Choosing Power Source
You can use the notebook with one of the following power sources:
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AC power from a wall outlet
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Rechargeable battery pack
Use AC power whenever possible; rely on the battery pack only when AC power is
not available.
About the Power Indicators
The power indicators show the power status of your notebook.
Indicator
AC power
Battery
power
Battery charge
Green Light
On
Blinking
On
Blinking
On (green)
On (orange)
Blinking
(red)
Suspended to RAM (while operating with AC)
Operating with the battery power
Suspended to RAM (while operating with battery)
Fully charged
Being charged
Almost completely discharged.
(The warning beep sounds)
For more
information
on Suspend to RAM, see Chapter 3.
Using the AC Adapter
When connected to a wall outlet, the AC adapter provides power for operation or
charges the battery. The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volts so that
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you can use the notebook with the appropriate plug adapter.
The AC power cord included with the notebook is appropriate for the
voltage of your local area. If you attempt to connect the notebook to a
wall outlet other than in your local area, check the voltage
of
the outlet
and use an
cord appropriate for the outlet.
You can also install the AC adapter into the left-side bay. Refer to the section of
Installing a Bay Unit
in this chapter for details.
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