Toshiba Satellite L40-ASP4268FM User Manual - Page 77

Power and Power-Up Modes, Power conditions, Power indicators, Power and Power-Up Modes

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Power and Power-Up Modes Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer's power resources include the AC adapter 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 the power conditions: whether an AC adapter is connected, whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery. Power indicators As shown in the above table, the Battery, DC IN and Power indicators alert you to the computer's operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery. The following indicator lights indicate the battery status. Blinking amber The battery capacity is below 10%. The AC adapter must be connected to recharge the battery. Amber Green No light Indicates the AC adapter is connected and is charging the battery. Indicates the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light. User's Manual 6-1

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User’s Manual
6-1
Power and Power-Up Modes
Chapter 6
Power and Power-Up Modes
The computer’s power resources include the AC adapter 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 the power conditions: whether an AC adapter is connected, whether a
battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery.
Power indicators
As shown in the above table, the
Battery
,
DC IN
and
Power
indicators alert
you to the computer’s operating capability and battery charge status.
Battery indicator
Check the
Battery
indicator to determine the status of the battery. The
following indicator lights indicate the battery status.
Blinking amber
The battery capacity is below 10%. The AC
adapter must be connected to recharge the
battery.
Amber
Indicates the AC adapter is connected and is
charging the battery.
Green
Indicates the AC adapter is connected and the
battery is fully charged.
No light
Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.