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Chapter 5
Power and Power-Up Modes
The computer's power resources include the AC adaptor, battery pack and
any internal batteries. This chapter provides details on making the most
effective use of these resources, and includes information on charging
batteries, tips for saving battery power, and information on the different
power-up modes.
Power conditions
The computer's operating capability and battery charge status are affected
by different power conditions, including whether an AC adaptor is
connected and what the charge level is for that battery.
Power on Power off
(no operation)
AC adaptor
connected
Battery fully
charged
• Operates
• No charge
• LED:
Battery green
DC IN green
• No charge
• LED:
Battery green
DC IN green
Battery partially
charged or no
charge
• Operates
• Charge
• LED:
Battery orange
DC IN green
• Quick charge
• LED:
Battery orange
DC IN green
PORTÉGÉ Z830/Satellite Z830 Series
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