Compaq 1200 - Manual (Page 81)

P RESARIO N OTEBOOK B EYOND S ETUP G UIDE C ARING FOR Y OUR B ATTERY 7-3
1200 S ERIES
Temperature plays an
important role in recharging
your battery. To gain maximum
capacity, allow both the battery
and your Notebook to cool to
68°F (20° C), which is room
temperature, before recharging
the battery.
You may store your battery
within the following
temperature range:
32° F to 113° F (0°C to 45°C).
To extend its operating life,
store the battery in a cool
dry place.
“Government Approvals”
section of the
Safety and
Comfort Guide for more
information on recycling.
Refer to the following storage requirements.
NiMH Battery - If your Notebook uses a NiMH (nickel-
metal-hydride) battery and you will not be using your
Notebook for a long period of time (more than two weeks):
• Use your Notebook until the battery is drained completely.
• Remove the battery from your Notebook and store
it separately.
Li-Ion Battery - If your Notebook uses a Li-Ion (lithium-ion)
battery and you will not be using your Notebook for a long
period of time (more than two weeks):
• Use your Notebook until the battery is drained to 50
percent.
• Remove the battery and store it separately.
Recycling the Battery
In North America, dispose of
nickel-metal-hydride or
lithium-ion batteries by taking
advantage
of the Compaq battery recycling
program. You will be provided
with a postage-paid battery pack
mailer pre-addressed to a
reclamation facility where the
metals are recycled.
Do not dispose of batteries with general household waste.
Dispose of or recycle them by using a public collection
system or returning them to Compaq, your authorized
Compaq partners, or their agents.