Is it Okay

[tea2085]

To charge a Vision 11 before it turns orange (indicating very low bat). I would like my Aspire mini in the am and am ready for bed. I know on older bats it was suggested that they be almost dead. Paul

[subnuclear]

lithium batteries do not need to be discharged prior to charging. They do not get a battery memory like NiHi batteries do. it is actually better to not "fully discharge" lithium batteries because if their voltage goes too low they can be damaged beyond repair.

[WillBlack]

Actually they tend to last a bit longer (longevity/lifetime) if frequently topped off.

[tea2085]

Thanks guys- good to hear- Paul

[fishguy1123]

I was wondering the same thing. The instructions recomend charging it when it gets to orange on the indicator for optimal life span.

[tea2085]

I did see in the instructions that it said when the orange light appears to charge it. Didn't see anything about "for optimal life span". Paul

[subnuclear]

i've noticed things like this with lithium batteries before. Methinks the engineers (if it is engineers) writing these instructions need to take a battery materials class so they can learn the difference between different types of batteries.