Re: cm12 problems!

["PatrickLidstone" <patrick@xxxxxxx>]

--- In ukha_d@y..., "K. C. Li" <li@l...> wrote:
> On Wed, 2 Oct 2002, PatrickLidstone wrote:
> 
> > The CM12 is never powered from the PC, it is always powered from
> > batteries. I wouldn't recommend using rechargeable batteries in
the 
> > CM12 because rechargeables tend to self-discharge; you would be
much 
> > better off with alkalines in this situation.
> 
> Actually, the CM12U is mains powered but with batteries to provide
backup
> power to the memory when the unit is unplugged from the mains.

Thanks for the clarification Li. Even though they only provide backup 
power, I have a half-memory of Active Home refusing to work properly 
with a CM12 which had no batteries installed, but it was so long ago 
I could well be wrong.

Patrick

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