CAUTION: Whenever you disconnect the AC adapter, always unplug from the electrical outlet first before you unplug from the notebook. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or notebook.

NOTE: When the AC adapter is connected, the indicator on the AC adapter lights up, indicating that power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto your notebook. When the Battery Status Indicator ( ) on the notebook glows orange, it means that the AC adapter is charging the battery.

8.Device Status Indicator

LAN In-use Indicator glows when the notebook is connected to network.

CD-ROM Drive/Hard Disk Drive In-use Indicator glows when the notebook is accessing the CD-ROM drive/hard disk drive.

Num Lock Indicator glows when the Num Lock function is activated.

Caps Lock Indicator glows when the Caps Lock function is activated.

Scroll Lock Indicator glows when the Scroll Lock function is activated.

9.Microphone ( )

This is the built-in microphone of your notebook.

Getting the Notebook Running

Connecting to AC Power

1.Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector on the right of the notebook.

2.Plug the female end of the AC cord to the AC adapter and the male end an electrical outlet.

Figure 1-7. Connecting the AC Adapter

3.To fully charge the battery, leave the notebook power off, and wait until the Battery Status Indicator ( ) glows green.

When the AC adapter is not connected, you can operate the notebook using battery power only.

Getting Started 1-6

My Presario – Getting Started

Page 18
Image 18
HP 80XL302 manual Getting the Notebook Running, Device Status Indicator, Microphone, Connecting to AC Power