User’s Manual 6-1
Chapter 6
Power and Power-up Modes
The computer’s power resources include the AC adapter 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 adapter 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 adapter
connected
Battery fully
charged
• Operates
• LED: Battery White
DC IN White
• LED: Battery White
DC IN White
Battery partially
charged or no
charge
• Operates
• Quick Charge
• LED: Battery Orange
DC IN White
• Quick charge
• LED: Battery Orange
DC IN White
No battery
installed
• Operates
• No charge
• LED: Battery off
DC IN White
• No charge
• LED: Battery off
DC IN White