Thanks everyone for your comments! Will try to answer each question.

This question was general because my new camera and laptop have Li
batteries and while I have a lot of experience with NiCd and NiMH
batteries have no experience with Li batteries so would like to learn
how to test them and maximize their life expectancy.

JW "Assuming YM laptops.http://www.passmark.com/products/batmon.htm
" Thanks for the Passmark tip will try it.


Ken