Using The Main Battery Pack - NEC VERSA LX Manual

Using the Main Battery Pack

The NEC Versa comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
pack. It's easy to install and remove.
Your NEC Versa system provides tools to help you keep track of the
main (or an optional) battery's power level. These include the power
status LED described in Chapter 1, and SystemSoft's PowerProfiler (for
Window NT systems, only) described later in this chapter. Both provide
important battery status information.
When battery power is very low, the power LED flashes amber.
When battery power gets low, do one of the following:
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Slide the Power/Sleep button toward the front of the system and hold
it in place for 4 or fewer seconds to put your system in Suspend
mode. (Before using the Power/Sleep button to put the system into
Suspend mode, set the System Switch BIOS parameter to Sleep
button.) Remove the battery pack and replace it with a fully charged
battery.
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Leave the battery pack in the system and connect your NEC Versa 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 you
use your system.
To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion,
adhere to the 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.
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