Connecting a Power Source
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To remove the battery pack
You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when
your computer is connected to the AC adapter. Before inserting or removing a
battery pack, close the cover.
1Turn off the computer and close the cover.
2Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position.
3Slide the release lever to the UNLOCK position and slide the battery away from
the computer.
Additional Notes On Batteries
❑Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to
AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the
computer.
❑If your battery level falls to less than 10%, you should either attach the
AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a
fully-charged battery.
❑You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the
PowerPanel utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page56.
❑The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and
can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does
not affect battery life.
Removing battery pack
✍You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not
connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in a
power saving mode.
Lock lever
Battery release lever