On 12/01/06 11:31 PM, "Mark Cassino", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I really don't want it dying on me the next time I take it out, but then > I don't want to run into any memory problems by charging it too soon. Is > it safe to recharge it now - or should I make a point to snap away at > the cats etc till it dies, and then give it a proper charging? Normally, it is said that Li-Ion batts have no memory effect and it is better not to drain too much. However, every time I change my cell phone, which uses Li-Ion, the manual clearly recommends the deep cycling for the first few times or so to obtain the max charging capacity. I thought my Apple laptop manual might have recommended the same thing (this, I am not certain). No, I am sure I am not talking about NiMH batts. In the case of Apple, it may have much to do with the internal electronics (capacity indication) which no longer show accurate charge level. Deep cycling brings the indication back to normal. So, I make it a habit to charge new Li-Ion to full, use it till drained and repeat this a couple of more times. And a deep cycling every few months. It should not hurt anyway. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
