Power on Power off
(no operation)
AC adaptor
not
connected
Remaining
battery capacity
is above low
battery trigger
point
• Operates
• LED:
Battery off
DC IN off
Remaining
battery capacity
is below low
battery trigger
point
• Operates
• LED:
Battery
flashes orange
DC IN off
Remaining
battery capacity
is exhausted
Computer shuts
down
Monitoring of power condition
As shown in the below table, the Battery, DC IN 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 pack.
The following indicator lights indicate the battery status:
Flashing orange The battery charge is low, the AC adaptor must
be connected in order to recharge the battery.
Orange Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is charging.
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 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, charging will resume - this process will
occur regardless of whether the computer's power is on or off.
PORTÉGÉ Z830/Satellite Z830 Series
User's Manual 5-2