Power and Power-Up Modes
Satellite A30 Series 6-2
Satellite A30 Series
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Power on Power off (no operation)
AC adaptor
not
connected
Battery charge is
above low battery
trigger point
Operates
LED: Battery off
DC IN off
Battery charge is
below low battery
trigger point
Operates
Alarm sounds (depending
on the Toshiba Power
Management Utility
setting)
LED: Battery flashes
amber
DC IN off
Battery charge
exhausted
Computer goes into resume
mode and shuts down
No Battery
installed
Cannot operate
LED: Battery off
DC IN off
Power indicators
As shown in the above table, the Battery, DC IN and 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. The
following indicator lights indicate the battery status:
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.