Hi:

After several weeks of not so patient waiting, I got my PB Duo 280c 
and Dock yesterday. It mostly works great with some problems. So I 
need your help.

First does anyone know of a source for downloading a User Guide or 
Getting Started Manual for this model?

Second and more important, I need to replace the backup battery, and I 
need a source for them, or the specs on the battery.  I am a camera 
repair technician with over 20 years of experience, so I know my way 
around a circuit, and hopefully, I can do this without destroying this 
fine computer.

Thirdly, the battery will not charge.  Reads 6.5 volts, but I think 
that it is supposed to be 13? volts at full charge.  Could the fact 
that the Pram battery is dead (or very weak) keep it from charging?  I 
have reset the power manager, but it seems to start charging 
(lightning bolt) and then stops after a few minutes.  I read all of 
the posts from the guy who was putting the Type IV in a 280, but I 
didn't see any mention about whether the Pram battery would effect 
charging.

Lastly, how do you tell whether you have a type III or a type IV 
battery.  Mine says NiMH on it but no other indication.

Thanks guys, hope you can help me.  I love this PB.

Robert

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