Caution If you have the ac adapter plugged in when you remove the battery, do not disconnect it while the battery is out. If you do, your current session and any unsaved data will be lost. 1. Important: Close and save all files. Turn off the unit—do not turn it on until you’ve finished replacing the battery. Also, if it’s connected, do not unplug the ac adapter until you’re finished. 2. Release the two latches on the battery on the bottom of the case, then remove the battery. 3. Insert the new battery pack so the metal battery contacts on the pack line up with the contacts in the compartment, then latch the cover.
If you replace the battery within 1 minute, your current work session will be saved. (Saved files and data are not affected.) 4. If you have changed the battery very quickly, you might need to press FN+ON to update the battery status in the taskbar and in the Status Panel. Caution Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of the battery in fire. The battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly. To change how power is managed You can change power-management settings that affect power usage and performance. For ideas about how to save battery power, see “To save battery power” .
• One way to change the power management settings is to double-click on OmniBook Power Management in the Control Panel. • Another way is to use HP User Tools: 1. Click Start, HP User Tools, Settings tab, OmniBook Power Management button. (Or double-click the battery-power icon in the taskbar.) 2. Select the power-management settings you want to balance battery life and response time. 19