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 KP> OO>                                                         So i don't
 KP> OO> think it is possible to lose the data due to low battery.
 GC> Hi Ken, it's not likely that you would lose your data because of a low
 GC> battery, the display will usually go quite dim before that happens.
Perhaps.  But semiconductors are rather quirky about things like that.
 GC> Some computers even allow you time to change batteries before losing
 GC> data. In other words the memory will last a short period of time
 GC> without power before being wiped out.
Yes, that is rather simple to accomplish.
 
 KP>Erratic behavior of a bicycle computer could easily be a symptom of a 
eak
 KP>battery.
 GC> Erratic operation of the computer is probably due to the gap between
 GC> the magnet and the pickup being to great.  About 1mm is usually
 GC> recommended. 
Depends on what is meant by "erratic operation."  It can be caused by a
mechanical problem such as you suggest.  It can be caused by a marginal
battery.  It can even be caused by high voltage utility lines.
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