Checking the Notebook’s Status

The notebook’s status lights report power and battery status, keyboard status, and drive activity.

Figure 1-4. Main Status Lights

1.Hard disk drive activity.

On: the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive.

2.Power mode.

Green: the notebook is on (even if the display is off).

Amber: the notebook is on standby.

Off: the notebook is off or in hibernation.

3.Battery charge status.

Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.

Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.

Red: the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault.

Off: the AC adapter is not connected or the battery is missing.

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