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P O I N T
When your notebook has been shut
down from Windows, it is not the same
as turned off from the power switch. It is
in a pseudo-off state, with all applica-
tions closed, but can be turned on by
pressing the Suspend/Resume button.
It is drawing some current in the
pseudo-off state.
is active regardless of the setting of the power
switch. The AC Adapter indicator is also active
if you have shut down from Windows but have
not turned the power switch to Off. If there is
no battery charging, and the power switch is
Off, then the AC Adapter indicator and the
Battery indicator will be Off.
Battery Indicator
The battery indicator shows whether or not the
primary Lithium ion battery is installed, and indi-
cates its condition. (Figure 3-2.) Battery 1 is the
primary Lithium ion battery which is installed in
your notebook. The battery indicator is displayed
only when the primary battery is installed.
C A U T I O N
Your notebook’s power switch must be
turned off to prevent all current draw.
A small arrow icon ( Battery Charging indica-
tor) appears to the left of the Battery Level
indicator and above the number ( Battery
Identifier ) if the primary battery is charging.
The Battery Charging indicator flashes if the
battery is too hot or too cold to charge. (Figure
3-2.) The Battery Charging indicator operates
whether the power switch is Off or On.
The symbols inside the battery outline of the
Battery Level indicator show the operating level
available in the primary battery. (Figure 3-2.) If
there is no battery charging and the power
switch is Off then the AC Adapter indicator and
the Battery indicator will be off.
AC Adapter Indicator
The AC Adapter indicator tells you whether the
system is operating on an AC or auto/airline
adapter, or batteries alone. The indicator is On
when either of the adapters is active and Off
when power comes from the batteries alone. If a
battery is charging, the Power Adapter indicator
C A U T I O N
Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration
or extreme temperatures can be
permanently damaged.
P O I N T
The status panel of your notebook will not
display information for a second battery
when using a dual-battery configuration.
Since the battery charger is connected to
the DC power jack of the notebook, the
notebook does not treat it as a battery.