Alphasmart NEO, User Manual

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Understanding Batteries 131
Internal rechargeable batteries
Replacing AA batteries
When replacing batteries, you must change all three batteries. If one
discharged AA battery is used with two new batteries, the battery life
is markedly reduced, even though two out of the three are new.
To replace AA batteries:
1. Turn your Neo over and locate the battery compartment.
2. The door to the battery compartment might be secured with a
screw. If so, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw.
(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.)
3. 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.
4. Remove the old batteries
5. Insert the new 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.
Internal rechargeable batteries
If you have a rechargeable Neo, the batteries in the battery pack are
automatically recharged whenever the AC adapter is plugged in, or
when your Neo is connected to a powered-on computer with a USB
cable or to an AlphaHub. The batteries charge regardless of whether
Neo is off or on.