Taking a Look at the Computer 2-3
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Top Components
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Component Function
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Caps Lock light Turns on when caps lock is on.
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EasyPoint III pointing device Moves the onscreen pointer.
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Left and right mouse buttons Function like left and right buttons on
an external mouse.
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MultiBay drive light Turns on when a MultiBay device is
being accessed or when a battery
pack in the MultiBay is charging or
waiting to be charged. Blinks when a
low-battery condition is reached while
a battery pack is in the MultiBay.
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Hard drive light Turns on when a hard drive in the
hard drive bay is being accessed.
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Battery power light Turns on when a battery pack in the
computer is charging; turns off when
all battery packs in the computer are
fully charged; blinks to indicate a low-
battery condition.
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Power/suspend light Turns on when power to the
computer is turned on; turns off when
the computer is off or in Hibernation;
blinks when the computer is in
Suspend.
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Programmable keys Open assigned files or applications or
emulate Windows or other application
logo keys.
NOTE: Shortcut keys used for special functions are identified in
Chapter 3, “Using the Keyboard.”