I just bought the new Nikon & Olympus battery, what should I do?

If you just bought a new rechargeable battery as a back up for the original battery that came with Nikon & Olympus digital camera, If you want to prolong the battery life, How should you use and care for your new rechargeable battery?
The steps below can be taken to prolong battery life and achieve maximum battery performance.
1. A new Nikon & Olympus battery usually maintains a discharged condition with very low capacity. It is highly recommended to fully charge new battery packs before using.
2. A new Nikon & Olympus battery pack needs to be circled (fully discharged and then fully charged) three to four times to achieve maximum capacity.(Note: It is normal for a battery to become warm during charging and discharging.）
3. The rechargeable battery will undergo self-discharging when left unused for a long period of time. Thus, it should always be removed from the device and stored in a fully charged state and kept in a cool, dry and clean place.
4. It is normal if a new Nikon & Olympus battery gets warm when being charged or used. However, please pay special attention if the battery pack becomes excessively hot. This may indicate there is a problem with the charging circuit of the electronic device. Please consult a qualified technician if necessary.
5. The new Nikon & Olympus batteries are hard to be charged. Sometimes, your electronic device may indicate a fully charged condition about 10 to 15 minutes when the new battery pack is being charged for the first time. When this happens, remove the battery pack and let it cool down for about 10 to 15 minutes then repeat the charging procedure. Sometimes, a new battery will suddenly refuse to be charged. If this happens, a suggested solution is trying to remove the battery from the device and insert it again.



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