Toshiba C55-C5243 Owner's Manual
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Mobile Computing
Monitoring battery power
HINT: Be careful not to confuse the AC power light/
Battery light (
Battery light (
) and the power button ( ) light.
When the AC power light/Battery light or power button
light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is
suspended (using the Windows operating system Sleep
command).
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.
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
see
for
more information on the notification area. A pop-up message
displays the remaining battery power as a percentage.
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.
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
Wireless indicator light
Front edge of system
NOTE