Getting to Know Your Computer
2-2
Components, Controls, and Indicators
This section shows the locations and provides a description of the different components on
your Compaq Armada 6500 notebook computer.
Front and Right Side Components
Component Description
➊
Power LED
Battery Charging LED
The green Power LED (lower) lights when the notebook is On.
The amber Battery Charging LED (upper) lights when the
battery is charging.
➋
Lid Release One of two lid releases. Push in both releases at the same time
to open the LCD panel.
➌
Speaker Right stereo speaker used to hear sound files and system
sounds.
➍
Expansion Bay Supports CD-ROM, Diskette and Optional (DVD, LS120, and
Hard Drive) Drive Modules.
➎
Microphone In
Input connection for external microphone.
➏
Audio Out
Connection for headphones or external speakers.
➐
Suspend/Power Button
Turns the notebook computer On, and Suspends or Resumes
the system. Refer to the Controlling Power section of this
chapter for detailed instructions on using the Suspend/Power
button.
➑
Internal Microphone Used to record voice, music, and sound files.
➒
Status Display Provides system operating status.