Toshiba Satellite Pro C850 PSKC9C Users Manual Canada; English - Page 110

Monitoring of power condition, DC IN/Battery indicator, Power indicator

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Monitoring of power condition As shown in the below table, the DC IN/Battery and Power indicators on the system indicator panel alert you to the computer's operating capability and battery charge status. DC IN/Battery indicator Check the DC IN/Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack and the power status with the AC adaptor connected. The following indicator conditions should be noted: Flashing amber The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must be connected in order to recharge the battery. Indicates a problem with the power supply. You should initially try plugging the AC adaptor into another power outlet - if it still does not operate properly, you should contact your reseller or dealer. Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is charging. White Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged. No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light. If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will stop and the DC IN/Battery indicator will go out. When the battery pack's temperature falls to a normal range, charging will resume - this process will occur regardless of whether the computer's power is on or off. Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer the following indicator conditions should be noted: White Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on. Flashing white Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient power available (AC adaptor or battery) to maintain this condition. In Sleep Mode, this indicator will turn on for one second and off for two seconds. No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light. User's Manual 5-2

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Monitoring of power condition
As shown in the below table, the
DC IN/Battery
and
Power
indicators on
the system indicator panel alert you to the computer’s operating capability
and battery charge status.
DC IN/Battery indicator
Check the
DC IN/Battery
indicator to determine the status of the battery
pack and the power status with the AC adaptor connected. The following
indicator conditions should be noted:
Flashing amber
The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor
must be connected in order to recharge the
battery.
Indicates a problem with the power supply.
You should initially try plugging the AC
adaptor into another power outlet - if it still
does not operate properly, you should
contact your reseller or dealer.
Amber
Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is charging.
White
Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is fully charged.
No light
Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.
If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge
will stop and the
DC IN/Battery
indicator will go out. When the battery
pack's temperature falls to a normal range, charging will resume - this
process will occur regardless of whether the computer's power is on or off.
Power indicator
Check the
Power
indicator to determine the power status of the computer -
the following indicator conditions should be noted:
White
Indicates power is being supplied to the
computer and the computer is turned on.
Flashing white
Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and
that there is sufficient power available (AC
adaptor or battery) to maintain this condition. In
Sleep Mode, this indicator will turn on for one
second and off for two seconds.
No light
Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.
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