Power
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
2–4
Recommended Power Source
■
Charged battery pack in the notebook
■
External power supplied through one of the
following devices:
❐
AC adapter
❐
Optional docking device
(select models only)
❐
Optional power adapter
External power supplied through
■
AC adapter
■
Optional docking device (select models only)
■
Optional power adapter
External power supplied through
■
AC adapter
■
Optional docking device (select models only)
■
Optional power adapter
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