What is the best way to store LabQuest units over summer vacation?

To store LabQuests over the summer, shut them down and store disconnected from a charger. To fully shut down the LabQuest 2, press and hold the power button until the Shutdown message is displayed (~4 seconds) before storing. To fully shut down the original LabQuest, press and hold the power button (~3 seconds) until the screen turns black.

Over the summer, the battery will slowly lose its charge, but will be undamaged. When you return in the fall, we recommend that you charge all LabQuests for a full 8 hours before using them. When you first turn it on, it may take as long as 3 minutes for the LabQuest to reboot if the battery completely lost charge.

Exposing the battery to temperatures over 35°C (95°F) will significantly reduce its lifespan. If your school storage area is especially hot when the air conditioning is off for the summer, you may want to keep it in a location that remains cooler.

More details on the longevity of the battery can be found at:
http://www.vernier.com/til/1768.html

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