Toshiba SATELLITE A665 - Manual (Page 146)

User’s Manual 6-2
Satellite A660/A665
Monitoring of power condition
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 lights indicate the battery status:
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 amber
DC IN off
Battery charge is
exhausted Computer shuts down
No battery
installed • No operation
• LED: Battery off
DC IN off
Flashing amber The battery charge is low, the AC adaptor must be
connected in order to recharge the battery.
Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is charging.
White 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.