Choosing Power Source - Sharp PC-9820 Manual

Choosing Power Source

You can use the notebook with one of the following power sources:
AC power from a wall outlet
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Rechargeable battery pack
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Use AC power whenever possible; rely on the battery pack only when AC power is
not available.
About the Power Indicators
The power indicators show the power status of your notebook.
Indicator
AC power
Battery power
Battery charge
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Using the AC Adapter
When connected to a wall outlet, the AC adapter provides power for operation or
charges the battery. The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volts so that
you can use the notebook with the appropriate plug adapter.
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The AC power cord included with the notebook is appropriate for the
voltage of your local area. If you attempt to connect the notebook to a
wall outlet other than in your local area, check the voltage
and use an ACpower cord appropriate for the outlet.
You can also install the AC adapter into the left-side bay. Refer to the section of
Installing a Bay Unit in this chapter for details.
Green Light
On
Suspended to RAM (while operating with AC)
Blinking
On Operating with the battery power
Suspended to RAM (while operating with battery)
Blinking
On (green) Fully charged
On (orange) Being charged
Almost completely discharged.
Blinking
(The warning beep sounds)
(red)
on Suspend to RAM, see Chapter 3.
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