Front

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Display release latch

Opens the computer.

 

 

 

(2)

Wireless light

White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless

 

 

local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth®

 

 

device, is on.

 

 

Amber: All wireless devices are off.

 

 

 

(3)

Power light

On: The computer is on.

 

 

Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.

 

 

Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

 

 

 

(4)

Battery light

Amber: The computer is connected to external power and

 

 

the battery is charged from 0 – 90%.

White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charged from 90 – 99%.

Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.

Off: The battery is fully charged.

18 Chapter 2 External component identification