User Guide

Outline of the MD02

FIC MD02 Service Manual 1-13

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Locking Device Keyhole

Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to secure

your notebook computer.

1.4.6 The Under Side of the Notebook

Battery Release

Latch

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Battery Bay Ž

Hard Disk Compartment

Figure 1-12 Under Side of the Notebook

• Battery Release Latch

Push the latch to the left end to remove the battery pack.

• Battery Bay

Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack.

• Hard Disk Compartment

Open this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard Disk Drive.

Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it.

1.5 Notebook Accessories and System Options

It is also important to understand the accessories that come along with the notebook and the

options for fully utilizing the capabilities of the computer. This section describes briefly what

these accessories and options are.

1.5.1 AC Adapter and Power Cord

The AC Adapter supplies external power to your computer and at the same time charges the

internal battery pack. The AC adapter has an auto-switching design that can connect to any

100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. Connect the adapter to the AC wall outlet using the power

cord. You just change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook in other countries

with different connector outlets. When you connect the AC adapter, it charges the battery

whether or not the notebook computer is powered on. There is an LED on the AC adapter to

indicate if DC power is already available.

1.5.2 Battery Pack

Aside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through the internal battery

pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide long

computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled. You should always

leave the battery inside your computer even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a

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