Getting Started 1-17
Replacing the Battery Pack
Replace the battery pack installed in your NEC Versa sys-
tem as follows.
1.
Save your files, exit Windows, and turn off system
power.
2.
Close the LCD and turn the system over.
3.
Press the battery release latch and slide the battery out
of the system. (See “Drive Bays” in Chapter 4 for re-
lease latch location.)
4.
Insert the new battery into the bay, pressing it firmly
until the release latch clicks.
5.
Turn the system over, open the LCD panel, and power
on the system.
Battery Life
The NEC Versa NiMH battery has an approximate life of 2
hours under the following conditions:
When it is new and fully charged.
When no peripherals are connected to your NEC Versa.
When you have no options installed.
Enabling power management features increases battery life.
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. Use the power management features enabled
through Setup to extend battery life. See “Using Power
Management” in Chapter 3 for details.
