Panasonic U500 User Manual
User ’s Manual
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Power and Power-Up Modes
Power On
Power off
(no operation)
Universal AC
adaptor not
connected
Battery charge is
above low battery
trigger point
• Operates
• LED: Battery off
• LED: Battery off
Battery charge is
below low battery
trigger point
• Operates
• LED: Battery flashes orange
• LED: Battery flashes orange
Battery charge is
exhausted
Computer shuts down
No Battery installed • Cannot operates
• LED: Battery off
Table Power conditions
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.
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:
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.
White
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.
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.