Battery Power
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Replacing the Battery Pack
When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement
CAUTION
Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased. Be sure to charge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected to the computer, charging begins automatically.
Use only the specified battery pack
1 Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the suspend mode.
CAUTION
2
Latch
Cover
2
Open Slot
In the suspend mode, do not remove/change the battery pack. Re- moving the pack in the suspend mode will erase your data and may damage the computer.
2 Open the display
Slide the latch located at the front and lift open the display.
3 Open the cover
Insert a thin, flat object, like a ruler into the open slot on the left side of the computer to release a latch.
2Open the cover.
4 Remove the battery pack
Lift the battery pack slightly by pulling the tab.
2Hold the battery pack and remove it from the connector of the com-
puter.
2 Tab