Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power To replace the main battery W A R N I N G Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. A battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. For more information about battery safety, see page 8-9. C A U T I O N If you have any unsaved data, it (and your current work session) will be lost when you remove the battery unless the computer is connected to ac power or a second battery is installed. 1. Important . Save your work. 2. Plug in the ac adapter. –or– From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 3.
Slide and hold the release latch, then pull out the module, as shown. Front panel of battery 4. Push the front panel of the battery towards the center of the unit. Hint The battery module can fit into either the module bay or the battery bay. Slide the front panel of the battery right or left so that it fits into the desired bay. 5. Slide the charged battery into the OmniBook until it clicks into place. 3-7