[comp.sys.handhelds] HP48 Mem X cards.

PLS@cup.portal.com (Paul L Schauble) (05/25/90)

Steve,
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PLS@cup.portal.com (Paul L Schauble) (05/25/90)

Steve, 

  A couple of questions, if I may.

Does that 0 to 50C range apply to the HP48 also?

What happens if you go below 0. In some of the places I use the calculator,
that's a very real possibility.

What's needed to replace the battery on a card?

Is there a convenient way for ME to test the battery? My calculator will see
45 to 50C often, so I may have a problem with battery life?

    ++PLS

prestonb@hpcvra.CV.HP.COM (Preston Brown) (05/30/90)

>Does that 0 to 50C range apply to the HP48 also?
 0 - 45C for the HP48

>What happens if you go below 0. In some of the places I use the calculator,
>that's a very real possibility.
 There is a very small chance you may lose memory.  Storage temp is speced
down to -20 deg C

>What's needed to replace the battery on a card?
  A new battery; follow the procedure in you users manual.  Basically
if you don't want to lose memory you must have the card installed and
the calculator turned ON while changing a memory card battery.

>Is there a convenient way for ME to test the battery? 
Just plug it in to you calculator and turn in on.  If the battery is 
low the calc will display a warning each time it is turned on.  The
low battery warning will start a few months before the battery completely
dies.

>My calculator will see
>45 to 50C often, so I may have a problem with battery life?
You may see reduced battery life if the card is left at high temperatures
for extended periods ( 50C for 1 year may deplete you battery completely while
at room temperature it may last 5 years or longer.)

Preston