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Battery Power
Replacing the Battery Pack
1
Power off your computer
(
“Starting Up/Shutting Down”)
Do not shut down using the standby function.
2
Turn your computer over and remove the cover
Slide the latch, and then without releasing it, slide and remove the cover.
4
Reattach the cover
Match the mark on the cover to the body of the computer and slide the
cover back into place.
Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector.
For an improperly attached cover, your battery pack may fall out
while you are carrying around your computer.
Be sure the tab does not get caught when closing the cover.
Tab
Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer
function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased. Be sure to
charge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adaptor is connected to
the computer, charging begins automatically.
In the standby mode, do not remove/change the battery pack. Removing the
pack in the standby mode will erase your data and may damage the computer.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
3
Taking out the battery pack
Pull the tab on the battery pack and remove it from the computer.
Inserting a battery pack
Firmly attach the battery pack to the connector.
Cover
Latch
Battery Pack
Mark
When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of
time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace
your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require
replacement (CF-VZSU18/CF-VZSU18A/CF-VZSU18B).