Providing Power
5. If you plan to use the TravelPoint pointing device, an external monitor,
a printer, or other external devices, connect them to the computer before
setting the computer power switch to the on (1) position.
AC Adapter Indicator Lights
The two status indicator lights on the AC Adapter signal the following states.
xThe amber indicator comes on when the AC Adapter is connected to
both the computer and a wall outlet, and the installed battery is being
charged.
Note: To obtain the maximum computer battery charge, always leave the AC Adapter
connected to the computer an additional 11/2 hours after the amber indicator light on the
AC Adapter goes off and the green light turns on.
qThe green indicator comes on when the AC Adapter is connected to both
the computer and a wall outlet and the battery is installed and is no
longer charging, or the battery is not installed and the computer is
turned on.
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