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Software Guide 1–1
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Power
Selecting a Power Source
The notebook can run on internal power from a battery pack or
on external power from an AC adapter and other devices. The
following table describes the best power source for general tasks.
Task Use This Power Source:
Work in most software
applications.
Charged battery pack in the
notebook.
External power, such as an
AC adapter or optional
HP Notebook Expansion Base.
Charge or calibrate a battery
pack in the notebook.
External power, such as an
AC adapter or optional HP Notebook
Expansion Base.
For more details, refer to the
“Battery Packs” chapter in
the
Hardware Guide
on
this CD.
Install or modify system
software or write to any
drive media.
External power, such as an
AC adapter or optional HP Notebook
Expansion Base.