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Basic Operations

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CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer. Choosing Power Source You can use the 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 There is an internal standard battery in the computer. You can use an optional external battery pack to add to the operating time on battery power. See Chapter 3 for battery information. About the Power Indicators The following indicators show the power status of your computer. Indicator Battery Power Light Meaning On (green) Fully charged On (orange) Being charged Blinking (orange) In abnormal state Power On and blinking (red) On (green) Blinking (green) Almost completely discharged. The warning beep sounds. Operating Suspended to RAM Off Suspended to Disk or powered off For more information on Suspend to RAM and Suspend to Disk, see Chapter 3. Basic Operations 2-1

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Basic Operations
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CHAPTER 2
Basic Operations
This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer.
Choosing Power Source
You can use the 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
There is an internal standard battery in the computer. You can use an optional
external battery pack to add to the operating time on battery power. See
Chapter 3 for battery information.
About the Power Indicators
The following indicators show the power status of your computer.
Indicator
Light
Meaning
Battery Power
On (green)
Fully charged
On (orange)
Being charged
Blinking (orange)
In abnormal state
On and blinking
(red)
Almost completely discharged.
The warning beep sounds.
Power
On (green)
Operating
Blinking (green)
Suspended to RAM
Off
Suspended to Disk or powered off
For more information on Suspend to RAM and Suspend to Disk, see
Chapter 3.