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Power indicators, Battery indicators, Dc in indicator – Toshiba Tecra M4 User Manual

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TECRA M4

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Power and Power-Up Modes

Power indicators

As shown in the above table, the Battery, Slim Select Bay, DC IN and

Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer’s

operating capability and battery charge status.

Battery indicators

Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the main battery and

the Slim Select Bay indicator to determine the status of the 2nd 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:

Flashing orange

The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must

be connected to recharge the battery.

Orange

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 pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge

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

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

whether the computer’s power is on or off.

Green

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and

supplying proper power to the computer.

Flashing orange

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.

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does not

light.