HP Compaq Presario,Presario 1700 Supplementary Manual page 31

Warning
Your Notebook contains a
lithium-ion battery pack.
Improper handling of the
battery pack can result in fire
and chemical burns. Do not
disassemble, crush, puncture,
short external contacts, dispose
of in water or fire, or expose it
to temperatures higher than
140° F (60° C). Replace only
with the Compaq battery pack
specified for your Notebook.
See also
"Components on Underside"
in Chapter 2 of this guide for
help in locating the Battery
Release Switch.
See also
"Battery Care" later in
this guide.
Did you know...
The battery charges whether
your Notebook is on or off. It
continues charging until the
battery is fully charged or the
AC power is disconnected.
Tip
The battery will lose its
charge if not used for a
long time.
To insert the battery into the battery compartment, position the
battery so that the side with the label is turned up and slide the
battery into the compartment until it snaps into place.
To remove the battery, complete the following steps:
1. Save your files.
2. If the AC adapter is not connected, turn off your Notebook.
3. Slide and hold the Battery Release Switch on the underside
of your Notebook to the front.
4. Use the tab on the battery to pull the battery out.
5. Release the Battery Release Switch.
To charge the battery, insert the battery in
the battery compartment and connect your
Notebook to AC power. Leave your Notebook
plugged into the electrical outlet until the
Battery Charging
displayed. This ensures that the battery
is fully charged.
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