User's Manual

BrailleNote Apex QT User Guide
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2.2 Long Term Storage.
If you store a fully charged BrailleNote for more than two weeks, the battery will become
completely flat. If the battery was less than fully charged prior to storing the BrailleNote, the time
needed for the battery to become fully flat will be shorter. This is because the battery self discharges
internally and because the BrailleNote QT draws a very small amount of current, even when it is
switched off. When the battery becomes completely flat, the battery gauge may become inaccurate.
If you intend to leave the BrailleNote switched off for more than a few days, fully charge the
battery beforehand, or leave the AC adapter connected, if convenient. If you intend to store a
BrailleNote for more than two to three weeks without the AC adapter connected, ensure your work
is saved by returning to the Main Menu, and fully charging the battery before putting the
BrailleNote into storage.
When you take a BrailleNote out of long-term storage, first connect the AC adapter and recharge
the battery BEFORE switching the BrailleNote QT on. If it does not resume normally, press the
Reset switch with a pointed object. The BrailleNote will beep to confirm that it has been reset. Wait
a few seconds while the BrailleNote initializes itself. If the battery has gone quite flat, you will be
prompted to reset the time and date and so on. Press ENTER several times if you want to leave that
for later or refer to Appendix C, which describes the procedure for initializing the BrailleNote.