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From: akcs.michaelv@hpcvbbs.UUCP (Michael VanLoon)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: Re: HP 41 battery indicator?
Keywords: exist?
Message-ID: <271e99f8-2d0.4comp.sys.handhelds-1@hpcvbbs.UUCP>
Date: 19 Oct 90 06:40:08 GMT
References: <36930@ut-emx> <1070016@hpcpbla.HP.COM>
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The low power flag is #49.  The solution I found for dying NiCd's is to
have a set of alkaline N-cells handy for the "moment of truth" when the
BAT annunciator comes on.  Simply pop the alkalines in to get you through
the moment, until you can get home and recharge.  Then stick the
alkalines back in a safe spot until next time.  Alkaline batteries have a
shelf life of several years, so this should work well for many
drain/recharge cycles.  (I'm still using the original alkalines that came
with my 41CX 2-1/2 years ago for this purpose with no problems).

Michael V
ISU