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Changing batteries, Replacing the battery

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Changing batteries Changing batteries Replacing the battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Caution If your notebook is connected to an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on. If your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery or you will lose any unsaved data. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected directly to AC power, go to Step 2. -OR- If your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off the notebook. 2 Close the LCD panel. 3 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4 Press in the small square button on the battery release latch, slide the latch in the direction shown, then slide the battery out of your notebook. . 5 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 7 Turn your notebook over. 8 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. 43

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Changing batteries
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Changing batteries
Replacing the battery
Warning
Danger of explosion if
battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with a
battery specifically
manufactured for your
Gateway notebook.
Discard used batteries
according to local
hazardous material
regulations.
The battery used in this
device may present a
fire or chemical burn
hazard if mishandled.
Do not disassemble,
heat above 212°F
(100°C), or incinerate.
Dispose of used
battery promptly. Keep
away from children.
Caution
If your notebook is
connected to an AC
outlet, you can change
the battery while the
notebook is turned on.
If your notebook is not
plugged into an AC
outlet, you must turn
the notebook off while
changing the battery
or you will lose any
unsaved data.
.
To replace the battery:
1
If your notebook is on and is connected
directly to AC power, go to
Step 2
.
-OR-
If your notebook is on and is not plugged
into an AC outlet, save your work and turn
off the notebook.
2
Close the LCD panel.
3
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is
facing up.
4
Press in the small square button on the
battery release latch, slide the latch in the
direction shown, then slide the battery out
of your notebook.
5
Slide a recharged battery into your
notebook until it snaps into place.
6
Slide the battery lock to the locked
position.
7
Turn your notebook over.
8
Open the LCD panel and press the power
button.