User Guide

Power and PowerUp Modes
TOSHIBA A40 Series 62
TOSHIBA A40 Series Version
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Power on Power off (no operation)
AC adaptor
not
connected
Battery charge
is above low
battery trigger
point
• Operates
• LED: Battery off
DC IN 15V off
—
Battery charge
is below low
battery trigger
point
• Operates
• LED: Battery flashes
orange
DC IN 15V off
—
Battery charge
exhausted
Computer goes into
resume mode and shuts
down
—
No Battery
installed
• Cannot operate
• LED: Battery off
DC IN 15V off
—
Power indicators
As shown in the above table, 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, charge will resume. This occurs whether the
computer’s power is on or off.