Indicators; Easy-Launch Buttons - Acer Aspire 5530 Series Service Manual

Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
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NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows
green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
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Function
Power
Battery
HDD
Num Lock
Caps Lock
Function
Empowering Technology
Acer Arcade
Wireless communication
button/indicator
Web browser
Mail
Bluetooth communication
button/indicator
Description
Indicates the computer's power status.
Indicates the computer's battery status.
Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Description
Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Launch Acer Arcade utility
Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates
the status of wireless LAN communication.
Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Email application (user-Programmable)
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates
the status of Bluetooth communication.
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