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36 - Power supply
To install a battery pack:
1. Align the battery with the open battery bay; make sure that the end with
1. Align the battery with the open battery bay; make sure that the end with
the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is
facing up.
facing up.
2. Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery
locks in place.
To remove a battery pack:
1. Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.
2. Pull the battery from the battery bay.
1. Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.
2. Pull the battery from the battery bay.
Charging the battery
To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the
battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a
mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC
power while your battery is charging. However, charging the battery with
the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time.
battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a
mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC
power while your battery is charging. However, charging the battery with
the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time.
Note: You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day.
Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you to start
the next day with a fully-charged battery.
Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you to start
the next day with a fully-charged battery.
Checking the battery level
The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the
cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery’s
present charge level.
cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery’s
present charge level.