Please FULLY DISCHARGE the Ni-Cd you are using every time before recharging.
Please FULLY CHARGE your Ni-Cd batteries before first use. When in doubt, leave your batteries to charge overnight (8 hours) to ensure a full charge.
Please FULLY CYCLE your Ni-Cd batteries at least once before regular use (fully discharge them before fully charging them a second time). To discharge your battery, please simply use the battery in your device as normal, but do not recharge your battery until it is complete discharged and your device no long operates. Fully charge your battery a second time. Once this second charging is complete, you may now use and/or charge your batteries as much or as little as needed, all with little fear of creating a memory.