Dc In Indicator; Power Indicator; Battery Types; Battery Pack - Toshiba PORTÉGÉ M500 User Manual

DC IN indicator

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

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status:
Blue
Blinking orange
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 main battery. You can purchase additional battery packs for extended
use of the computer away from an AC power source.
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Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and
supplying proper power to the computer.
Indicates a problem with the power supply. Plug
the AC adaptor into another power outlet. If it still
does not operate properly, contact your dealer.
Under any other conditions, the indicator does not
light.
Indicates power is being supplied to the computer
and the computer is turned on.
Indicates power is being supplied to the computer
while the computer is in Standby Mode. The
indicator turns on for one second and off for two
seconds.
Under any other conditions, the indicator does not
light.
Power and Power-Up Modes
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