2-8 Getting Started
Extending Battery Life
While on the road, it is important to be aware of the simple things you can do to extend
the life of the system's main battery. One way is to keep the brightness setting low. Use
the
Fn-F8
and
Fn-F9
function keys to control the brightness.
Battery Handling
Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery.
!
Use only the battery designed for your system in the NEC Versa. Mixing other
manufacturers’ 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 connectors with a dry cloth when they get dirty.
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Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Replacing 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.
Replace the battery pack installed in your NEC Versa system as follows.
Note
Use the batteries in the NEC Versa computer for which they are designed.
Installing another manufacturer’s battery, or using a combination of very old and new
batteries can deteriorate battery and equipment performance.
1.
Save your files, exit Windows and turn off system power.
2.
Close the LCD panel and turn over the system.
