Status indicators | Lenovo V480C, V580C specification

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Battery latch (spring loaded)

Keeps the battery secured in place.

4Bottom slot cover

The hard disk drive, memory module, and mini-PCI Express Card are placed underneath.

Status indicators

The status indicators show the current status of your computer.

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Figure 6. Status indicators of Lenovo V480, V480c, V580, and V580c

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Caps lock indicator

Press the Caps Lock key to enable the Caps Lock mode to type all alphabetic characters (A-Z) in uppercase directly.

2Numeric lock indicator

When the indicator is on, the numeric keypad is enabled. You can use the keypad to type numbers quickly.

3Hard disk drive indicator

When this indicator is on, a hard disk drive or an optical drive is reading or writing data.

4APS status indicator

Your computer may come with an APS status indicator. When this indicator is on, the Active Protection System (APS) is enabled.

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Lenovo V480C, V580C manual Status indicators

Contents

User Guide Lenovo V480, V480c, V580, and V580c Safety and Warranty Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Appendix C. Notices Prevent your computer from getting wet Read this firstProtect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Protect the cables from being damaged Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationProtect your computer and data when moving it Handle your computer gently Safety guidelines Service and upgrades Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outlets Power supply statementExternal devices General battery notice Rechargeable battery notice Lithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilation Electrical current safety information CD and DVD drive safety Laser compliance statement Using headphones or earphonesLiquid crystal display LCD notice Additional safety information Xiv User Guide Getting to know your computer Top view OneKey Recovery Pro program button Wireless module antennasPower button Status indicators Left-side view Right-side view Front view Bottom view Status indicators Features Power and battery status indicator Specifications Lenovo V480 and V480c Lenovo V580 and V580c User Guide Using your computer Frequently asked questions Configuring the operating system Tips on using your computerConnecting to power Putting your computer into sleep mode or shutting it down Using the ac power adapter Using the ac power adapter and the battery packChecking the battery status Connecting the ac power adapter Handling the battery Charging the batteryMaximizing the battery life Tips on using the ac power adapter Using the touch pad or click pad Using the touch pad Numeric keypad Using the keyboardUsing the click pad V480 and V480c OneKey Recovery Pro program button V580 and V580c Connecting to external devices Function key combinations Using USB connectors Using the media card readerUsing Bluetooth Using the Nvidia Optimus Graphics feature Switching the Graphics Processing Unit Hardware connection Connecting to the networkWired connection Cable Software configuration Wireless connection Connecting to the network User Guide You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information What if you are traveling? Using the Active Protection System Using passwordsUsing a fingerprint reader Security User Guide OneKey Recovery Pro Solving recovery problems User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the batteryStatic electricity prevention Replacing the backup battery Replacing devices Lenovo V580 and V580c Prerequisites for the procedure Replacing the hard disk drive User Guide Lenovo V580 and V580c Replacing the keyboard Replacing devices Lenovo V580 and V580c Replacing devices Replacing a memory module Replacing devices Lenovo V580 and V580c Replacing the mSATA solid state drive User Guide Lenovo V480 and V480c Lenovo V580 and V580c Replacing devices Replacing the optical drive Lenovo V580 and V580c User Guide Preventing problems General tips for preventing problems Be gentle with your computer Be careful about where and how you workTaking care of your computer Carry your computer properly Handle storage media and drives properly Take care in setting passwordsClean the cover of your computer Data protection Register your computer Cleaning your computer keyboardCleaning your computer display Be sure not to modify your computer Battery and power problems Troubleshooting computer problemsTroubleshooting Battery problems Startup problem Computer screen problemsAn ac power adapter problem Sleep and hibernation problems Problems with drives and other storage devices Hard disk drive problems Password problem OneKey Rescue system problemsOptical drive problems Your computer does not respond Sound problemOther problems Computer does not start from a device you want User Guide Wireless interoperability Wireless related informationAppendix A. Regulatory information Electronic emission notices Export classification noticeUsage environment and your health Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Deutschland User Guide China Weee statement EU Weee statements Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsJapan recycling statements Recycling information for Brazil Disposing of a Lenovo computer components Battery recycling information for the European Union User Guide Appendix C. Notices Trademarks Index User Guide