Using the Primary Battery, Determining Battery Status | NEC L320

Using the Primary Battery

The NEC Versa notebook comes with a rechargeable 8-cell lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery that’s easy to install and remove.

Primary battery

A – Primary Battery	C – Connector
B – Battery Latch (hidden)

To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion, adhere to the following:

Keep the battery away from extreme heat.

Keep metal objects away from the battery connectors to prevent a short circuit.

TMake sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay. Read the precautions printed on the battery.

Determining Battery Status

Your NEC Versa system provides tools to help you keep track of the main (and an optional) battery’s power level. If your system is configured (default setting) to display the Power icon on the taskbar, an electrical plug appears when the system is connected to an AC power source or a battery icon appears when the system is not connected to an AC power source.

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NEC L320 manual Using the Primary Battery, Determining Battery Status, Primary battery

Contents

Versa L320 Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Using the Operating System and Utilities Vi Contents Traveling Tips Viii Contents Solving System Problems Using This Guide Using This Guide Related Documents Text Conventions Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Before You Begin NEC Versa L320 notebook computer About Your NEC Versa L320 Notebook LCD panel and base unit Around the Front of the SystemOpening Your System Base Unit Control Panel Control panel Power ButtonSecurity and Personal Code Buttons Control panel LEDs Shortcut ButtonsStatus LEDs Operating Status LEDs Power Status LEDs Keyboard Keyboard Panel Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Front features Front Features Around the Back of the System Back features Around the Left Side of the System Left-side features Around the Right Side of the System Right side features Around the Bottom of the System Bottom features NEC Cable PortBar About the NEC Cable PortBar NEC Cable PortBar power connectors About NEC Wireless LAN Getting Started Getting Started VersaGlide featuresNEC VersaGlide Touchpad VersaGlide Tips Power Sources for Your NEC VersaVersaGlide Adjustments AC adapter Connecting the AC AdapterAC Adapter Connecting the AC adapter Powering On Your System System Batteries Primary BatterySecondary Battery Cmos Battery Primary battery Using the Primary BatteryDetermining Battery Status Extending Battery Life Low Battery StatusReturning the Battery to its Normal State Replacing the Battery Battery Handling Removing the battery Locating the battery bay release latch Inserting the battery Charging the Battery Precautions for Recharging the Battery Battery Precautions Replacing the Secondary Battery Using a Secondary BatterySecondary Battery Precautions System Care Precautions for System Use Storage Requirements Routine Cleaning Using the Bios Setup Utility Using the Bios Setup Utility Introducing Bios SetupEntering Bios Setup Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main Menu Looking at Screens Advanced Bios Setup Bios Setup Key Functions Checking/Setting System ParametersUsing Keys Main Menu Resetting System ParametersMain Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Security Menu System Security Setup Establishing Passwords Password Protection FingerPrint Protection Hard Disk Drive Passwords Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Moving the Hard Disk Drive Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection Power Menu Power Menu Using the Bios Setup Utility Exit Menu Boot Menu Windows 2000 Power Options Properties Managing System Power Power Schemes Windows 2000 Power Schemes Alarms Windows 2000 Alarms Advanced Windows 2000 Power MeterWindows 2000 Advanced Windows 2000 Hibernate Windows 2000 and Intel SpeedStep Technology Windows 98 SE Power Management Properties Windows 98 SE Power Schemes Windows 98 SE Power Meter Windows 98 SE Alarms Advanced Windows Windows 98 SE AdvancedWindows 98 SE Hibernate Windows 98 SE and Intel SpeedStep Technology Windows Power Management States Windows Power Management Behavior Recognizing the Windows Power Management States Locating the Mini PCI/MDC bay cover Checking Switch SettingsAccessing Switches Default switch settings Looking at Switch Settings Obtaining the Bios Update Updating the Bios Performing the Bios Update Preparing the Bios Update Diskette Using the Bios Setup Utility NEC CD-RW CD Using the Operating System and Utilities Desktop Icons Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows Introduction Windows Windows 98 Second Edition Taskbar Icons Using the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar Icons NEC Customize Utility Screen Using the NEC Customize UtilityNEC Utilities NEC Customize Utility Running the Phdisk Utility Phdisk Utility for Windows 98 SEPreparing Your System for the Phdisk Utility Create Partition Create File Reboot Exit SoftDVD Player CD Applet for Intel SpeedStep2 Technology Launching the A&D CD with Windows 98 SE Application and Driver CDLaunching the A&D CD with Windows Application and Driver