Determining Battery Status - NEC SX Service And Reference Manual

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 terminals 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

You can determine battery status via the power status LED on the Battery or via
the Battery Meter provided within the Windows 95 operating system, the Power
Mater within the Windows 98 operating system, and PowerProfiler in the
Windows NT operating system.
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If the battery is removed from the system press the Battery test button to
see the relative status of the battery. If all four LED indicators light the
battery is at or near full charge and if none or one light the battery is at or
near full discharge.
If the second and forth LEDs are on and the third is off. The
battery should be charged overnight. If the LEDs are not all
on in the morning after pressing the Test button, the battery
may have reached its normal end of life and needs to be
replaced.
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Battery Status Gauge
A - Status Indicator B - Battery Test Button
System Configuration and Setup 2-5