To Interpret The Status Panel Indicators - HP OmniBook 7100 Reference Manual

Operating the OmniBook
Checking the Status of the OmniBook

To interpret the status panel indicators

The OmniBook status panel, located above the keyboard, contains indicators that
show the current power status, drive status, and keyboard status.
Power Status Icons
Indicator
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Meaning
AC power. The ac adapter is connected.
Battery status. Shows the approximate charge level of the battery
relative to a full charge. Each bar (displayed from right to left),
represents a 10% charge.
Battery presence. The upper and lower triangles indicate the
presence of main (upper) and second (lower) batteries. A triangle
blinks slowly when that battery is charging. The main battery
charges first, discharges last.
If two batteries are installed, the gauge reports the percent of total
charge. For example, if the main battery is 50% and the second
battery is empty then the gauge would read 25%. You can press and
hold Fn + F6 at any time to see the status of each individual battery.
Battery low. No battery bars showing; the triangles indicate the
presence of battery. The OmniBook also beeps.
Defective battery. No battery bars showing and no triangles
indicating presence of battery. No charging even though ac power is
present.