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