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(1) | Optical drive | Reads and writes to an optical disc. |
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(2) | Optical drive light | ● On: The optical drive is in use. |
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| ● Off: The optical drive is idle. |
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(3) | USB ports (2) | Connect optional USB devices. |
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(4) | Power connector | Connects an AC adapter. |
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(5) | AC adapter light | ● White: The computer is connected to external |
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| power and the battery is fully charged. |
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| ● Amber: A battery is charging. |
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(6) | Security cable slot | Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. |
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| NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a |
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
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