Toshiba Satellite M70, User Manual

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6-2 User’s Manual
Power and Power-Up Modes
Power indicators
As shown in the above table, the Battery , DC IN and Power indicators 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. The
following indicator lights indicate the battery status.
AC adapter
not connected
Battery capacity
is above low
battery trigger
point
• Operates
• LED: Battery off
DC IN off
Battery capacity
is below low
battery trigger
point
• Operates
• Alarm sounds (this function
depends on how the
computer is configured)
• LED: Battery flashes amber
DC IN off
Battery capacity
exhausted
Computer goes into
Hibernation or shuts down
(depending on the TOSHIBA
Power Saver setting)
No battery
installed
• No operation
• LED: Battery off
DC IN off
Power on Power off (no operation)
Flashing amber The battery charge is low. The AC adapter must
be connected to recharge the battery
Amber Indicates the AC adapter is connected and is
charging the battery.
Green or Blue
(depending on the
model you
purchased)
Indicates the AC adapter is connected and the
battery is fully charged.
No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.