Storing The Battery; Recycling The Battery - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 1700 Reference Manual

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Maintaining Your Internet PC

Storing the Battery

Refer to the following battery storage requirements:
NiMH Battery – If your computer uses a NiMH (nickel-metal-hydride) battery
and you will not be using your computer for a long period of time (more than two
weeks), use your computer until the battery is drained completely, then remove it
from your computer and store it separately.
Li-Ion Battery – If your computer uses a Li-Ion (lithium-ion) battery and you will
not be using your computer for a long period of time (more than two weeks), use
your computer until the battery is drained to 50 percent, then remove it from your
computer and store it separately.
You may store the battery at the following temperature range: 32 Fahrenheit to
113 Fahrenheit (0 Celsius to 45 Celsius). To extend its operating life, store it in
a cool, dry place.
Temperature plays an important role when recharging your battery. To gain
maximum capacity, allow both the battery and your computer to cool to 68
Fahrenheit (20 Celsius), which is room temperature, before recharging.

Recycling the Battery

Refer to Safety in the Government Approvals section of this guide for information
on recycling your used batteries.