Panasonic Toughbook CF-07 Series Reference Manual page 18

Battery Power
Replacing the Battery Pack
Main battery slot
Second battery slot
Latch
Cover
Battery Pack
Tab
Connector
Tab
When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of
time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace
your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require
21
replacement (CF-VZSU
CAUTION
Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery pack may no longer
function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased. Be sure to
charge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adaptor is connected to
the computer, charging begins automatically.
Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU
Be sure the power has been turned off before proceeding.
1
Power off your computer
Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation mode.
CAUTION
In the standby mode, do not remove/change the battery pack. Removing the
pack in the standby mode will erase your data and may damage the computer.
2
Taking out the battery pack
After sliding the latch to the left, slide it up, and then without releasing it, open
the cover.
Pull the tab on the battery pack and remove it from the computer.
Inserting a battery pack
Firmly attach the battery pack to the connector.
CAUTION
Be sure to insert the battery pack as illustrated.
Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector.
Close the cover, then slide the latch to the right.
CAUTION
For an improperly attached cover, your battery pack may fall out while you
are carrying around your computer.
Be sure the tab does not get caught when closing the cover.
).
21
( "Starting Up/Shutting Down")
) with your computer.
18