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Power
Selecting a Power Source
The notebook can run on internal power from a battery pack or on external power from an AC adapter and other devices. The following table describes the best power source for general tasks.
| Task | Use This Power Source: |
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Work in most software | ■ Charged battery pack in the |
applications. | notebook. |
| ■ External power, such as an |
| AC adapter or optional |
| HP Notebook Expansion Base. |
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Charge or calibrate a battery | External power, such as an |
pack in the notebook. | AC adapter or optional HP Notebook |
| Expansion Base. |
| ✎ For more details, refer to the |
| “Battery Packs” chapter in |
| the Hardware Guide on |
| this CD. |
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Install or modify system | External power, such as an |
software or write to any | AC adapter or optional HP Notebook |
drive media. | Expansion Base. |
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Software Guide |