Contents iiiContentsUsing This Guide ........................................................................ ixText Setup...............................................................................................xRelated Documents................................................................................xi1 Introducing the NEC VersaGetting to Know Your NEC Versa......................................................1-2NEC Versa LX Notebook....................................................................1-3Around the Front of the System ..........................................................1-4LCD Panel ......................................................................................1-4Status Panel ....................................................................................1-5Keyboard Panel and Base Unit.......................................................1-7Around the Back of the System.........................................................1-10Around the Left Side of the System ..................................................1-11Around the Right Side of the System ................................................1-13Around the Bottom of the System .....................................................1-152 Getting StartedPower Sources for Your NEC Versa ...................................................2-2Using the AC Adapter ....................................................................2-2Powering On .............................................................................2-4Using the Main Battery Pack..........................................................2-5Determining Battery Status .......................................................2-6When to Change the Battery .....................................................2-8Battery Handling .......................................................................2-8Replacing the Battery................................................................2-9Battery Precautions .................................................................2-11Recharging Battery Precautions..............................................2-12Extending Battery Life............................................................2-12NEC VersaBay III ........................................................................2-12Internal Batteries ..........................................................................2-12CMOS Battery.........................................................................2-13Bridge Battery .........................................................................2-13System Care.......................................................................................2-14Precautions ...................................................................................2-14Storage Requirements ..................................................................2-15Routine Cleaning..........................................................................2-16