Toshiba Portégé M200 User Manual

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Power and PowerUp Modes 
Portégé M200 
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Power indicator 
Check the Power indicator to determine the power status. 
Green 
Indicates power is being supplied to the 
computer and the computer is turned on. 
Blinking orange 
Indicates the power was turned off while the 
computer was in Resume mode. The indicator 
turns on for one second and turns off for two 
seconds. 
No light 
Under any other conditions, the indicator does 
not light. 
Battery types 
The computer has two types of batteries: 
■ 
Battery Pack 
■ 
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery 
Battery Pack 
When the AC power cord is not connected, the computer’s main power 
source is a removable lithiumion Battery Pack, also referred to in this 
manual as the main battery. You can purchase Battery Packs for 
extended use of the computer away from an AC power source. 
The battery pack is a lithiumion battery, which can explode if not properly 
replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required 
by local ordinances or regulations. Use only battery recommended by 
TOSHIBA as replacements. 
Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode. 
Data is stored in RAMs, so if the computer loses power it will be lost. 
When the computer is powered off in Standby mode, and the AC adaptor 
is not connected, the battery pack supplies power to maintain data and 
program in memory. If the battery pack is completely discharged, Standby 
mode does not function and the computer loses all data in memory. 
To ensure that the Battery Pack maintains its maximum capacity, operate 
the computer on battery power at least once a month until the Battery 
Pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for 
procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, 
through an AC adaptor for an extended period, more than a month, the 
battery may fail to retain a charge. It may not function efficiently over the 
expected life of the battery and the Battery LED may not indicate a low
battery condition.