M ini-note User Guide886.5 Battery Care GuidelinesThe battery pack sold with the Netbook requires reasonable care and handlingto ensure efficient operation and maximum life. There is a risk of fire andchemical burn if the battery pack is handled improperly.To ensure that the battery pack endures normal life cycle, always observe thefollowing precautions when handling the battery pack:• Handle batteries carefully. Do not try to disassemble, crush, puncture,open, drop, mutilate, short external contacts, disposed of in water or fire,or expose it to temperatures higher than 45°C.• Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilatedareas. Never use an external charger other than the one supplied with yourNetbook.• Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two.• Do not leave your battery in your Netbook for longer than 1 monthwithout plugging in the power adapter.• Do not leave battery in storage for more than 2 months withoutrecharging it to prevent over discharge. Over discharge will hurt thebattery• Dispose dead battery properly to protect the environment. The batteriescontain hazardous chemicals and should not be thrown out withhousehold or office trash.• You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either ofthese two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use yourbattery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months.