Toshiba Satellite P500 PSPGSA-1WS08L Users Manual AU/NZ - Page 144

Power indicators

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Power and Power-Up Modes Table Power conditions Power on Power off (no operation) Universal AC adaptor not connected Battery charge is • Operates above low battery • LED: Battery off trigger point Battery charge is • Operates below low battery • LED: Battery flashes amber trigger point Battery charge is • Computer shuts down exhausted • LED: Battery off No Battery installed • Cannot operate • LED: Battery off Power indicators As shown in the above table, the Battery and Power indicators on the front of the system 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 pack. The following indicator lights indicate the battery status: Flashing amber Amber White(Red) No light The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery. Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery. Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged. Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light up. If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out. When the battery's temperature falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This occurs whether the computer's power is on or off. Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status: User's Manual 6-2

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User’s Manual
6-2
Power and Power-Up Modes
Power indicators
As shown in the above table, the
Battery
and
Power
indicators on the front
of the system 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 pack.
The following indicator lights indicate the battery status:
Power indicator
Check the
Power
indicator to determine the power status:
Universal
AC
adaptor
not
connected
Battery charge is
above low battery
trigger point
• Operates
• LED:
Battery
off
Battery charge is
below low battery
trigger point
• Operates
• LED:
Battery
flashes amber
Battery charge is
exhausted
• Computer shuts down
• LED:
Battery
off
No Battery
installed
• Cannot operate
• LED:
Battery
off
Table Power conditions
Power on
Power off
(no operation)
Flashing amber
The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must
be connected to recharge the battery.
Amber
Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and
charging the battery.
White(Red)
Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is fully charged.
No light
Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light up.
If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will
stop and the battery indicator will go out. When the battery’s temperature
falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This occurs whether the
computer's power is on or off.