2
Getting the Computer Running
Connecting to AC Power
CAUTION:
Use only the AC adapter included with your computer. Using
other AC adapters may damage the computer.
NOTE:
The battery pack is shipped to you in power saving mode that protects it
from charging/discharging. It will get out of the mode to be ready for use
when you install the battery pack and connect AC power to the computer
for the very first time.
When the AC adapter is connected, it also charges the battery pack. For
information on using battery power, see Chapter 3.
You must use AC power when starting up the computer for the very first
time.
1.
Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector of the
computer (
).
2.
Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the
male end to an electrical outlet (
).
3.
Power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and
onto your computer. Now, you are ready to turn on the computer.
