Compaq 272637-001 manual Connecting the Notebook to External Power

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Setting Up the Notebook

Connecting the Notebook to External Power

To connect the notebook to external power:

1.Place the notebook on a flat surface near an electrical outlet.

2.Plug the AC Adapter cable into the DC power connector 1.

3.Plug the power cord into the AC Adapter 2 and into an electrical outlet 3.

When the notebook receives AC power, the AC Adapter light 4 turns on.

Connecting the notebook to external power (AC Adapters, power cords, and electrical outlets vary by region)

Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Using This Guide Style Explanation Keys Text StylesFollowing a Path Paths and ViewsChoosing a View Mode Contents Index Setting Up the Hardware Setting Up the NotebookInstalling the Battery Pack Connecting the Notebook to External Power Opening the Notebook Turning On the Notebook Turning Off the Notebook Setting Up the SoftwareUsing the Notebook Safely Getting Started Beginning to Use the Notebook Selecting Regional SettingsSelecting Screen Settings Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses Installing Software in Windows XP Professional Installing Optional SoftwareInstalling Software in Windows XP Home To insert the Documentation Library CD Accessing Notebook DocumentationDisplaying the Documentation Library Menu Opening the Documentation Library CDFor Information About These Topics Select This Guide Using the Documentation Library CDFinding a Topic Within a Guide Troubleshooting Is the Notebook Receiving Power? Quick Solutions ChecklistIs the Notebook in Standby or Hibernation? Is the Notebook Turned On?Press ctrl+alt+delete Is the Notebook Overheated?Is the System Unresponsive? Is an External Device Not Working? Are You Using All Available Documentation?Is Software Functioning Abnormally? Preparing to Call Technical Support Contacting CompaqTaking the Notebook to a Service Provider Display Components Identifying External HardwareDisplay Components Pointing Device Components Pointing Device ComponentsTop Components Power LightsTop Components Power Lights Top Components Keyboard and Drive Lights Keyboard and Drive LightsTop Components Power and Volume Controls Power and Volume ControlsTop Components Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard KeysFn key Function and Keypad KeysTop Components Function and Keypad Keys Front Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components ConnectorsRear Panel Components Connectors Rear Panel Components Vents and Jacks Vents and JacksLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsRight Side Components Right Side ComponentsUnderside Components Memory and Mini PCI Compartments Underside ComponentsMemory and Mini PCI Compartments Underside Components Labels LabelsAdditional Standard Components Documentation and Restore CDsAdditional Standard Components Cord and Cables Cord and CablesAdditional Standard Components Adapters and Accessories Adapters and AccessoriesGetting Started Index Index-2 Getting Started Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Regulatory and Safety Notices Troubleshooting guide 2-8,4-15 turning off the notebook Index-6 Getting Started