Hardware and Software Guide 3–1
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Power

Power S ourc es

Selecting a Power Source

Use the following table to select a recommended power source
for the way you plan to use the notebook.
Task Recommended Power Source
Work in most software
applications
■Charged battery pack in the notebook
■External power supplied through one of
the following devices:
❐AC adapter
❐Optional docking device
❐Optional combination power adapter
Charge or calibrate a
battery pack in the
notebook
External power supplied through one of the
following devices:
■AC adapter
■Optional docking device
■Optional combination power adapter
ÅDo not charge the notebook battery
pack onboard aircraft. Charging the
battery pack may damage aircraft
electronic systems.
Install or modify system
software or write to an
optical disc
External power supplied through one of the
following devices:
■AC adapter
■Optional docking device