Toshiba PSPLTU-0QU04V User Manual

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Mobile Computing
Monitoring battery power
HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light (
), the 
power light (
), and the power button light.
When the power light or power button light flashes 
amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using 
the Windows
®
 operating system Sleep command).
   
(Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations
Determining remaining battery power
Wait a few moments after turning on the computer before 
trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The 
computer needs this time to check the battery’s 
remaining capacity and perform its calculations.
Move the pointer over the power icon in the notification area, 
se
 fo
more information on the notification area. A pop-up message 
displays the remaining battery power as a percentage.
With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s 
capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older 
battery does not power the computer for as long as a new 
battery, even when both are fully charged.
AC power light/Battery light
System indicator lights
ON/OFF button/light
Wireless indicator light
NOTE