Registered: Jun 2001
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 7

Rechargeable batteries

Hello all,
I have a question to throw out to everyone.

I'm wanting to know how to set my Visor Deluxe to use rechargeable batteries. I know that I read somewhere that there is a command that makes it work better with rechargeables.

If you can help me out, I'd really appreciate it. I've decided to stick with my Deluxe and my Visorphone for a while longer. I'm going to, at least, wait until the color treo comes out. Since I tend to go through batteries faster with the Visorphone, I'd like to use my rechargeables.

Thanks,
Michael

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Location: Washburn University in Topeka, KS
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Go into Memo Pad and start a new Memo

do .7
until "NiCad" comes up if you are using NiCads or NiMH's
or until "Rechargable Alkaline" comes up if you are using those.



I am using NiMH's in my VDX though, and I don't see a reason to do it...there isn't that much of a difference I have experienced.

I would also recommend Battery Meter Hack - it changes your battery meter so you read a percentage next to it...very handy. Edit: I just remembered, Battery Meter Hack allows you to change the battery type without messing with the .7 thing

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Last edited by terrysalmi on 03-24-2002 at 10:58 PM

Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Minnesota
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I would suggest a freeware program called Battery Panel. It creates a selection under preferences which allows you to adjust the battery type as well as some of the other settings such as the voltages at which the warning and critical warning appear.

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Registered: Jun 2001
Location: Miami, FL
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thanks

Thanks guys.
I had heard about the 7 part, but didn't remember it. That's what I was looking for.

I'll definitely check out both the battery meter hack and the battery panel program.

Michael

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Registered: Mar 2001
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For what it is worth-

When using rechargeables, nickel metal hydride (Ni-Mh) are a lot better than nickel cadnium (Ni-Cad)- they last longer, deliver power better, and can be recharged every day.

I had 4 of these- 2 in the charger and 2 in the unit and I would swap them daily (just after doing a back-up- just in case!) They thrived on the constant swapping.

The big problem with rechargeables is the power utilization curve. As alkalines die, they die in a fairly smooth, slow curve to nothingness. Most rechargeables die pretty quickly- so you have a lot less warning that it is about to happen.

Swapping daily prevents that problem.

There are also a couple products offered to let you use and charge rechargeables right in your Visor, as well as a set of modifications you can do yourself (sort of) at 'Stephanies Visor Pages' (sorry, I have lost the URL, but I originally got it at www.the-gadgeteer.com)

Good luck!

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