Chapter 6 Power And Power-Up Modes; Power Conditions - Toshiba Satellite A500-ST56X1 User Manual

Power and Power-up Modes
The computer's power resources include the AC adaptor and internal
batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of
these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving
battery power, and power-up modes.

Power conditions

The computer's operating capability and battery charge status are affected
by different power conditions, including whether an AC adaptor is
connected, whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is
for that battery.
AC adaptor Battery fully
connected charged
Battery partially
charged or no
charge
No battery
installed
User's Manual
Table 6-1 Power conditions
Power on
• Operates
• LED: Battery white
DC IN white
• Operates
• Quick Charge
• LED: Battery amber
DC IN white
• Operates
• No charge
• LED: Battery off
DC IN white
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Power off (no operation)
• LED: Battery white
DC IN white
• Quick charge
• LED: Battery amber
DC IN white
• No charge
• LED: Battery off
DC IN white
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