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NEO
User Manual
A BOUT NEO B ATTERIES AND P OWER S OURCES
This chapter includes technical information about batteries for your NEO,
including the following:
• Power sources for the NEO
• When the NEO turns on automatically
• Alkaline batteries
• Rechargeable batteries
• The low battery indicator
• Tips on caring for batteries and storing your NEO
How Your NEO Receives Power
Your NEO receives power in one of two ways:
• Through three AA batteries (alkaline provide the longest battery life—up to
700 hours or more)
• Through an optional internal rechargeable battery pack you have
purchased (see our Web site for details)
If you use AA batteries, all three must be the same type. When the battery
power is low, you can replace the batteries as described on the next page.
If you have a rechargeable battery pack, you recharge it with the AC adapter
that came with the battery pack. Refer to “Using the Optional Rechargeable
Battery Pack” on page 230 for additional information.
When your NEO is connected to your computer with a USB cable, it also
receives power from the computer. However, NEO functions are limited when
it is connected to a computer.
NEO Turns on Automatically When Connected
NEO turns on automatically when you use a USB cable to connect it to
• A SmartOption Mobile Lab or an AlphaHub that is on (usually in a
classroom situation)
• A running computer