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Chapter 3
Basic Operating, Maintenance, and Travel Guidelines
This chapter contains basic guidelines for operating and caring for the computer and for traveling with or shipping the computer.
Power Sources
You can power the computer by connecting it to an external power source or by using battery packs. Refer to Chapter 4, "Using Battery Packs," for information on battery packs.
Connecting to an External Power Source
Connect to an external power source to charge battery packs in the computer and/or to ensure that critically important work is not interrupted by a
An external power source can be the AC Adapter, the optional Automobile Adapter, or one of the expansion bases. Refer to Chapter 5, "Connecting External Desktop Equipment," for information on using the computer with the expansion bases.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to power the computer with a converter kit that is intended for use with appliances.
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