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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 adapter connected).
❖
Glows green when the main battery is fully charged.
❖
Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not
charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the
computer or AC outlet.
❖
Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and
it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC
Adapter.
Determining remaining battery power
NOTE
1
Click Start, then click Control Panel.
2
Click Performance and Maintenance.
3
Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.
4
The Power Saver Properties window appears.
The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left side of
the dialog box.
With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity
gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not
power the computer for as long as a new battery, even when
both are fully charged.
Monitoring main battery power
Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before
trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer
needs this time to check the battery's remaining capacity and
perform its calculations.
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