Selecting a Power Source
The notebook can run on internal power from a battery pack or
on external power from an AC adapter and other devices. The
following table describes the best power source for general tasks.
Task
Work in most software
applications.
Charge or calibrate a battery
pack in the notebook.
Install or modify system
software or write to any
drive media.
Software Guide
Use This Power Source:
Charged battery pack in the
notebook.
External power, such as an
AC adapter or optional
HP Notebook Expansion Base.
External power, such as an
AC adapter or optional HP Notebook
Expansion Base.
For more details, refer to the
"Battery Packs" chapter in
the Hardware Guide on
this CD.
External power, such as an
AC adapter or optional HP Notebook
Expansion Base.
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Power
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