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Mobile Computing
Monitoring main battery power
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❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is
time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter.
If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the
battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct
input from the AC power supply.
Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery
pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 128 for
information on replacing the main battery.
HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) and the
on/off light ( ).
When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the
system is suspended (using Windows
®
XP Standby
command).
Sample power and main battery light locations
Main battery
light
On/off
light