Fujitsu Limited

Update Regarding Sony Battery Pack Replacement Program

March 1, 2007 — This notice is to announce the addition of certain Sony battery packs subject to the voluntary replacement program that Fujitsu Limited and various Fujitsu Group companies and affiliates have been offering for specified Fujitsu notebook PC models since last October. Based on new information received from Sony, battery packs with Lot Numbers as shown below have been added:

Fujitsu advises customers having any of the PC models above to check again the Lot Number of their battery packs to determine whether they are subject to the program or not. (Please see instructions below.) Customers with these batteries who may have tried to register for the exchange program using the online tool on a Fujitsu website before are advised to do so again.

How to Identify PCs Subject to Voluntary Battery Pack Replacement Program

First, please check whether the model name of your notebook PC (shown on the label on the bottom of your computer) is listed in the tables below.

*Battery packs made by vendors other than Sony may be installed in these models. Please check the P/N as explained below.

Next, if your model is listed above, check the part number (P/N) and lot number of the installed battery pack. The tables below list the P/N and lot numbers of the battery packs that may be subject to the program. The tables cover all affected batteries, but not all batteries within the range of the lot numbers may be affected. If your battery's P/N and lot number are not in the table, your battery is not subject to the program. If you have a battery accessory, please also check its P/N and lot number. For detailed procedures on how to remove the battery and identify P/N and lot number, please click the following link. How to identify Battery Pack's P/N and Lot Number.

Note: Second digit of the Lot Number is one of 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,X,Y,Z in this order.

Note: Second digit of the Lot Number is one of 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,X,Y,Z in this order.

Instructions for Safe Use

If an affected battery pack is installed in your computer, please refer to the precautions listed in the user's manual and in particular take the following precautions until your battery pack is replaced with new one:

• Unless absolutely necessary, use your computer with the battery pack removed.
  - Shut down your computer, disconnect the AC adapter and then remove the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter again to use your computer.
• If you must use your computer with the battery pack installed, please pay attention to the following:
  - Do not use simultaneously with the AC adapter; disconnect the AC adapter if using battery power.
  - Use your computer under normal ambient temperatures.
  - When using your computer, do not place it on heat-retaining materials, such as a towel, carpet, or sofa. Never use your computer on electrically heated surfaces.
• When recharging your battery, never leave your computer unattended.

Please be advised that due to the large number of Sony-made battery packs being replaced by various PC vendors, replacement battery packs may not be immediately available in every region. Please refer to regional customer contacts below for further information.

Related links

â?¢For worldwide customers. (English)
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/notices/n20070130-01.html
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/notices/n20061028-01.html
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/notices/n20061017-01.html
http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/pr/n20060929-01.html
â?¢ For corporate customers in Japan (Japanese)
http://www.fmworld.net/biz/common/info/20061020/
â?¢ For retail customers in Japan (Japanese)
http://azby.fmworld.net/support/info/20061020/

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The above information is true and accurate at the time of publication.