1. Your new Asus laptop battery comes in a discharged condition and must be charged before use. Upon initial use the battery may require two to three charge/discharge cycles before achieving maximum capacity. 2. When charging Asus laptop battery for the first time your computer may indicate that charging is complete after just 10 or 15 minutes. 3. It is important to condition Asus laptop battery every two to three weeks. Failure to do so may significantly shorten the battery's life.To discharge, simply run your device under the battery's power until it shuts down or until you get a low battery warning. 4. If Asus laptop battery will not be in use for a month or longer, it is recommended that it be removed from the device and stored in a cool, dry, clean place. 5. It is normal for Asus laptop battery to become warm during charging and discharging. 6. A charged Asus laptop battery will eventually lose its charge if unused. It may therefore be necessary to recharge the battery after a storage period.