System information

Taking a Look at the Computer 2-3
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Karen Williams Saved by: Karen Williams Saved date: 04/19/99 11:11 AM
Part Number: 103542-001 File name: Ch02.doc
Top Components Continued
Component Function
Left and right
pointing-stick
buttons (pointing-
stick models only)
Function like the left and right buttons on an
external mouse.
Scroll pointing-stick
button (pointing-
stick models only)
Can be set to scroll, magnify, or function like
the scroll button on an external mouse.
MultiBay light On: A drive in a MultiBay is being accessed.
Hard drive light On: The primary hard drive is being accessed.
Power/suspend
light
On: Power is turned on.
Off: Power is turned off.
Blinking: Computer is in Suspend.*
NOTE: The power/suspend light also blinks if a
battery pack that is the only available power
source reaches a critical low-battery condition
while Hibernation is disabled.
Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.
Blinking: A battery pack that is the only
available power source has reached a
low-battery condition.
Microsoft logo key Displays Windows Start menu.
Suspend button** ■ Turns on the computer if it is off.
■ Initiates and exits Suspend.*
■ When pressed with the Fn key, initiates
Hibernation.
Volume buttons (2) Adjust or mute system volume.
Power switch Turns the computer on or off or exits Suspend.*
Touchpad
(touchpad models
only)
Moves the pointer, selects, and activates.
Left and right
touchpad buttons
(touchpad models
only)
Function like the left and right buttons on an
external mouse.
Used with the touchpad, the left touchpad
button drags and highlights.
*In Windows 98 the term Standby replaces the term Suspend.
**In Windows 98 the term sleep button replaces the term suspend
button.