Dc In Indicator; Power Indicator; Battery Types; Battery Pack - Toshiba Tecra A3 User Manual

DC IN indicator

Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor
connected:
Green
No light

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor
connected:
Green
No light

Battery types

The computer has two types of batteries:
■

Battery pack

■
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
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.
The battery is a disposable item. When its operation becomes short even
when fully charged, replace it with a new one.
■
The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly
replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as
required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries
recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements.
■
Do not remove the Battery Pack while the computer is in Standby mode.
Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power, it will be lost.
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Battery type (depending on the model you purchased):
6 cell-PA3399U-1BAS, PA3399U-1BRS
12 cell- PA3400U-1BAS, PA3400U-1BRS
TECRA A3/S2
Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and
supplying proper power to the computer.
Indicates the AC adaptor is not connected.
The power button will shinning green while
power is being supplied to the computer and the
computer is turned on.
Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.
Power System
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