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Power
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 | Use This Power Source: | 
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Work in most software  | ■ Charged battery pack in the  | 
applications.  | notebook.  | 
  | ■ External power, such as an  | 
  | AC adapter or optional  | 
  | HP Notebook Expansion Base.  | 
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Charge or calibrate a battery  | External power, such as an  | 
pack in the notebook.  | AC adapter or optional HP Notebook  | 
  | Expansion Base.  | 
  | ✎ For more details, refer to the  | 
  | “Battery Packs” chapter in  | 
  | the Hardware Guide on | 
  | this CD.  | 
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Install or modify system  | External power, such as an  | 
software or write to any  | AC adapter or optional HP Notebook  | 
drive media.  | Expansion Base.  | 
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Software Guide  |