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CMOS Battery
The system comes with a 3-volt lithium battery that maintains data in the system's
complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) RAM. This memory area contains
information on the system's configuration (for example date, time, drives, and memory).
The CMOS battery charges when the system is connected to AC power. The CMOS battery may
discharge completely if the system remains unused for approximately two months.
Using the Primary Battery
The Versa TXi notebook comes with a rechargeable 3-cell Li-Ion primary battery that's easy to
install and remove.
Note
The system may come with the optional 15-cell extended life battery for greater battery
life.
following:
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Keep the battery away from extreme heat.
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Keep metal objects away from the battery connectors to prevent a short circuit.
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Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay.
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Read the precautions printed on the battery.
Determining Battery Status
The Versa TXi notebook has tools to help keep track of the primary (and an optional) battery's
power level. If the system is configured (default setting) to display the power icon on the
taskbar, an electrical plug displays when the system is connected to an AC power source or a
battery icon displays when the system is not connected to an AC power source.
Use the system's power meter to determine battery status. Access the system's power meter in
the following ways.
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Move the cursor over the power icon on the taskbar to display the remaining battery power
for the system's primary battery.
2-4 System Configuration and Setup
Standard Lithium-Ion primary battery
A – Alignment Grooves
To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion, adhere to the
B – Battery Connectors
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