Power and Power-Up Modes
AC adaptor
Battery charge is
not
above low battery
connected
trigger point
Battery charge is
below low battery
trigger point
Battery charge is
exhausted
No battery installed
Power indicators
As shown in the above table, the Battery, DC IN and Power indicators on
the system indicator 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 orange
Orange
Green
No light
If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge
will stop and the Battery indicator will go out. When the battery pack's
temperature falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This occurs
whether the computer's power is on or off.
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Power conditions (continued)
Power on
• Operates
• LED: Battery off
DC IN off
• Operates
• LED: Battery
flashes orange
DC IN off
Computer goes into
Hibernation Mode and
shuts down
• No operation
• LED: Battery off
DC IN off
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.
Power off
(no operation)
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