Toshiba Tecra S3 - Manual (Page 126)

6-2 User’s Manual
Power and Power-Up Modes
Power conditions (continued)
Power indicators
As shown in the above 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 orange
DC IN off
Battery charge is
exhausted
Computer goes into
Hibernation 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 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.