IBM L40 SX User Manual

|3.1.1 AC Adapter and Batteries
|The Model L40 SX uses the following power sources:
| Rechargeable Battery
| See page 3.1.1.2.
| AC power using the AC Adapter
| Use of the AC Adapter is recommended when line current is available.
| This keeps the Rechargeable Battery charged and ready to use when line
| current is unavailable.
| Car Battery Adapter
@ This adapter allows you to use the cigarette-lighter socket of a motor
@ vehicle to power the computer. If the Car Battery Adapter is
@ connected, the computer can be operated even when the power of the
@ Rechargeable Battery is low. This adapter is an option.
@ Standby Battery
@ This battery supplies enough power to the computer while in suspend
@ mode to maintain your data during replacement of the Rechargeable
@ Battery. The Standby Battery is not charged at the time of shipment
@ and must be charged for 48 hours using the AC Adapter. Therefore, do
@ not replace the Rechargeable Battery within the first 48 hours of use
@ without first saving your data and powering off the system or plugging
@ in the AC Adapter. The Standby Battery is rechargeable but can only
@ be replaced by IBM or an IBM authorized dealer. It is not customer
@ replaceable.
@ +--- Initial Charging -----------------------------------------------+
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@ ¦ The Rechargeable and Standby Batteries are not charged at the time ¦
@ ¦ of shipment. An initial charging of both the batteries is ¦
@ ¦ necessary. See page 1.4. ¦
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@ Backup Battery
@ This battery maintains stored data (such as configuration information,
@ date, and time) after the system is powered off. It is not
@ rechargeable but is replaceable by IBM or an IBM authorized dealer,
@ not customer-replaceable.
Subtopics
3.1.1.1 Using the AC Adapter
3.1.1.2 Using the Rechargeable Battery
3.1.1.3 Before Using the Rechargeable Battery
3.1.1.4 When Not Using the Rechargeable Battery for a Long Period
3.1.1.5 Knowing the Amount of Power
3.1.1.6 Using the Car Battery Adapter
PS/2 Model L40 SX Quick Reference
AC Adapter and Batteries
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IBM L40 SX Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	L40 SX
Category	Desktop
Language	English