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Chapter 4

Managing Power

Selecting a Power Source

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment:

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them.

Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

Selecting a Power Source

Task

Work within installed software applications

Recommended Power Source

Charged battery pack inserted into the computer

or

External power supplied through

AC Adapter

Optional docking base

Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger or

Optional Aircraft Power Adapter

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Compaq M300 manual Managing Power, Selecting a Power Source, Recommended Power Source, Optional Aircraft Power Adapter