Using Your Notebook

Why Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery?

When you’re not on the go, you’ll want to use your Notebook’s AC adapter as your power source. This ensures that the battery is always charged.

When your Notebook does not have a charged battery, you should save your work and turn off your Notebook before unplugging it from the AC power supply.

SDid you know... When a charged battery is in your Notebook, you can simply unplug it from AC power. Your Notebook automatically switches to battery power.

Turning Your Notebook On and Off

To turn on your Notebook, press the Power ª button, which is located at the top of the keyboard.

To turn off your Notebook properly, complete the following steps:

1.Save your work and exit all open programs.

2.Shut down the Windows operating system by selecting the Start menu from the taskbar. Select the Turn Off Computer icon, then select the Turn Off button. Your Notebook will turn itself off.

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Compaq 700 Series manual Turning Your Notebook On and Off, Why Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery?