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Chapter 6: Fundamental Laptops and Portable Devices 11Figure 6-8Laptop Status LEDsBluetoothCaps LockPower OnWirelessHibernate/StandbyNum Lock Battery StatusHard Drive ActivityNoteIndicators can vary by laptop.A laptop monitor is a built-in liquid crystal display (LCD). It is similar to a desktop LCDmonitor, except that the resolution, brightness, and contrast settings can be adjusted usingsoftware or button controls. The laptop monitor cannot be adjusted for height and distancebecause it is integrated into the lid of the case.A desktop monitor can be connected to a laptop. Using the function key, you can toggle thescreen from the laptop to the desktop monitor or view both at the same time. These keycombinations vary from laptop to laptop. Refer to the user manual for directions.Virtual Laptop Activity: KeyboardExplore the Virtual Laptop keyboard. Refer to the Virtual Laptop software on the CD thataccompanies this book.Describe the Components Found on the LaptopDocking StationA base station is a device that attaches to AC power and to desktop peripherals. When youplug the laptop into the base station, you have convenient access to power and the attachedperipherals.There are two types of base stations: docking stations and port replicators. Docking stationsand port replicators are used for the same purpose. Port replicators are usually smallerthan docking stations and do not have speakers or Personal Computer Memory CardInternational Association (PCMCIA) slots.