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Basic Operations
This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer.
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
A rechargeable battery pack is supplied with your computer. See Chapter 3 for the
battery information.
About Power Indicators
The following indicators show the power status of your computer.
Indicator Light
Power
On (green)
Blinking (green)
Off
Battery
Connected to
AC Power
Source
Powered by
Battery
The battery indicator is always off when your computer is turned off and not
connected to AC power source.
• When the battery is hot, the battery indicator may turn off and stay off
until the battery becomes cool. (See Charging Battery Pack section of
Chapter 3 for more information.)
• For more information on System standby/hibernate, see Chapter 3.
Meaning
Operating
In System Standby
Powered off / in System Hibernate
On (green)
Fully charged
On (orange) Being charged
Blinking
In abnormal state. Remove the battery
(orange)
pack and install it again. (See Chapter 3)
Off
Has power
Blinking
Almost completely discharged
(red)
(The warning beep sounds)
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