If you don't plan on using the battery for a month or more, we recommend storing it in a clean, dry, cool place away from heat and metal objects. Li-ion batteries will self-discharge during storage, remember to break them in before use.
With lithium-ion batteries, full charges and discharges are best on a regular basis.compaq presario cq42 series Li-ion batteries do not suffer from the memory effect.
Do not expose compaq presario cq42 series laptop battery to water or other moist/wet substances.
Laptop batteries are completely dischardged at the time of purchase and need a full charge before their first use.
Please store laptop battery in a fully charged state and kept in a cool, dry and clean place.
New compaq presario cq42 series battery comes in a unused condition, you should first fully discharge the capacity of the battery(let the laptop turn off auto). And then for 2~3 charge(suggest overnight) and discharge cycles before achieving maximum capacity.
To get maximum performance from the battery, fully optimize the notebooks power management features prior to use.
The power management system conserves Compaq presario cq42 series power by setting the processor to run at a slower speed, dimming the screen, spinning dowm the hard drive when it's not in use and causing the machine to go into sleep mode when inactive.
If you have 2 or more pack of battery, it's wise to discharge and then fully charge it on battery power once a week or so, just to keep the battery fresh conditions.
It's a good idea to clean dirty compaq presario cq42 series battery contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol. This helps maintain a good connection between the battery and your portable device.
If the liquid contained within the compaq presario cq42 series battery pack leaks, use large amounts of water an immediately wash off any liquid which may accidentally contact any part of the body. Remove any liquid that has contacted your clothes by washing them immediately with a synthetic detergent.