Battery Tips :

Battery precautions
1) Do not modify or disassemble under any circumstances.
2) Avoid placing the battery under high temperature or next to heat-sensitive materials which may result in an exposure..
3) Do not leave the battery in your device if it is not being used for a period of time.
4) Do not short circuit or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces and hairpins.
5) Do not expose battery to water or other moist matters.
6) Do not pierce, hit, step on, crush or abuse the battery.
7) Do not imply any pressure on the battery or it may cause damage to it and may affect the performance of the battery .

New Battery Instructions
1) A new battery usually comes in a discharged condition with a very low capacity. It is highly recommended to fully charge new battery packs before use. Refer to the users' guide of your electronic device for charging instructions.
2) A new battery pack needs to be circled (fully discharged and recharged) three to five times to reach its optimum performance.
3) New batteries are hard to be charged. Sometimes, your electronic device may indicate a fully charged condition about 10 to 15 minutes when the new battery pack is being charged for the first time. When this happens, remove the battery pack and let it cool down for about 10 to 15 minutes then repeat the charging procedure. Sometimes, a new battery will suddenly refuse to be charged. If this happens, it is then suggested to remove the battery from the device and reinsert it.
4) It is normal if a new battery gets warm when being charged or used. However, close attention should be paid if the battery pack becomes excessively hot. This may indicate there is a problem with the charging circuit of the electronic device. So, it is necessary to have it checked by a qualified technician.

Have a longer batteries life
1) The Rechargeable battery will undergo self-discharging when left unused. It's best to take it out and use it once a month, which would ensure the good condition of the battery.
2) To avoid the problems of electricity wastage, maintain the batteries and the contact points clean. Wipe it with soft and dry cloth lightly.
3.) Do not fully charge lithium and nickel-based batteries before storage. Keep them partially charged(40%) and apply a full charge before use.
4) If you do not intend to use your machine for a long time, make sure that the battery is taken out and stored in a cool and dry storage area at about 40% state-of-charge.
5) Do not put the battery together with coins and other metal objects to avoid short-circuit.
6) Do not mix different grades or brands of batteries.
7) Rechargeable batteries should be trickle charged when ever possible. This will lengthen your batteries life.
8) After charaging,the battery must be warm.Wait until cool,then Instal it to your machine.

Have a longer laptop battery life
1) Reducing screen brightness.
2) To avoid use it in ver high or very low temperatures. For example, when you sunbathing on the beach, Do not leave your books in your car.
3) Use the Supporting AC Adapter.
4) Take off your battery when you Plan to use the external power supply for a long time. Because high-temperature is the enemy to batteries .
5) Open "PowerPlay" , "SpeedStep" and other energy saving function.
6) Make use of "SpeedFan" ,"PowerBooster","NERO DriveSpeed" or other software to reduce the speed of the hard disks and CD- ROM.
7) Make use of the function of "dormancy" and "staging".
8) Set waiting time for monitor, hard disk and system.

Have a longer camcorder\digital camera battery life
1) Avoid unnecessary use of the zoom operation. if it is necessary to zoom, move the digital camera battery instead .
2) prevent the times of using flash. The flash onsumes power at a rapid rate.
3) Use the viewfinder instead of LCD screen or lower the number of seconds that your LCD displays right after you take the shot.
4) Wait until you can plug your camera into an AC adapter before you start to manage your photos.
5) Turn off your digital camera when not in use to conserve energy .

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