The
internal Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery require routine maintenance and care
in their use and handling. Read and follow the guidelines below to achieve the
maximum battery life span and safely handle the battery.
1) Avoid extreme ambient temperatures For a higher battery life span, the device should be operated in an ambient temperature range between 16° to 25° C (62° to 77° F). It’s especially important to avoid exposing your device to ambient temperatures higher than 35° C (95° F), which can permanently damage battery capacity. That is, your battery won’t power your device as long on a given charge. Charging the device in high ambient temperatures can damage it further. Also, never charge your device unattended or in any place where there is a risk of fire. Even storing a battery in a hot environment can damage it irreversibly. When using your device in a very cold environment, you may notice a decrease in battery life, but this condition is temporary. Once the battery’s temperature returns to its normal operating range, its performance will return to normal as well. 2) Store the device half charged when you store it long term If you want to store your device long term, two key factors will affect the overall health of your battery: the environmental temperature and the percentage of charge on the battery when it’s powered down for storage. Therefore, we recommend the following:
3) Replace the battery when necessary The typical estimated life of a Lithium-Ion battery is about two to three years or 300 to 500 charge cycles, whichever occurs first. One charge cycle is a period of use from fully charged, to fully discharged, and fully recharged again. Use a two to three-year life expectancy for batteries that do not run through complete charge cycles. Consider replacing the battery with a new one if you note that the battery run time drops below about 80% of the original run time. Also, deep discharged batteries must be replaced for safety reasons. 4) Properly dispose the battery Lithium-Ion batteries are subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region. Always check and follow your applicable regulations before disposing of any battery. Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic equipment in standard waste receptacles. Place only discharged batteries in a battery collection container. If the connector is removed or the cable cut, use electrical tape or other approved covering over the battery connection points to prevent short circuits. 5) Properly handle the battery Please note the below safety precautions when handling the device internal battery:
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