Toshiba T2150CD - Handbuch (Seite 39)

connected to the computer and a power outlet.
With the AC power cord connected as described in Chapter 3, Getting Started , and the
computer turned off, it takes about 2.5 hours to bring a discharged battery up to full charge.
For details on charging and replacing the main battery, see Chapter 7, Power and Power-Up
Modes .
Battery LED
Check the Battery LED on the indicator panel to determine the status of the main battery.
The following lights indicate the battery status:
Flashing orange The battery charge is low. The AC power cord must
be connected to recharge the battery.
Orange Indicates the AC power cord is connected and the
battery is being charged with the power off.
Green Indicates the AC power cord is connected and the
battery is fully charged whether the power is on or off.
No light Under any other conditions, the LED does not light.
Monitoring Battery Capacity
Battery capacity can be monitored by the Pop-up window when you are working in DOS or
by MaxTime when you are in Windows.
Pop-up Window
The Pop-up window contains a bar gauge that shows how much power remains in the main
battery. Press Fn + F2 or Fn + F3 to display the Pop-up window. The bar, labeled
E
(for
empty) and
F
(for full), is automatically set to full when the battery pack is fully charged. For
details see the Monitoring battery capacity section in Chapter 7, Power and Power-Up
Modes .
Battery Save Mode : Full Power
E F
Power-up Mode : Resume
NOTE