RE: new to li poly
All LiPoly batteries come with explicit instructions on what kind of charger to use, how to charge, and how NOT to charge the battery. Read them CAREFULLY, and make sure you understand them before you use the battery. If anything in the instructions does not make sense, ask.
Unless your charger says, "Lithium Ion," "Lithium Polymer," "LiIon," "LiPoly," "LiPo," or some combination thereof, you need a different charger. Of course, this is detailed in the instructions that came with the battery.