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P
OWER
H
ARDWARE
You can operate the notebook on either AC or battery power. The
next two sections are about how to use these power sources and
other AC/battery power related information.
AC P
OWER
The notebook comes with an AC power cord and a universal, auto-
switching power adapter. You can use the adapter anywhere the
voltage is steady, between 100 and 240 volts.
When the adapter is connected to a power source and then to the
computer, the
icon on the LED panel lights to indicate the
system is receiving AC power. To use the AC adapter:
1. Plug the power cord to the power adapter.
M
Warning
Only use an approved
adapter. The wrong
adapter could damage
the computer.
C
ONNECTING
AC A
DAPTER
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AC power
2. Plug the power adapter to the
(DC-in) socket on the
computers rear panel.
3. Plug the power cord into a wall
outlet.
4. Press the ON/OFF switch for
one
second
to turn the system on.
