Satellite A80 2-11
The Grand Tour
Keyboard Indicators
Optical Media drive
One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: CD-
RW/ DVD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD-R/-RW drive, DVD±R/±RW
drive, DVD Super Multi drive. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/
DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an
indicator on the drive glows.
Display Screen The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics
at up to 2048x1536 pixel. Refer to
Appendix B
.
When the computer operates on the AC adaptor
the display screen's image will be somewhat
brighter than when it operates on battery power.
The brightness level is intended to save battery
power.
To prolong the life of your display screen, use a screen saver when you're
not working the computer and it is idle.
Arrow Mode When the Arrow mode icon lights green, you can
use the keypad overlay (light gray labeled keys)
as cursor keys. Refer to the
Keypad Overlay
section in Chapter 5,
The Keyboard
.
Numeric Mode You can use the keypad overlay (light gray labeled
keys) for numeric input when the Numeric mode
icon lights up. Refer to the
Keypad Overlay
section in Chapter 5,
The Keyboard
.
Caps Lock The Caps Lock LED lights when you press the
Caps Lock key. When this light is on, pressing a
letter key on the keyboard produces an
uppercase (capital) letter.