Calibrating the notebook / netbook PC/SmartPhone battery

Short discharges and recharges do not fully synchronize the battery's fuel gauge with the battery's state-of-charge. This can result in the amount of power available in one cycle being less than expected or the battery meter being inaccurate. Under normal usage, batteries should be calibrated a minimum ofonce every 3 months. Your battery can be calibrated by following these steps:

Step 1 - Disable the Windows Power Management In Windows, right-click the Desktop and selectProperties in the menu list. Click the Screen Saver tab and then click the Powerbutton. Under Power schemes, select Always On in the drop down menu. Under Settings for Always On power scheme, selectNever in each of the drop down menus. Click OK on the Power Options Properties window and then click OK on the Display Properties window. Step 2 - Fully charge the battery Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. Charge the battery until the Windows battery meter is at 100%. Step 3 - Fully discharge the battery Remove the AC adapter. Keep the notebook on until the battery has completely drained and the notebook automatically turns off. Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. Keep the AC adapter connected to the notebook until the battery has completely charged. Step 4 - Enable the Windows Power Management In Windows, right-click the Desktop and selectProperties in the menu list. Click the Screen Saver tab and then click the Powerbutton. Under Power schemes, select Portable/Laptop in the drop down menu. Click OK on the Power Options Properties window and then click OK on the Display Properties window. Note: After completing the steps above, your notebook PC battery will be calibrated.