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I. GETTING STARTED WITH LABQUEST
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What’s Included
LabQuest 2 interface
Rechargeable battery (in unit)
AC power adapter
Computer connection (USB) cable
Quick-Start guide
Stylus (in unit)
Stylus tether
Using LabQuest for the First Time
Install the Battery
LabQuest ships with the battery in place; however, there is a protective tab covering the battery
contacts that needs to be removed before the first use. Pull the tab out of the unit before using
LabQuest.
Charge Overnight
We recommend charging the battery for at least 12 hours prior to using LabQuest for the first
time on battery power. To do this, connect the included power adapter to LabQuest and an AC
power source. You can also charge LabQuest using the
LabQuest Charging Station
(order
code LQ2-CRG, sold separately).
LabQuest uses a high-quality lithium-ion battery. This is the same chemistry used in premium
laptop and cell phone batteries, and you can expect similar performance. There is never a need to
condition the battery by regular full discharge/charge cycles.
It is safe to leave the battery charging indefinitely, and there is no need to fully discharge the
battery before charging. Battery life will depend on the sensors used, but in most cases you can
obtain six or more hours of use before recharging. We recommend charging LabQuest overnight
to start the next day with a full charge. For more details about the battery, see
LabQuest Battery
.
Quick Start to Data Collection
Follow these steps to quickly get started with basic data
collection. For more detailed instructions, see
Data
Collection
.
1. Press and release the power button located on the
top edge of LabQuest to turn on the unit.
LabQuest App launches automatically.