2-6 Setup and Operation Leave the battery pack in the system and connect your NEC Versa to the ACadapter and a wall outlet. If you connect the system to AC power and continue touse it, the battery recharges in approximately 2 hours. If you connect the systemto AC power and do not use it, the battery recharges in about 2 hours.Customers can also buy an optional NEC Versa battery charger to quickly charge the bat-tery. See the online Versa Tools Catalog for more information.Returning the Battery to Full OperationTo return the battery to its normal state, try the following: remove and then reinstall the battery. reinstall the battery in the NEC Versa, discharge the battery, then fully rechargethe battery (to 100%) if the battery in use was in storage for an extended periodof time.When to Change the BatteryThe following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end. Replace batteries thatdisplay these symptoms. Shorter work times. Discoloration, warping. Hot to the touch. Strange odor.Battery HandlingKeep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery. Use Li-Ion batteries only in the NEC Versa computer for which they are designed. Turn off power to the system after use. Keeping system power on can degradebattery performance and shorten battery life. Clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth when they get dirty. Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
