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telocat
03-03-2003, 12:03 PM
What usage preserves the Li-ion battery the best???

1 - Keep PDA charged at all times (every evening, or don't allow PPC to go below a magic? % charged)
2 - Allow charge to drain as low as safely possible ( 25 %) before recharging
3 - Other suggestions?

Thanks, PPC user

AnswerDude
03-03-2003, 12:49 PM
Short answer is 1, this type of battery has no memory, so it is recommended that pocket pc remain connected to ac power when not in use.
Here's a battery whitepaper from HP, you can read the details there;
http://h71025.www7.hp.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?countrycode=1000&prodid=2183&source=308402-001.xml&dt=21&docid=11364