Power and Power-Up Modes

Power indicators

As shown in the above table, the Battery, Secondary 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 main battery and the Secondary battery indicator to determine the status of the Slice Expansion battery. The following indicator lights indicate the battery status:

Flashing orange

The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must

be connected to recharge the battery.

 

 

 

OrangeIndicates the AC adaptor is connected and
charging the battery.

 

 

 

GreenIndicates 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 Battery indicator will go out. When the battery pack’s temperature falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This occurs whether the computer’s power is on or off.

DC IN indicator

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

Green

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and

supplying proper power to the computer.

 

 

 

Flashing orange

Indicates a problem with the power supply. Plug
the AC adaptor into another power outlet. If it still

 

 

does not operate properly, contact your dealer.

 

 

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does not

light.

 

 

 

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