Toshiba Portégé M200 Laptop User Manual


 
Power and PowerUp Modes
Portégé M200 62
Portégé M200 Version
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Power indicators
The Battery, DC IN 15V and Power indicators on the system indicator
panel alert you to the computer’s operating capability and battery charge
status.
Battery indicator
Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery. The
following indicator lights indicate the battery status:
Flashing orange The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must
be connected to recharge the battery.
Orange Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and
charging the battery.
Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is fully charged.
No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.
If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will
stop and the battery indicator will go out. When the battery’s temperature
falls to a normal range, charging will resume. This event occurs regardless
of whether the power to the computer is on or off.
DC IN 15V indicator
Check the DC IN 15V indicator to determine the power status with the
AC adaptor connected:
Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and
supplying proper power to the computer.
Flashing orange Indicates a problem with the power supply. Plug
the AC adaptor into another outlet. If it still does
not operate properly, contact TOSHIBA dealer.
Refer to Chapter 9, Troubleshooting.
No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.