Monitoring of power conditions

Power conditions

The computer's operating capability and battery charge status are affected
by different power conditions, including whether an AC adaptor is
connected and what the charge level is for that battery.
The LED in the table below refers to the DC IN/Battery indicator.
Power on Power off
(no operation)
AC adaptor
connected
Battery fully
charged
• Operates
• No charge
• LED: white
• No charge
• LED: white
Battery partially
charged or no
charge
• Operates
• Charge
• LED: amber
• Quick charge
• LED: amber
AC adaptor
not
connected
Remaining
battery capacity
is above low
battery trigger
point
• Operates
• LED: off
Remaining
battery capacity
is below low
battery trigger
point
• Operates
• LED: flashes
amber
Remaining
battery capacity
is exhausted
Computer shuts
down

DC IN/Battery indicator

Check the DC IN/Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery
pack and the power status with the AC adaptor connected. The following
indicator conditions should be noted:
Flashing amber The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must
be connected in order to recharge the battery.
Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is charging.
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