- Fujitsu Notebook User Guide

46 - Power Sources
Power Sources
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC
adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter.
Connecting the Power Adapters
The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and
charging the batteries.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1 Plug the AC Cable into the AC Adapter
2 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook.
3 Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.
4 When the AC Adapter is powering your notebook, the Battery Charge/DC-In status indicator will light.
Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter
1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook.
2 Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the engine running, or,
3 Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat.
4 When the adapter is powering your notebook, the Battery Charge/DC-In status indicator will light.
Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power
1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.
2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter.
THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED UPON PURCHASE. INITIALLY, YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT
EITHER THE AC ADAPTER OR THE AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK.