Intelligent charger for 1-4 AA/AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries; Auto-diagnosis of the rechargeable batteries inserted, automatic start of repair mode if required to regenerate deep-discharged rechargeable batteries and gentle pre-charging with reduced current; Automatic charge start after rechargeable battery is insrted; Microcontroller-monitored charge control; Multiple over-charging protection through voltage monitoring (-dU) and safety timer; Fully-charged detection and automatic changeover to pulse maintenance charging; Individual slot monitoring (separate charging for each rechargeable