G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k
Power
Battery Charging
Hard Drive Access Compact Flash Card Access
CapsLk
Security
AC Adapter Battery Level | PC Card Access | NumLk | ScrLk |
Figure 2-10. Status Indicator Panel
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure
POWER INDICATOR
The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each of which tells you what mode your notebook is in at that time.
■Steady On: This means that there is power to your notebook and that it is ready for use.
■Flashing: This means that your notebook is in Standby mode.
■Steady Off: This means that your system is either in Hibernate mode, or that your notebook has been turned off.
If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator symbol will remain on even if your LifeBook notebook is shut off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected.
AC ADAPTER INDICATOR
The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your note- book is using.
■On: This means that either of the adapters are currently in use.
■Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and you do not have an adapter connected.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS
The Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery is installed. In addition, this symbol states how much charge is available within the installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your notebook. (Figure
Low Warning <11%
Critical Low or
Dead Battery
Shorted Battery
Figure 2-11. Battery Level Indicator
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