Fully discharge with each use, or before storing.

Fully charge before first use.

May need to be cycled 2-3 times to reach rated capacity.

• Popular, older technology-based battery
• Offers good performance
• Less Expensive
• Durable; retains capacity at extreme temperatures
• Tolerates deep discharge for long periods
• Highly prone to memory effect

Fully cycle battery 3 times before initial use, or if the battery has not been used for several weeks.

• Provides up to 30% more talk time than NiCd batteries
• Important to condition a new NiMH battery
• Less expensive than Li-lon
• Susceptible to slight memory effect, but less prone than NiCd batteries

Store alkaline batteries at room temperature, storing in temperatures above 85 degrees will cause them to loose capacity more quickly. If you live in a hot climate, store alkaline batteries in the refrigerator.

• Good shelf life
• Constant capacity over a wide range of current drains
• Less Expensive
• When compared with traditional zinc-carbon batteries – higher energy density
• Can function at temperatures up to 131 degrees
• Available in a wide range of sizes including AAA, AA, C, D and 9Volt sizes.
• Not normally rechargeable