Charging the proper way ?

[Unregistered]

I'm a newbie here..just bought a brand new SJ30, I loved it!
Can someone tell me how to charge the battery...the correct way?
Can I charge it when the it reach half way or do I have to use it until almost finish(warning pops-up)?
And can I charge it overnight? or just wait the lights out?

[Jake K]

Everyone charges a little differently. What I do is put my Clie in the cradle whenever it isn't with me. That way I rarely see the battery at anything less then 50%. Theres no problem with charging it overnight either.

[buckethead]

it doesnt matter when you want to charge it, but i've heard probs can occur if you leave it charging for days or more.

[MartinStockdale]

The general opinion seems to be that Li-Ion batteries are happiest if they're kept charged up whenever possible. Unlike Nicads which are damaged by being topped-up (the 'memory effect'), Li-Ions are damaged by being deep discharged.

You're best to charge whenever possible, and avoid running down as far as the low battery warnings if you can. Once you get a warning make sure you charge as soon as possible.

[MartinStockdale]

I've just remembered where I recently read about Li-Ion batteries, it's in the latest Harrow Technology Report which you can read here http://www.theharrowgroup.com/articles/20030217/20030217.htm#_Toc32899996

It also contains links to some very interesting information from Panasonic.