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