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Panel
Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.
Front Panel
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1 | Display screen | Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer |
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2 | Status indicators | LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show |
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| the status of the computer and its functions and |
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3 | Power button | Turns on the computer power. |
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4 | Launch Keys | Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See |
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5 | Palmrest | Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the |
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6 | Click buttons (left, center and right) | The left and right buttons function like the left and right |
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| mouse buttons, the center button serves as a |
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| button. |
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7 | Touchpad | |
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| computer mouse. |
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8 | Keyboard | Inputs data into your computer. |
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9 | Ventilation Slot | Enables the computer to stay cool, even after the |
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| prolonged use. |
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6 | Chapter 1 |