Battery types, Battery types -3, Dc in indicator – Toshiba Tecra A7 User Manual

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User’s Manual

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Power and Power-Up Modes

DC IN indicator

Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the

AC adaptor connected:

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status.

Battery types

The computer has two types of batteries:

Battery — 6 cell, 9 cell or 12 cell depending on the models

Real Time Clock (RTC) battery

Flashing amber

The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must

be connected to recharge the battery.

Amber

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 becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will

stop and the battery indicator will go out. When the battery’s temperature

falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This event occurs regardless

of whether the power to the computer is on or off.

Green

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and

supplying proper power to the computer.

Amber

Indicates a problem with the power supply.

Plug the AC adaptor into another outlet. If it still

does not operate properly, see your dealer.

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does

not light.

Green

Indicates power is being supplied to the

computer and the computer is turned on.

Blinking amber

Indicates the power was turned off while the

computer was in Standby/Hibernation mode.

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does

not light.

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