Set up the computer
Front Components
Component
1
Power/standby light*
2
IDE (Integrated Drive
Electronics) drive light
3
Battery light
4
Display release button
5
Audio-in (microphone) jack
6
Audio-out (headphone) jack
*The light on the power/standby button and the power/standby light on
the front of the notebook display the same information. The light on the
power/standby button is visible when the notebook is open; the
power/standby light on the front of the notebook is visible whether the
notebook is open or closed.
1–8
Description
On: Notebook is turned on.
Blinking: Notebook is in standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in hibernation.
On or blinking: The internal hard drive
or an optical drive is being accessed.
On: The battery pack is charging.
Blinking: The battery pack has
reached a low-battery condition.
Off: The battery pack is fully charged
or not inserted.
Opens the notebook.
Connects an optional monaural (single
sound channel) microphone.
Connects optional headphones or
powered stereo speakers. Also
connects the audio function of an
audio/video device such as a television
or VCR.
Getting Started