First batterry charge myth: Is there only one correct way to do an adequate first charge in order to increase battery life or at least prevent battery life loss...
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Not sure where I originally got this info, but for years I've sworn by a complete first charge followed by a complete discharge, followed by another complete second charge (and keeping the machine turned off during at least the first exercise). All future use minimizing actual battery usage, so basically keep it plugged in whenever possible or at least charging every night. My 3 yr old LG cell phone still gets 3-4 days/charge (vs 5-6 days brand new) and 4 yr old laptop gets 2 hrs (vs 4 hrs brand new)... Hope this helps.
1680485
It needs to be charged a full 24 hours when you first get it. If you charge it less than that the first time, the charges won't last as long. A battery can have a memory. If you charge it a short time, you will only be able to use it for short times. Be patient and charge it for 24 hours first, after that keep it in the stand and it will stay charged. In my kit there's a bright yellow taped instruction on the box that held the charging base where it says to charge it a full 24 hours before using the first time or the warranty is void.
1559209
My under standing has alway been to fully charge them before use and then run them down to like 5 percent before fully charging again. I think you are supposed to do this the first few charges. I have never really found that this makes a difference. Just keep I mind you won't get full battery life until your batteries have gone though a few charge cycles.
506999
did u give it a full first charge im a little upset on the time of flyte so I doubled up with 2800 mah max batterys but I think it just gives more power!
1226826
I've had this battery for two weeks. I followed the "first-time charging" instructions to a T. The first charge performed as described in the instruction pamphlet; and, it was the one and only time it has. It holds a charge for between two and three hours. I must plug it so it begins to recharge when the battery icon says there is about 20% power remaining. Even plugged in, the battery still continues to drain until it reaches 7% before recharging begins. If I wait to start the recharging at 10% power or less, the battery completely drains to empty and the PC shuts down. When I restart the PC (it's still plugged-in for charging), it restarts and the battery begins to charge. Yes, it is a cheaper battery ($38) but I still think it should preform better than it does.
1014533
Read #3 and #4.http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-tips-for-extending-lithium-ion-battery-life/
735898
This is not official, since there is no doucmentaion on this subject, but the way i do it, is pull it out, when the battery charger stops its animation (empty, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, full and repeat) Damn i wish there was more documentation that came with this player. It could've been great. And yes, i already overcharged mine, it only last now for about 4 hours after a day of charging.
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I just had an issue with mine not charging. It got to zero and when I rebooted with it plug into the USB charger, I could see the little lighting bolt on the battery indicating it was trying to charge, but it shut off because of low batter. Kind of a Catch-22. I tried this cycle a few times and was fed up, so I decided to unplug it and let it 'die down' for half a day. Then I plugged it back in and the screen showed me that it was charging! I let it charge up for a few hours and it started up and continued to charge. If you are having charging issues, try letting it run out and "die", then plug it in. Worked for me, YMMV. I just had an issue with mine not charging. It got to zero and when I rebooted with it plug into the USB charger, I could see the little lighting bolt on the battery indicating it was trying to charge, but it shut off because of low batter. Kind of a Catch-22. I tried this cycle a few times and was fed up, so I decided to unplug it and let it 'die down' for half a day. Then I plugged it back in and the screen showed me that it was charging! I let it charge up for a few hours and it started up and continued to charge. If you are having charging issues, try letting it run out and... » Read More I just had an issue with mine not charging. It got to zero and when I rebooted with it plug into the USB charger, I could see the little lighting bolt on the battery indicating it was trying to charge, but it shut off because of low batter. Kind of a Catch-22. I tried this cycle a few times and was fed up, so I decided to unplug it and let it 'die down' for half a day. Then I plugged it back in and the screen showed me that it was charging! I let it charge up for a few hours and it started up and continued to charge. If you are having charging issues, try letting it run out and "die", then plug it in. Worked for me, YMMV. « Show Less
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Be sure to follow the instructions in the manual re: first charge of the battery-- realize that your laptop will be off-use for 24 hrs. I have found that how long a charge lasts depends on what I an doing online; e.g., if I have been viewing a lot of video, charge goes faster. I mostly monitor by mousing over the power icon. Be sure to go down to 11% (ck manual) at least once/week for about 4x, as directed in manual, to extend battery's lifespan. Hope this helps. BTW: Anker's cust service is great too.
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No to the first two questions and it depends on the "conditioning" or intent on the purpose of the batteries in answering your last question.Look up the product's manual on line which I did to understand the options on charging batteries to maximize battery life. Please note every option has it own specific time to accomplish its task. The manual will explain. Inaddition, the longer the charger charges, given the task, the batteries-not the charger- will get hot! ALLOW IT TO COMPLETE ITS JOB! You'll be okay.I hope this will help. Good luck!
665594
I know that it had a charge, but regardless, I always try to put my batteries through a full charge and drain cycle as many times as possible when I first get them. It helps condition the batteries for max performance.
1414348
My battery is never fully depleted and I have my charge timer set to start charging at 1 AM. By the time I wake up, usually round 5 AM, it's completely charged. We're talking about a battery with about 30% capacity to start with.
826136
Did everyone try charging the unit while it is powered off? It seems to make a different to me. I bought three(3) and so far all battery seemed to be decently averaged out around 2.5 hours or so (mainly net surfing and video conferencing) after few months of usage. Power on while charging seems like charges don't hold too well even it shows 100% charged. Try it out...it may make some different.
577747
From my experience I wouldn't attempt to go over an hour. I had three batteries charged and ready at all times. When one would get low I would change it and put the used one on the charger. If you are shooting continuously go AC if you can't use AC keep an eye on your battery level. I hope this is helpful.
1444055
As I understand this type of batterires Lithium-Ion can be charge at any time without any damage because they don´t have memory efect, mine Works perfect and I charge it whenever I want
636070
Yes, I use a battery tender etc a small charger that will not over charge any battery .
962208
None. As with any battery you want to keep it charged and not deplete it under 10%