4-6Managing Power

Resolving Low-Battery Conditions

■If external power is available, do one of the following

❏Connect the computer to an electrical outlet with the AC Adapter.

❏Dock the computer and mobile expansion unit in a docking base that is connected to external power.

❏Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into the power connector on the computer and into a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle.

❏Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the power connector on the computer and into the in-seat power supply available on some commercial aircraft.

NOTE: An optional Aircraft Power Adapter can be used to run the computer but cannot be used to charge a battery pack.

■ If a charged battery pack is available Save your work, shut down the

computer, then remove the discharged battery pack and insert a charged battery pack.

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Compaq M300 manual Resolving Low-Battery Conditions, 6Managing Power