extra RAM expansion slot, it will reduce the usage of hard drive and it is power exhaustive
* Close unused software in your notebook
* Remove unused PC Cards or USB devices from your notebook
* Don't watch DVD or play graphics intensive video games
* Don't short circuit terminal or store your battery pack with metal parts
* Don't drop or mutilate the battery pack
* Don't expose to moisture or water
* It is normal to get warm when charging or normal use
* If it is getting too hot, there may be a problem with the device and qualified personnel should check it
What's the best battery?
The best battery is design for small size and long runtime but has a limited cycle life. Another pack may be built for durability and is big and bulky. A third may have high energy density and long durability but is made for a special application and is too expensive for the average consumer. A lithium-based battery can be designed for maximum energy density but its safety would be compromised.
