Alphasmart NEO User Manual page 14

Powering your Neo
Note:
rechargeable instead, you can purchase a rechargeable battery
upgrade kit from AlphaSmart. See the AlphaSmart web site for
more information.
Important:
as possible after you receive it. Do not store it without first charging the
batteries. See the task below for information about how to charge a
rechargeable Neo. Also see page 131 for more information about
rechargeable Neos.
To install AA batteries:
1. Make sure you have three new AA batteries.
2. Turn your Neo over and locate the battery compartment.
3. If a small Phillips screw is securing the battery compartment, use
a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew it. If the screw isn't present, skip
to step 4. (Neos come with a small screw to secure the
compartment. Usually the screw is taped to the battery door.
Often schools prefer to secure the door with the screw to help
prevent battery theft.)
4. Open the battery door by placing your thumbs in the depressions
on the ends of the latch, then gently press down and slide the
latch to the left.
5. Insert the three batteries with the (+) terminals pointing to the
right and the (–) terminals pointing to the left.
6. Replace the latch and slide it gently to the right.
7. If you want to secure the door, replace the Phillips screw, if you
have it, and tighten gently.
6
Neos use AA batteries, but if you'd like it to be
If you converted a Neo to be rechargeable, charge it as soon
Neo User's Guide