Battery Handling - NEC VERSA 2600 User Manual

Place your system in Suspend Mode.
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Install a charged battery pack (see "Replacing the Bat-
3.
tery Pack").
Press the power switch to resume your system.
4.
To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion,
adhere to the following:
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Keep the battery away from extreme heat.
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Keep metal objects away from the battery termi-
nals to prevent a short circuit.
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Make sure the battery is properly installed in the
battery bay.
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Read the precautions printed on the battery.

Battery Handling

Review the following before handling either an NiMH or an
Li-Ion battery.
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Use batteries only in the computer for which they are
designed. Mixing other manufacturer's batteries can de-
teriorate battery and equipment performance.
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Turn off power to the system after use. Keeping system
power on can degrade battery performance and shorten
battery life.
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Clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth if they get
dirty.
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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:
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