Power Sources - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

Power Sources

The notebook can run on internal or external AC power. The
following table indicates the best power sources for common
tasks.
Task
Work in most software
applications
Charge or calibrate a battery
pack in the notebook
Install or modify system software
or write to a CD
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Recommended Power Source
■
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
External power supplied through
■
AC adapter
■
Optional AC adapter
■
Optional docking device
■
Optional automobile or aircraft
adapter
Ä
To prevent damage to the
notebook and aircraft
systems, do not charge the
battery pack while you are
using a Combo Adapter on
an aircraft.
External power supplied through
■
AC adapter
■
Optional docking device
Power
2–3