Until somebody says otherwise, I believe the following is the best answer to my own question (after looking at many forum discussion on this issue)
There is something wrong between Windows 7 and Clip Zip that makes any battery level info----supplied while connected to computer---- totally erroneous
Correct battery level info can only be obtained by going to “Settings” (in player), click on Settings, click on right arrow, scroll down to Info, click on Info, scroll down to Power (mine now says 100%
