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To put the computer into sleep mode, do either of the following:
• Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. Then click OK.
• Press Fn+F1.
Note: Wait until the power indicator starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep state) before
you move the computer. Moving the computer while the hard disk drive is spinning can damage the
hard disk drive, causing loss of data.
To wake up the computer, do either of the following:
• Press the power button.
• Press any key on the keyboard.
Shutting down the computer
If you are not going to use the computer for a day or two, shut it down.
To shut down the computer, do the following:
1. Click .
2. Select Shut down from the Start menu. Then click OK.
Using the ac power adapter and the battery pack
This topic provides information about how to use the ac power adapter and the battery for your computer.
Checking the battery status
The battery gauge in the Windows notication area displays the percentage of battery power remaining.
The rate at which you use battery power will determine how long you can use the battery between charges.
Because each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difcult to predict how long a battery
charge will last. There are two main factors:
• How much energy is stored in the battery when you begin to work.
• The way you use your computer: how often you access the hard disk drive, how bright you make the
computer display.
Using the ac power adapter
The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium-ion battery pack provided with it, or from
ac power through the ac power adapter. While you use ac power, the battery charges automatically.
The ac power adapter has two basic components:
1. The transformer pack that converts ac power adapter for use with the computer.
2. The power cord that plugs into the ac outlet and into the transformer pack.
Attention: Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to the computer.
Connecting the ac power adapter
To connect the ac power adapter, do the following:
1. Connect the ac power adapter to the power jack of the computer.
2. Connect the power cord to the transformer pack.
3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
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