HP OmniBook 5500 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 14)

Using OmniBook Accessories
Installing and Removing Accessories
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To replace the battery
The primary source of power for the OmniBook is its rechargeable battery. The
OmniBook provides several safeguards so that you won’t be surprised by a
dead-battery condition—the status panel shows the remaining battery charge, the
battery symbol blinks when the battery is low, and a lightning bolt symbol appears
on the status panel when the battery is charging.
To preserve your current work session, the OmniBook automatically turns off when
the battery charge gets too low—your session continues when you plug in the ac
adapter or insert a fresh battery.
1. Important
Save your work.
2. If available, plug in the OmniBook’s ac adapter.
3. Slide the battery switch to the right and slide the battery out of its compartment.
4. Slide the new battery all the way into the battery compartment.
Slide switch to
release battery.
Fully charged battery