The Power Sources; Ac Adapter; Battery - EUROCOM M400A COBRA User Manual

Power Management
Power Button as
3
Standby 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 adapter or a battery pack.

AC Adapter

Use only the AC adapter that comes with your computer (Models A & B - DC
Output 20V, 4.5A minimum/ Models C & D - DC Output 20V, 3.25A mini-
OS,
mum). The wrong type of AC adapter will damage the computer and its com-
ponents.
1. Attach the AC 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 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 -
"How do I com-
9.