About The NXT Brick
Loudspeaker
When sounds are included in a 
program, you can hear them through the 
Loudspeaker.
Battery level
The battery icon displays the NXT power 
level. When the battery power is low 
(below about 10% capacity), the battery 
icon fl ashes on and off.
Running icon
When the NXT is turned on, the running 
icon spins. If the running icon stops 
spinning, the NXT has frozen and 
you must reset it. (See page 63 for 
Troubleshooting steps).
Turning off your NXT
1.  Press the Dark Gray button until you 
see this screen.
2.  Press the Orange button to turn off the 
NXT. Press the Dark Gray button to go 
back to the NXT main menu.
NXT buttons
Orange: On/Enter.
Light gray arrows: Navigation, left and right
Dark Gray: Clear/Go back.
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Technology
Input ports
The NXT has four input ports for attaching 
sensors. The sensors must be attached to 
port 1, 2, 3, or 4.