Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D
Table Power conditions
Universal AC
Battery charge is
adaptor not
above low battery
connected
trigger point
Battery charge is
below low battery
trigger point
Battery charge is
exhausted
No Battery installed
Power indicators
As shown in the above table, the Battery and the 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
Orange
White
No 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.
6-2
Power On
• Operates
• LED: Battery off
• Operates
• LED: Battery flashes
orange
Computer shuts down
• Cannot operates
• LED: Battery off
The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must
be connected to recharge the battery.
Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and
charging the battery.
Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is fully charged.
Under any other conditions, the indicator does not
light.
Power off
(no operation)
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