4-6 Managing Power
Writer: J Abercrombie Project: Chapter 4 Comments: 113733-001
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions
■ If external power is available, do one of the following
❏ Connect the computer to an electrical outlet with the AC Adapter.
❏ Dock the computer and mobile expansion unit in a docking base that
is connected to external power.
❏ Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into the power
connector on the computer and into a vehicle cigarette lighter
receptacle.
❏ Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the power connector
on the computer and into the in-seat power supply available on some
commercial aircraft.
NOTE: An optional Aircraft Power Adapter can be used to run the computer
but cannot be used to charge a battery pack.
■ If a charged battery pack is available Save your work, shut down the
computer, then remove the discharged battery pack and insert a charged
battery pack.