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Power Management
Power Button as
3
Stand by or
Hibernate Button
If you are using a fully
ACPI-compliant
(such as Windows XP)
you can use the OS's
"Power Options" con-
trol panel to set the
power button to send
the system into Stand
by or Hibernate mode
(see your OS's docu-
mentation, or
"Config-
uring
the
Button" on page 3 - 8
for details).
3 - 2 The Power Sources
The Power Sources
The computer can be powered by either an AC/DC adapter or a battery pack.
AC/DC Adapter
Use only the AC/DC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type
of AC/DC adapter will damage the computer and its components (see page
OS,
-
6).
1.
Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer.
2.
Plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and then connect the AC power cord
to the AC/DC adapter.
3.
Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle.
4.
Press the power button to turn "On".
Battery
Power
The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or
when an electrical outlet is unavailable. Battery life varies depending on the
applications and the configuration you're using. To increase battery life, let
the battery discharge completely before recharging (see
pletely discharge the battery?" on page 3 -
We recommend that you do not remove the battery. For more information on
the battery, please refer to
12).
"Battery Information" on page 3 -
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