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Power sources
The computer can run on internal or external AC power. The following table indicates the best power sources for common tasks.
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Work in most software | ● Charged battery pack in the computer | |||
applications | ● External power supplied through one of the | |||
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| ● | AC adapter | |
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| ● Optional expansion product (select | ||
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| ● | Optional power adapter | |
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Charge or calibrate a battery | External power supplied through | |||
pack in the computer | ● | AC adapter | ||
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| ● Optional expansion product (select models only) | |||
| ● | Optional power adapter | ||
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| WARNING! Do not charge the computer | |
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battery pack on board aircraft. Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electronic systems.
Install or modify system software External power supplied through or write to a CD or DVD
●AC adapter
●Optional expansion product (select models only)
●Optional power adapter
ENWW | Power sources 31 |