Replacing The Battery Pack - Panasonic Toughbook CF-29LCQGCBM Reference Manual

Battery Power

Replacing the Battery Pack

1
Connect the AC adaptor.
2
Close all applications.
3
Perform Battery Recalibration.
A Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery Recalibration].
B At the confirmation message, select [Start].
Performing Battery Recalibration at frequent intervals degrades the battery.
As a general guideline, perform Battery Recalibration once every three
months.
A message urging caution will appear when Battery Recalibration is to be
performed again in less than a month or so since it was last performed. In a
case like this, do not perform Battery Recalibration.
C
The display will ask you to shut down Windows. Select [Yes].
Battery Recalibration will begin.
After the battery pack is fully charged, discharging begins. When the
discharging is completed, the power automatically goes off.
When Battery Recalibration is completed, charging begins.
NOTE
Battery Recalibration can also be performed by following the procedure below.
A Restart the computer.
Press F9 while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed a few moments after
B
the computer begins the startup procedure.
When the remaining battery capacity is displayed, press Enter.
C
D
Follow the on-screen instructions.
The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement (CF-
VZSU29AU). If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short even after charging, we
recommend that the battery be replaced.
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