Using Battery Power
You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BPZ51 battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack.
� You can also purchase the high-capacity PCGA-BPZ52 battery pack as a separate option. See
�Using Power Saving Modes� on page 33 for power management information. To insert the battery pack
You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter. Before inserting or removing a battery pack, close the cover.
1
Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position.
Lock lever
2
Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer, and then slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place.
Battery
Grooves
3
Slide the lock lever into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer.
