Toshiba NB100 - Manual (Page 64)

User’s Manual 6-3
Power and Power-up Modes
Power indicator
Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer -
the following indicator conditions should be noted:
Battery types
The computer has two different types of battery:
■ Battery — 4 cell.
■ Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
Battery
When the AC power cord 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 recharges the RTC battery. The battery maintains the state of
the computer when you enable Resume.
Green Indicates power is being supplied to the
computer and the computer is turned on.
Blinking Green Indicates the power was turned off while the
computer was 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 battery recommended by
TOSHIBA as replacements.
When the computer is powered off in hibernation and standby mode, and
the AC adaptor is not connected, the battery pack supply power to
maintain data and programs in memory. If the battery pack is completely
discharged, hibernation and standby mode do not function and the
computer loses all data in memory.
One of the following messages appears when you turn on the power:
■ The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery
fail occurred. delete
■ The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery
fail occurred. delete, to setup