Using the Battery
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Using the Battery
A battery is an auxiliary power source you can use when your computer is not
plugged into an AC outlet. Your computer may come equipped with one or two
battery bays, depending on the model you purchased. If your computer comes
with two battery bays, you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend
your computing time. Regardless how many batteries you use, you can always
extend the life of the battery by conserving power. See “Conserving Battery
Power” for more information.
❑ Inserting a battery
❑ Removing a battery
❑ Displaying battery information
❑ Charging a battery
❑ Notes on batteries
❑ Frequently asked questions
Inserting a battery
To insert a battery
1 Turn the computer over, and slide the LOCK/UNLOCK switch on the
bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position.
2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with those on the back of the
computer.
✍ The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of
purchase.
