Battery Care. Some suggestions for getting the most out of your Ni-Mh rechargeable batteries:
 | Use a smart/intelligent charger with an appropriate charge current for your batteries. Charge current should range from 0.1C to 1C (C = capacity of your batteries. Eg: If you have AA sized rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 1600mAh, the maximum charge current to use is 1600mA. However, even high quality rechargeable batteries are designed to sustain a 1C charge not exceeding 1 hour. Beyond that, battery life cycle can be shortened and prolong overcharge will damage the battery. |
| During the course of usage/storage/charging, batteries should not be exposed to extreme temperatures. It is recommended that the temperature of the batteries be kept under 45 degree celcius. Too high a charge current used will result in reduced charging efficiency and internal heating from ohmic losses. High ambient temperatures should be avoided. |
| Avoid deep discharge. Ni-Mh rechargeable batteries should not be allowed to discharge to 1.0V during normal usage. Deep charge may cause current reversal, resulting in pressure build ups and venting to take place. This will shorten the life cycle of batteries. |
| Keep battery contact surfaces and battery compartment contacts clean by cleaning them with a rough cloth during replacement. |
| To get the most out of your new batteries, subject them to at least 3 complete charge/discharge cycles. This will 'run-in' the batteries and you will be able to obtain the maximum capacity from them. |
