User manual NEC VERSA TXI 3-CELL PRIMARY BATTERY

[. . . ] NEC Versa TXi 3-Cell Primary Battery Congratulations on purchasing a 3-cell primary battery for your NEC Versa® notebook computer!The battery allows you to run your system when the system is not plugged into a 120- or 240-volt, 50- or 60-Hz wall outlet. Before installing the battery be sure to read the information in this document about: ! [. . . ] See the following figure for 3-cell battery features. The 3-cell primary battery A ­ Alignment Grooves B ­ Connector Removing the Existing Primary Battery Use the following steps to remove the existing primary battery from the system. 1. 3. Save your files, exit the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, turn off system power, and unplug the system. Slide the battery release latch toward the right side of the system and hold firmly. Locating the battery bay release latch A ­ Existing Primary Battery B ­ Battery Release Latch 2 NEC Versa TXi 3-Cell Primary Battery 4. Continue to hold the battery release latch as you slide the battery out of the system. Removing the battery A ­ Connector in Battery Bay B ­ Battery Release Latch C ­ Existing Primary Battery Installing the 3-Cell Primary Battery Install your new battery as follows: 1. Slide the battery into the bay until securely locked into place. Inserting the battery A ­ Connector in Battery Bay B ­ Battery Release Latch 5. C ­ Alignment Grooves D ­ 3-Cell Primary Battery Turn the system over. NEC Versa TXi 3-Cell Primary Battery 3 Removing the 3-Cell Primary Battery Remove the 3-cell primary battery by following the instructions in the section, "Removing the Existing Primary Battery" earlier in this document. Charging the Battery Charge the primary battery and secondary battery (if any) by simply connecting your NEC system to an AC power source. To monitor the charging activity, observe the battery charging LED on the front of the system. Blinks amber if the primary battery encounters an error while charging. Blinks green if the secondary battery encounters an error while charging. During charging, keep the environmental temperature between 32°F and 104°F (0°C to 40°C). For directions on getting a detailed battery status, see the section, "Determining Battery Status. " Determining Battery Status Your NEC Versa system provides tools to help you keep track of the primary and secondary battery 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 displays when the system is not connected to an AC power source. Access the system's power meter in the following ways: ! Move the cursor over the Power icon on the taskbar to display the remaining battery power for the system's primary battery. Right click the Power icon on the taskbar to open the power meter or to adjust power properties. Double click the Power icon on the taskbar to display the remaining power for both the primary and secondary battery (if any). Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double click the Power Management icon and select the Power Meter tab. ! ! ! 4 NEC Versa TXi 3-Cell Primary Battery General Battery Precautions To prevent accidental battery ignition, rupture, or explosion, adhere to the following precautions. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. [. . . ] The batteries must be collected, recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally approved manner. Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling, and disposal of the batteries. Battery Specifications !! 3-cell lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery primary (main) system battery output voltage of 11. 1V, 1900 mAh NEC Versa TXi 3-Cell Primary Battery 5 819-200743-000 04/2001 *819-200743-000* 6 NEC Versa TXi 3-Cell Primary Battery [. . . ]