>> Deep cycling is actually bad for this type of battery. Keep it topped >> off when it's convenient to do so. ... > the manual (English, p.41) says the battery should be > taken through 2-3 complete discharges to maximize performance. So it does. I haven't seen a lot of discussion about needing to condition Lithium Ion batteries, perhaps someone more knowledgeable will chime in. You're certainly not going to ruin the battery by running it down three times. The main thing is that lithium ion batteries don't suffer from memory like older rechargeables, and regular deep-cycling reduces battery life instead of extending it as was the case with battery-types that suffer from memory effects. Beyond that basic advice, things become more nuanced and I'm not particularly qualified to speak. Most of my knowledge of the topic comes second-hand from the following two sources, so you can know everything I know just by reading them: http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_ion_battery Mike
