In order to prolong the life of your Sony 2006I replacement battery please read the following:

Your Sony 2006I battery is charged during production in order to test it. Your Sony 2006I rechargeable battery will discharge between the end of the production and the moment you receive it. That is why your Sony 2006I battery will have to be charged before you use it. You can use your existing charger or an external charger this will optimize charging of your Sony 2006I battery and prolong the life of your camera power supply.

Your Sony 2006I rechargeable battery discharges slowly and progressively when not in use. The self discharge rate is about 1% of the battery's capacity per day at room temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster your 2006I battery will discharge. If you intend to leave your Sony 2006I battery for a prolonged period without use then a service charge is recommended from time to time, taking in to account the self discharge rate and time between using your Sony 2006I battery.

Rather than supplying original Sony 2006I batteries, we supply replacement 2006I batteries made by Uniross and Hahnel. Our 2006I batteries have a two year warranty, represent excellent value and meet or exceed the original specifications. We also offer free delivery on all our products including the 2006I battery.