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User’s Manual 6-3
Satellite A500/A500D
DC IN indicator
Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC
adaptor connected - the following indicator conditions should be noted:
Power indicator
Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer -
the following indicator conditions should be noted:
Battery
Battery types
The computer has two different types of batteries:
■ Battery pack
■ Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
Battery pack
When the AC adaptor is not connected, the computer’s main power source
is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as
the battery. You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of
the computer away from an AC power source - although you should not
change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected.
Before you remove the battery pack, save your data and shut down the
computer, or place the computer into Hibernation Mode. Please be aware
that, when placing the computer into Hibernation Mode, the contents of
memory will be saved to the hard disk drive, although for safety sake, it is
best to also save your data manually.
White
Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and is correctly
supplying power to the computer.
No light
Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.
White
Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and
the computer is turned on.
Blinking amber
Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that
there is sufficient power available (AC adaptor or
battery) to maintain this condition. In Sleep Mode, this
indicator will turn on for one second and off for one
second.
No light
Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.