Monitoring of power condition for Satellite C670/C675/C670D/C675D/Satellite Pro C670/C675/C670D

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 and power with the AC adaptor connected. The following indicator conditions should be noted:

Blinking amberThe battery charge is low, the AC adaptor must be

 

connected in order to recharge the battery. It may

 

also indicate 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.

 

 

AmberIndicates the AC adaptor is connected and the

 

battery is charging.

 

 

Green

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the

 

battery is fully charged.

 

 

No lightUnder any other conditions, the indicator does not

 

light.

 

 

If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will stop and the DC IN/Battery indicator will go out. When the battery pack's temperature falls to a normal range, charging will resume - this process will occur regardless of whether the computer's power is on or off.

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer - the following indicator conditions should be noted:

Green

Indicates power is being supplied to the computer

 

and the computer is turned on.

 

 

Blinking greenIndicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and

 

that there is sufficient power available (AC adaptor

 

or battery) to maintain this condition. In Sleep

 

Mode, this indicator will turn on for one second and

 

off for two seconds.

 

 

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does not

 

light.

 

 

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