Battery Power

Replacing the Battery Pack

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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 [CF-VZS250A (Ni-MH) or CF-VZS251 (Li-Ion)].

1 Power off your computer (page 10) Do not shut down using the suspend mode.

C A U TI O N

In the suspend mode, do not remove/change the battery pack. Removing the pack in the suspend mode will erase your data and may damage the computer.

2 Loosen the screw, and then take off the cover

Turn your computer over. Then, loosen the screw with a screwdriver and remove the cover.

3 Taking out the battery pack

1Slide the battery pack toward the outside edge.

2Lift the battery pack.

Inserting a battery pack

1Drop a new battery pack into the computer.

2Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place.

4 Put the cover back into place and then fasten the screw

N O T E

Besides the AC adapter (CF-AA1526) an optional battery charger (CF-VCB251A) is available. This device is convenient in that it allows you to charge another battery pack while you are using the computer.

Using CF-VZS250A or CF-VZS252 (Ni-MH)*

Battery refreshing involves power discharging and recharging (the latter only if the AC adapter is connected.) Follow the instructions below to execute the battery re- fresh tool after the battery becomes fully charged. The battery refreshing time ranges between three and twelve hours, depending on the state of the battery.

1Restart the computer in the MS-DOS mode.

2Type the following at the MS-DOS prompt.

battref

3A verification message will appear. Press . The computer is automatically rebooted.

4Press any key to start discharging the battery. Leave the computer on until the power indicator goes off, even if the screen goes off.

5When the power indicator goes off, battery charging commences automatically. If the AC adapter is not connected, connect it to charge the battery fully.

When charging a completely discharged battery, ensure the proper refresh effect by leaving the AC adapter plugged in until the battery indicator changes to green (which indicates a complete recharge).The battery indicator becomes orange (charging mode) quite quickly, but charging is not performed for the first one hour in order to increase the charging efficiency.

* Battery refreshing is not needed when using the Li-Ion battery pack.

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Panasonic CF-25 operating instructions Battery Power, Using CF-VZS250A or CF-VZS252 Ni-MH

CF-25 specifications

The Panasonic CF-25, part of the Toughbook series, is a rugged notebook designed to withstand the rigors of demanding environments. It is built for professionals who require durability and reliability without compromising performance. This model is particularly favored in fields such as construction, law enforcement, and military, where harsh conditions can be a commonplace issue.

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