About The Optional Rechargeable Batteries; Conditioning The Batteries - Alphasmart NEO 1 User Manual

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Using the Optional Rechargeable Battery Pack
About t he Optional Rechargeable Batteries
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• Output: DC 7.5V 500 MA
You should always use the AC adapter supplied by AlphaSmart; don't use
other types.
NEO's rechargeable batteries use Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) cells. NiMH
cells can be charged about 500 times. Fully charged batteries can power the
NEO for 60–150 hours (or even much longer), depending on use. (Note,
however, that fully charged batteries that are never used lose their charge in
about a month due to the self-discharge effect.)
New NiMH batteries need to be "cycled"—also known as "conditioned"—three
to five times before they hold a full charge. This means that, during the first
three to five charge cycles, the batteries hold a successively better charge each
time until they reach full capacity.
To charge the batteries, plug the AC adapter into a working electrical outlet
and connect it to the power port on the left side of your NEO as described on
page 5.

Conditioning the Batteries

To condition the batteries, follow these steps:
1. Fully charge your NEO with the AC adapter.
2. Use your NEO without the AC adapter until the low battery message
appears. (This may take 60–150 hours of use.)
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 three to five times.
You'll get the longest life from your batteries if you wait for the low battery
warning to appear before recharging so the batteries aren't needlessly
recharged. Charging with the AC adapter for about 8–16 hours fully charges
the batteries; if you use an AlphaHub or USB cable to recharge the batteries,
it may take as long as 24 hours. Don't charge the batteries for more
than a week; doing so may damage the batteries.
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