Conditioning The Battery Pack - Acer AcerNote 950 User Manual

Eject the PCMCIA card from the card slot when not in use, since the
PCMCIA card draws extra power.
When using a network card, logout first before ejecting the card.
Use the disk cache utility SMARTDRV (bundled with MS-DOS) or
create a virtual disk (RAMDRIVE) to lessen the loading of the hard disk
drive.
Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended storage
temperature for battery packs ranges from 10 to 30 degrees C. The
higher the storage temperature, the faster the battery pack self-
discharges.
The batteries can be recharged about 500 times when used as directed.
Excess recharging decreases battery life.
2.4.2

Conditioning the Battery Pack

Conditioning the battery pack reduces the possibility of memory effect,
common to most rechargeable battery systems. We recommend that you
condition the battery pack at least once every month, preferably twice a
month. A battery discharge utility helps you discharge the battery pack
quickly.
Follow these steps to condition the battery pack:
1. Connect the AC adapter.
2. Turn on the notebook (with the battery pack installed).
Operating on Battery Power 2-9