Nec VERSA FX user Manual
NEC Versa FX
Battery Packs
Congratulations on purchasing a new battery pack for your NEC Versa FX! Before installing the
battery be sure to read the important information in this document.
NEC provides the following battery choices.
! Standard main battery — OP-570-72501
! Extended Life main battery — OP-570-72502
!
Maximum Life secondary battery — OP-570-72503.
The Standard and Extended Life main battery packs are used as the primary power source while
you use your computer away from an AC power source. The Maximum Life secondary battery
can be added to the system, for use in addition to a standard or extended life battery.
See the appropriate sections for information on handling, installing, removin g, and charging
your NEC battery.
Standard
Main Battery
following:
! Keep the battery away from extreme heat.
! Keep metal objects away from the battery connectors to prevent a short circuit.
! Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay.
! Do not alter or disassemble the battery.
Read the precautions printed on the battery.
!
Battery Handling
Extended Life
Main Battery
To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion, adhere to the
Maximum Life
Secondary Battery
Keep the fol lowing in mind when removing or replacing a battery.
! Use only the battery designed for your system in your NEC computer. Mixing other
manufacturers’ batteries, or using a combination of very old and new batteries can
deteriorate battery and equipment performance.
! Clean the battery connectors with a dry cloth when they get dirty.
!
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
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Standard or Extended Life Main Battery Pack
The Standard and Extended Life main battery packs are used as the primary power source while
you use your computer away from an AC power source. The following sections provid e
instructions on removing your old battery, and installing an NEC Standard or Extended Life
main battery pack.
Standard Main Battery
A
– Battery Connectors
Extended Life Main Battery
A
– Battery Connectors
Removing the Existing Main Battery
Before you install the Standard or Extended Life main battery, remove the existing main battery.
Follow the procedures in this section to remove the existi ng battery from your system.
If your system also has a secondary battery, remove it before removing the main battery.
Note
main battery. In this case, follow the procedure in the section, “Removing an Existing Secondary
Life Battery” before performing the steps below.
If your system has a secondary life battery, you must remove it before removing the
B
– Alignment Grooves
B
– Alignment Grooves
1.
Save your files and put the system in a Standby mode. Click Start, select Shutdown, select
Standby and click OK.
The LCD goes blank and the status LED blinks green when the system is in Standby mode.
Note
2.
The main battery can be removed while the system is in Standby mode.
Close the LCD panel and turn over the system.
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3.
Slide the battery release latch toward the right side of the syste m and hold firmly.
Locating the battery bay release latch
A
– Main Battery
4.
Continue to hold the battery release latch as you slide the battery out of the system.
B
– Battery Release Latch
Removing the main battery
A
– Battery Bay Connectors
B
– Battery Bay Release Latch
5.
If you discard the old battery, see the section, “Battery Disposal.”
C
– Main Battery
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