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Step 2: Connect the computer to external power

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Step 2: Connect the computer to external power NOTE: Power cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region and country. To connect the computer to external power: 1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (2). 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3). When the computer receives AC power, the battery begins to charge and the battery light (on the left side of the computer) turns on. When the battery is fully charged, the battery light turns off. Leave the computer connected to external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light turns off. NOTE: A partially charged new battery can run the computer after software setup is complete, but the battery charge display will not be accurate until the new battery has been fully charged. 4 Chapter 1 First-time setup

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Step 2: Connect the computer to external power
NOTE:
Power cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region and
country.
To connect the computer to external power:
1.
Plug the AC adapter into the power connector
(1)
on the computer.
2.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter
(2)
.
3.
Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet
(3)
.
When the computer receives AC power, the battery begins to charge and
the battery light (on the left side of the computer) turns on. When the battery
is fully charged, the battery light turns off.
Leave the computer connected to external power until the battery is fully
charged and the battery light turns off.
NOTE:
A partially charged new battery can run the computer after
software setup is complete, but the battery charge display will not be
accurate until the new battery has been fully charged.
Chapter 1
First-time setup
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