Rechargeable Batteries NiCads are the most inexpensive and widely used rechargeable batter, however they will not provide the most reliable power source for the Pilot. The full charge of a NiCad is 1.2 volts, while an alkaline has a charge of about 1.6 volts.
NiCads also lose their power quickly over several days of non-use.
Auto-Pilot, using the Pilot in your car To use your Pilot in the car, place it in an Auto Message Pad, which suction cups to the windshield. Replace the pad of paper with the pilot and strap it down with velcro strips. Resetting the Pilot Soft Reset - Not Data Loss. Paperclip in the reset hole. Hard Reset - Complete Data Loss upon confirmation.