2–2 Hardware Guide
A Look at the Computer
Top Components
Component Function
1 Display switch Turns off the computer display if the
computer is closed while on.
2 Power button Turns on the computer.To turn off the
computer, use the operating system
Shut Down command.
3 Easy Access Buttons Four buttons that provide quick access
to the Internet. Refer to the Chapter 3,
"Keyboard and Pointing Devices," for
information about these buttons.
4 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
5 Microphone Inputs single-channel sound to the
computer; can be used whether the
computer is open or closed.
6 Windows application key Displays the shortcut menu for the item
beneath the pointer.
7 TouchPad and TouchPad
buttons
Moves the cursor, selects and activates.
The right and left buttons function like
buttons on an external mouse.
8 Microsoft logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.