6–4 Users Guide
Caring for Your Battery
■Use your notebook until the battery is drained to 50 percent.
■Remove the battery and store it separately.
JTip 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.
JTip 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.
Recycling the Battery
In North America, dispose of
lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries by taking
advantage of the Compaq battery
recycling program. Youwill 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.