HP OmniBook 7100 HP OmniBook 4100 - Reference Guide Windows 95 & Windows N - Page 54

To replace the main battery

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Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power WARNING CAUTION Optimum Charging To get the longest battery operating time, continue charging until the OmniBook battery is fully charged. The battery charging light stops blinking only when the battery is actually full. You can continue working while the battery is charging. To replace the main battery 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 1-135. 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 the battery bay release latch forward as far as it will go. 4. Gently pull the release latch back until the battery pops out. 1-54

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Managing Battery Power
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Optimum Charging
To get the longest battery operating time, continue charging until the OmniBook
battery is fully charged. The battery charging light stops blinking only when the
battery is actually full. You can continue working while the battery is charging.
To replace the main battery
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.
. Save your work.
2. Plug in the ac adapter.
–or–
From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook.
3. Slide the battery bay release latch forward as far as it will go.
4. Gently pull the release latch back until the battery pops out.