ViewSonic VNB141 User Guide - Page 29

If necessary, the battery will be charged whenever your notebook is connected to an electrical outlet. The battery will not be charged if it or your notebook is too hot to use. If this situation occurs, the battery indicator will light amber. Disconnect your notebook from any electrical outlet, and allow it and the battery to cool down. You can then reconnect your notebook to the electrical outlet and charge the battery. The battery indicator will also light amber if the battery is bad and needs replacing. 2.2.6 Low-Battery Warning After a low-battery warning, save your work immediately and then connect your notebook to an electrical outlet. Hibernate Mode will begin automatically if the battery runs completely out of power. You will hear the low-battery warning when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Your notebook will beep once, indicating approximately 10 to 15 minutes of battery operating time remain. If you do not connect your notebook to alternative power source during that time, there will be a periodic beep. Your notebook will automatically enter Hibernate Mode if battery charge reaches a critically low level. For more information, see 7.1 Power Management. 2.2.7 Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, ensure your notebook is turned off. Move the battery lock to switch to the right (Unlock position). Slide and hold the battery to release latch. Remove the battery. 2.2.8 Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay. Press it into place gently but firmly until the latch locks it into place. Slide the battery lock to switch back to the locked position. 2.2.9 Storing a Battery If storing your notebook for an extended period of time, please remove the battery. Fully charge the battery before using your notebook again. ViewSonic VNB141 22