| Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully-charged battery can damage the battery. |
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| Periodically disconnect the laptop from its power source and let the battery's power run all the way down. |
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| Never expose the battery to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. |
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| Never subject the battery to heat, and never store it or use it near a heat source. |
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| If you will not be using your laptop for more than one month, remove the battery pack. |
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| If you will not be using your laptop for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. |
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| Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Never store a battery in an area of high humidity. |
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