IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6233, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Computer controls and indicators
The button at the front of the computer enables you to turn on and turn off the
computer. The lights are status indicators that tell you when a certain device, such
as the hard disk drive, is in use.
Diskette eject
button
Diskette drive
activity light
CD-ROM drive
activity light
CD-ROM eject
button
Power control
button
Power-on light
Hard disk
drive activity light
The following list describes the controls and status indicators on the computer.
CD-ROM drive activity light
When this light is on, the CD-ROM drive is in use.
CD-ROM eject button
Press this button to open the CD tray and remove the CD from the
CD-ROM drive.
Diskette drive activity light
When this light is on, the diskette drive is in use.
Diskette eject button
Press this button to release a diskette from the drive.
Hard disk drive activity light
When this light is on, the hard disk drive is in use.
Power control button
Press this button to turn the computer on or off. Do not turn off the
computer if the in-use light for the hard disk drive or diskette drive is on.
Note: The power control button normally operates with a single touch.
However in some circumstances, the computer might not
immediately turn off. If this happens, hold the power control button
down for 5 to 10 seconds, and the computer will turn off.
Power-on light
This status indicator lights when you turn on the computer.
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