External component identification 2–7
Left-side components
Right-side components
Item Component Function
1 Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
2 AC adapter light ■On: The computer is connected to external power.
■Off: The computer is not connected to external power.
3 External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
4 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
5 HDMI port (select models only) Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition
television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
6 USB port Connects an optional USB device.
7Digital Media Slot (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:
■Memory Stick (MS)
■Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
■MultiMediaCard (MMC)
■Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
■xD-Picture Card (XD)
■xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H
■xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M
8Digital Media Slot light (select models only) On: The Digital Media Slot is in use.
Item Component Function
1 Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs.
2 Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
3 USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
4 RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable.
5Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
✎The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may
not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.