Using Your Batteries - Motion Computing LE1600 User Manual

The battery latches on the back of the LS-Series Tablet PC are shown below. The
battery can be removed by sliding each latch toward the center to unlock the
battery. The battery can be locked into position by sliding the latches toward the
outer edges of the tablet PC.
• Reading battery power from the power meter

Using Your Batteries

This section describes how to use your Tablet PC battery. The Standard Battery is
located at the top of the Tablet PC. There is an optional Extended Battery that can
be attached to the back of the Motion LE-Series Tablet PC. The upper center area
of the back of the LE-Series Tablet PC includes a small sliding panel that covers the
terminal connections for the Extended Battery.
Both the Standard and the Extended Battery (LE-Series only) will recharge by using
the AC adapter when attached to the Tablet PC.
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NOTE: The appearance of the underside of your LS-Series Tablet PC may
be different than the LS-Series Tablet PC shown below. However, the battery
removal procedure is the same, regardless of the appearance, and requires
sliding the latches as described in the illustration below.
LS-Series Tablet PC Battery Latches
Slide latches toward center to unlock, toward edges to lock
Right-click on the Power Meter icon in the system tray, located in the lower
right-hand corner of the display window (only visible if you are running on the
battery). To see remaining power, tap Power Meter; or tap Adjust Power
Properties > Power Meter tab.
From the Windows Control Panel (in Classic view), double-click Power
Options. Or (in Category View), tap Performance and Maintenance, then tap
Power Options.
WARNING: Ensure that the sliding panel is open before
attempting to attach the Extended Battery. Otherwise, there may
be damage to the Extended Battery connector.