Battery types. Toshiba USB 3471, Satellite A100 Series

Power and Power-Up Modes

DC IN indicator

Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected:

Blue

Amber

No light

Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and supplying proper power to the computer.

Indicates a problem with the power supply. Plug the AC adaptor into another outlet. If it still does not operate properly, see your dealer.

Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status.

Blue

Blinking amber

No light

Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on.

Indicates the power was turned off while the computer was in Resume mode.

Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.

Battery types

The computer has two types of batteries:

■ Battery — 6 cell, 9 cell or 12 cell depending on the models

■ Real Time Clock (RTC) battery

Battery

When the AC power cord is not connected, the computer’s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as the battery. You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source.

The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by

TOSHIBA as replacements.

The battery recharges the RTC batteries. The battery maintains the state of the computer when you enable Resume.

When the computer is powered off in Resume mode, and the AC adaptor is not connected, the battery pack supply power to maintain data and programs in memory. If the battery pack is completely discharged, Resume does not function and the computer loses all data in memory.

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