Toshiba C855-S5133 User Manual

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Mobile Computing
Monitoring main battery power
HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light (
), the ON/OFF 
light (
), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of 
the keyboard.
When the ON/OFF 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, see 
 for 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.
System indicator lights
AC power light/Battery light
Wireless indicator light
ON/OFF light
NOTE