Toshiba A500, A500D Power indicators, Battery indicator, Power, amber, Amber, White, Battery, Battery, Power on, Flashing, No light, Battery, DC IN, Power off (no operation)

Satellite A500/A500D

Table 6-1 Power conditions continued

		Power on		Power off (no operation)
AC adaptor	Battery charge is	• Operates
not	above low battery	• LED:	Battery off
connected	trigger point		DC IN off
	Battery charge is	• Operates
	below low battery	• LED:	Battery
	trigger point		flashes Amber
			DC IN off
	Battery charge is	Computer goes into Sleep
	exhausted	Mode and shuts down
	No battery	• Cannot operate
	installed	• LED:	Battery off
			DC IN off

Power indicators

As shown in the below 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 pack - the following indicator conditions should be noted:

Flashing	The battery charge is low, the AC adaptor must be
	connected in order to recharge the battery.
amber
Amber	Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery
	is charging.
White	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 pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will stop and the 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.

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