Power Indicator; Battery Types; Main Battery - Toshiba Portégé M100 User Manual

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status.
Green
Blinking orange
No light

Battery types

The computer has three types of batteries:
Battery packs – main and secondary (option)
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery

Main battery

When the AC adaptor is not connected, the computer's main power source is a
removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as the main
battery. You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the com-
puter away from an AC power source.
Before you remove the battery pack, set the computer to Hibernation mode or save
your data and shut down the computer. Do not change the battery pack while the
AC adaptor is connected.
CAUTIONS: 1. The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can
Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the
computer is turned on.
Indicates the power was turned off while the computer was
in Resume mode. The indicator turns on for one second
and turns off for two seconds.
Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.
explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or
disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local
ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recom-
mended by TOSHIBA as replacements.

Battery types

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