Taking a Look at the Computer 2-3
Writer: Cheryl Love Saved by: Cheryl Love Saved date: 08/11/97 4:17 PM
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Top Components
Component Function
1
Display switch Turns computer display off if display is
closed while the computer is on.
2
Volume control buttons Adjusts volume of internal speakers, or
of external speakers or headphones if
connected.
3
Suspend button Initiates and exits Suspend. (When
pressed simultaneously with the Fn
key, initiates Hibernation.)
4
Caps lock light Indicates when caps lock is on, which
capitalizes all newly typed text.
5
Scroll lock light Indicates when scroll
lock is on.
6
Num lock light Indicates when num lock is on, which
enables the embedded numeric
keypad.
7
Power switch Turns computer on (and off if Shut
Down does not turn power off).
8
Stereo speakers (2) Produce high-quality stereo sound.
9
MultiBay drive light Turns on when a drive in the MultiBay
is being accessed.
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Battery light Turns on when battery pack in the
computer is charging; turns off when
fully charged; blinks to indicate a low-
battery condition.
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Hard drive light Turns on when the hard drive in the
hard drive bay is being accessed.
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Power/suspend light Turns on when power to the computer
is turned on; turns off when computer
is off or in Hibernation; blinks when
computer is in Suspend.
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Left and right mouse
buttons*
Function the same as the left and right
buttons on a mouse.
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Easy Point III pointing
device*
Moves the onscreen pointer.
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Programmable keys* Open frequently used documents or
programs.
*For more information about keyboard components, see Chapter 3,
“Using the Keyboard and Pointing Device.”
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