14CAUTIONCAUTIONWhen the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period oftime, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replaceyour battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will requirereplacement (CF-VZSU09).Replacing the Battery Pack1In the suspend mode, do not remove/change the battery pack. Re-moving the pack in the suspend mode will erase your data and maydamage the computer.Power off your computer ( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")Do not shut down using the suspend* mode.Battery PowerDo not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longerfunction properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased. Be sure tocharge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected tothe computer, charging begins automatically.Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU09) with your computer.2 Open the displayCoverSlide the latch located at the front.Open the cover.3 Open the coverOpen SlotLatchInsert a thin, flat object, like a ruler into the open slot on the left sideof the computer to release a latch.2224 Remove the battery packLift the battery pack slightly by pulling the tab.Hold the battery pack and remove it from the connector of the com-puter.Tab22Lift open the display.2* With Windows 2000, the "Suspend" is called "Standby".(To next page)