Toshiba portege m400 Manual De Usuario

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User’s Manual

Power and Power-Up Modes

Power indicators

As shown in the above table, the Battery, Secondary battery, DC IN and 
Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer’s 
operating capability and battery charge status.

Battery indicator

Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the main battery and 
the Secondary battery indicator to determine the status of the Slice 
Expansion battery. The following indicator lights indicate the battery status:

DC IN indicator

Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC 
adaptor connected:

The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must 
be connected to recharge the battery.

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and 
charging the battery.

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the 
battery is fully charged.

Under any other conditions, the indicator does 
not light.

If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge 
will stop and the Battery indicator will go out. When the battery pack’s 
temperature falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This occurs 
whether the computer’s power is on or off.

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and 
supplying proper power to the computer.

Indicates a problem with the power supply. Plug 
the AC adaptor into another power outlet. If it still 
does not operate properly, contact your dealer.

Under any other conditions, the indicator does not 
light.