Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.

Icon

Function

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Num Lock

Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caps Lock

Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

Indicates the computer's power status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

Indicates the computer's battery status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bluetooth communication

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates

 

 

 

button/indicator

the status of Bluetooth communication.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wireless communication

Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates

 

 

 

button/indicator

the status of wireless LAN communication.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology.

The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager, you can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.

Icon

Function

Description

 

 

 

 

Empowering Technology

Launch Acer Empowering Technology.

 

 

(user-programmable)

 

 

 

 

Web browser

Internet browser (user-Programmable)

 

 

 

 

Mail

Email application (user-Programmable)

 

 

 

P

Programmable key

User-programmable

 

 

 

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Acer 7230 manual Indicators, Easy-Launch Buttons, Icon Function Description, Hdd