Connecting the Notebook to External Power | Compaq 307502-001

Setting Up the Notebook

Connecting the Notebook to External Power

To connect the notebook to external power:

1.Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC power connector 1.

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

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

1–4	Getting Started

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Compaq 307502-001 manual Connecting the Notebook to External Power

Contents

Getting Started Page Using This Guide Style Explanation Keys Text Styles Following a Path Contents Index Setting Up the Hardware Setting Up the Notebook Inserting a Battery Pack Opening the Notebook Connecting the Notebook to External Power Identifying the AC adapter light and the battery light Turning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Turning Off the Notebook Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges Obtaining Ergonomic Safety Information Beginning to Use the Notebook Selecting Regional SettingsSelecting Screen Settings Obtaining Modem and Network Information Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses Installing Optional Software Inserting the Documentation Library CD Using the Documentation Library CD Accessing the Documentation Library Menu For Information About These Topics Select This Guide Selecting a Guide Finding a Topic Within a Guide Preparing to Call Technical Support Using Compaq Help & SupportContacting Compaq Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers Taking the Notebook to a Service Provider Display Hardware ComponentsDisplay Pointing Device and Speakers Pointing Device and Speakers Top Power/Standby Light, Battery Light and VentTop Power/Standby Light, Battery Light, and Vent Top Panel Lights Panel Lights Top Power Controls Power Controls Top Keys Keys Rear Panel Connectors and Infrared PortRear Panel Connectors and Infrared Port Rear Panel Jacks, Fan, and Vent Jacks, Fan and Vent Left Side Left Side Right Side Volume Buttons and Audio JacksRight Side Volume Buttons and Audio Jacks Right Side Optical Drive and PC Card Slot Optical Drive and PC Card Slot Underside Battery Bay and Hard Drive BayUnderside Battery Bay and Hard Drive Bay Underside Memory Compartment and Vent Memory Compartment and Vent Underside Labels Labels Additional Standard Components Software Restore and Documentation CDs Additional Standard Components Cables and Cord Cables and Cord Additional Standard Components Adapters and Battery Pack Adapters and Battery Pack See also AC adapter adapter See also keys latches switch, displayIndex Compaq QuickRestore Hardware Guide 2-6 help Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping Safety & Comfort Guide 2-6 screen resolution 2-1security Regulatory and Safety Worldwide Telephone 4Troubleshooting guideSoftware Guide 2-6 speakers, internal stereo 3-2 Standby