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Posted by ZiGGy on 01-13-2002 07:29 PM:

Rechargeable Batteries with my Deluxe?

Hi there!!

I'm very confused!!
I read on the official handspring website (support.handspring.com, link at bottom of post) that it is advised that i should not use rechargeable batteries.

I've also read about people using rechargeable batteries with their deluxe.

Can I or can't I use rechargeable batteries??

Many thanx

ZiGGy

heres the link

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Posted by MarkEagle on 01-13-2002 07:58 PM:

I've been using NiMH rechargeables for well over a year in my VDx. The reason Handspring doesn't recommend them is because the hardware wasn't designed for them... plus, they don't want to have to support user issues regarding them.

If you decide to use rechargeables, NiMH is the way to go as they are a better technology than NiCad. You'll need to set the battery type to NiCad, however (OS 3.1 doesn't reference NiMH), by using the . 7 shortcut to allow the proper battery "profile" to be used.

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Posted by Keefer Lucas on 01-13-2002 08:04 PM:

NiHm Baby

I wouldn't go any way other than with NiMh. In fact, I just upped the milliamps to 700 from 600mA with my latest set of AAA NiMh. I set my VDX to NiCad because it is the closest setting. Never had an issue.

Posted by ZiGGy on 01-13-2002 08:05 PM:

Thanks for replying Mark!!

Call me stupid, but i don't know what you rmean by that shortcut. I tryed goin through the motion on the graffiti area on my palm, but nothing happened.

Any explaination would be great.

Thanx

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Posted by MarkEagle on 01-13-2002 09:17 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by ZiGGy
I tryed goin through the motion on the graffiti area on my palm, but nothing happened.

It needs to be done in a text entry area... open Memo Pad and tap New. Then enter the shortcut sequence as follows:

The valid battery types will appear in the body of the memo:

[NiCad][Rechargeable Alkaline][Alkaline]

The last one displayed is the selected one. When using NiMH's, do the shortcut sequence until [NiCad] appears and you're all set. You can delete the memo as well.

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Posted by ZiGGy on 01-13-2002 09:56 PM:

Thanx Everyone!

Thanx to everyone who helped me with my query!!
Its much appreciated!!

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Posted by Carl0 on 01-15-2002 09:56 AM:

I also used Rayovac renewable alkalines for a while, but now I stick to 700mAH NiMH batteries because can be recharched much more often.

I never had a problem with rechargables. They are the only reasonable solution for power users.

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Posted by pwan on 01-16-2002 02:09 PM:

I am using GP750mAh w/ my visor deluxe. No problem at all. Each pair of AAA could last for 4-5 days (that innopocket flash plus really drained my batteries).

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Posted by 1nt3rempt0r on 01-18-2002 05:11 PM:

thanks for all the posts ... I will use rechargeables from now on... much cheaper in the long run...

Posted by Keefer Lucas on 01-19-2002 01:28 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by pwan
I am using GP750mAh w/ my visor deluxe.

Where did you get 750mAH batteries? The best I have found are 700mAH Lenmars, which beat the set of 650s that I bought at Radio Shack.

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