210 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer
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Connecting the Power Adapter
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
1
Connect the external power adapter to the connector on the back of the computer. In order for the
connection to be secure, verify that the latch engages completely. (An audible click will be heard
or felt.)
2
Connect one end of the AC power cable to the power adapter.
CAUTION: If your power adapter cable has a green grounding wire, do
not permit contact between the green ground wire and power leads
because electrical shock, fire, or damage to your computer can occur.
3
If your AC power cable has a green ground wire for connection to an
electrical outlet, connect the metal ground connector to the
grounding source on the outlet (see the following illustration):
a
Loosen the grounding source.
b
Slide the metal ground connector behind the grounding source,
and then tighten the grounding source.
4
Connect the AC power cable to the outlet.
The power adapter has a status light is off when the AC adapter is not plugged into the outlet and
green or amber for different states:
1 grounding source
2 metal ground connector
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