Chapter 2 Setting up 11

Installing the battery

The main battery powers the HP Jornada when it is not connected to AC power. The battery fits into a compartment on the bottom of the HP Jornada, as shown in the figure.

This view of the left side of the HP Jornada shows how to insert

the battery.

To install the main battery

1.Unpack the main battery.

2.Open the battery compartment. Insert the tip of the stylus into the battery door release. Slide the battery door open toward the bottom of the P/PC.

3.Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. If the battery does not slide in easily, check the battery orientation and try again. If you are putting the battery in correctly, you do not need to force it.

4.Slide the battery door closed until it locks into place.

5.The HP Jornada turns on automatically. The first screen you see is the Hardware Button instruction screen. It describes the location and function of the HP Jornada’s hardware buttons. Press the Action button to continue.

6.Connect to AC power as described in the next section.