HP 393685-002 manual Connect the Notebook to External Power

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Hardware Setup

Step 4: Connect the Notebook to External Power

To connect the notebook to external AC power:

1.Plug the AC adapter cable 1 into the power connector. (The power connector is on the rear of the notebook.)

2.Plug the power cord 2 into the AC adapter, and then into an AC outlet 3.

When the notebook receives AC power, the battery pack begins to charge and the battery light (on the front of the notebook) 4 is turned on. When the battery pack is fully charged, the battery light is turned off.

It is recommended that you leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light is turned off. (A partially charged new battery pack can run the notebook after software setup is complete, but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the new battery pack has been fully charged.)

✎Powercountry.cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region and

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents System Recovery IndexHardware Setup Hardware Setup Identify the Setup Hardware Insert the Battery Pack Connect the Modem Connecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Connect the Notebook to External Power Open the Notebook Turn on the Notebook Software Setup View the Welcome Window Software Setup Software Setup Select Your Regional Preferences Accept the License AgreementsName Your Notebook Create User Accounts Press the Finish Button Next Steps Protect Your NotebookProtect the Notebook from Viruses Setting a Restore Point Protect Your System FilesRestoring to a Restore Point Protect Your PrivacyProtect the Notebook from Power Surges Use the Notebook Safely Turn Off the Notebook Properly Enable Communication Hardware Connect to the InternetSet Up Internet Service Using an ISP-Provided IconUsing the Internet Connection Wizard User GuidesGetting Started Top Components LightsComponent Description Component Description Component Description Pointing Devices TouchPad Select Models OnlyPointing Stick Select Models Only Buttons and Switches Select Start Help Component Description Component Description Keys Fn keyFront Components Component Description Wireless Antennae Select Models Only Rear Components Component Description Right-Side Components Component Description Left-Side Components Bottom card slot Component Description Bottom Components Component Description Component Description Additional Hardware Components System Recovery Safeguarding Your DataAltiris Local Recovery System Restore Points Creating a System Restore Point Restoring to a Restore PointReinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from the Hard Drive Reinstalling Applications from DiscsRepairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System ÄFormatting this drive deletes all current files Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Select Start RunIndex Index Battery 1-8,4-3,4-5caps lock 4-3,4-5 IDE drive 4-3,4-5 mute Operating System disc A-1,A-8 Recovery disc A-1 regional settings currency Wireless Regulatory Notices