Toshiba A10 User Manual

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The computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of 
the main battery’s current charge:

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Glows amber while the main battery is being charged 
(AC adaptor connected)

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Glows green when the main battery is fully charged

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Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery 
is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the 
computer or AC outlet

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Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it 
is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC 
adaptor

If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main 
battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the 
AC power supply.

Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery 
pack. See 

 for information 

on replacing the main battery.

Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge 
the battery.

To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power 
source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows 
green. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready 
to power the computer.

Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the 
computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a 
time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the 
battery.

TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when 
your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor 
to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer’s Power 
Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that 
reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the 
battery to recharge.

NOTE