Connecting a Power Source

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.

Removing battery pack

Battery release lever

Lock lever

✍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.

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 page 56.

❑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.

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