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This is for
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery only. |
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Should I
use up all battery energy before charging? |
No, it
is better to recharge more often; avoid frequent full discharges.
Yes, on batteries with a fuel gauge
(Smart Battery), allow a
full discharge once a month to enable reset the gauge.
If your
battery return % back to Microsoft Windows, it is a smart battery.
If your battery has indicate light on it. it is a smart battery,
too. |
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Should I
charge my battery partially or fully? |
Does not
matter. Charging in stages is acceptable. Full charge termination
occurs by reading the voltage level and charge current. Charging a
full battery is safe and does not cause harm. |
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Should
the battery be kept charged when not in use? |
Best to
store at 40% charge. Cool storage
is more important than state-of-charge. Do not fully deplete battery
because Li-ion may turn off its protection circuit.
(in other
words, do not leave your battery
without charging for
more than one month, the voltage might go
lower than the required minimum voltage.) |
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Will the
battery heat up during charge? |
No,
little heating is generated during charge. A large laptop battery
may get lukewarm. Do not allow the battery to heat during charge. |
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What are
the allowable charging temperatures? |
Important: Rechargeable batteries can be used under a wide
temperature range.
This does not automatically permit charging at these extreme
conditions.
The maximum allowable charge temperatures are shown below: |
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Charging Temperature Range |
5C° - 45°C (41°F - 113°F), if
you charge the battery beyond this temperature, sensor may prevent charge or cut off the charge
prematurely. |
