CHAPTER 2
Basic Operations
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Choosing Power Source
You can use your computer with one of the following power sources:
•AC power from a wall outlet
Use AC power whenever possible; rely on the battery only when AC power is not available.
•Rechargeable battery
Your computer is equipped with a standard battery pack. You can also use an optional high capacity battery. See Chapter 3 for the battery information.
About Power Indicators
The following indicators show the power status of your computer.
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Power | On (green) |
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| Blinking (green) |
| In System Standby |
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| Off |
| Powered off or in System Hibernate |
Battery | Connected to AC | On (green) | Fully charged | ||||||
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| Power Source | On (orange) | Being charged |
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| Blinking | In abnormal state (Remove the |
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| (orange) | battery pack and install it again.) |
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| Powered by | Off | Has power |
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| Battery | Blinking (red) | Almost completely discharged |
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| (The warning beep sounds.) |
The battery indicator is always off when your computer is turned off and not connected to AC power source.
