Toshiba Satellite Pro Te2000 Manual

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Chapter 6
Power and Power-Up Modes
The computer’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This
chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including
charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and power up
modes.
Power conditions
The computer’s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the
power conditions: whether an AC adaptor is connected, whether a battery is
installed and...

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Power on Power off (no operation)
AC 2nd battery  Operates  LED:2nd battery green
adaptor fully  LED:2nd battery greenDC IN green
connected chargedDC IN green
2nd battery  Operates  Quick charge *
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partially  Quick charge *2 LED:2nd battery orange
charged  LED:2nd battery orangeDC IN green
or no chargeDC IN green
N o  Operates  No charge
2nd battery  No charge  LED:2nd battery off
installed  LED:2nd battery...

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  6-3 Table 6-1 Power conditions continued
Power on Power off (no operation)
AC 2nd battery  Operates
adaptor charge  LED:2nd battery off
not is aboveDC IN off
connected low battery
trigger point
2nd battery Operates
charge  LED:2nd battery
is belowflash orange
low batteryDC IN off
trigger point
2nd batteryComputer goes
charge isinto resume mode
exhausted and shuts down *
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No  No operation *5
2nd battery  LED:2nd battery off
is installedDC IN off
NOTE: 2nd battery...

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The Main battery, Slim Select Bay, DC IN and Power indicators on the
system indicator panel alert you to the computer’s operating capability and battery
charge status.
Battery indicators
Check the Main battery indicator to determine the status of the main battery and
the Slim Select Bay indicator to determine the status of the secondary battery.
The following indicator lights indicate the battery status:
Flashing orange The battery charge is...

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Power indicator
Check the Power indicator to determine the power status.
Green Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the
computer is turned on.
Blinking orange Indicates the power was turned off while the computer was
in Resume mode. The indicator turns on for one second
and turns off for two seconds.
No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.
Battery types
The computer has three types of batteries:
❑Battery packs  – main and...

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An optional secondary battery can be installed in the Slim Select Bay to increase
your battery operating time. Note the caution on Resume mode in the previous
section Main battery.
CAUTION: The secondary 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...

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Care and use of the battery pack
Care and use of the battery pack
The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper care of
it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for
your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe
operation and maximum performance.
Safety precautions
1. Be very careful not to short-circuit the battery pack. Contacting both terminals
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When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator flashes
orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain. If you continue
to use the computer while the Battery
 indicator flashes, the computer enables
Resume mode (so you don’t lose data) and automatically turns off.
You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged.
Procedures
To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the...

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  6-9 The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when
you try to charge a battery under the following conditions:
❑The battery has not been used for a long time.
❑The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long
time.
❑A cool battery is installed in a warm computer.
In such case, follow the steps below.
1. Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on
until the power automatically shuts...