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WARNING
To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion,
adhere to the following:
Keep the battery away from extreme heat.
Keep metal objects away from the battery termi-
nals to prevent causing a short circuit.
Make sure the battery is properly installed in the
battery bay.
Read the precautions printed on the battery.
Battery Handling
Review the following before handling a NiMH battery
Use NiMH batteries only in the NEC Versa computer
for which they are designed. Mixing other manufac-
turer’s batteries, or using a combination of very old and
new batteries can deteriorate battery and equipment per-
formance.
Turn off power to the system after use. Keeping system
power on can degrade battery performance and shorten
battery life.
Clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth if they get
dirty.
When not in use, store the battery in a cool dry area.
The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing
an end. Replace batteries that display these symptoms:
shorter work times
discoloration, warping
hot to the touch
strange odor.
