Power
Hardware and Software Guide
2–4
Power Sources
The notebook can run on internal or external AC power. The
following table indicates the best power sources for common
tasks.
Task
Recommended Power Source
Work in most software applications
■
Charged battery pack in the
notebook
■
External power supplied through
one of the following devices:
❐
AC adapter
❐
Optional AC adapter
❐
Optional docking device
❐
Optional automobile or
aircraft adapter
Charge or calibrate a battery pack in
the notebook
External power supplied through
■
AC adapter
■
Optional docking device
■
Optional automobile or aircraft
adapter
Install or modify system software or
write to a CD or DVD
External power supplied through
■
AC adapter
■
Optional docking device