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.

DC IN indicator

Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected - the following indicator conditions should be noted:

Green

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and is

 

correctly supplying power to the computer.

 

 

Flashing orange

Indicates a problem with the power supply. You

 

should initially try plugging the AC adaptor into

 

another power outlet - if it still does not operate

 

properly, you should contact TOSHIBA Support.

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does

 

not light.

 

 

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer - the following indicator conditions should be noted:

Green

Indicates power is being supplied to the

 

computer and the computer is turned on.

 

 

Blinking orange

Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and

 

that there is sufficient power available (AC

 

adaptor or battery) to maintain this condition. In

 

Sleep Mode, this indicator will turn on for one

 

second and off for two seconds.

No light

Under any other conditions, the indicator does

 

not light.

Battery

This section explains battery types, use, recharging methods and handling.

Battery types

The computer has different types of batteries.

Battery pack

When the AC adaptor is not connected, the computer's main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as the main battery. You can purchase additional battery packs for extended

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