Getting The Notebook Running; Connecting To Ac Power - Compaq Armada 100 Reference Manual

Getting the Notebook Running

Connecting to AC Power

1. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the power connector Ê on the rear of
the notebook.
2. Plug the AC cord Ë into the AC adapter and into the an electrical outletÌ.
When the AC adapter is connected, the indicator on the AC adapter lights up,
indicating that power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the
AC adapter and onto your notebook. When the Battery Charge Indicator
( ) on the notebook glows orange, the AC adapter is charging the battery.
3. To fully charge the battery, leave the notebook power off, and wait until the
Battery Charge Indicator glows green.
When the AC adapter is not connected, you can operate the notebook using
battery power only.
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Figure 1-6. Connecting the AC Adapter
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