HP Compaq Presario,Presario 1700 Supplementary Manual page 90

Tip
For safety reasons when
operating under AC Power,
Compaq recommends that
you keep a battery installed.
This ensures that you have
a charged battery when you
need it.
Tip
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.
Tip
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.
See also
"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.
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.