Toshiba Satellite A500 PSAR3C-02E008 Users Manual Canada; English - Page 162

Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer's power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and power-up modes. Power conditions The computer's operating capability and battery charge status are affected by different power conditions, including whether an AC adaptor is connected, whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is for that battery. Table 6-1 Power conditions Power on AC Battery fully adaptor charged connected • Operates • LED: Battery white DC IN white Battery partially charged or no charge • Operates • Quick Charge • LED: Battery amber DC IN white No battery installed • Operates • No charge • LED: Battery off DC IN white Power off (no operation) • LED: Battery white DC IN white • Quick charge • LED: Battery amber DC IN white • No charge • LED: Battery off DC IN white User's Manual 6-1