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[Alvarado]

Is it true that Classpad spends batteries in a few minutes???
If it is, how can it be solved???

I made that question because I Know a classmate having this problem..., and I would like to buy one.

thanks for paying attention

CNN en espa?ol...
Es cierto que la Classpad agota las bater?as en minutos???
Si es cierto, como se puede arreglar???

Hago esta pregunta ya que conozco un amigo que tiene este problema... y quiero comprar una.

Gracias por la atenci?n

[momo]

not few minutes... but it's true that it spends battery very quikly... expecially when you run programs or if you calculate hard things..

[CrimsonCasio]

Ive heard of this happening once before but i dont remember if any solution was found... your friend could send his CP to Casio to have it fixed. it should be covered under his warranty.

i useually go at least a month without replacing mine, and i do lots of work with it.

[SoftCalc]

I use mine alot, and I don't have a problem at all. But then again, my ClassPad is normally on my desk plugged into the USB port. If you plug it into the USB port it can use it for power (kind of like an AC adaptor for the ClassPad).

Something your friend can do is turn power save mode on. You can find this setting in the System application. In power save mode it saves everything to FLASH and powers down, which stops the battery drain. If you set it to "1 day" the ClassPad will turn itself off during the weekend.

[Daruosh]

I use mine alot, and I don't have a problem at all. But then again, my ClassPad is normally on my desk plugged into the USB port.   If you plug it into the USB port it can use it for power (kind of like an AC adaptor for the ClassPad).

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I dodn't know that CP can use USB power source. I thought that communication consumes more battries. Great feature.

@Alvarado: Buy CP without any doubt. I think it's the best calc that ever made. TI Voyage 200 is also a good choice HP49G+ too . But ClassPad can overcome all.

[PJay]

And You can use rechargeable battery (Ni-MH, 800 mAh, 1.2V)
I use it

[betoe]

And You can use rechargeable battery (Ni-MH, 800 mAh, 1.2V) 
I use it 

Good idea, but if you when the batteries are full i think the battery indicator on the classpad isnt full or i'm wrong? Coz normal AAA batteries are 1.5V as i know.

@SoftCalc: good idea plug it to the PC, i'm using my classpad near my PC coz i had finished uni .

[Daruosh]

But there no problem with 1.2V.

[Alvarado]

Thanks guys!

In this forum people really respond quetions!!!

[CrimsonCasio]

we do our best

btw, i cantacted casio and asked about this problem, i'll let you know if i get any new info.

[Daruosh]

Ok. When do you want to buy a CP???

[Alvarado]

Ok. When do you want to buy a CP???

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I think this question is to me!

I d like to buy it on december of this year , but I need collect some money before...

[Daruosh]

Collect some more information about calcs too

[PJay]

Good idea, but if you when the batteries are full i think the battery indicator on the classpad isnt full or i'm wrong? Coz normal AAA batteries are 1.5V as i know.

@SoftCalc: good idea plug it to the PC, i'm using my classpad near my PC coz i had finished uni .

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Yeah! But you can charge it over 1000+ time

[DrCoyote]

When I used to use my ClassPad for work, I would have to change the batteries about every two weeks or so. Unless I was putting together programs, that is. Then they would only last a few days.

I'd try the USB trick, but I have to be able to carry my calculator all over my laboratory.

But yes, if your friend's calculator only gives a few minutes of battery life, it needs to be repaired.

[2072]

What type of batteries does it use ?

At Conrad you can find NIMH batteries of 2300 mAh (AA size)

[qwerty841]

i haven't even had to charge my cp's batteries in the last six months, but i used it alot.

[Daruosh]

Same here. I have my CP 9 months, and I have change my batteries only one time

[PJay]

What type of batteries does it use ?

At Conrad you can find NIMH batteries of 2300 mAh (AA size)

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CP300 support AAA battery size NOT AA
I have 4x SONY NIMH 800 mAh AAA

[CrimsonCasio]

Alvarado what country are you in, apperently what can be done for the battery drain depends on where you live...

[Alvarado]

friend CrimsonCasio, I m in Costa Rica, but batteries of CP are from US, they came in with CP.

Do you or anyone know about linking to a PC cable AFX 2.0+???
Could send a diagram to my e-mail?

Thanks!

[CrimsonCasio]

vist http://casiofortissimo.earthforge.com for cable info

i'll let casio know where you live, hopefully it will mean they can help you.

[betoe]

For the AFX cable you can visit my site, http://betoe.imgoingbed.com/afx.php

There is in spanish .

[Alvarado]

thank you both!!!

[CrimsonCasio]

hey Alvarado,
Im going to need either a e-mail address or phone number for the person that's CP is draining its batteries. if thats not possible I could use your e-mail or pone #.

please PM me the information (to keep it private) and you/your friend will be contacted by casio