Chapter 6 Power And Power-Up Modes; Power Conditions; Power Indicators - Toshiba L40 Series User Manual

Power and Power-Up Modes
The computer's power resources include the AC adapter 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 the power conditions: whether an AC adapter is connected, whether a
battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery.

Power indicators

As shown in the above table, the Battery, DC IN and Power indicators 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. The
following indicator lights indicate the battery status.
Blinking amber
Amber
Green
No light
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The battery capacity is below 10%. The AC
adapter must be connected to recharge the
battery.
Indicates the AC adapter is connected and is
charging the battery.
Indicates the AC adapter is connected and the
battery is fully charged.
Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.
Power and Power-Up Modes
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