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User’s Manual

Qosmio G40

Power conditions continued

Power indicators

As shown in the below table, the Battery, DC IN and Power indicators on
the system indicator 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 pack -
the following indicator conditions should be noted:

Power on

Power off
(no operation)

AC adaptor
not
connected

Battery charge
is above low
battery trigger
point

• Operates

• LED: Battery off

DC IN off

Battery charge
is below low
battery trigger
point

• Operates

• LED: Battery

flashes orange

DC IN off

Battery charge
is exhausted

Computer goes into Sleep
Mode and shuts down

No battery
installed

• Cannot operate

• LED: Battery off

DC IN off

Flashing orange

The battery charge is low, the AC adaptor must
be connected in order to recharge the battery.

Orange

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is charging.

Blue

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, charging will resume - this process will
occur regardless of whether the computer’s power is on or off.