Getting Started 2-3Power Sources for Your NEC VersaThe NEC Versa can be powered using two different sources, making it a truly portablesystem.Operate your NEC Versa just about anywhere using one of the following powersources:! the AC adapter connected to an electrical wall outlet (using AC power)! the optional Auto adapter. (For details about its use, refer to the accessory sheet thatships with this option.)Read the following sections for specific information about using the NEC powersources.AC AdapterUse the AC adapter and power cable that came with your NEC Versa to run yourcomputer on alternating current (AC) power, or to recharge the battery pack. Use theAC adapter whenever a wall outlet is nearby.Keep the adapter connected whenever possible. The AC adapter charges the batterywhen it is connected, whether the NEC Versa is powered on or off.Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The ACadapter has no user-replaceable or serviceable parts inside. Dangerous voltage in theAC adapter can cause serious personal injury or death. The AC adapter is intended foruse with a computer and must meet EN609050 standards.Connecting the AC AdapterNote The AC power cable type that your system uses depends on the countrywhere you are using it. Contact the local dealer to purchase the correct power cable.Connect the AC adapter as follows:1. Connect the AC adapter cable to the power port on the back of your NEC Versa.2. Plug one end of the AC power cable into the AC adapter and the other end into aproperly grounded 120- or 240-volt wall outlet.