Switching Between Batteries and Power Plug on Laptop
#1
I bought a DV6000 laptop off a friend and it came without a power plug, but that's not the question at hand.

What I want to know is: how do I switch to batteries on the road and use the power plug at home?

Thanks.

(Sorry, I am a first-time user of laptops)
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#2
Maybe someone can back check the advice I'm about to give.

I have a laptop. Once you have the power plug plugged in, you are on plug power (and it charges the batteries). I leave the batteries in when on plug power. I just unplug the cord and it switches to battery power. It'll give you a message when the batteries get low and to go back on plug power.

Is this what you are asking?
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#3
Something like that, thanks.

I just don't want the batteries to drain when I don't need it.
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#4
(Nov 15, 2017, 19:44 pm)RobertX Wrote: Something like that, thanks.

I just don't want the batteries to drain when I don't need it.

Oh, well as long as you're plugged in, the batteries won't take over...Unless there is a power failure or something.

In my systray, I can see an icon of a plug, next to a fully charged battery. That lets me know what power my computer is using...
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#5
Thank you, I think you pretty much relieved me of my worries - for now.
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#6
OK, I just bought a universal AC adaptor (i.e. 100-240V) and it works like a charm.

Just so I am not confused with the facts, power adaptors with 100-240V are international voltages, right?

Sorry if I'm not up-to-speed with current terminology, but that's because electricity is not my strong suit. Sorry.
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#7
That sounds about right. 110v is what's normally used for most electrical appliances in the USA. I googled Canada, and it says 120v is normal . Since your adapter is within that range, you should be safe.
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#8
Are...really...I mean....What year is it? Please someone trash or void my post, but seriously, wtf.
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#9
Never mind...

I am sure.

Thanks to all who participated in this conversation.
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#10
Laptops are configured to take power from the input of power first before taking fro the battery. If logic follows power will mainly be taken from the charging line.
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