Power Indicators; Battery Types - Toshiba Qosmio X500 User Manual

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
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:
White (Red)
Blinking amber
No light

Battery types

The computer has the following batteries:
■
Battery pack (6-cell or 12-cell depending on the model.)
■
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
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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.
Indicates power is being supplied to the
computer and the computer is turned on.
Indicates power is being supplied to the
computer while the computer is in Sleep Mode.
The indicator turns on for one second and off
for two seconds.
Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light up.
Power and Power-Up Modes
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