Toshiba U500D Laptop User Manual


 
6-2 User’s Manual
Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D
Table Power conditions
Power indicators
As shown in the above table, the Battery Power indicators on the system
indicator 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:
Power On Power off
(no operation)
Universal
AC adaptor
not
connected
Battery charge is
above low battery
trigger point
•Operates
•LED: Battery off
Battery charge is
below low battery
trigger point
•Operates
•LED: Battery flashes
orange
Battery charge is
exhausted
Computer shuts down
No Battery
installed
Cannot operates
•LED: Battery off
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.
White 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, charge will resume. This occurs whether the
computer’s power is on or off.