User’s Manual 6-1
Satellite C650/C650D, Satellite Pro C650/C650D
Chapter 6
Power and Power-up Modes
The computer’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal
batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of
these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving
battery power, and power-up modes.
Power Conditions
The computer’s operating capability and battery charge status are affected
by the power conditions: whether an AC adaptor is connected, whether a
battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery.
Power conditions Table
Power on Power off
(no operation)
AC adaptor
connected
Battery fully
charged
• Operates
• DC IN/Battery LED:
green
• DC IN/Battery LED:
green
Battery partially
charged or no
charge
• Operates
• Quick Charge
• DC IN/Battery LED:
amber
• Quick charge
• DC IN/Battery LED:
amber
No battery
installed
• Operates
• No charge
• DC IN/Battery LED:
green
• No charge
• DC IN/Battery LED:
green