User manual NEC VERSABAY IV 6-CELL SECONDARY BATTERY

[. . . ] ! Features Removing a Device from the NEC VersaBay IV Slot Installing the VersaBay IV Secondary Battery Removing the VersaBay IV Secondary Battery Using the Secondary Battery Charging the Battery Determining Battery Status General Battery Precautions Battery Disposal Battery Specifications To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion, adhere to the following: !Keep metal objects away from the battery connector to prevent a short circuit. Read any precautions printed on the battery. Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery. ! Use only the battery designed for your system in your NEC Versa notebook computer. [. . . ] Pull the device out of the system. Removing a device from the VersaBay IV slot 2 NEC VersaBay IV 6-Cell Secondary Battery Always install the weight-saving module that ships with your system in the VersaBay IV slot if no VersaBay IV device is installed in the slot. See "Installing a Device in the NEC VersaBay IV Slot" in your printed user's guide for instructions on installing the module. Installing the VersaBay IV Secondary Battery Use the following steps to install the VersaBay IV 6-cell secondary battery. 1. If you need to remove a device from the VersaBay IV slot, see "Removing a Device from the VersaBay IV Slot, " earlier in this document. For information on hot swapping or warm swapping devices, see the information about the Phoenix BaySwap utility in your printed user's guide. 2. 4. Locate the NEC VersaBay IV release latch to the right of the VersaBay IV slot. Align the battery in the NEC VersaBay IV slot and push it in until it fits securely into the bay. Inserting the VersaBay IV secondary battery 5. Press the Power button to power on. NEC VersaBay IV 6-Cell Secondary Battery 3 Removing the VersaBay IV Secondary Battery Remove the VersaBay IV secondary battery as you would any VersaBay IV device. See the section, "Removing a VersaBay IV Device" earlier in this document for complete instructions. If you plan to hot swap a VersaBay IV battery and the system is not connected to an AC power source, verify that the primary battery is not in a low-power state. If it is, plug in the system before removing the VersaBay IV battery. Using the Secondary Battery Use these precautions when using the secondary battery in the VersaBay IV slot. Do not run the system on secondary battery power without the primary battery in place. The connector in the primary battery bay can cause a danger if it is accidentally touched, or if it connects with a metal object. If the VersaBay IV slot is empty, always install the weight-saving module to protect the bay and the connector within it. Charging the Battery Charge the primary battery and secondary battery 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. [. . . ] If battery fluid gets into eyes, DO NOT rub; rinse with clear water immediately and consult a doctor. There is a danger of ignition or explosion. Battery Disposal The VersaBay IV 6-cell secondary battery is made of lithium ion (Li-Ion). The batteries must be collected, recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally approved manner. [. . . ]