Toshiba PPM78U05L01E 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, battery pack and 
any internal batteries. This chapter provides details on making the most 
effective use of these resources, and includes information on charging and 
changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and information on the 
different power-up modes.
Power conditions
The computer’s operating capability and battery charge status are affected 
by different power conditions, including whether an AC adaptor is 
connected, whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is 
for that battery.
 Power conditions
Power on
Power off (no operation)
AC adaptor 
connected
Main Battery fully 
charged
 • Operates
 • No charge
 • LED: Battery green
DC IN green
 • No charge
 • LED: Battery green
DC IN green
Main Battery 
partially charged 
or no charge
 • Operates
 • Charge 
*
1
 • LED: Battery orange
DC IN green
 • Quick charge 
*
1
 • LED: Battery orange
DC IN green
No Main battery 
installed 
 • Operates 
 • No charge
 • LED: Battery off
DC IN green
 • No charge
 • LED: Battery off
DC IN green