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NEC VersaBay IV 6-Cell Secondary Battery   1

NEC VersaBay IV

6-Cell Secondary Battery

Congratulations on purchasing an NEC

®

 VersaBay™ IV 6-cell secondary battery for your NEC

Versa

®

 notebook computer! Use the VersaBay IV secondary battery 

in addition

 to the primary

battery to extend the amount of time you can run your system on battery power before
recharging.

Before installing the battery be sure to read the information in this document about:

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Features

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Removing a Device from the NEC VersaBay IV Slot

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Installing the VersaBay IV Secondary Battery

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Removing the VersaBay IV Secondary Battery

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Using the Secondary Battery

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Charging the Battery

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Determining Battery Status

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General Battery Precautions

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Battery Disposal

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Battery Specifications

To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion, adhere to the

following:

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Keep the battery away from extreme heat.

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Keep metal objects away from the battery connector to prevent a short circuit.

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Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay.

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Do not alter or disassemble the battery.

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Read any precautions printed on the battery.

Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery.

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Use only the battery designed for your system in your NEC Versa notebook computer.
Mixing other manufacturers’ batteries, or using a combination of very old and new batteries
can deteriorate battery and equipment performance.

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Clean the battery connector with a dry cloth when it gets dirty.

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Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. NEC is a registered trademark and Versa is a U.S.
registered trademark of NEC Corporation and/or one or more of its subsidiaries. Both are used under license. Microsoft
and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. Printed in the U.S.A. 04/2001.

©2001 NEC Computers Inc.

Summary of Contents for VERSABAY IV 6-CELL SECONDARY BATTERY

Page 1: ...etal objects away from the battery connector to prevent a short circuit Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay Do not alter or disassemble the battery Read any precautions printed on the battery Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery Use only the battery designed for your system in your NEC Versa notebook computer Mixing other manufacturers batterie...

Page 2: ...move any device or the weight saving module if in place from the VersaBay IV slot as follows 1 If a VersaBay IV drive is in the slot use the Phoenix BaySwap utility or power off the system See your printed user s guide for information about the Phoenix BaySwap utility If a VersaBay IV weight saving module is in the VersaBay IV slot skip to step 2 2 Locate the NEC VersaBay IV release latch to the r...

Page 3: ...battery 1 If you need to remove a device from the VersaBay IV slot see Removing a Device from the VersaBay IV Slot earlier in this document For information on hot swapping or warm swapping devices see the information about the Phoenix BaySwap utility in your printed user s guide 2 Locate the NEC VersaBay IV release latch to the right of the VersaBay IV slot 3 Flip the latch to the open position 4 ...

Page 4: ...the front of the system The battery charging LED lights as follows Lights amber when the primary battery is charging Blinks amber if the primary battery encounters an error while charging Lights green when the secondary battery is charging Blinks green if the secondary battery encounters an error while charging During charging keep the environmental temperature between 32 F and 104 F 0 C to 40 C F...

Page 5: ...eformed has any rust on its casing is discolored overheats or emits a foul odor Keep the battery dry and away from water Keep metal objects away from battery connector Metal objects in contact with the connector can cause a short circuit and damage If the battery leaks If the battery leaks onto skin or clothing wash the area immediately with clean water Battery fluid can cause a skin rash and dama...

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