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Using the Battery Pack
See the table "Tablet PC Status LEDs" in Chapter 1 of the NEC Versa LitePad Tablet PC
User's Guide for a description of the Power and Battery LED status. Also see "Determining
Battery Status" and "Identifying Low Battery Status" in this document for battery power
information.
Note
See "Windows Power Management" in Chapter 4 of the NEC Versa LitePad Tablet
PC User's Guide to fully utilize battery power in your NEC Versa LitePad tablet PC.
the tablet PC on battery power (see "Connecting the AC Adapter" in Chapter 2 of the NEC
Versa LitePad Tablet PC User's Guide).
following:
Keep the battery away from extreme heat.
Keep metal objects away from the battery connectors to prevent a short circuit.
Always run the tablet PC with a battery installed.
Make sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay.
Keep the following in mind when using the battery pack.
Use only the battery designed for your NEC Versa LitePad tablet PC.
Turn off power to the system after use. Keeping system power on can degrade battery
performance and shorten battery life.
Clean the battery connectors with a dry cloth when they get dirty.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Determining Battery Status
Your tablet PC provides tools to help you keep track of the battery's power level. If your
system is configured to display the Power icon on the taskbar, the following taskbar icons
appear:
An electrical plug appears when the system is connected to an AC power source.
A battery icon always appears when the system is not connected to an AC power
source.
To show the Power icon on the taskbar when connected to AC power, tap the Windows Start
button, select Control Panel, select Performance and Maintenance, and select Power
Options. From the Power Options Properties window, select the Advanced menu and select
the option "Always show icon on the taskbar."
Use the system's power meter to determine battery status. Access the system's power meter
in the following ways:
If the Power icon is configured to display in the taskbar, point to the Power icon to
display the remaining battery power.
Double tap the Power icon on the taskbar to open the power meter.
Go to Start, Control Panel, select Performance and Maintenance, and select Power
Options. Select the Power Meter tab. Power status displays the total battery power
remaining.
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To prevent data loss, fully charge the battery pack before running
To prevent accidental battery ignition or explosion, adhere to the
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