NTLK Re: eMate Storage+Battery

From: Gruendel, Frank 3837 PPE-WT (Frank.Gruendel@de.heidelberg.com)
Date: Tue Mar 21 2000 - 10:31:56 EST


>It seems that my eMate will be seeing a bit less usage now. A Pismo is on
>it's way, but the eMate isn't being entirely abandoned, it just won't see
>the same kind of heavy daily usage. Which leads me to my question: What
>should I do about the battery? It won't be used and charged regularly, so I
>was wondering how long it's safe to simply leave it. Or should the battery
>be removed?

I'd remove the battery anyway to prevent damage due to leakage. If I were
you, I'd store it in the fridge (decelerates self-discharge) and charge
it every 2 months or so. If you find the time, put it into the eMate before,
use it until the Emate switches off and charge it after that.

Frank
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