Alphasmart neo Mode D'Emploi

This appendix contains technical information about batteries for your NEO. 
It explains

• 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

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 purchased from 

AlphaSmart (see the AlphaSmart 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 125 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 you use a USB cable to connect it to

• A SmartOption cart or an AlphaHub that is on (usually in a classroom 

situation)

• A  running  computer

Neo UG.book  Page 123  Friday, August 31, 2007  8:03 AM