CD Dialog Box Personal Code Setting UtilityInstalling the A&D CD Software Establishing Personal Codes Identifying Personal Code Setting ButtonsLocating Personal Code Setting buttons Clearing a Personal Code NEC Info Center Using the Personal Code to Access the SystemBringing the System Out of a Power-Saving Mode Installing the NEC Info Center PartitionMagic Special Edition Uninstalling the NEC Info Center Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CD Full Disk Drive Restore Product Recovery CD Options Using the Operating System and Utilities Partition Only Restore One-Touch Start Button Settings Utility Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the System Drives and Bays NEC VersaBay IV Slot Using the System Drives and BaysNEC Modular Bay Slot Phoenix BaySwap Utility Installing the Phoenix BaySwap UtilityUsing the Phoenix BaySwap Utility Removing a Device from the NEC Modular Bay Slot Locating NEC Modular Bay features Locating the NEC VersaBay IV release latch Installing a Device in the NEC Modular Bay SlotRemoving a Device from the NEC VersaBay IV Slot Removing a device from the VersaBay IV slot Installing a Device in the NEC VersaBay IV Slot Inserting a device into the NEC VersaBay IV slot Variable-Speed CD-ROM Drive CD Care CD-ROM drive featuresCD Loading Changing the Auto Play Setting Variable-Speed DVD-ROM Drive Variable-Speed CD-RW Drive Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM drive features Memory Modules Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive features Memory bay cover and screw Removing the memory module Installing the memory module Communicating with Your NEC Versa Communicating with Your NEC Versa Connecting the ModemMDC Modem Type II Extended Cards Mini PCI LANPC Cards Type II Cards Interface Cards Communication CardsStorage Cards Inserting a PC Card Other CardsPC Card Slots Inserting a PC Card Removing a Card Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000 Accessing the InternetInternet Connections Modifying the Internet and E-mail Shortcut Buttons IR PortSending and Receiving E-mail Enabling Infrared Communications Enabling the IR Port Using the IR Port Checking Your Wireless Connection Mini PCI Wireless LANEnabling Wireless LAN in Bios Setup Client Manager Status Viewing/Changing Configuration Settings Communicating with Your NEC Versa Traveling Tips Traveling Tips Preparing for TravelPacking for Travel Getting Through Customs Using Power Connections Connecting Using a LAN Connecting to the InternetConnecting Using a Modem Traveling Tips Using External Devices Keyboard/Mouse Connecting an external keyboard/mouseUsing External Devices USB Device Connecting a USB device Serial Devices Connecting a serial device NEC Cable PortBar Connecting the PortBarDisconnecting the PortBar Monitor Connecting a monitor Video Supported Device Connecting an S-Video supported device Ieee 1394 Devices Connecting an Ieee 1394 device Parallel Devices Connecting a parallel printer Audio Options Audio Video Multimedia Applications Using Multimedia Recording Using MultimediaAudio Playing Back CD-ROM/DVD-ROM InputMicrophone Video Using HeadphonesUsing the Built-In Speakers Using External Stereo Speakers Multimedia Applications Using Digital Video FilesUsing Animation Files Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System Problems Solving System Problems Problem ChecklistTroubleshooting Startup Problems Post Error Messages Post Error Messages If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information Web Site Mail to Support Services Support Services Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your ChairSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Adjust Your Input Devices Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Vary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications System Components Specifications Specifications B-3 LCD Diskette Drive Specifications B-5 CD-RW Drive DVD-ROM and CD-RW Combination Drive Specifications B-7 MDC Modem built-in Specifications B-9 Dimensions Interrupts Interrupt Controllers System Memory Map Specifications B-11Memory Map Frequently Asked Questions Display Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse Diskette Drive Frequently Asked Questions C-3 How do I format a diskette? Booting Frequently Asked Questions C-5 Power Management How do I bring my system out of Standby mode? Miscellaneous Frequently Asked Questions C-7 How do I save a file? Glossary Glossary Bps a unit of transmission. Also called baud rate Electronic timer used to synchronize computer operations Hz a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second Connection that enables two devices to communicate MB 1,048,576 bytes Interface that communicates multiple data bits at a time Picture elements. Tiny dots that make up a screen image An interface that communicates information one bit at a time Pdif To record or store information to a storage device Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Regulatory Statements Regulatory StatementsFCC Statement for United States Only Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement LCD Panel Disposal Battery ReplacementBattery Disposal European Community Directive Conformance Statement Declaration of Conformity