When you use PackageKit to update your system using Conary, the PackageKit icon on your panel will change depending on the action PackageKit is performing.
The following are the different icons and their status PackageKit can display:
: Downloading package and / or it's updates
: PackageKit setting up, preparing to check what updates are available
: Waiting - this icon is displayed while PackageKit pauses before moving on to the next task

: Rolling back - Conary is setting upa rollback point after installing a package.
: Committing.
: Updating