Setup and Operation 2-11
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 of 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.
Read the instructions that came with the battery charger before charging the bat-
tery.
Use only the NEC battery charger designed for your NEC Versa battery type.
Different NEC Versa models require different batteries and battery chargers.
Charge the battery for the specified charge time only.
