Toshiba Satellite M60 - Manual (Page 93)

User’s Manual 6-3
Power and Power-Up Modes
DC IN indicator
Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC
adapter connected:
Power indicator
Check the Power indicator to determine the power status with the AC
adapter connected:
Battery types
The computer has two types of batteries:
■ Battery pack
■ Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
Battery pack
When the AC adapter 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.
Green Indicates the AC adapter is connected and
supplying proper power to the computer.
No light Indicates the AC adapter is not connected.
Green The power button will light blue while power is
being supplied to the computer and the
computer is turned on. The power indicator on
the front of the computer will light green while
the system is on.
Blinking amber Indicates power is being supplied to the
computer while the computer is in Standby
mode.
No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.
■ 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.