Power
Power Sources
Selecting a Power Source
Use the following table to select a recommended power source
for the way you plan to use the notebook.
Task
Work in most software
applications
Charge or calibrate a
battery pack in the
notebook
Install or modify
system software or
write to an optical disc
3–2
Recommended Power Source
■ Charged battery pack in the notebook
■ External power supplied through one of the
following devices:
❐ AC adapter
❐ Optional docking device
❐ Optional combination power adapter
External power supplied through one of the
following devices:
■ AC adapter
■ Optional docking device
■ Optional combination power adapter
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Do not charge the notebook battery
pack onboard aircraft. Charging the
battery pack may damage aircraft
electronic systems.
External power supplied through one of the
following devices:
■ AC adapter
■ Optional docking device
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