Panasonic U500 User Manual

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User ’s Manual
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Chapter 6
Power and Power-Up Modes
The computer’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. 
This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources 
including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and 
power up modes.
Power conditions
The computer’s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by 
the power conditions: whether an AC adaptor is connected, whether a battery is 
installed, and what the charge level is for the battery.
Power On
Power off  
(no operation)
AC adaptor 
connected
Battery fully 
charged
• Operates
•  LED:  Battery white
• LED:  Battery white
Battery partially 
charged or no 
charge
• Operates
• Quick Charge
• LED:  Battery orange
• Quick charge
• LED:  Battery orange
No battery 
installed
• Operates
• No charge
• LED:  Battery off
• No charge
• LED:  Battery off
Table Power conditions