Getting Started 1-19
Battery Handling
Review the following before handling the system battery.
CAUTION
Use the NiMH or Li-Ion batteries only in the NEC
Versa Note computer for which they are designed.
Mixing other NEC Versa Note batteries, other
manufacturer’s 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.
Clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth if they get dirty.
When not in use, store the battery in a cool dry area.
The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end.
Discard batteries that display these symptoms:
shorter work times
discoloration, warping
hot to the touch
strange odor.
Battery Life
The NEC Versa Note NiMH or Li-Ion battery has an approximate life of
2.5 hours under the following conditions:
When it is new and fully charged.
When no peripherals are connected to your NEC Versa Note.
When you have no options installed.
Enabling power management features increases battery life.
Summary of Contents for VERSA NOTE
Page 55: ...3 Using Setup and Power Management Setup Utility ...
Page 95: ...5 Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications ...
Page 102: ...6 Traveling with Your NEC Versa Note Power Connections Checklist Information ...
Page 125: ...B Specifications System Components Interrupt Controllers DMA Settings ...