
20 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW  YOUR LAPTOP 
Power ButtonYou can program this button to perform actions like shutting down the operating 
system or entering the standby mode. For details on how to program this button, 
see  Power  Options  in  the  Control  Panel  of  Microsoft®  Windows®  operating 
system.
e power button is located in the center of the hinge cover. For the exact location, 
see “Computer Base and Keyboard Features” on page 18.
e color of  the AlienHead  rim indicates the  power status.  e color indicating 
the power status can be changed through the AlienFX® software.
On AC adapter:
Blue or custom AC-color e battery is fully charged.
Blue or custom AC-color fading 
into white or custom battery-
color
e computer is turned o or on 
and the battery is charging.
Blue or custom AC-color fading 
into black
e computer is in standby 
mode.
On battery:
Amber or custom battery-color e battery is fully charged.
Amber or custom battery-color 
fading into black
e computer is in standby 
mode.
Blinking Amber or custom 
battery-color
e battery charge is low.
For more details on  standby and hibernate mode, see  the Power Options  in the 
Control Panel of your Microsoft Windows operating system.