Inserting A Memory Card; Removing A Memory Card; Power Management; Checking The Battery Status - Lenovo E41-80 User Manual

Attention: When transferring data to or from a flash media card, such as an SD card, do not put your
computer in sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete. To do so might cause damage
to your data.

Inserting a memory card

To insert a memory card, do the following:
1. Make sure that the card is correctly oriented.
2. Push the memory card until it clicks into place.

Removing a memory card

To remove a flash media card, do the following:
1. Push the flash media card until you hear a click.
2. Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Note: If you do not remove the card from your computer after you eject the card from the Windows operating
system, the card can no longer be accessed. To access the card, you must remove it and then insert it again.

Power management

Use your computer with ac power whenever ac power is available. Use your computer with battery power
when ac power is not available.

Checking the battery status

The battery icon in the Windows notification area displays the percentage of battery power remaining.
Different computer components consume power at different rates. The more you use the power-intensive
components, the faster you consume battery power. Because each computer user has different habits and
needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are two main factors:
• How much energy is stored in the battery when you begin to work.
• The way you use your computer:
– How often you access the hard disk drive.
– How bright you make the computer display.

Using the ac power adapter

When you use ac power, the battery charges automatically.
The ac power adapter that comes with your computer has two basic components:
• The transformer pack that converts ac power for use with the computer.
• The power cord that plugs into the ac outlet and into the transformer pack.
Attention: Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to the computer.
Connecting the ac power adapter
To connect the ac power adapter, do the following:
1. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
2. Connect the power cord to the transformer pack.
3. Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power connector of the computer.
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