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Useful Information
Dispose of Computer
<For Europe and U.S.A./Canada>
Attention Customers
Don't remove the battery by yourself. The battery must be removed by qualified professionals.
When disposing of this product, be sure to contact qualified professionals to remove the battery.
Attention Qualified professionals to remove the battery
Dispose of this product correctly in accordance with the local regulations after removing the
battery as shown in the following procedure.
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Preparation
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Remove all peripherals (SD memory card, etc.).
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Erase the stored data. (
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Reference Manual
“Erasing Flash Memory Data”)
CAUTION
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Never disassemble the computer except before disposal.
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Refer to “Safety Precautions and Regulatory Information” for precautions when disposing of
the computer.
1. Turn off the computer completely. (
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page 9)
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Do not use sleep/hibernation.
2. While connecting the AC adaptor, press both volume buttons (
and
) at the same
time for more than ten seconds.
The built-in battery’s power output stops.
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Disconnect the AC adaptor, and press the power button for 1 second or longer and con-
firm the computer does not start up.
3. Turn over the computer, and remove the screws (10).
4. Unhook the claws on the upper part of the cover (
A
),
and open the cover from the right side (
B
).
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The left side of the cover is connected to the com-
puter with the cord. Do not pull the cord.
A
B
