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Right click the power icon on the taskbar to open the power meter or to adjust power
properties.
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Double click the power icon on the taskbar to display the remaining power for both the
primary and optional (if attached) battery.
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Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double click the Power Management icon and
select the Power Meter tab.
Low Battery Status
When battery power is low (8% or less), the power LED lights yellow. When battery power is
very low (3% or less), the power LED flashes amber. When the system is in a low battery status
do one of the following.
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Power off the system, remove the battery, and replace it with a fully charged battery.
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Leave the battery in the system and connect the system to the AC adapter and a wall outlet.
If you connect the system to AC power and keep the system within standard operating
temperatures, the battery recharges in approximately 2-3 hours whether or not the system is
used.
Returning the Battery to its Normal State
To return the battery to its normal state, try the following:
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remove and then reinstall the battery
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reinstall the battery in the system and fully recharge the battery to 100%.
Extending Battery Life
Primary battery life can be extended by keeping the brightness setting low. Use the
function keys to control the brightness.
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In addition, NEC Computers recommends that the system operate on AC power when using an
external device and when playing DVD movies.
Battery Handling
Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery.
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Use only the battery designed for the Versa TXi notebook. Mixing other manufacturers'
batteries, or using a combination of very old and new batteries can deteriorate battery and
equipment performance.
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Turn off power to the notebook after use. Keeping power on can degrade battery
performance and shorten battery life.
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Clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth when they get dirty.
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Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
System Configuration and Setup 2-5
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