Ni-MH Batteries handling precautions

Dos
1. Read the instructions on your device before installing batteries.
2. Insert batteries into your device properly, with the (+) and (-) terminals aligned correctly.
3. Always fully charge your batteries before use.
4. When you charge the batteries for the first time, or if the batteries have been stored for a long time, it normally takes about 3 charge and discharge cycles for the batteries to regain full capacity.
5. It is normal for batteries to become hot during charging and they will gradually cool down to room temperature after fully charged.
6. Store the batteries in a cool and dry place.
7. Remove batteries from the electrical device if the device is not going to be used for a long time.
8. Keep battery contact surfaces and battery compartment contacts clean by rubbing them with a clean pencil eraser or a rough cloth each time you replace batteries.
9. If the performance of the batteries decrease substantially, it is time to replace the batteries.
10. Keep batteries away from children. If swallowed, contact a physician at once.

Don'ts
1. Do not charge other types of batteries such as alkaline, carbon zinc, lithium, rechargeable alkaline or any other kind of batteries not specified as they may leak or burst, causing personal injury and damage.
2. Do not charge batteries of different capacities at the same time except when the charger is equipped with individual charging channels.
3. Do not charge batteries of different residual capacities (e.g. flat batteries and partially discharged batteries) at the same time except when the charger is equipped with individual charging channels.
4. Do not overcharge or overdischarge batteries. It will decrease the batteries' service life.
5. Do not mix batteries of different types (e.g. NiMH, NiCd, alkaline, etc.) and capacities (e.g. 1300mAh and 1600mAh) in the electronic device.
6. Do not short circuit, incinerate and disassemble batteries.
7. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. They can rupture or leak.
8. Do not drop or cause unnecessary shocks to the battery.
9. Do not carry loose batteries in a pocket or purse with metal objects like coins, paper clips and hair pins, etc. This will short circuit the battery, generating high heat.