NEC Versa Series manual Returning the Battery to its Normal State, Extending Battery Life

Models: Versa Series

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Returning the Battery to its Normal State

!Leave the battery in the system and connect your NEC Versa notebook 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 batteries recharge in approximately 4.5 hours when off, and 8 hours when on.

Returning the Battery to its Normal State

To return the battery to its normal state, try the following:

!Remove and then reinstall the battery

!Reinstall the battery in your NEC Versa notebook and fully recharge the battery (to 100%).

Extending Battery Life

While on the road, it is important to be aware of the simple things you can do to extend the life of the system's main battery. One way is to keep the brightness setting low. Use the Fn-F8and Fn-F9function keys to control the brightness.

Battery Handling

Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery.

!Use only the battery designed for your NEC Versa system. Mixing other manufacturers’ batteries, or using a combination of very old and new batteries can deteriorate battery and equipment performance.

!Turn off power to the system after use. Keeping system power on can degrade battery performance and shorten battery life.

!Clean the battery connectors with a dry cloth when they get dirty.

!Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Replacing the Battery

The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end. Replace batteries that display these symptoms.

!Shorter work times.

!Discoloration, warping.

!Hot to the touch.

!Strange odor.

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NEC Versa Series Returning the Battery to its Normal State, Extending Battery Life, Battery Handling, Getting Started