38DiagnosticsDiagnosticsDevice Status LightsTurns on when you turn on the computer and blinks whenthe computer is in a power management mode.Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery chargestatus.Turns on when wireless networking is enabled.Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technologyis enabled. To turn off only the Bluetooth wirelesstechnology function, right-click the icon in the system trayand select Disable Bluetooth RadioBattery Status LightsIf the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows:Alternately blinking amber light and blue light An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapteris attached to your laptop.Alternately blinking amber light with steady blue light Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present.Constantly blinking amber light Fatal battery failure with AC adapter present.Light off Battery in full charge mode with AC adapter present.Solid white light on Battery in charge mode with AC adapter present.Battery Charge and HealthTo check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if four lights are on,the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge.To check battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for atleast 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery is in good condition and more than 80 percent of its original charge109Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals