How do I calibrate a battery backup using OS X 10.8?

If I connect a APC Power-Saving Back-UPS Pro 1000, Part Number: BR1000G to my Mac computer using a USB cable, running Mac OS X 10.8, how do I calibrate the battery backup using the UPS service that is built into the operating system?

I contacted APC Technical Support at 800-555-2725 and they told me that they have discontinued making the PowerChute Personal Edition software for the Mac and the OS X UPS feature also doesn’t do calibration. They said if I wanted to get the most accurate reading on how much runtime my APC battery backup would provide they recommended that I do a manual calibration. They also recommended that I do a manual calibration once a month or so to help improve battery life.

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Panhel wrote:
How do I calibrate it?
If you have a newer MBP, you do NOT calibrate the battery:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1490
How to make it better perform?
These articles provide information on MBP battery use:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1446
Ciao.

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I just received my replacement battery from Apple today. What I am concerned with though, is how soon am I to calibrate it?
Honestly, I am weary of doing it tonight, as here at the school dorm, it is all I have for entertainment, and if I have it sleeping for the rest of the night, I might as well just go to bed... UGGHHH!
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No, it's no big deal. Calibration only assures that the display of remaining battery life is accurate for your battery. Otherwise it's not required as far as using the battery. You can wait 24 hours or 24 days if you want. Just know that until the battery is calibrated the display of remaining battery life may not be reliable.
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Hi again E,
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490

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I thought I had this solved, but my problem is the following:
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Here's the article on how to calibrate your battery:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490
I don't know if you will be able to calibrate your battery successfully at this point or not. If you can, it will likely look even more unhealthy.
Sadly, I think your battery is on its way out. As Retired Engineer points out, it hasn't had enough usage for optimum performance at only 69 cycles in close to 3 years. They also will deteriorate over time, whether or not you calibrate them or use them properly.
You might find Battery University an interesting read:
http://www.batteryuniversity.com/partone-21.htm
Also this kb article from Apple:
http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html
I don't think there is any way to bring this battery back to health. Unfortunately, the cure is going to be a new battery.
Good luck!

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