Your Notebook contains a lithium ion or nickel metal hydride battery pack. Improper handling of the battery pack can result in fire and chemical burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, dispose of in water or fire, or expose to temperatures higher than 60 °C (140 °F). Replace only with the Compaq battery pack specified for your Notebook.

“Caring For Your Battery” later in this guide.

The battery charges whether your Notebook is on or off. It continues charging until the battery is fully charged or the AC power is disconnected.

If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time, Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical cord from the socket and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use.

Using Battery Power

Inserting the Battery

To insert your battery into the battery compartment, complete the following steps:

1.Save your files.

2.Turn your Notebook bottom side up.

3.Slide the battery release latch 1 toward the Notebook display.

4.Slide the battery compartment door to the left, then lift up 2.

5.If a battery has been previous installed, use the tab on the battery to pull the battery out.

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USING YOUR NOTEBOOK 3-5

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