When To Replace The Battery; Battery Handling - NEC VERSA 6060 User Manual

A blinking battery icon indicates that the battery is charging. A fast blinking
battery icon occurs:
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when installing a new battery
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during unknown battery status
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when there is a problem with the battery.
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 your NEC Versa and fully recharge the battery (to
100%).
The battery percentage icon blinks under the following conditions:
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when battery power is low, the number icon blinks,
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if battery power is extremely low, the number icon blinks rapidly.

When to Replace the Battery

The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end. Replace
batteries that display these symptoms:
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shorter work times
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discoloration, warping
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hot to the touch
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strange odor.

Battery Handling

Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery.
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Use Li-Ion batteries only in the NEC Versa computer for which they are
designed.
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Use only the Li-Ion battery designed for your system in the NEC Versa.
Mixing other manufacturer's 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 system after use. Keeping system power on can
degrade battery performance and shorten battery life.
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