How Can I Maximize My Sony PCGA-BP1N battery Performance?
There are several steps you can take to insure that you get maximum performance from your Sony PCGA-BP1N laptop battery:
Breaking In New Batteries - new Sony PCGA-BP1N notebook battery come in a discharged condition and must be fully charged before use. It is recommended that you fully charge and discharge your new battery two to four times to allow it to reach its maximum rated capacity.
Preventing the Memory Effect - Keep your Sony battery PCGA-BP1N healthy by fully charging and then fully discharging it at least once every two to three weeks. Exceptions to the rule are Li-ion Sony PCGA-BP1N battery which do not suffer from the memory effect.
Keep Your Batteries Clean - It’s a good idea to clean dirty batteries contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol. This helps maintain a good connection between the Sony PCGA-BP1N battery and your portable device.
Exercise Your Battery - Do not leave your battery for Sony PCGA-BP1N dormant for long periods of time. We recommend using the battery at least once every two to three weeks. If a Sony PCGA-BP1N battery has not been used for a long period of time, perform the new battery break in procedure described above.
Battery Storage - If you don’t plan on using the battery for a month or more, we recommend storing it in a clean, dry, cool place away from heat and metal objects. Ni-Cd, NiMH and Li-ion Sony PCGA-BP1N batteries will self-discharge during storage; remember to break them in before use. Sealed Lead Acid batteries must be kept at full charge during storage. This is usually achieved by using special trickle chargers. If you do not have a trickle charger, do not attempt to store notebook batteries for more than three months.
For Notebook Users - To get maximum performance from your laptop battery, fully optimize the notebook’s power management features prior to use. Power management is a trade off: better power conservation in exchange for lesser computer performance. The power management system conserves battery power by setting the processor to run at a slower speed, dimming the screen, spinning down the hard drive when it’s not in use and causing the machine to go into sleep mode when inactive. Your Sony PCGA-BP1N notebook user’s guide will provide information relating to specific power management features. |
