Toshiba Tecra 8100 - Manual (Page 42)

2-8 The Grand Tour User's Manual
Tecra 8100 User's Manual – 8100_UK.DOC – ENGLISH – Printed on 13/12/99 as IM8100UK
If you start the computer with the AC adaptor plugged in and unplug the
computer during operation, the brightness level will not decrease even
though the computer is operating under battery power. In this case,
battery operating time will be shortened.
System indicator
panel
The system indicator panel provides indicators
for monitoring the status of DC IN, power, main
battery, secondary battery, the computer’s HDD
and SelectBay modules. Details are given later in
this chapter.
Keyboard indicator
panel
The keyboard indicator panel provides indicators
to let you monitor the caps lock, arrow mode and
numeric mode functions. Details are given later
in this chapter.
Display hinges The display hinges hold the display screen at
easy-to-view angles.
Microphone A built-in microphone lets you record sounds into
your applications. See Using the microphone in
Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
AccuPoint II A pointer control device located in the centre of
the keyboard is used to control the on-screen
pointer. Refer to the Using AccuPoint II section in
Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
AccuPoint II control
buttons
Control buttons below the keyboard let you select
menu items or manipulate text and graphics
designated by the on-screen pointer.
Sensor switch This switch shuts down the computer when you
close the cover and the panel power on/off
feature is enabled.