Toshiba Satellite M100 (PSMA1) - Manual (Page 99)

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.
Blue Indicates the AC adapter is connected and is
correctly supplying power to the computer.
No light Indicates the AC adapter is not connected.
Blue The power button will glow blue while power is
being supplied and the computer is turned on.
The power indicator on the front of computer will
glow blue when the computer is switched 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.