1. Your new Clevo laptop battery comes in a discharged condition and must be charged before use. 2. When charging Clevo 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 Clevo laptop battery every two to three weeks. Failure to do so may significantly shorten the battery's life . 4. If Clevo 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 Clevo laptop battery to become warm during charging and discharging. 6. A charged Clevo laptop battery will eventually lose its charge if unused.