Dell PP01S technical specifications Using the AC Adapter, Connecting the AC Adapter

AC Adapter: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide

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AC Adapter: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide

Using the AC Adapter

Connecting the AC Adapter

Turning On the Computer

Using the AC Adapter

The AC adapter converts AC power from an electrical outlet to the DC power used by the computer. The AC adapter kit includes the AC adapter with its attached DC cable (which connects to the computer) as well as an AC power cable that connects the adapter to an electrical outlet.

You can connect the AC adapter with your computer either turned on or off.

The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors vary among countries. Before you use AC power in a foreign country, you may need to obtain a new power cable designed for use in that country.

If the computer is docked to the Dell Latitude LS Advanced Port Replicator (APR), it obtains power through the APR, which must be connected to an electrical outlet through the AC adapter.

NOTE: If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, the AC adapter charges the battery (if needed) and then maintains the battery's charge.

NOTICE: The AC adapter should be in a ventilated area, such as on a desktop or on the floor, when used to power the computer or charge the battery. Do not use the AC adapter in a poorly ventilated environment, such as inside a carrying case.

Connecting the AC Adapter

1.Connect the AC adapter's attached cable into the computer's AC adapter connector (see Figure 1).

2.Plug the AC adapter power cable into the other end of the AC adapter.

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