Compaq 6500 Family Laptop User Manual


 
Getting to Know Your Computer
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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
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.
Lid Release One of two lid releases. Push in both releases at the same time
to open the LCD panel.
Speaker Right stereo speaker used to hear sound files and system
sounds.
Expansion Bay Supports CD-ROM, Diskette and Optional (DVD, LS120, and
Hard Drive) Drive Modules.
Microphone In
Input connection for external microphone.
Audio Out
Connection for headphones or external speakers.
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.
Internal Microphone Used to record voice, music, and sound files.
Status Display Provides system operating status.