User's Manual

Precautions for Recharging the Battery
A
dhere to the following precautions when recharging the battery.
Use only the battery charger designed for your Versa battery type. Different Versa models require
different batteries and battery chargers.
Charge the battery for the specified charge time only.
During charging, keep the environmental temperature between 5
°
C and 35
°
C.
Read the instructions that came with the battery charger before charging the battery.
Low Battery Power
When battery power gets low, connect your system to the AC adapter.
If no AC adapter is available, change the battery using the battery replacement procedure.
Click here for more
information.
Conserving Battery Power
The battery performance is affected by the following conditions:
when it is new and fully charged.
when no peripherals are connected to your Versa.
when you have no options installed.
While on the road, it is important to be aware of the simple things you can do to extend the life of the system's
main battery. For instance, turning down the screen brightness (
Fn-F9
) extends battery life.
Power Management Features
Enabling power management features increases battery life.
The Hibernate power management state, also known as Save-To-File (STF), saves the system's current
working environment to the system's hard drive, then powers down the system to conserve battery power.
You can configure your power management settings to enter hibernation when your system reaches a critical
low battery state.
Click here for more information on the power management settings relevant to your operating system.
Battery Precautions
To prevent accidental battery ignition, rupture, or explosion, adhere to the following precautions.
WARNING
: there is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
To avoid personal injury and property damage, read these battery precautions on handling, charging and
disposing batteries.
Keep the battery away from heat sources including direct sunlight, open fires, microwave ovens, and high-
voltage containers. Temperatures over 60ºC may cause damage.
Do not drop or impact the battery.
Do not disassemble the battery.
Do not solder the battery.
Do not puncture the battery.
Do not use a battery that appears damaged or deformed, has any rust on its casing, is discoloured,
overheats, or emits a foul odour.
Keep the battery dry and away from water.
Keep metal objects away from battery terminals. Metal objects in contact with the connectors can cause a
short circuit and damage.
Using the Battery