Power and Power-Up Modes

DC IN indicator

Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adapter connected:

Blue

Indicates the AC adapter is connected and is

 

correctly supplying power to the computer.

No light

Indicates the AC adapter is not connected.

 

 

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status with the AC adapter connected:

Blue

Indicates power is being supplied and the

 

computer is turned on.

 

Power indicator is located inside of the Power

 

Button (depending the model you purchased)

 

and in the front of the computer.

Blinking Amber

Indicates power is being supplied to the

 

computer while the computer is in Sleep mode.

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does

 

not light.

Battery types

The computer has two types of batteries:

nBattery pack

nReal Time Clock (RTC) battery

Battery pack

When the AC adapter is not connected, the computer's main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as the battery.

You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source.

The battery is a disposable item. When its operation becomes short even when fully charged, replace it with a new one.

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