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User’s Manual
Power and Power-Up Modes
Power indicators
As shown in the above table, the
Battery
/
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:
Universal
AC
adaptor
not
connected
Battery charge is
above low battery
trigger point
• Operates
• LED:
Battery
off
Battery charge is
below low battery
trigger point
• Operates
• LED:
Battery
flashes amber
Battery charge is
exhausted
Computer shuts down
No Battery
installed
• Cannot operate
• LED:
Battery
off
Table Power conditions
Power on
Power off
(no operation)
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 occurs whether the
computer's power is on or off.