HP 397381-001, User Manual

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Battery packs
When a charged battery pack is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external
power, the computer runs on battery power. When the computer is plugged into external AC power,
the computer runs on AC power.
If the computer contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power supplied
through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected
from the computer.
You can keep a battery pack in the computer or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping the
battery pack in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into external AC power enables the
battery pack to charge and also protects your work in case of a power outage. However, a battery
pack in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is turned off and not plugged into
external power.
Inserting or removing a battery pack
CAUTION To prevent loss of information when removing a battery pack that is the sole
power source, initiate hibernation or turn off the computer before removing the battery pack.
To insert a battery pack:
1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay to the left.
2. Insert the battery pack into the battery bay (1) and rotate it until it is seated (2) .
The battery pack release latch automatically locks the battery into place.
To remove a battery pack:
1. Turn the computer upside down with the battery bay to the left.
2. Slide the battery pack release latch (1) to release the battery pack.
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