NEC SX, Service And Reference Manual

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2-6 System Configuration and Setup
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In the Windows 95 operating system, access the Battery Meter via Start
from the desktop, select Settings, select Control Panel and then the Power
icon. This shows the total power remaining. Click the Show battery meter
on the taskbar to have easy access to this information.
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In the Windows 98 operating system, access the Power Meter via Start,
select Settings, select Control Panel and then the Power Management
icon. Select the Power Meter tab to show the Power Meter on the taskbar.
Select the Advanced tab and click Show power meter on the taskbar.
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In the Windows NT operating system, access the battery status via Start
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slide to the Programs group, then slide to PowerProfiler for Windows NT.
Press the VersaGlide selection button or tap the VersaGlide pad once.
The main PowerProfiler screen appears.
Select the Battery tab and add the battery meter to the taskbar.
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At “Alarm Action” indicate whether to display a warning when the
battery is low or very low, and whether to suspend the system when
the battery is very low.
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At the right you can decide whether to display a battery meter in the
task bar. You can view a graphic of current battery status.
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At “Battery Status and Alarm Settings” you can view status battery by
battery or for all batteries together. You can define “low” and “very
low” battery status.
When to Change the Battery
The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end. Replace
batteries that display these symptoms.
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Shorter work times.
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Discoloration, warping.
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Hot to the touch.
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Strange odor.
Battery Handling
Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery.
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Use only the battery designed for your system in the NEC Versa SX.
Mixing other manufacturer’s batteries, or using a combination of very old
and new batteries can deteriorate battery and equipment performance.
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Turn off power to the system after use. Keeping system power on can
degrade battery performance and shorten battery life.
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Clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth and be careful not to bend
terminals.