Power and Power-Up Modes

Power indicators

As shown in the above table, the Battery. 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 lights indicate the battery status:

Flashing orange

The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must

 

be connected to recharge the battery.

Orange

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and

 

charging the battery.

Blue

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 becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out. When the battery’s temperature falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This occurs whether the computer's power is on or off.

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status:

Blue

Indicates power is being supplied to the

 

computer and the computer is turned on.

Blinking orange

Indicates power is being supplied to the

 

computer while the computer is in Standby

 

Mode. The indicator turns on for one second

 

and off for two seconds.

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does

 

not light.

Battery types

The computer has the following batteries:

Battery pack (3cell, 6cell, or 9cell depending on the model.)

Real Time Clock (RTC) battery

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