Compaq 307502-001 manual Top, Power/Standby Light, Battery Light and Vent

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Hardware Components

Top

Power/Standby Light, Battery Light and Vent

Top: Power/Standby Light, Battery Light, and Vent

1

Power/standby light

On: Power is turned on.

 

 

Flashing: Notebook is in Standby or

 

 

has reached a critical low-battery

 

 

condition.

 

 

 

2

Battery light

On: A battery pack is charging.

 

 

Flashing: A battery pack which is the

 

 

only available power source has

 

 

reached a low-battery condition.

 

 

 

3

Vent*

Provides airflow to cool internal

 

 

components.

ÄTo prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents.

*The notebook has 3 vents. The other vents are on the rear panel and the underside of the notebook.

Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Using This Guide Text Styles Style Explanation KeysFollowing a Path Contents Index Setting Up the Notebook Setting Up the HardwareInserting a Battery Pack Opening the Notebook Connecting the Notebook to External Power Identifying the AC adapter light and the battery light Turning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges Turning Off the NotebookObtaining Ergonomic Safety Information Selecting Screen Settings Selecting Regional SettingsBeginning to Use the Notebook Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses Obtaining Modem and Network InformationInstalling Optional Software Using the Documentation Library CD Inserting the Documentation Library CDAccessing the Documentation Library Menu Selecting a Guide For Information About These Topics Select This GuideFinding a Topic Within a Guide Using Compaq Help & Support Contacting CompaqObtaining Support Telephone Numbers Preparing to Call Technical SupportTaking the Notebook to a Service Provider Display Hardware ComponentsDisplay Pointing Device and Speakers Pointing Device and SpeakersTop Power/Standby Light, Battery Light, and Vent Power/Standby Light, Battery Light and VentTop Panel Lights Top Panel LightsPower Controls Top Power ControlsKeys Top KeysRear Panel Connectors and Infrared Port Connectors and Infrared PortRear Panel Jacks, Fan and Vent Rear Panel Jacks, Fan, and VentLeft Side Left SideRight Side Volume Buttons and Audio Jacks Volume Buttons and Audio JacksRight Side Optical Drive and PC Card Slot Right Side Optical Drive and PC Card SlotUnderside Battery Bay and Hard Drive Bay Battery Bay and Hard Drive BayUnderside Memory Compartment and Vent Underside Memory Compartment and VentLabels Underside LabelsSoftware Restore and Documentation CDs Additional Standard ComponentsCables and Cord Additional Standard Components Cables and CordAdapters and Battery Pack Additional Standard Components Adapters and Battery PackIndex See also keys latches switch, displaySee also AC adapter adapter Compaq QuickRestore Hardware Guide 2-6 help Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping Regulatory and Safety Safety & Comfort Guide 2-6 screen resolution 2-1securitySoftware Guide 2-6 speakers, internal stereo 3-2 Standby 4Troubleshooting guideWorldwide Telephone