Hi Kevin, Vicky and all, I am not sure whether it makes a difference if you switch the PK off with C1-C4. The batteries would discharge eventually and would lock up as described before. As Kevin suggested, I would leave the PK plugged in if you were going to leave it for an extended length of time.
I am no authority on this subject, and am just passing on a warning because I didn't know the situation existed. Cheers Kylie -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Chao [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 10 December 2007 11:33 AM To: 'Kylie Forth'; [email protected] Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Important: PK battery warning Kylie, Thanks for the information. So then is it advisable to just leave the unit plugged in when not in use or when in storage? Kevin -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kylie Forth Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 6:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Braillenote] Important: PK battery warning Hi all PK users I just got my PK back from a service and was given some interesting information. Apparently, unlike the other BrailleNotes, the PK cannot be left fully uncharged for a prolonged length of time. If the batteries are left completely flat for a while, the lithium cells will lock and won't allow the battery to charge again. I have actually seen this happen to another PK which could not be charged, or even switched on, after it had been left flat for a few weeks. I don't know exactly how long the batteries can last before the lock, but it is something to bear in mind if you plan to leave your unit unplugged or in storage for a long time. Cheers Kylie ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.17/1179 - Release Date: 9/12/2007 11:06 AM ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
