Running On External Ac Power - HP Laptop User Giude

Running on external AC power

For information on connecting to AC power, refer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in the
computer box.
The computer does not use battery power when the computer is connected to AC external power with
an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device.
WARNING!
a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.
Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions:
WARNING!
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When charging or calibrating a battery
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When installing or modifying system software
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When writing information to a disc (select models only)
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When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives
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When performing a backup or recovery
When you connect the computer to external AC power:
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The battery begins to charge.
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The scren brightness increases.
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The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance.
When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:
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The computer switches to battery power.
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The screen brightness automatically decreases to save battery life.
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The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance.
58 Chapter 6 Managing power
To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer,
Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.