User Guide - Windows 8.1

3. Loosen 6 captive screws (1), and then lift the battery (2) to remove it.
To replace the battery, reverse these steps.
Conserving battery power
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From the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.
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Select low power-use settings through Power Options.
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Turn o wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them.
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Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source.
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Stop, disable, or remove any external memory cards that you are not using.
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Decrease screen brightness.
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Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep, or shut down the computer.
Storing a user-replaceable battery (select products only)
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended
periods of time.
If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the user-
replaceable battery and store it separately.
To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent, recharge
the battery before returning it to storage.
Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery (select products only)
WARNING! To reduce the risk of re or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short external
contacts; do not dispose of in re or water.
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