Battery Power - Panasonic CF-27 Series Toughbook Reference Manual

Battery Power

Battery Status
Use the Battery Indicator to check the battery status
Battery Indicator
Orange*
Green*
Red
Blinking red*
Blinking orange
Blinking orange
five times after
the AC adapter is
connected*
Not lit
NOTE
This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the
remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity after the battery is fully
charged.
Getting a detailed reading
Fn + F9
NOTE
The actual remaining battery capacity and the displayed indication may differ.
• The battery indicator light remains red.
• The battery remaining displays 99% and the
indicator light is orange for a long period of
time.
Low battery warning appears after a short pe-
riod of time.
This may be caused by the use of suspend mode
for long periods of time. The battery is discharging
while the computer is in suspend mode when the
AC adapter is not connected.
When the battery pack is not in the computer,
Battery Status
Charging
Fully-charged
Battery charge is low
(the charge is less than approx. 9% capacity)
Battery pack or charger may not be working properly.
Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC
adapter, then connect them again. If the problem persists,
contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Battery capacity being refreshed.
Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits.
(The ambient temperature is outside the allowable range.
Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charg-
ing begins automatically.)
Battery pack is not connected or charging not being per-
formed.
*
When the AC adapter is connected.
Windows 95
Perform the Battery Ca-
pacity refresh utility. (
page 27)
Windows NT
Charge the battery un-
til the indicator is green,
then completely dis-
charge the battery.
Completely discharge
the battery (reaches
0%).
is displayed.
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