User Manual Chapter 2

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Connecting Power to the System
Your notebook can operate through the AC adapter connected to a wall outlet,
or it can operate from the removable, rechargeable battery installed in the left
side of the unit.
When you are using your notebook for the first time, it is essential that you use
the AC adapter connected to a suitable power supply. The battery in a newly
purchased system is usually fully discharged or has just a little charge
remaining. When you first use the notebook, you must have sufficient power
to complete the Windows initialization process without running out of power.
The AC adapter is auto-sensing so it can use any available power supply from
100 volts through to 240 volts (± 10%VAC) with a frequency ranging from 50
to 60 Hertz. The AC adapter is also used to recharge the rechargeable battery.
AC Power Cord
Direct Current Cable
AC Adapter
Power Indicator Light
Figure 2-3: AC Adapter
1. Plug the power cord into a regular AC power supply outlet.
2. The power indicator light on the AC adapter will turn on to show that it is
connected to AC power.
3. Plug the direct current cable from the AC adapter into the AC adapter jack
on the left side of the notebook.