Satellite Pro C650 - Maximize the battery life

Hi there,
I'd like to maximize the Toshiba battery life. I read the user's manual. Following the instructions the PC hybernates when the battery level is still 3%.I tried to change the Critical Battery Level but it doesn't allow below the 3%.
What should I do to discharge completely the battery?
Thanks in advance.
m.

Hey,
I think everything is clear now?!
Discharged battery means if the notebook shuts down itself or with other words it goes automatically in hibernation mode and standard value is 3%. So if it goes in hibernation mode due critical battery level its discharged and you can connect the AC/DC adaptor to charge it.
By the way: I have always the AC/DC adaptor connected and after 2 years the battery is still working on battery mode. Battery life time is still ok.

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