Base View

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Icon

Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery bay

Houses the computer’s battery pack.

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Note: The battery shown is for reference only. Your PC may

 

 

 

 

 

have a different battery depending on the model purchased.

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3G SIM card slot

Accepts a 3G SIM card for 3G connectivity. (only for certain

 

 

 

 

models)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Battery release latch

Releases the battery for removal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard disk bay

Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws)

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Memory compartment

Houses the computer’s main memory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ventilation slots and

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

 

 

 

cooling fan

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening the fan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Battery lock

Locks the battery in position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The battery indicator is visible even when the computer cover is closed.

 

Icon

Function

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

Indicates the computer’s power status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

Indicates the computer’s battery status.

 

 

 

 

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Charging: The light shows amber when the light is charging.

 

 

 

 

2.

Fully charged: the light shows blue when in AC mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD indicator

Indicates when the HDD is active.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communication

Indicates the status of the 3G/Wireless LAN communication.

 

 

 

indicator*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Acer 521 manual Base View, Indicators, Icon Function Description