Battery Types - Toshiba Satellite A500 series User Manual

DC IN indicator
Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC
adaptor connected - the following indicator conditions should be noted:
White
No light
Power indicator
Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer -
the following indicator conditions should be noted:
White
Blinking amber
No light

Battery types

The computer has two different types of batteries:
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Battery pack
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 battery. You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of
the computer away from an AC power source - although you should not
change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected.
Before you remove the battery pack, save your data and shut down the
computer, or place the computer into Hibernation Mode. Please be aware
that, when placing the computer into Hibernation Mode, the contents of
memory will be saved to the hard disk drive, although for safety sake, it is
best to also save your data manually.
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Battery pack
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and is
correctly supplying power to the computer.
Under any other conditions, the indicator does not
light.
Indicates power is being supplied to the computer
and the computer is turned on.
Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and
that there is sufficient power available (AC
adaptor or battery) to maintain this condition. In
Sleep Mode, this indicator will turn on for one
second and off for one second.
Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.
Power and Power-up Modes
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