HP Notebook 100 Armada 100S Series Reference Guide - Page 11

Getting the Notebook Running, Connecting to AC Power - leaves

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Getting the Notebook Running Connecting to AC Power 1. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the power connector Ê on the rear of the notebook. 2. Plug the AC cord Ë into the AC adapter and into the an electrical outletÌ. 3 2 1 Figure 1-6. Connecting the AC Adapter When the AC adapter is connected, the indicator on the AC adapter lights up, indicating that power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto your notebook. When the Battery Charge Indicator ( ) on the notebook glows orange, the AC adapter is charging the battery. 3. To fully charge the battery, leave the notebook power off, and wait until the Battery Charge Indicator glows green. When the AC adapter is not connected, you can operate the notebook using battery power only. 1-10 Getting Started

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Getting Started
Getting the Notebook Running
Connecting to AC Power
1.
Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the power connector
˚
on the rear of
the notebook.
2.
Plug the AC cord
¸
into the AC adapter and into the an electrical outlet
°
.
1
3
2
Figure 1-6. Connecting the AC Adapter
When the AC adapter is connected, the indicator on the AC adapter lights up,
indicating that power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the
AC adapter and onto your notebook. When the Battery Charge Indicator
(
) on the notebook glows orange, the AC adapter is charging the battery.
3.
To fully charge the battery, leave the notebook power off, and wait until the
Battery Charge Indicator glows green.
When the AC adapter is not connected, you can operate the notebook using
battery power only.