Setup and Operation 2-9
Battery Precautions
To prevent accidental battery ignition, rupture, or explosion, adhere to the following:
NOTE:
To avoid personal injury and property
damage, read these battery precautions on han-
dling, charging, and disposing Li-Ion batteries.
■
Keep the battery away from heat sources including direct sunlight, open fires, mi-
crowave ovens, and high-voltage containers. Temperatures over 140º F (60ºC)
may cause damage.
■
Do not drop or impact the battery.
■
Do not disassemble the battery.
■
Do not solder the battery.
■
Do not puncture the battery.
■
Do not use a battery that appears damaged or deformed, has any rust on its cas-
ing, is discolored, overheats, or emits a foul odor.
■
Keep the battery dry and away from water.
■
Keep metal objects away from battery terminals. Metal objects in contact with the
terminals can cause a short circuit and damage.
If the battery leaks:
■
If the battery leaks onto skin or clothing, wash the area immediately with clean
water. Battery fluid can cause a skin rash and damage fabric.
■
If battery fluid gets into eyes, DO NOT rub; rinse with clear water immediately
and consult a doctor.
■
Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire. There is a danger
of ignition or explosion.
Recharging Battery Precautions
Adhere to the following precautions when recharging the Li-Ion battery.
■
Use only the NEC battery charger designed for your NEC Versa battery type.
Different NEC Versa models require different batteries and battery chargers.
■
Change the battery for the specified charge time only.
■
During charging, keep the environmental temperature between 32°F and 104°F
(0°C to 40°C).
