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Power indicators, Battery indicator, Dc in indicator – Toshiba Tecra A4 (PTA40) User Manual

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User’s Manual

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Power and Power-Up Modes

Power indicators

The Battery, DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator panel

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:

DC IN indicator

Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC

adaptor connected:

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status.

Flashing amber

The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must

be connected to recharge the battery.

Amber

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and

charging the battery.

Green

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the

battery is fully charged.

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does

not light.

If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will

stop and the battery indicator will go out. When the battery’s temperature

falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This event occurs regardless

of whether the power to the computer is on or off.

Green

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and

supplying proper power to the computer.

Amber

Indicates a problem with the power supply. Plug

the AC adaptor into another outlet. If it still does

not operate properly, see your dealer.

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does

not light.

Green

Indicates power is being supplied to the

computer and the computer is turned on.

Blinking amber

Indicates the power was turned off while the

computer was in Resume mode.

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does

not light.