1-20 Getting Started
Battery Handling
Review the following before handling the system’s battery.
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CAUTION
Use the NiMH or Li-Ion batteries only in the NEC
Versa computer for which they are designed. Mixing
other NEC Versa batteries, other manufacturer’s
batteries, or using a combination of very old and
new batteries can deteriorate battery and equipment
performance.
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. Discard batteries that display these symptoms:
shorter work times
discoloration, warping
hot to the touch
strange odor.