Toshiba Satellite T235-SP2003M User Guide - Page 24

24 Mobile computing Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. For more information, see "Setting battery notifications" in the electronic user's guide.