Nec VERSA TXI 3-CELL PRIMARY BATTERY user Manual

NEC Versa TXi

3-Cell Primary Battery

Congratulations on purchasing a 3-cell primary battery for your NEC Versa® notebook computer! The battery allows you to run your system when the system is not plugged into a 120or 240-volt, 50or 60-Hz wall outlet.

Before installing the battery be sure to read the information in this document about:

!Features

!Removing the Existing Primary Battery

!Installing the 3-Cell Primary Battery

!Removing the 3-Cell Primary 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 the battery away from extreme heat.

!Keep metal objects away from the battery connector to prevent a short circuit.

!Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay.

!Do not alter or disassemble the battery.

!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. Mixing other manufacturers’ batteries, or using a combination of very old and new batteries can deteriorate battery and equipment performance.

!Clean the battery connector with a dry cloth when it gets dirty.

!Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. NEC is a registered trademark and Versa is a U.S. registered trademark of NEC Corporation and/or one or more of its subsidiaries. Both are used under license. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Printed in the U.S.A. 04/2001.

©2001 NEC Computers Inc.

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Features

The NEC Versa 3-cell primary battery is used as the main source of power when your system is not plugged into an AC power source. See the following figure for 3-cell battery features.

The 3-cell primary battery

A – Alignment Grooves

B – Connector

Removing the Existing Primary Battery

Use the following steps to remove the existing primary battery from the system.

1.Save your files, exit the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, turn off system power, and unplug the system.

2.Close the LCD panel and turn the system over.

3.Slide the battery release latch toward the right side of the system and hold firmly.

Locating the battery bay release latch

A – Existing Primary Battery

B – Battery Release Latch

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