Battery
Usage Tips
1. New battery comes in a discharged
condition and must be charged before use. Upon initial use (or
after prolonged storage period) the battery may require two to
three charge/discharge cycles before achieving the maximum capacity.
2. When charging the battery for
the first time your charging device may indicate that charging
is complete after just 10 or 15 minutes. This is a normal phenomenon
with rechargeable batteries. Simply remove the battery from the
charging device and repeat the charging procedure.
3. It is important to condition
(fully discharge and then fully charge) the battery every two
to three weeks. Failure to do so may significantly shorten the
battery's life (this does not apply to Li-Ion batteries, which
do not require conditioning). To discharge, simply run your device
under the battery's power until it shuts down or until you get
a low battery warning. Then recharge the battery as instructed
in your user's manual.
4. It is normal that the battery
becomes warm during charging or discharging. If it is getting
too hot, please ask qualified personnel to check it.
5. It's a good idea to clean dirty
battery contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol. This helps maintain
a good connection between the battery and the portable device.
6. If you don't plan on using the
battery for a month or more, store it in a clean, dry, cool place
away from heat and metal objects. Ni-CD, Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries
will self-discharge during storage; remember to recharge the batteries
before use.
Alert!
1. Do not let battery to short-circuit.
A short-circuit may cause severe damage to the battery.
2. Do not drop, hit or otherwise
abuse the battery as this is danger.
3. Do not expose the battery to
moisture or rain.
4. Keep battery away from fire
or other sources of extreme heat. Exposure of battery to extreme
heat may result in an explosion.
Knowledge of Battery
Batteries worked with portable
consumer devices (laptops/notebooks, camcorders, digital camera,
etc.) are principally made using Nickel Cadmium (Ni-CD), Nickel
Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) or Lithium Ion (Li-ion) technologies. Each
type of rechargeable battery technology has its own unique characteristics.
Ni-CD and Ni-MH: the main difference
between the two is the fact that Ni-MH batteries (the newer of
the two technologies) offer higher energy densities than Ni-CD
Batteries. In other words, pound for pound, Ni-MH delivers approximately
100% more capacity than its Ni-CD counterpart. What this translates
into is increased run-time from the battery with no additional
bulk to weigh down your portable device. Ni-MH also offers another
major advantage: NiCad batteries tend to suffer from what is called
the "Memory Effect". Ni-MH batteries are less prone
to develop this dreaded affliction and thus require less maintenance
and care. Ni-MH batteries are also more environmentally friendly
than their Ni-Cd counterparts, since they do not contain heavy
metals (which present serious landfill problems).
Li-ion has quickly become the emerging
standard for portable power in consumer devices. Li-ion batteries
produce the same energy as Ni-MH batteries but weigh approximately
35% less. This is crucial in applications such as camcorders or
notebook computers, where the battery makes up a significant portion
of the device's weight. Another reason Li-ion batteries have become
so popular is that they do not suffer from the memory effect AT
ALL. They are also better for the environment for they don't contain
toxic materials such as Cadmium or Mercury. |
