NEC PC-8201A - Description of Parts.1-2

Chapter 1
Description of Parts
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
The liquid Crystal Display is built into the PC-8201. It displays
8 lines, with 40 characters per line. The LCD will be referred to
as "screen" throughout this manual.
LOW BATTERY LED
The Low Battery LED (light emitting diode) lights up when the
main batteries have a low charge. The AC Power Adapter
(PC-8271 A-01) may be connected or the batteries may be replaced
when the Low Battery indicator lights up.
BATTERY CASE
The Battery Case will hold four AA (1.5 volt) size batteries. An
optional battery unit containing NiCAD (nickel-cadmium) batteries
(PC-8201-90) may be used in place of the regular battery case.
CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT KNOB
This knob is used to adjust the contrast of the screen, according
to your viewing angle. Readjustment may be necessary if you
change your position or move the PC-8201.
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
This switch simply turns the power to the PC-8201 ON or OFF.
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