Monitoring of power condition, Monitoring of power condition -2, Dc in/battery indicator – Toshiba Satellite C640 User Manual

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User’s Manual

6-2

Satellite C600/C640/C645/C600D/C640D/C645D, Satellite Pro C600/C640/C600D/C640D

Table 6-1 Power conditions continued

Monitoring of power condition

As shown in the below table, the DC IN/Battery and Power indicators on
the system indicator panel alert you to the computer’s operating capability
and battery charge status.

DC IN/Battery indicator

Check the DC IN/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

Remaining battery
capacity is above
low battery trigger
point

• Operates

DC IN/Battery LED:

amber

Remaining battery
capacity is below low
battery trigger point

• Operates

DC IN/Battery LED:

blink amber

Remaining battery
capacity is
exhausted

Computer shuts down

No battery installed

No operation

DC IN/Battery LED: off

Blinking amber

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

Or, Indicates a problem with the power supply. You
should initially try plugging the AC adaptor into
another power outlet - if it still does not operate
properly, you should contact your reseller or dealer.

Amber

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

Green

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is fully charged. Or, Indicates the AC adaptor
is connected and there is no battery pack installed.

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does not
light.

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