Basic Operations; Choosing Power Source - Dell Latitude Latitude LT System User Manual

Basic Operations

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer.

Choosing Power Source

You can use the computer with one of the following power sources:
AC power from a wall outlet
Use AC power whenever possible; rely on the battery only when AC power is not
available.
Rechargeable battery
There is an internal standard battery in the computer. You can use an optional
external battery pack to add to the operating time on battery power. See
Chapter 3 for battery information.
About the Power Indicators
The following indicators show the power status of your computer.
Indicator Light
Battery Power On (green)
On (orange)
Blinking (orange) In abnormal state
On and blinking
(red)
Power On (green)
Blinking (green) Suspended to RAM
Off
For more information on Suspend to RAM and Suspend to Disk, see
Chapter 3.
CHAPTER 2
Meaning
Fully charged
Being charged
Almost completely discharged.
The warning beep sounds.
Operating
Suspended to Disk or powered off
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