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Originally Posted by Blossom
I thought I read I need to let the battery run low for the first 3 charges? Is this not the case? I believe I read in other threads this helps calibrate the battery to the PP's battery gauge.
I turn my PP off when not in use for a long time. I read an average of 3 to 4 hours myself. It's been on two bars now since the 15th. I believe there is a low battery indicator now? That's what I been waiting to see so I could charge it again another 12 hours.
Should I wait till it says low battery to start the second charge?
I want to do this right so any help or advice given is much appreciate.
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Dear Blossom:
You are doing everything right; and I thank you. BUT, the factory instructions are wrong! The OLD batteries needed to use this archaic "charge fully, drain fully" idea. The new batteries do not require this!! You should charge when the battery charge life meter get just below 1/2. If you let it get too low it will start to have problems.
Yes, the PP has astonishing charge life. Depending on how often you read, it can last for weeks. But , PLEASE, save yourself trouble by reading the FAQ sheet and always charging when it gets just below 1/2. Also, when you charge, even after the green light comes on, keep charging for another hour or two! The green light shows it has just reached "full"; but it can hold more!!! You cannot overcharge the battery!