Toshiba X300 User Manual

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User’s Manual
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Power
 Table 6-1 Power conditions continued
Power indicators
As shown in the below table, the BatteryDC IN and 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 conditions should be noted:
 Power on
 Power off
 (no operation)
AC 
adaptor 
not 
connected
Battery charge 
is above low 
battery trigger 
point
 • Operates
 • LED: Battery off
DC IN off
Battery charge 
is below low 
battery trigger 
point
 • Operates
 • LED: Battery 
flashes amber
DC IN off
Battery charge 
is exhausted
Computer goes into Sleep 
Mode and shuts down
No battery 
installed
 • Cannot operate
 • LED: Battery off
DC IN
 
off
Flashing amber
The battery charge is low, the AC adaptor must 
be connected in order to recharge the battery.
Amber
Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the 
battery is charging.
Red
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 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.