2-8 Getting Started! Move the cursor over the power icon on the taskbar to display the remaining batterypower for the systemís main battery.! Right click the power icon on the taskbar to open the power meter or to adjustpower properties.! Double click the power icon on the taskbar to display the remaining power for boththe main and optional battery (if installed).! Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double click the Power Management iconand select the Power Meter tab.Low Battery StatusWhen battery power is low (8% or less), the power LED lights yellow. When batterypower is very low (3% or less) the power LED flashes amber. When your system is in alow battery status, do one of the following:! Power off the system, remove the spent battery and replace it with a fully chargedbattery.! Leave the spent battery in the system and connect your NEC Versa notebook to theAC adapter and a wall outlet. If you connect the system to AC power and keep thesystem within standard operating temperatures, the battery recharges inapproximately 2ñ3 hours whether or not you use your system.Returning the Battery to its Normal StateTo return the battery to its normal state, try the following:! Remove and then reinstall the battery.! Reinstall the battery in your NEC Versa notebook and fully recharge the battery (to100%).Extending Battery LifeWhile on the road, it is important to be aware of the simple things you can do to extendthe life of the systemís main battery. One way is to keep the brightness setting low. Usethe Fn-F8 and Fn-F9 function keys to control the brightness.In addition, NEC Computers recommends that you always operate your system on ACpower when using any external device, and when playing DVD movies.
