Lenovo X41 Resource Manual

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11Custom Computer Specialists, Inc. 2008Battery MaintenanceBattery LifeBattery life varies based on many factors: screen brightness, applicationsrunning, power management, battery conditioning, and preference settings.Initial battery life is estimated at 4 – 5 hours.Changing the Battery1. Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on thebottom of the battery to the UNLOCK position.2. While holding the latch on the ride side in the UNLOCK position, removethe battery from the tablet.3. Align the grooves on the charged battery with the tabs on the back of thecomputer.4. Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place.5. Slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into the LOCK position.Getting to Know Your Tablet Battery MeterA fully charged battery can provide a few hours of use, depending upon theapplication usage, network activity and other system settings. Push in the button on the back of the Tablet above the four green LEDs.Four lights indicate the amount of battery time remaining on the battery.All four lighted means a complete charge. As the lights diminish, so doesthe charge.It takes about 2 – 3 hours to fully charge a battery. When the power adapter isplugged in, the battery is recharging whether the computer is off, on, or asleep.The battery charges more quickly if the computer is off or asleep.