Providing Power
You can operate your TravelMate 3000 WinSX from ac power of the correct voltage via
the furnished AC Adapter. You also can run the computer using the internal battery pack
provided with your computer. The first time you use the computer or after the computer
has been out of service for several weeks, connect the AC Adapter as described below,
both to operate the computer and to recharge the battery pack.
Refer to 'Handling the Battery Pack" later in this chapter to learn how to install, remove,
charge, and condition the battery pack for optimum service.
Connecting the AC Adapter
The AC Adapter supplied with your TravelMate 3000 WinSX both charges the internal
NiCad battery pack and, of course, operates the computer on ac power. You can operate
your TravelMate 3000 WinSX on ac power with the battery pack removed or installed.
Cautions:
1. Use only the AC Adapter supplied with your TravelMate 3000 WinSX. Using
another adapter can damage your computer. Be sure to plug the AC Adapter into a
grounded outlet or use a grounded plug adapter.
2. Before connecting or disconnecting the AC Adapter to the computer, always turn
off computer power or set the computer to Standby mode (press the Fn-F4 [Stndby]
keys; the normally green Power indicator light changes to orange) or close the cover
and wait until the alarm stops (five beeps). After you disconnect or connect the AC
Adapter, again press the Fn-F4 keys to return to normal mode (the orange Power
indicator light changes to green) or lift the cover.
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