Can't calibrate because battery never fully charges

I want to calibrate the battery in my new MacBook.
According to Apple's instructions, the battery must first be fully charged before you let it drain down for the calibration.
Problem is, I can never get my battery fully charged. The battery indicator in the menu bar shows it getting up to 99 percent charged, but never 100 percent.
Any suggestions?

Try to charge it when the MacBook is off.
Charge until the magsafe adapter turn green and all 5 led lit green, then turn on your MacBook and start the calibration.
Hope this help

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Firmware Version:    0201
Hardware Revision:    0002
Cell Revision:    0158
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Fully Charged:    Yes
Charging:    No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh):    5663
Health Information:
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Amperage (mA):    261
Voltage (mV):    12574
System Power Settings:
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Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):    10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):    10
Wake on AC Change:    No
Wake on Clamshell Open:    Yes
Wake on LAN:    Yes
Current Power Source:    Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:    Yes
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System Sleep Timer (Minutes):    10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):    10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):    2
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Wake on Clamshell Open:    Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:    Yes
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AC Charger Information:
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