User's Manual

Rev. 00 2-16
outlet immediately.
2-6.1 Using AC External Adapter
A-Series provides an AC external adapter for standard configuration.
Use the nearby AC power source.
2-6.2 Charging the Batteries
Make sure the external adapter is connected to the computer. It
has two charging rates depending on notebook operating or
power off.
Section 2-4.1 gives detailed instructions on connecting an external
power source and charging the batteries.
2-7 Running On Battery Power
The notebook has several power management features to prolong
continuous operation on battery power.
This section describes the power saving modes and tells how to
take best advantage of them. It includes default settings for each
mode. For instructions about changing them, see chapter 3.
2-8 Use the External FDD
1. Plug the 36-pin external FDD cable to the external FDD, and the
other end (25-pin) to the computer printer port. (See Figure 2-9)
2. Plug the DC power cable to the external FDD, and plug the other
end to one of two PS/2 ports.